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Member Joined: 25 Jun 2008 Posts: 1863 Location: Wisconsin

Ok, you asked, don't buy it. Reno

In a previous post I recommended XVI Gauge buy a Rem 31L instead of the BPS.
I just pulled out my BPS Upland 26", vent rib, English stocked gun and weighed it on my digital postal scale.

With a Briley extended choke installed, it weighs 6lbs, 14.8 oz's.

I then weighed my 1949 Rem 31L, 28" plain barrel. It weighs 5lbs, 12.8 oz's.

I prefer the Rem 31L over the BPS, I shoot it better than my BPS. The light weight does not bother me, quite the opposite, at 72, it is a plus for me.

The 31L just seems to be a more natural pointer, which is an intangible I know.
If my health improves some, I will be carrying the 31L pheasant hunting this fall. Wink

Dale

I have a 16 ga. 31L too Dale. I like it a lot, but the two guns really aren't all that comparable. Unless you like being jarred by recoil, the Rem is pretty much a light load specialist. And it's not easy to find one for sale -- in any kind of condition.

At a little under 7 lbs. and with choke tubes, the BPS is versatile. You can comfortably shoot all kinds of loads in it, and with choke options that make it useful in lots more shooting scenarios. I'd never choose my 31L for turkeys, late season ringnecks, or a few rounds of clays, but the little BPS works fine for any of these.

Jay

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Dale, sounds like you should be offering to sell your BPS Upland to XVIgauge. Smile

Jay

The currently made M37 in 12, 16, 20 and 28 gauge now comes standard with a Briley choke tube system.
As for why a man would want a BPS as opposed to a Purdey, Holland, etc., it might not be desire controlling as much as wallet realities. Smile

Thanks for eveyone's help. The general consensus was not clear and convincing as even though most said buy it, most were kind of matter of fact about it. So, I have made up my own mind. I will NOT buy a BPS 16 gauge. What I will buy is an 11-48 Remington in 16 gauge; more history and sentiment about it and a lot less money.I'll take my time looking on GB for a few weeks and then decide on one.

BTW, I do already have some fine 16 gauge doubles. Just want something a little different.
xvigauge

Member Joined: 13 Dec 2008 Posts: 460 Location: Texas

Member Joined: 25 Jun 2008 Posts: 1863 Location: Wisconsin

I like your reasoning; 11-48's are cool guns and often have great wood. I think you made the right decision for the right reasons. The price for the forum's wisdom are pictures of the Remington and a possum grin from you!

Reno

as I grew up , my 2 major dislikes were 48's and cutts . Now , my fave skeet gun is a 48 with a cutts ! Didn't think they'd last a hoot , but haven't been able to break one yet excpt for a lone FP . To me , for the field , the 48sportsman is like the crowned jewel ! The ONLY reason I'd discourage someone from getting one is (works for candy too!) is then there's more for me to peruse thru . From 16 down to the 410's , I'd always encourage someone to make the grab !