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Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 190 Location: Washington State

Well, how fitting that my first post would announce my first 16ga shotgun. I had considered a Citori, but already own an Upland 12ga. My first venture into 28ga was a Wingmaster, but Remingtons 16 didn't interest me. I've toted several 12ga guns all over the coverts after grouse for years, but never a 16. We'll see if the rumors are true...

I ordered a 26" Hunter and hope it points as well as my old 12ga BPS. If it comes by September/October I won't have much time at the range trying it out. Patterning will be a must though...

BTW, this is one of the more pleasant BB's I've joined, nice to be here.

Joined: 16 Feb 2007 Posts: 181 Location: Great White North

You are not alone Roper! My first post was also announcing my first 16ga., and it too is a BPS Hunter with 26"bbl. Not even sure if I'll get to use it much, but I just couldn't pass on the chance to get one. I picked up a Shot Show Grade III BPS in 12ga. last year and I love it, but it gets a bit heavy after a while. This smaller 16 should be a sweet little handler! Can't wait!

I'm sure you guys are right about ordering your BPS shotguns now but I think some will be available even if you don't order them. I noticed that www.gzanders.com has already listed them on their site. Of course they don't have them yet. Unfortunately, they sell to FFL's only.

Zanders has the G012216514 Upland 26" listed for MSRP of $633.

Yet the BrowningUSA site has MSRP of $555. If the former is true, I'll be getting a better deal than I thought. Laughing

That sounds like a very high MSRP. I've ordered from Zanders many times. I'll bet Zanders price will be more in the $400 range wholesale.

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I'm going to see a dealer and order one Monday. Have already decided on the Upland (straight grip).

I'll be practicing on low-gun skeet and will probably carry it for pheasant. I normally shoot O/Us with 28" barrels. Which barrel length do you guys think I'd like best on the BPS Hunter -- 24" or 26"?

Well, its official. I'm now on the waiting list for my pick. Should be in sometime in the fall. I need another shotgun like a fish needs a bicycle. But on the other hand, this one is one of my less hare-brained ideas. Laughing

So why not!!

Should keep track of how many on this site alone have orders in for one.

Joined: 28 Jan 2007 Posts: 129 Location: hong kong

In a frenzy I ordered an upland special, 26", October projected delivery.

Now comes the hard part....waiting. Laughing

Al.

Well I couldn't wait. So in the meantime I went up to the local trading post where I've got the BPS ordered and ordered a Remington SPR 16 gauge OU 28 in. barrells, nickle plated reciever. That will be in next week. Don't have any OU's so I had to get something new while waiting.

Joined: 16 Feb 2007 Posts: 181 Location: Great White North

Hello fello Canuck Ajaxfjr! I'm a Southern Ontario guy myself. Do you mind me asking which dealer you ordered your BPS through? I don't hear much about the 16 around my parts, but I've seen a few Canadian orders for the BPS 16 so far.

Do you guys think these will be available on the market or just by pre-ordering? Any idea if the reciever has any engraving or plain sides? Thanks for any info. JT