My new BT 99

johnwilliamson062 · June 1, 2009, 09:44 PM

I have been looking for a trap gun for about a year now.
At first I wanted an O/U, but I really prefer my semi-auto for multi shots, so I was on the lookout for a quality single shot @ steal prices. Found one

BT 99 Special steel 34 inch fixed full choke
the stock has some serious dings. Many I can iron/steam out if I want but some are too deep.
The bluing is worn off the normal handle areas.
NO rust NO pitting
adjustable recoil pad
Engraving is still pretty sharp.
Locks up tight(not brand new, but tight)
$350

I will probably have it set up for the remington thread chokes eventually and a new stock, but something that will serve me very well to begin with and that I can add to as I get money over the next few years.

JWT · June 1, 2009, 09:56 PM

The BT-99 is a very solid gun. Sounds like you found one at a very good price. Guy I shoot with has an older one with a fixed full choke that he bought new for $350 about 30 years and it's still going strong after many rounds of trap.

Mines newer with choke tubes and a GraCoil recoil reducer. Extremely satisfied with it and continue to be amazed with the number of them I see being used at the local club.

Congrats on the great find. Believe you'll be very happy with it.

olddrum1 · June 1, 2009, 10:01 PM

What a deal. I believe that you got the deal of the day.

zippy13 · June 2, 2009, 12:24 AM

Congratulations!
I'm with olddrum1 on this, but I'll go as far as saying you've made the deal of the month!!

johnwilliamson062 · June 2, 2009, 07:32 AM

I did call my local PD and give them the serial number and model and they said it checked out.

BigJimP · June 2, 2009, 09:00 AM

Congratulations - I hope you enjoy it !

johnwilliamson062 · June 5, 2009, 08:08 AM

Took this out to Thursday night trap last night, worked wonderfully. I can't say I shot all that much better, but the recoil was much lighter and easier to handle. I guess the recoil pad is a very desirable no longer manufactured one and some of the guys thought that was especially good.

Ruger4570 · June 5, 2009, 11:01 AM

Having refinished MANY guns in my long life, I will suggest that you do not give up on a dent that didn't raise the first time. I have had dents that I have steamed 6 ot 7 times to finally get them back into shape. The only dings that do not raise are the ones where the fiber is cut. Even these can often be raised to at least a point of being able to work on them.
I love my BT, great gun, never a ftf and they don't have a lot of internal parts to break. Even worn BT's are generally pretty easily rebuilt. Great luck with yours, sounds like you hit the brass ring this time 'round.

June 1, 2009, 09:44 PM	#1
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	My new BT 99 I have been looking for a trap gun for about a year now. At first I wanted an O/U, but I really prefer my semi-auto for multi shots, so I was on the lookout for a quality single shot @ steal prices. Found one BT 99 Special steel 34 inch fixed full choke the stock has some serious dings. Many I can iron/steam out if I want but some are too deep. The bluing is worn off the normal handle areas. NO rust NO pitting adjustable recoil pad Engraving is still pretty sharp. Locks up tight(not brand new, but tight) $350 I will probably have it set up for the remington thread chokes eventually and a new stock, but something that will serve me very well to begin with and that I can add to as I get money over the next few years.

June 1, 2009, 09:56 PM	#2
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 3,888	The BT-99 is a very solid gun. Sounds like you found one at a very good price. Guy I shoot with has an older one with a fixed full choke that he bought new for $350 about 30 years and it's still going strong after many rounds of trap. Mines newer with choke tubes and a GraCoil recoil reducer. Extremely satisfied with it and continue to be amazed with the number of them I see being used at the local club. Congrats on the great find. Believe you'll be very happy with it.

June 1, 2009, 10:01 PM	#3
olddrum1 Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Mid Missouri Posts: 807	What a deal. I believe that you got the deal of the day.

June 2, 2009, 12:24 AM	#4
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	Congratulations! I'm with olddrum1 on this, but I'll go as far as saying you've made the deal of the month!!

June 2, 2009, 07:32 AM	#5
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	I did call my local PD and give them the serial number and model and they said it checked out.

June 2, 2009, 09:00 AM	#6
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Congratulations - I hope you enjoy it !

June 5, 2009, 08:08 AM	#7
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	Took this out to Thursday night trap last night, worked wonderfully. I can't say I shot all that much better, but the recoil was much lighter and easier to handle. I guess the recoil pad is a very desirable no longer manufactured one and some of the guys thought that was especially good.

June 5, 2009, 11:01 AM	#8
Ruger4570 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 2,136	Having refinished MANY guns in my long life, I will suggest that you do not give up on a dent that didn't raise the first time. I have had dents that I have steamed 6 ot 7 times to finally get them back into shape. The only dings that do not raise are the ones where the fiber is cut. Even these can often be raised to at least a point of being able to work on them. I love my BT, great gun, never a ftf and they don't have a lot of internal parts to break. Even worn BT's are generally pretty easily rebuilt. Great luck with yours, sounds like you hit the brass ring this time 'round.