browning ultra xtr trap

ROBPECKFORD

ROBPECKFORD

CGN Regular
Rating - 100%
72   0   0
I picked this gun up a few months ago and I'm enjoying shooting it for my local trap singles once a week. it's a browning international gun built for the European market dating to 2008. it has fixed chokes full over Improved modified. i only shoot lead out of it either 7.5 or 8 shot.... if i get forced to use steel shot in the future.... would that be safe in this gun.... so far all signs point to no... any expert opinions?
 
JMHO but even the new Invector chokes (especially Full) in the O/U aren't rated for steel
Might maybe possibly get away with it in the IM barrell but I wouldn't chance it
Too nice of a gun to risk it
Again JMHO!
 
GoinKZ said:
JMHO but even the new Invector chokes (especially Full) in the O/U aren't rated for steel
Might maybe possibly get away with it in the IM barrell but I wouldn't chance it
Too nice of a gun to risk it
Again JMHO!
Click to expand...

Your opinion is just that and not based on fact. All browning invector chokes unless they are labelled “lead shot only” are steel compatible dating back to the original invectors. I’ve been shooting steel out of mine since it’s introduction in a gun built in the 80’s with invector style chokes. I called to confirm that years ago and was told then it was safe by the factory customer service centre.


Copied off the browning site:


All current Browning shotguns with the Standard Invector, Invector-Plus and DS choke tube systems are fully steel shot compatible with current factory loads. However, there are limitations to the compatibility of many older Browning shotguns with conventionally choked barrels. In certain models, shooting steel shot may cause a slight "ring bulge" just inches behind the muzzle or irreversible damage or harm to the shooter depending on the firearm. Accordingly, our recommendations concerning the use of steel shot in Browning shotguns is as follows

1. WILL ACCEPT ALL CURRENT FACTORY STEEL SHOT LOADS:
All Browning shotguns with the Standard Invector, Invector-Plus or DS choke tube systems, However, we do not recommend the use of Invector full or extra full chokes with steel shot. They pattern too tightly, and sometimes result in a "blown" pattern.
2. WILL ACCEPT ALL CURRENT FACTORY STEEL SHOT LOADS EXCEPT THOSE WITH T, F, BB AND BBB SIZE SHOT:
The B-2000 and B-80 shotguns with conventional chokes (Non-Invector)
3. DO NO USE ANY STEEL SHOT LOADS:
The Belgian-made A-5, Superposed, Leige, and other Belgian Over/Under models, Double Automatic, American-made A-5 and all other models not listed in category 1 or 2. Note: Belgian Auto-5 barrels are interchangeable with the new Invector barrels which are made in Japan. With this new Invector barrel installed on the Belgian-made Auto-5 receiver, steel shot loads can be used.
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: Nearly all Browning firearms manufactured after 1975 have two letters in the serial number. The two letters indicate the year of manufacture: M=0, Z=1, Y=2, X=3, W=4, V=5, T=6, R=7, P=8, N=9.
FUTURE: Obviously, we have no control over the ammunition companies and the loads they will produce in the future. So, if in doubt, please check with us or the ammunition company before using new loads in your shotgun
 
I think Spank just gave you all of the expert opinion you need to make an informed choice !
 
I read the op post as fixed chokes for international.

Not familiar with the gun at all is it like a st-100?

Either way if it was made for international shooting it might be really full!

Maybe you could mic the bore and choke?
 
JIMMY 808 said:
I read the op post as fixed chokes for international.

Not familiar with the gun at all is it like a st-100?

Either way if it was made for international shooting it might be really full!

Maybe you could mic the bore and choke?
Click to expand...

It’s a European Citori XTR, an XT with fixed chokes, non-ported barrels and factory soft rubber comb. European guns usually are unported for some reason and they seem to prefer fixed chokes.
 
the spank said:
It’s a European Citori XTR, an XT with fixed chokes, non-ported barrels and factory soft rubber comb. European guns usually are unported for some reason and they seem to prefer fixed chokes.
Click to expand...

At one time no ports allowed in international that may have changed as they change the rules depending on if a women is going to beat the men lol.

Likely a pretty nice racy gun.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom