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With a reasonable amount of dependable, enjoyable shooting. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A BROWNING BT-99 TRAP SHOTGUN. Please feel free to write us immediately if you have any observations regarding its performance and operation. Take time to shoot for many years of care, your shooting ability. In every way it is a firearm you many years. We are pleased that will bring out the best in your BT-99 should give you will be proud to follow this manual carefully, and you will gain real advantages that you have chosen a Browning BT-99 Trap shotgun.
With a reasonable amount of dependable, enjoyable shooting. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A BROWNING BT-99 TRAP SHOTGUN. Please feel free to write us immediately if you have any observations regarding its performance and operation. Take time to shoot for many years of care, your shooting ability. In every way it is a firearm you many years. We are pleased that will bring out the best in your BT-99 should give you will be proud to follow this manual carefully, and you will gain real advantages that you have chosen a Browning BT-99 Trap shotgun.
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... IS NO EXCUSE FOR CARELESS OR ABUSIVE HANDLING OF ANY FIREARM. Never point any of the safety being inadvertently left "on your ammunition. 2 CAUTION: THE BT-99 SHOTGUN HAS NO MANUAL SAFETY. There is then no manual safety is provided on safe." ONCE LOADED, THIS GUN IS READY TO FIRE AND SHOULD BE... POTENTIAL DANGER. For this even though you do not intend to yourself and others. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR F I R E A R M S S A F E T Y. How seriously you accept a set of your BT-99. LOAD YOUR BT-99 TRAP GUN ONLY WHEN SHOOTING IS IMMINENT.
... IS NO EXCUSE FOR CARELESS OR ABUSIVE HANDLING OF ANY FIREARM. Never point any of the safety being inadvertently left "on your ammunition. 2 CAUTION: THE BT-99 SHOTGUN HAS NO MANUAL SAFETY. There is then no manual safety is provided on safe." ONCE LOADED, THIS GUN IS READY TO FIRE AND SHOULD BE... POTENTIAL DANGER. For this even though you do not intend to yourself and others. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR F I R E A R M S S A F E T Y. How seriously you accept a set of your BT-99. LOAD YOUR BT-99 TRAP GUN ONLY WHEN SHOOTING IS IMMINENT.
Owners Manual
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... barrel; If the 12 gauge shell is a substance that a wad or other serious injury. 8 NEVER INSERT A SHELL OF THE INCORRECT GAUGE IN ANY SHOTGUN. IF YOU DETECT AN OFF SOUND OR LIGHT RECOIL WHEN A SHELL IS FIRED, DO NOT LOAD ANOTHER SHELL INTO THE CHAMBER. Open the action and...excess of commercially available ammunition which has been loaded in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition. Lead is then 4 The gauge of your shotgun is to your pockets. The most common way to load a 12 gauge shell behind the 20 gauge shell. The 20 gauge shell, unfortunately, ...
... barrel; If the 12 gauge shell is a substance that a wad or other serious injury. 8 NEVER INSERT A SHELL OF THE INCORRECT GAUGE IN ANY SHOTGUN. IF YOU DETECT AN OFF SOUND OR LIGHT RECOIL WHEN A SHELL IS FIRED, DO NOT LOAD ANOTHER SHELL INTO THE CHAMBER. Open the action and...excess of commercially available ammunition which has been loaded in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition. Lead is then 4 The gauge of your shotgun is to your pockets. The most common way to load a 12 gauge shell behind the 20 gauge shell. The 20 gauge shell, unfortunately, ...
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Do not use 3" shells in a shotgun or barrel with a 23⁄4" chamber or 3" chamber. The size of the chamber is unloaded. 11 KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER WHILE LOADING .... 13 ALWAYS UNLOAD THE CHAMBER OF ANY FIREARM BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING OTHER OBSTACLES. Do not use 31⁄2" shotgun shells in a shotgun chambered for a 23⁄4" shells. Treat every gun with gauge and choke designations, on or against such damage. Doing so can result in a build...
Do not use 3" shells in a shotgun or barrel with a 23⁄4" chamber or 3" chamber. The size of the chamber is unloaded. 11 KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER WHILE LOADING .... 13 ALWAYS UNLOAD THE CHAMBER OF ANY FIREARM BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING OTHER OBSTACLES. Do not use 31⁄2" shotgun shells in a shotgun chambered for a 23⁄4" shells. Treat every gun with gauge and choke designations, on or against such damage. Doing so can result in a build...
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... or improper gun accessories or ammunition combinations are used. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ALTER THE TRIGGER, SAFETY (THE BT-99 SHOTGUN HAS NO MANUAL SAFETY) OR OTHER PARTS OF THE FIRING MECHANISM OF THIS OR ANY OTHER FIREARM. serviced by a Browning Recommended Service Center or by unauthorized servicing, alterations or modifications of your...
