Description
Slug hunting with a smoothbore and rifled choke gets the job done, but a dedicated rifled barrel is a different animal entirely. The Browning Silver Rifled Deer in 20 gauge is built from the ground up for sabot slugs, with a heavy-profile, fully rifled 22 inch barrel and a 3 inch chamber that handles the pressure of modern slug loads without complaint. Pushed through that rifling, a good sabot slug will group tight enough to make shots at ranges that would embarrass an old Foster load setup, which is exactly what you want when a buck steps out at the far edge of a cut cornfield.
Why the Silver Rifled Deer Shoots So Soft
Browning's Active Valve gas system is the heart of every Silver autoloader, and it earns its keep here. The system bleeds off gas from each fired shell to cycle the action instead of dumping all that energy into your shoulder, self-adjusting to run a wide range of loads reliably. Combined with the ventilated recoil pad and the natural advantage of the 20 gauge, this is one of the more comfortable slug guns you can shoot, and quick follow-up shots come easy from a semi auto.
Optics Ready with a Cantilever Mount
The Weaver-style cantilever mount attaches directly to the barrel, so your scope or red dot stays zeroed to the bore even when you pull the barrel for cleaning. That is a real advantage over receiver-mounted setups on shotguns, where barrel swaps can shift your point of impact. No sights come installed, so plan on topping it with the optic of your choice.
Classic Browning Looks in the Deer Woods
The satin-finished Grade I Turkish walnut stock and forearm carry cut checkering for a solid grip in wet weather, and the semi-humpback aluminum alloy receiver gives it that unmistakable Browning profile. Add the gold-plated trigger and Buckmark engraving on the trigger guard, and you have a working slug gun that does not look like one. At 6 pounds 12 ounces, it carries well on long drags and all-day sits alike.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Browning
- Model: Silver Rifled Deer Matte
- Manufacturer Part Number: 011414621
- UPC: 023614443193
- Action: Semi-Auto, Active Valve Gas System
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Chamber: 3"
- Barrel Length: 22"
- Barrel Type: Heavy profile, fully rifled for sabot slugs
- Capacity: 4+1
- Optics Mount: Cantilever Weaver-style scope mount
- Stock: Grade I Turkish walnut, satin finish, cut checkering
- Receiver: Lightweight aluminum alloy, semi-humpback design
- Overall Length: 42.75"
- Length of Pull: 14.25"
- Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz
What’s Included
- Browning Silver Rifled Deer 20 Gauge shotgun
- Owner's manual
- Cable lock
Frequently Asked Questions
What ammo shoots best out of the Browning Silver Rifled Deer?
This barrel is fully rifled, so sabot slugs are the way to go. Sabots are built to engage rifling and will give you the accuracy this gun is capable of, while traditional rifled Foster slugs tend to foul the bore and group poorly out of rifled barrels. Try a few different sabot loads, since every barrel has its favorites.
Does the Silver Rifled Deer come with sights or a scope?
No, it ships without sights or an optic. The barrel has a Weaver-style cantilever mount built in, so you just need rings and the scope or red dot of your choice. Since the mount is attached to the barrel itself, your zero stays put even when you remove the barrel for cleaning.
Can this 20 gauge handle 3 inch slug loads?
Yes, it has a 3 inch chamber and the thick-walled barrel is built for the pressure of full-power slug loads. The Active Valve gas system self-adjusts to cycle a wide range of loads reliably, and it takes a real bite out of felt recoil compared to fixed-breech slug guns.
How heavy is the Browning Silver Rifled Deer to carry in the field?
It weighs in at 6 pounds 12 ounces before you add an optic, which is light for a dedicated slug gun with a heavy-profile barrel. The aluminum alloy receiver keeps the weight down and the balance point comfortable. It carries nicely whether you are still-hunting timber or hiking to a stand.




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