January 27, 2014, 01:47 AM | #1 |
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BT99 Barrel Swap
I have an old BT w/ about +50,000 rounds thru it.
It has a 34" fixed chock (full), I would like to keep it for shooting from the "parking lot", and add a 32" w/ interchangeable chocks, for the 16 yard line. I guess my question is, "Can I just buy an used barrel and drop it in the action, or will I have to have someone fit it for me?" I'm hope it will just drop right in, after all, it is a Browning, and a BT at that...
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January 27, 2014, 07:29 AM | #2 |
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The answer, as I was told when I asked a similar question is: "Maybe....it depends..." Or "you might get lucky". Buy the barrel and see, you might get lucky. If not, you are no worse off than otherwise if you send it to be fitted.
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January 27, 2014, 08:12 AM | #3 |
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Check with Art's Gun Shop Brownings are their stock and trade.
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January 27, 2014, 02:55 PM | #4 |
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Most BT-99 barrels will probably fit and lock up ...but you should really have a decent gunsmith check the fit to make sure its ok ( and make sure the forend as well as the receiver to the barrel connection are fitting correctly )...
I don't think a BT-100 barrel will fit the receiver on the BT-99... ------------ so no, I do not think every Browning single barrel --- for a break open action -- will fit a BT-99 receiver properly ..... |
January 27, 2014, 03:43 PM | #5 |
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Can you have your 34 machined for screw in chokes?
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January 28, 2014, 06:08 PM | #6 |
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Jag,
From the website, it looks like Art does A-5's mostly, but will keep him in mind. Jim, Hope you are right. Dream, I have an aftermarket High Rib (1") on the 34" barrel, and I have it dialed in for the 26 Yd line. My Rule #1 is: If you like it, and it works well...DON'T SCREW WITH IT....
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