[crostiger]

My local FFL was able to find a distributor that still had a new Browning BPS 12 gauge 26 inch in stock when I asked about one. The first few rounds were hard to chamber but it seemed like it was at the brass but I think its because the what would normally be called the lifter was dragging on the metal part of the shell because it looks like it helps guide the shell in so it holds the center of the shell as it feeds. So showing them what I thought was going on had to leave it at half pump unloaded and just the few minutes I guess was enough time for that to spread out just enough now it seems to load shells no issue. Or the was maybe a burr that got knocked off.

 

[366862]

Could have been a burr. Is this your first pump gun? I’m only asking because some folks new to pumps try to load them gently until they get used to handling them. It’s meant to be racked with authority. They’re built with tolerances that will allow the shell to rattle around a bit as it’s guided into the chamber.

Congrats on a new, very nice gun!

 

[crostiger]

Could have been a burr. Is this your first pump gun? I’m only asking because some folks new to pumps try to load them gently until they get used to handling them. It’s meant to be racked with authority. They’re built with tolerances that will allow the shell to rattle around a bit as it’s guided into the chamber.

Congrats on a new, very nice gun!

I have a few pump guns but this is like the Ithaca 37 kind of which I have a couple. The other pump guns I have the lifter all it does is lift the shell into position. This and the Ithaca 37s it lifts the shell and then about half way home the "lifter" holds the center of the shell and guides it home so it has to over come the spring tension of the "lifter" which is also the ejector as its feeding.

 

[366862]

Could have been a burr. Is this your first pump gun? I’m only asking because some folks new to pumps try to load them gently until they get used to handling them. It’s meant to be racked with authority. They’re built with tolerances that will allow the shell to rattle around a bit as it’s guided into the chamber.

Congrats on a new, very nice gun!

I have a few pump guns but this is like the Ithaca 37 kind of which I have a couple. The other pump guns I have the lifter all it does is lift the shell into position. This and the Ithaca 37s it lifts the shell and then about half way home the "lifter" holds the center of the shell and guides it home so it has to over come the spring tension of the "lifter" which is also the ejector as its feeding.

Is the Ithaca also a bottom eject? I’m pretty sure that’s all that’s needed, just a little authority when cycling. I sometimes like to strike an action hero pose when I’m hunting pesky clay pigeons. And I’m being so damn dead serious you could ask my wife. It’ll help.

 

[crostiger]

Is the Ithaca also a bottom eject? I’m pretty sure that’s all that’s needed, just a little authority when cycling. I sometimes like to strike an action hero pose when I’m hunting pesky clay pigeons. And I’m being so damn dead serious you could ask my wife. It’ll help.

Yes the Ithaca 37 pretty much exactly same system. A couple rounds in I did run with some actually authority and it still slowed down enough that it took a second run at it but after leaving it at half pump no issues for the time being. Added a picture the bar that is in the middle of the shell that is the lifter/ejector so when its feeding bar comes up just a hair before were it is now and stays there tell the round is all the way chambered. The first few was fine on the plastic but when it got to the brass it was dragging pretty hard but again seems ok now but thought I would try and show what was going on. Most other pumps the lifter brings the shell up and the bolt rams it home.

 

[366862]

Have you tried any other brand or style of shells? Some brands have a better fit between the brass and the plastic hull. I have no clue how much shotgunning experience you have, but are you familiar with what they call high brass and low brass?

 

[crostiger]

Have you tried any other brand or style of shells? Some brands have a better fit between the brass and the plastic hull. I have no clue how much shotgunning experience you have, but are you familiar with what they call high brass and low brass?

Yes Winchester high brass was the first almost coming to a dead stop federal high brass did the same. Then we looked at it tried a few more of the same federal high brass was a lot better. And again all we did was look at it no cleaning no lube just half pump for a few minutes and tried it again. Was kinda weird. Then did federal bird shot low brass butter smooth didn't have any more high brass to try.

 

[366862]

Well with all that, it kinda sounds like it just needs to be broken in. Get out and shoot the snot out of it! Use a mix of shells and make a note of which ones cause the most trouble, and see if it improves over the course of a range trip.

 

[TheFlash]

I think FNfanboy is correct. Just go out and run many boxes through your BPS!
I have my Father's old Ithaca 37 in 16ga and of course, that one is butter smooth. I personally love the Browning design with bottom feed and eject. Always wanted a BPS and know the Japan-made BPS shotguns are solid.
So just take yours out and wear it in...

 

[Wyoming]

When using a pump shotgun pretend you are killing a snake. Don't baby it. Fire it then very hard back then very hard forward.