10GA BPS Pump - My Story - Page 2

rezman · December 11, 2008, 10:54 PM

Historical footnote;

Read an account of a settler in a border area of the US pre 1900.

Seems he had set up house with a female acqaintance of a south of the border criminal type. Said bandido rode up at the dwelling they were in and started shouting his intentions to rectify situation, gringo let loose with a double barrel 10 gauge through the front door (no mention of load or shot).

End result: shot column killed both rider and the horse after going through the wooden plank front door.

There were reasons why people back then had better manners than today.

BigJimP · December 14, 2008, 05:01 PM

Yes, I actually hit the goose - and was able to get a followup shot off as well - and the goose did drop.

freakintoguns · April 21, 2009, 03:14 AM

RezMan thats agreat story! and Jim i feel for you sir! im a recoil addict though, so i think im goin to have to get my hands ona 10 gauge

hogdogs · April 21, 2009, 07:06 AM

Freak... Since you are admittedly a pain junkie...

Load you up some max powder and payload shells and let 'er rip! Heck maybe you may like the recoil while resting the butt stock 'gainst yer nads and bustin' one off like the kids do when they been testin' the locks on daddy's liquor cabinet.

Brent

Waterengineer · April 21, 2009, 08:29 AM

Jim:

Funny story but the funniest part is where you talk about the "tundra" in Arkansas.......

BigJimP · April 21, 2009, 10:16 AM

Ok, maybe it wasn't frozen solid .... but it was frosty...it was December man ....

Waterengineer · April 21, 2009, 10:23 AM

Jimster:

Hey, I get it that it was "frozen." But, I think you missed the point. Arkansas is a bit lush for "tundra" as in nothing taller than above the ankles.....

BigJimP · April 21, 2009, 10:29 AM

Ok, I understand your point now ......hey, its early on the West Coast ( still working on my first Latte ...)

mr kablammo · April 21, 2009, 10:13 PM

Great stories. I bought 3 Browning 10 ga chokes at a closeout sale for like $10.00 total. No real need as I don't yet own a BPS in 10 ga, but what a deal! I have a 12 and 20 and the BPS is a great shotgun. The 20 is from the year when Browning put the gold coloring in the scroll and always gets compliments at the club. Having read these stories, I feel affirmed that getting the 10 (for purposes of making a complete set) will be lotto-ticket-winner kind of purchase. In fact there was one at the latest gun show and I got to 'swing it around' for free. It was definitely a 'pumping iron' experience.

Webleymkv · April 21, 2009, 11:10 PM

Your Browning 10ga chokes will also fit a NEF Parder single shot (these are quite inexpensive, mine was $185 brand new). I was actually suprised that the recoil of my NEF 10ga was no worse than it was after hearing all the horror stories, my dad's (now sold) Mossberg 835 12ga with 3 1/2" #4 Buck was much, much worse.

freakintoguns · April 22, 2009, 02:14 AM

aint no way in hell or heaven a shotgun (or any other gun) is goin near the family jewels!

April 22, 2009, 02:14 AM	#36
freakintoguns Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 2008 Posts: 496	hogdogs aint no way in hell or heaven a shotgun (or any other gun) is goin near the family jewels!

December 11, 2008, 10:54 PM	#26
rezman Member Join Date: January 18, 2000 Posts: 60	Historical footnote; Read an account of a settler in a border area of the US pre 1900. Seems he had set up house with a female acqaintance of a south of the border criminal type. Said bandido rode up at the dwelling they were in and started shouting his intentions to rectify situation, gringo let loose with a double barrel 10 gauge through the front door (no mention of load or shot). End result: shot column killed both rider and the horse after going through the wooden plank front door. There were reasons why people back then had better manners than today.

December 14, 2008, 05:01 PM	#27
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Yes, I actually hit the goose - and was able to get a followup shot off as well - and the goose did drop.

April 21, 2009, 03:14 AM	#28
freakintoguns Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 2008 Posts: 496	RezMan thats agreat story! and Jim i feel for you sir! im a recoil addict though, so i think im goin to have to get my hands ona 10 gauge

April 21, 2009, 07:06 AM	#29
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	Freak... Since you are admittedly a pain junkie... Load you up some max powder and payload shells and let 'er rip! Heck maybe you may like the recoil while resting the butt stock 'gainst yer nads and bustin' one off like the kids do when they been testin' the locks on daddy's liquor cabinet. Brent

April 21, 2009, 08:29 AM	#30
Waterengineer Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Location: Aurora, CO and Palm Beach, FL Posts: 863	Jim: Funny story but the funniest part is where you talk about the "tundra" in Arkansas.......

April 21, 2009, 10:16 AM	#31
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Ok, maybe it wasn't frozen solid .... but it was frosty...it was December man ....

April 21, 2009, 10:23 AM	#32
Waterengineer Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Location: Aurora, CO and Palm Beach, FL Posts: 863	Jimster: Hey, I get it that it was "frozen." But, I think you missed the point. Arkansas is a bit lush for "tundra" as in nothing taller than above the ankles.....

April 21, 2009, 10:29 AM	#33
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Ok, I understand your point now ......hey, its early on the West Coast ( still working on my first Latte ...)

April 21, 2009, 10:13 PM	#34
mr kablammo Senior Member Join Date: December 18, 2005 Posts: 241	Great stories. I bought 3 Browning 10 ga chokes at a closeout sale for like $10.00 total. No real need as I don't yet own a BPS in 10 ga, but what a deal! I have a 12 and 20 and the BPS is a great shotgun. The 20 is from the year when Browning put the gold coloring in the scroll and always gets compliments at the club. Having read these stories, I feel affirmed that getting the 10 (for purposes of making a complete set) will be lotto-ticket-winner kind of purchase. In fact there was one at the latest gun show and I got to 'swing it around' for free. It was definitely a 'pumping iron' experience.

April 21, 2009, 11:10 PM	#35
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,446	Your Browning 10ga chokes will also fit a NEF Parder single shot (these are quite inexpensive, mine was $185 brand new). I was actually suprised that the recoil of my NEF 10ga was no worse than it was after hearing all the horror stories, my dad's (now sold) Mossberg 835 12ga with 3 1/2" #4 Buck was much, much worse.