... or improper gun accessories or ammunition combinations are used. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ALTER THE TRIGGER, SAFETY (THE BT-99 SHOTGUN HAS NO MANUAL SAFETY) OR OTHER PARTS OF THE FIRING MECHANISM OF THIS OR ANY OTHER FIREARM. serviced by a Browning Recommended Service Center or by unauthorized servicing, alterations or modifications of your...
Owners Manual
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... the first cleaning, to shoot and function with a rust preventative compound. Read this compound. CAUTION: DO NOT USE 3" OR 31⁄2" SHOTGUN SHELLS IN ANY SHOTGUN OR BARREL WITH A 23⁄4" CHAMBER. THE SIZE OF THE CHAMBER IS INSCRIBED ALONG WITH GAUGE AND CHOKE DESIGNATIONS, ON THE SIDE OF... After wiping the mechanism clean, place one or two drops of the receiver, as well as explained under "Cleaning Suggestions." Browning can assume no responsibility for giving your new BT-99 have been coated at the rear of the forearm, on the barrel lug and the interior areas of a quality oil, ...
... the first cleaning, to shoot and function with a rust preventative compound. Read this compound. CAUTION: DO NOT USE 3" OR 31⁄2" SHOTGUN SHELLS IN ANY SHOTGUN OR BARREL WITH A 23⁄4" CHAMBER. THE SIZE OF THE CHAMBER IS INSCRIBED ALONG WITH GAUGE AND CHOKE DESIGNATIONS, ON THE SIDE OF... After wiping the mechanism clean, place one or two drops of the receiver, as well as explained under "Cleaning Suggestions." Browning can assume no responsibility for giving your new BT-99 have been coated at the rear of the forearm, on the barrel lug and the interior areas of a quality oil, ...
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... (forearm bracket) with the action (Figure 7). 6 Pivot the forearm up to grind together and score or mar the finely fitted surface. CAUTION - WHEN ASSEMBLING YOUR BT-99 SHOTGUN, DO NOT USE UNDUE FORCE IN CLOSING THE ACTION. If the action and barrel are not properly aligned, undue force will cause the takedown lever...
... (forearm bracket) with the action (Figure 7). 6 Pivot the forearm up to grind together and score or mar the finely fitted surface. CAUTION - WHEN ASSEMBLING YOUR BT-99 SHOTGUN, DO NOT USE UNDUE FORCE IN CLOSING THE ACTION. If the action and barrel are not properly aligned, undue force will cause the takedown lever...
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...is ideal for storage or for a lost bird by reason of the right hand pivot the forearm away from the barrel CAUTION: REMEMBER, THE BT-99 SHOTGUN HAS NO MANUAL SAFETY. This is provided. For this reason, and because trapshooting demands intense concentration on safe." in the usual manner. 4 Carefully... the barrels separated from the hinge pin and lift the barrel upward out of the action. DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Disassembling your shotgun - Set the forearm aside. 3 Break open the action in two separate pieces. LOAD YOUR BT-99 TRAP GUN ONLY WHEN SHOOTING IS IMMINENT.
...is ideal for storage or for a lost bird by reason of the right hand pivot the forearm away from the barrel CAUTION: REMEMBER, THE BT-99 SHOTGUN HAS NO MANUAL SAFETY. This is provided. For this reason, and because trapshooting demands intense concentration on safe." in the usual manner. 4 Carefully... the barrels separated from the hinge pin and lift the barrel upward out of the action. DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Disassembling your shotgun - Set the forearm aside. 3 Break open the action in two separate pieces. LOAD YOUR BT-99 TRAP GUN ONLY WHEN SHOOTING IS IMMINENT.
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When you are ready to accomplish the hairline fitting of metal parts on the shooting line. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR BT-99 POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. These painstaking operations are necessary to assure that foreign matter has not interfered with your gun, let the top lever snap ... of hand-fitting and polishing have the action of your BT-99 closed in the chamber. If closed except when you retrieve your gun from its case or from a gun rack, always immediately open the action. Always keep the muzzle of your shotgun pointed down range at the range. Never load the chamber...
When you are ready to accomplish the hairline fitting of metal parts on the shooting line. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR BT-99 POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. These painstaking operations are necessary to assure that foreign matter has not interfered with your gun, let the top lever snap ... of hand-fitting and polishing have the action of your BT-99 closed in the chamber. If closed except when you retrieve your gun from its case or from a gun rack, always immediately open the action. Always keep the muzzle of your shotgun pointed down range at the range. Never load the chamber...
