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| Value for Money | 9.4/10  |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 9.4/10 |
Full review by
gadgethunter
on 31st May 2008
User Rating : 7
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Good Points: Bottom ejection. steel receiver, back bored barrel, longish choke tubes. lots of different choke tubes available from many different sources. nice internal barrel finish. Older models had some descent looking rolled on engraving. A nice touch on an affordable working shotgun. I wish they'd bring it back.
Bad Points: The Stalker model I purchased in '94 has an under sized butt stock. Not enough surface area to absorb recoil. Wood stocked model has much beefier stock. Am unable to work the tang safety with a mounted gun, so have to slip it off during the gun mount.
General comments: Currently own 3 BPS shotguns. A 3" Stalker, a 3" Hunter, and a 3.5" dipped in Mossy Oak camo. The Hunter is the smoothest cycling of the bunch., and the wood looks pretty. The camo model came with a synthetic butt stock that had some cast-off designed into it. Not very nice for lefties like me. Other 2 models are neutral. Sent it away to a Browning warranty gunsmith. He sent it back unannounced with a note saying all camo stocks have this cast off to them. Called Browning in the states, they said call Browning in Canada,{ where I live}. They said send it back to the same gunsmith and he would bend the stock or some such thing. Didn't want to waste another $25.00 shipping charge, so have camo model sitting in safe waiting for 14 yr. old son to get bigger. I like the design and function, but not impressed with factory support.
gadgethunter's review and ratings | 244 words
Review by
branthunter
on 25th Mar 2008
User Rating : 10
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I hunt 90% in salt marsh country and love my BPS (had it 20 yrs. and now have 3 in 12G.), I have several doubles but this gun handles more naturally for me . I originally bought it because I liked the heft of it (it's a bit heavier than an 870, which I like as I think it gives a more consistent swing). I've used the first one I got so much that there is no bluing on it (due to using steel wool to get the salt rust off) and the rib is saddle backed in several spots but it's still a killer.Due to ...
branthunter's full review | 216 words
Review by
Starter
on 2nd Nov 2007
User Rating : 9
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The BPS is one of the best pump shotguns available. Great for the left-handed shooter or anyone who likes collecting his empties after firing. A great gun at a much lower price than a Browning over/under. Highly recommended.
Starter's full review | 49 words
Review by
cereza
on 13th May 2007
User Rating : 9
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A top of the range pump gun, mine was a steal at £170. I had a Mossberg 500 before the bps, but the build quality and bottom ejection is far superior, and it's a Browning.
cereza's full review | 34 words
Review by
Waylayed06
on 28th Nov 2006
User Rating : 10
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Over all, I consider the Browning BPS to be the best deal for your hard earned money If you want a quality gun that will pattern way better than most guns 3 times the price, and will not let you down in the field no matter what your quarry may be, from doves, pheasants, turkey, and big game such as deer or wild boar, from bird shot to the heaviest magnum buckshots, I promise you that you will not be disappointed. Since I have owned my BPS, I have encountered numerous owners as well who are also ...
Waylayed06's full review | 523 words
Review by
gr8whitehunter
on 8th Sep 2004
User Rating : 10
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The Browning 12ga BPS and the Remington 870 express are the two smoothest guns I have ever shot. I like the BPS because of the bottom ejection, keeps the empties at your feet rather than somewhere in the bushes near by. The top tang safety is instinctive to use and easy to check with just a touch of your hand. The wood is really gorgeous. Light enough to walk around in the field with all day but heavy enough that 3 inch mags don't tear your shoulder off.
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Review by
goosedoctor
on 24th May 2004
User Rating : 10
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The Browning 12ga BPS Sporting Shotuns action is almost silky in nature and delivers quick, crisp follow-up shots (as long as the shooter's arms are long enough to comfortably reach the forearm). 3-inch chamber can handle any loads without jamming or sticking and fires plenty of power to fold up any game. I've shot everything from pheasants to geese with a lot of success in between. The BPS I shoot actually dropped a big honker from 70+ yards with steel #3's last year. Call it "The Golden BB", b ...
goosedoctor's full review | 120 words
Review by
Steve.
expert review 
on 7th Feb 2003
User Rating : 10
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+6
I bought the Browning BPS 12ga primarily for its bottom load/eject feature since I'm a lefty.Out of the box the gun patterned almost perfectly with all three chokes at thirty yards with 1.125 oz shot. Pattern was centered left/right and approx 3 inches high of target.
Shooting doubles at trap this is a very fast and accurate gun. In duck-blinds shooting sporting clays the gun is comfortable and predictable. Browning also included a trigger lock for free. I would rate this Japanese-made shotgun ...
Steve.'s full review | 138 words
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