Browing BT-99: Your Opinion is Requested.

Ackley Improved User · June 27, 2005, 10:06 PM

I'm thinking about getting a first-rate trap gun - maybe the Browning BT-99. What do you think? Is it the best buy? Should I get something different? Are the Browing chokes good?

Jart · June 27, 2005, 10:14 PM

I don't own one but I've had clay target sand kicked in my face plenty by those BT-99 bullies.

Very popular at my trap range and have heard nary a discouraging word. "Best buy" seems to be the consensus.

...apart from being a little too challanging shooting doubles

kudu · June 28, 2005, 04:36 AM

What Jart said, a first rate trap gun.

Big Yac · June 28, 2005, 04:06 PM

I currently shoot a BT-99. It has a 34" barrel and is fixed full choke. I absolutely love the gun. For a while now I've thought I may buy me a Kreighoff K-80. I've decided that I dont think I'll do much better than I do with the BT-99. I mean I'm already consistently hitting 23, 24 (havent had a perfect yet) out of 25. I also love the beaver tail forend. The gun is balanced well and it fits me well too. The only thing is I have to float the bird alittle which you have to do on pretty much all purpose built trap guns, this is fine for me but some of my friends have alot of trouble shooting over the birds when they try my gun after using their field guns. You cant go wrong buying a BT-99 for trap shooting

Ruger4570 · June 30, 2005, 10:50 AM

I have used a BT-99 for several years and it has served me VERY well. I have watched many shooters with guns costing 3 to 10 times as much walk off the line and to the gunsmith tent for repairs. You can spend a LOT more for a gun that may not work as well. Mine has NEVER failed to fire or have a problem of ANY kind... nough said

Spotted Owl · June 30, 2005, 03:46 PM

I have a newer BT-99 with choke tubes and adjustable stock. It's my first shotgun. I'd highly recommend it for anyone wanting a dedicated trap gun. It's robustly built, easy to clean, and will do just as well for you as one of the fancier guns costing thousands more.

I can't comment on the Browning chokes as I've only used the stock Browning full choke so far. I haven't patterned it yet, but I'm hitting 22 targets on average per round and I've only been shooting for 4 weeks now. I plan to try a Briley soon.

D-squared · July 4, 2005, 10:32 AM

The BT-99 should be good for a million rounds. Spotted owl is correct in everything he has said.

The factory invertor plus tubes are pretty good. If you are dealing with standard invector tubes, you will find that the Briley tubes are indeed better.

The BT-99 is a great singles and handicap shotgun.

D-squared.

Skeetin'870 · July 4, 2005, 11:43 AM

For the price there is not a better purpose built trap gun

June 27, 2005, 10:06 PM	#1
Ackley Improved User Member Join Date: January 31, 2005 Posts: 56	Browing BT-99: Your Opinion is Requested. I'm thinking about getting a first-rate trap gun - maybe the Browning BT-99. What do you think? Is it the best buy? Should I get something different? Are the Browing chokes good?

June 28, 2005, 04:36 AM	#3
kudu Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 273	What Jart said, a first rate trap gun. __________________ "a shootin' we will go"

June 28, 2005, 04:06 PM	#4
Big Yac Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 422	I currently shoot a BT-99. It has a 34" barrel and is fixed full choke. I absolutely love the gun. For a while now I've thought I may buy me a Kreighoff K-80. I've decided that I dont think I'll do much better than I do with the BT-99. I mean I'm already consistently hitting 23, 24 (havent had a perfect yet) out of 25. I also love the beaver tail forend. The gun is balanced well and it fits me well too. The only thing is I have to float the bird alittle which you have to do on pretty much all purpose built trap guns, this is fine for me but some of my friends have alot of trouble shooting over the birds when they try my gun after using their field guns. You cant go wrong buying a BT-99 for trap shooting __________________ "...and that's the bottom line, because Big Yac said so."

June 30, 2005, 03:46 PM	#6
Spotted Owl Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2005 Location: Occupied California Posts: 184	I have a newer BT-99 with choke tubes and adjustable stock. It's my first shotgun. I'd highly recommend it for anyone wanting a dedicated trap gun. It's robustly built, easy to clean, and will do just as well for you as one of the fancier guns costing thousands more. I can't comment on the Browning chokes as I've only used the stock Browning full choke so far. I haven't patterned it yet, but I'm hitting 22 targets on average per round and I've only been shooting for 4 weeks now. I plan to try a Briley soon. __________________ Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys.

July 4, 2005, 11:43 AM	#8
Skeetin'870 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2005 Location: Tulsa,Ok. Posts: 288	For the price there is not a better purpose built trap gun __________________ Mental prep for skeet 1 Look for the Bird 2 Gun speed to target speed 3 Head on the gun 4 Follow Through

June 27, 2005, 10:14 PM	#2
Jart Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2001 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 1,647	I don't own one but I've had clay target sand kicked in my face plenty by those BT-99 bullies. Very popular at my trap range and have heard nary a discouraging word. "Best buy" seems to be the consensus. ...apart from being a little too challanging shooting doubles

June 30, 2005, 10:50 AM	#5
Ruger4570 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 2,136	I have used a BT-99 for several years and it has served me VERY well. I have watched many shooters with guns costing 3 to 10 times as much walk off the line and to the gunsmith tent for repairs. You can spend a LOT more for a gun that may not work as well. Mine has NEVER failed to fire or have a problem of ANY kind... nough said

July 4, 2005, 10:32 AM	#7
D-squared Junior Member Join Date: July 3, 2005 Posts: 11	The BT-99 should be good for a million rounds. Spotted owl is correct in everything he has said. The factory invertor plus tubes are pretty good. If you are dealing with standard invector tubes, you will find that the Briley tubes are indeed better. The BT-99 is a great singles and handicap shotgun. D-squared.