Description
Let me paint you a picture. It’s a cold, damp Missouri morning in a bottomland hardwood stand. You’ve got a clear lane at 80 yards, but the brush is thick. You need a slug that’s going to punch through and hold a tight group. That’s the exact scenario the Browning BPS Rifled Deer Pump 20 ga 22″ 3″ Synthetic Stock MOBUC was built for. I’ve put a few boxes of Federal Premium slugs through mine, and here’s what you need to know.
The Browning BPS Rifled Deer Pump is a purpose-built, bottom-ejecting pump-action shotgun designed for deer hunting in dense cover and at moderate ranges. Its 22-inch fully rifled barrel and synthetic stock make it a durable, weather-resistant tool for the dedicated slug hunter, priced at $780.28.
Here’s the thing—this isn’t your grandpa’s bird gun. The heart of this system is that 22-inch fully rifled barrel. It’s designed to stabilize sabot slugs, turning your shotgun into a legitimate 100-yard firearm. The accuracy jump from a smoothbore with rifled slugs is significant. I’ve consistently gotten 2-3 inch groups at 75 yards with quality ammo, which is more than enough for ethical deer hunting in our state’s timber. The synthetic stock shrugs off rain, sleet, and the inevitable bumps against a tree stand. At just over 7.5 pounds, it’s light enough to carry all day but has enough heft to soak up recoil, especially important with stout 3-inch magnum slugs.
The BPS action is famously robust and unique. It’s a bottom-eject, bottom-feed design. That means empties drop straight down at your feet, not across your field of view or at your hunting partner. The action is butter-smooth after a short break-in, and the tang-mounted safety is intuitive and easy to manipulate with gloves on. It’s a simple, reliable mechanism that’s been proven for decades. Look, you don’t want complexity when your hands are cold. This gun works. It’s drop-in ready for your favorite optics on the included Picatinny rail, and I’ve had great luck with a compact Vortex Crossfire red dot mounted low for fast acquisition in thick stuff.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Gauge | 20 Gauge |
| Chamber | 3″ |
| Barrel Length | 22″ |
| Barrel Type | Fully Rifled |
| Overall Length | 42.5″ |
| Weight | 7 lbs 9 oz |
| Capacity | 4+1 Rounds |
| Stock | Synthetic, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country (MOBUC) |
Pros & Cons
The pros are clear: phenomenal accuracy potential with sabot slugs, incredible durability with the synthetic finish, and that bottom-eject design is a genuine advantage for lefties or keeping your workspace clean. The tang safety is perfect. The con? It’s a dedicated tool. That rifled barrel isn’t meant for shot—you’re buying a single-purpose slug gun. Some find the pump stroke a bit long, but it’s never failed to cycle anything I’ve fed it, from light 2.75″ target loads to heavy 3″ magnums.
Who is this for?
This is for the Missouri hunter who hunts in shotgun-only zones or dense timber where a rifle’s range isn’t needed but precision is. It’s for the hunter who wants a no-nonsense, reliable firearm that will perform in any weather. If you’re chasing whitetails in brush, river bottoms, or agricultural edges where shots are inside 100 yards, this BPS is a fantastic choice. It’s available at firearms-missouri.com for Missouri residents and nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I shoot rifled slugs or birdshot through this rifled barrel?
A: You should not. A fully rifled barrel is designed specifically for modern, plastic-saboted slugs. Shooting traditional foster-style “rifled” slugs or shot through it can damage the rifling and will not provide good accuracy. Stick to sabots.
Q: Is the Picatinny rail removable for use with iron sights?
A: No, the rail is integral to the receiver design on this model. The gun is designed expressly for use with an optic. Mounting a low-power scope or a red dot is the intended setup to take full advantage of the barrel’s accuracy.
Q: How does the bottom-eject design affect operation?
A: It’s a benefit, not a hindrance. The action feels familiar, but shells load into a magazine tube below the barrel and eject downward. This keeps debris and ejected hulls out of your line of sight and makes the gun completely ambidextrous—a huge plus for left-handed shooters.
If you’re looking for a dedicated, hard-wearing slug gun that delivers rifle-like precision from a shotgun platform, the Browning BPS Rifled Deer Pump deserves a close look. Check its availability on our site.
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