The Stalker model has a larger shot capacity, modest weight and proven, dependable design. It has made the BPS 10 gauge pump the ideal companion for the goose or turkey hunter. With the ability to throw 1-5/8 oz steel loads or 2-1/4 oz lead loads, the 10-gauge is devastating on geese or turkey. You'll hit them harder at longer ranges; the 10-gauge BPS delivers dense patterns of large-sized steel, tungsten or bismuth shot. Standard Invector choke tube permits you to easily match your guns choke to the shot you're shooting.
-Gauge: 10 Ga.
-Barrel Length: 26"
-Chokes Included: Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder
-Chamber: 3 1/2"
-Avg. Weight: 10 lbs. 6 oz.
-Overall Length: 48"
-Drop At Comb: 1 1/2"
-Drop At Heel: 2 1/2"
-Length of Pull: 14 1/4"
-Rib Width: 5/16"
Standard Features:
Action: the proven pump action of the BPS is sound and reliable. All components are durably constructed of solid steel and are housed inside a receiver machined from a solid block of forged steel.
Double slide bars, machined from heat-treated steel, eliminate twisting or binding. The result is smooth operation and the ability to stay on target and deliver quick follow-up shots. Serrated slide release located at rear of trigger guard. Bottom ejection throws empty shells straight down, out of your line of sight, and makes the BPS the ultimate pump for right-or-left handed shooters. Bottom loading provides operating convenience.
Magazine Capacity: 3 1/2": Three in magazine, one in chamber. Three-shot magazine adapter included.
Receiver: Forged and machined from high-quality bar steel.
Recoil Pad: Standard
Safety: The thumb-operated, top-tang safety on the BPS can be easily operated by right-and left-handed shooters alike, even with gloved fingers.
Safety Lock: All Browning firearms are shipped with a free trigger lock, cable lock, padlock, or chamber lock depending on model, to assist you in the safe storage of your firearm.
Sights: German nickel silver sight bead.
Trigger: Crisp, positive, let-off close to 4 1/2 lbs.
Stock: Composite stock and forearm.
26" Barrel, 10 Gauge/3.5" Chamber
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
The 10 gauge has been with us since Winchester introduced it in 1887. The original black powder load was 2 7/8” long. Modern day chambers and ammunition are 3 ½” and most commonly used for waterfowl or Turkey hunting. The payload normally runs between 1 3/8 oz. and 2 3/8 oz. The 10 gauge fell out of favor when the 12 gauge was introduced but the necessity to use steel shot for waterfowl hunting revived this gauge in the longer 3 ½” version. With steel shot available up to size “T” some hunters claim to be able to down geese out to 90 yards. The 10 gauge barrel has a nominal bore diameter of: .775 inch. Ammunition is in current production in the 3 ½” length from Federal, Remington, Winchester, Heavy Shot and Estate. Available in lead or steel shot as well as other non toxic loads.
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Craig Boddington
