Post by: 270Shooter on May 24, 2009, 04:57:26 PM
I am left handed and it seems like a pretty high quaility shotgun from what I have heard.
Post by: ecnclan on May 24, 2009, 06:02:50 PM
Post by: superdown on May 24, 2009, 06:08:54 PM
Post by: big ed on May 24, 2009, 06:27:39 PM
Post by: Gutpile on May 25, 2009, 07:12:47 AM
My next purchase may be a 20 gauge BPS.
Go for it. You'll love that shotty. I guarantee it.
Post by: gasman on May 25, 2009, 12:42:51 PM
Post by: Slider on May 25, 2009, 03:01:16 PM
Post by: Intruder on May 27, 2009, 07:27:25 AM
The other gun worth checking out is the model 37 Ithica. Super nice too with similar design (one they bought from John Browning himself, I believe). Safety is on the trigger (or used to be) but it was convertable if memory serves. There were some quality issues in the 37s made in the early 70s to 80s... nothin serious from what I understand just a bit cheaper materials in some parts. The company went out of business and then they were purchased. They are now made in 0hio and are probably the nicest pump made today. They are a little spendy though...
All in all the Browning is one very fine shotgun though and you'll likely have it for the rest of your life. One bit of advice.... no matter what gun you go with make sure it fits you when you shoulder it. You should be able to look right down the rib without seeing anything but the bead(s).
Post by: 270Shooter on May 27, 2009, 03:26:40 PM
I have shot an ithica 37 20ga before, very nice gun.
Right now I have 2 O/U's a 20 and a 12 guage, but I am looking for something I can take in the mud and maybe kill a turkey with someday too.
They say that these guns are "back-bored" on the browning site, so does that mean that they are over-bored? I am not really sure.
I dont mind the weight becuase this would be strictly a waterfowl gun, my 20 guage will do upland. ;)
Post by: jackelope on May 27, 2009, 05:01:43 PM
THanks for all the thoughts guys.
I have shot an ithica 37 20ga before, very nice gun.
Right now I have 2 O/U's a 20 and a 12 guage, but I am looking for something I can take in the mud and maybe kill a turkey with someday too.
They say that these guns are "back-bored" on the browning site, so does that mean that they are over-bored? I am not really sure.
I dont mind the weight becuase this would be strictly a waterfowl gun, my 20 guage will do upland. ;)
back bored is probably the more widely used term...just another measure taken to manage recoil a little bit. their browning golds are all back bored too....mine are anyway.
Post by: Chopaka81 on May 28, 2009, 01:39:00 PM
I have had guys who are 870 fans complain that it is to heavy. Yes it is heavy, but then it does take a beating when I have seen 870's explode. I have had my shotgun hand a wad once and unknowingly I fired a second full house #4 duck/goose load. My BPS did not blow-up and it is no worse for the wear. I have seen the pieces of 870's after hanging a wad and firing a second 3dr trap load on trapshooter.com.
I would never recommend that you knowingly blaze away with a hung wad, but at the same time this is an experience I have had, and I know that I can trust that old BPS shotgun.
Bottom line, you have to be will to take care of your shotgun in order for it to last. If I had not cleaned it regularly after use (and abuse) it will become useless piece of junk or worse...
Don
Post by: Bofire on May 28, 2009, 04:07:24 PM
and the Browning was not hurt at all in the same situation? hmmmmmmmmmm
my BS meter is twitching
Carl
Post by: jackelope on May 28, 2009, 06:50:56 PM
Post by: Bofire on May 28, 2009, 09:08:13 PM
Post by: Gutpile on May 31, 2009, 06:20:25 AM
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Post by: rasbo on May 31, 2009, 06:33:06 AM
Post by: MuleySniper on May 31, 2009, 08:19:31 AM
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