Thinking of getting into a shotgun and a Browning BPS is looking pretty good. While I will probably buy a new one, there may be a deal on a used one that I can't pass on. When did they make the switch to barrels that are good for steel shot? I'm kind of an idiot when it comes to shotguns so this steel shot thing is confusing me. Are any barrels with screw-in chokes good for steel shot or can you have one with screw-in chokes that isn't good for steel shot? I plan on getting one with screw in chokes as I could like to use it for water fowl and upland birds as well.
Browning BPS and Steel Shot
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Like I say, I'm an idiot when it comes to shotguns.
I thought you had to use steel shot for waterfowl.
If it has factory choke tubes it will be fine for steel shot and yes steel is the most economical approved shot for waterfowl and required. I think Rob is thinking about upland and may have misread your post.
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I like the BPS, my only issue with it is the aluminum vent rib... Had one bent down to the barrel from a fall where the gun was standing & fell sideways onto the rib...
And, I used steel shot in mine for duck hunting when the regulations changed & we made the switch to steel shot.
Cheers
Jay
And, I used steel shot in mine for duck hunting when the regulations changed & we made the switch to steel shot.
Cheers
Jay
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It's fine for steel shot with screw in chokes. Just don't use the full choke for steel.
Excellent, thanks for the replies guys. I've been reading about the Remington 870 as well and honestly I'm just confused over which one would work better for me, I like the bottom eject that the Browning has, but I also like that you can throw a shell in the chamber on the 870. I heard that you can unload the magazine on the BPS without pumping it, is that true? If it is that is another plus for me. When I get my tax return I will have to go somewhere and try them out I guess.
Good Morning 3macs1, and the others as well.
I purposely asked the question to see if FLYBYU44 might narrow down his question just a little.
Nope, your not an idiot, but someone with tmi (possibly) floating around in your head.
Should you find a Browning BPS with choke tubes(removable) it would be fine to use for Steel Shot.
Steel Shot is a Federal Rule for Hunting Migratory Game Birds Internationally (Treaty)
Full choke (tube) or fixed barrel would not be recommended for the use of Larger than #2 size Steel and likely will damage the barrel.
Hence my question when you compared the two activities with a fixed choke gun.
Where I get messed up with choke tubes and Browning are the Invector tubes(chokes) and Invector Plus tubes.
I know I can go look them up for comparison, but there is no need on my part, cause I just follow what the book says for that particular firearm.
If you find a Browning BPS with a factory Modified barrel I would not hesitate to use it for steel shot, but that option is a minor limit for the many
possible uses of a shotgun with choke tubes.
Again to the stubblejumper
I hope in my first question to you and this reply I have offered some insight into your quest .It certainly was not meant to belittle you or make fun of your valid question.
Jay, that sounds like a bummer what happened to your BPS, I didnt realize the vented rib was made out of aluminum , but have seen a few dented
ribs on various shotguns over the years. j
Just not as as deep as you experienced, suffice to say I hope there was a Great story behind the accident and the gun now has some added character .
Tight Groups,
Rob
