Browning BT-99 12 Gauge Single-Shot Trap Shotgun 34″ Walnut

Description

Some guns try to do everything. The Browning BT-99 does one thing and does it better than just about anything on the line. This is a single-shot, break-action trap gun chambered in 12 gauge with a 2 3/4-inch chamber, and that simplicity is exactly the point. One barrel means one consistent point of impact, less weight to carry through a long day, and fewer things to think about when you call for the bird. It has been a staple of American trap fields since 1969, and the current production gun keeps the formula that made it a legend.

What Sets the BT-99 Apart on the Trap Line

The 34-inch barrel gives you a long, smooth sighting plane and a deliberate swing that rewards good fundamentals. Browning builds it with back-bored technology, opening the bore up for better shot velocity, more uniform patterns, and a noticeable drop in felt recoil. The high-post 11/32-inch ventilated rib promotes a slightly high point of impact, which is exactly what trap shooters want when they are rising to the target. Up top you get an ivory bead front sight paired with a mid-bead, so lining up a consistent sight picture is quick and repeatable.

Build and Fit of the Browning BT-99

This is an all-steel gun through and through, with a heavy-duty receiver, full-width steel hinge pin, and a satin blued finish. The Grade I black walnut stock wears a satin finish and 18 LPI cut checkering, and the trap-style recoil pad soaks up the push so you can shoot a full round, and then some, without getting beat up. A bold beavertail forearm fills the hand nicely and helps steady your swing. Inside, the chamber is chrome plated to resist wear and make cleanup easier. The gold-plated trigger and gold Buck Mark on the trigger guard are the small Browning touches that let you know what you are holding.

Chokes and Everyday Use on the BT-99

The BT-99 uses Browning's Invector-Plus flush choke system and ships with an Improved Modified tube installed, a solid all-around choice for singles and shorter handicap yardage. Because it takes standard flush Invector-Plus tubes, you can tune your pattern as tight or as open as your distance calls for. Note that this model uses a manual extractor rather than an auto ejector, so spent hulls lift for easy removal by hand. It is a gun that works just as well for a newcomer learning the game as it does for a seasoned competitor who just wants something that goes bang every time.