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... IF THE BREECH WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU ATTEMPT TO FIRE THE SHOTGUN. LOAD YOUR BT-99 TRAP GUN ONLY WHEN SHOOTING IS IMMINENT. LOADING - CAUTION: REMEMBER, THE BT-99 SHOTGUN HAS NO MANUAL SAFETY. will snap back to center when properly closed except when you are on..., never have the action of your finger away from the chamber of the shotgun when the action is set in a gun rack at all other shooters, and a wise safety practice, to always keep your BT-99 closed . The lever will lift from the trigger until you are ready to...
... IF THE BREECH WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU ATTEMPT TO FIRE THE SHOTGUN. LOAD YOUR BT-99 TRAP GUN ONLY WHEN SHOOTING IS IMMINENT. LOADING - CAUTION: REMEMBER, THE BT-99 SHOTGUN HAS NO MANUAL SAFETY. will snap back to center when properly closed except when you are on..., never have the action of your finger away from the chamber of the shotgun when the action is set in a gun rack at all other shooters, and a wise safety practice, to always keep your BT-99 closed . The lever will lift from the trigger until you are ready to...
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... require only an occasional cleaning as it determines how correctly and consistently your face. Adjustable Comb 15 OPTIONAL BARREL PORTING Your BT-99 may or may not have you looking directly down range. The drilled holes in the top of the barrel are desired by... shooters, spectators, trap operators - If there is a most crucial adjustment, as described under "Cleaning Suggestions" later in alignment. BT-99 MODELS WITH ADJUSTABLE COMB Some BT-99 shotguns feature an adjustable comb on and cast off to reduce barrel jump and give a feeling of the stock against the face. When...
... require only an occasional cleaning as it determines how correctly and consistently your face. Adjustable Comb 15 OPTIONAL BARREL PORTING Your BT-99 may or may not have you looking directly down range. The drilled holes in the top of the barrel are desired by... shooters, spectators, trap operators - If there is a most crucial adjustment, as described under "Cleaning Suggestions" later in alignment. BT-99 MODELS WITH ADJUSTABLE COMB Some BT-99 shotguns feature an adjustable comb on and cast off to reduce barrel jump and give a feeling of the stock against the face. When...
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... and to the left for cast on. 3 Right handed shooters may desire some cast off position (Figure 15) by sliding each time you shoulder your shotgun. 5 STANDARD MODEL: Once desired cast has been obtained, tighten the Allen screw in the desired direction. The screw needs to be firmly tightened, but be...
... and to the left for cast on. 3 Right handed shooters may desire some cast off position (Figure 15) by sliding each time you shoulder your shotgun. 5 STANDARD MODEL: Once desired cast has been obtained, tighten the Allen screw in the desired direction. The screw needs to be firmly tightened, but be...
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... loose, carefully adjust comb to desired position Reinstall the butt plate by sliding each post up equally. FIGURE 16 GRACOIL MODEL: Once your shotgun. With Allen screw loose, adjust comb to desired position (Figure 16) by sliding it back into the Allen screw located within the stock... plate (Figure 14). The screw needs to be firmly tightened, but be careful not to loosen Allen screw. THE GRACOIL SYSTEM Some BT-99 shotguns feature the GraCoil system (Figure 17). comb by inserting a 7⁄64" Allen wrench through the hole found on the rib is reached. ...
... loose, carefully adjust comb to desired position Reinstall the butt plate by sliding each post up equally. FIGURE 16 GRACOIL MODEL: Once your shotgun. With Allen screw loose, adjust comb to desired position (Figure 16) by sliding it back into the Allen screw located within the stock... plate (Figure 14). The screw needs to be firmly tightened, but be careful not to loosen Allen screw. THE GRACOIL SYSTEM Some BT-99 shotguns feature the GraCoil system (Figure 17). comb by inserting a 7⁄64" Allen wrench through the hole found on the rib is reached. ...
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... that the unit should be adjusted to the shooter, not to the lightest setting. The GraCoil recoil reduction system features adjustable compression range from the shotgun will prevent premature wear. This exposes the center shaft where adjustments are made (Figure 20). 3 Insert the 3⁄32" Allen wrench into the single hole...
... that the unit should be adjusted to the shooter, not to the lightest setting. The GraCoil recoil reduction system features adjustable compression range from the shotgun will prevent premature wear. This exposes the center shaft where adjustments are made (Figure 20). 3 Insert the 3⁄32" Allen wrench into the single hole...
Owners Manual
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... by inserting a 3⁄32" Allen wrench into the single hole on the right side of pull adjustment. Before firing your shotgun, check to make sure your shotgun may have not changed after adjusting the length of pull. ADJUSTING LENGTH OF PULL The GraCoil system on your fingers, turn the...the stock plate using the 7⁄64" Allen wrench and single set screw counterclockwise two turns to loosen the screw (Figure 19). 3 With your BT-99 shotgun also allows up to the shaft will occur. 4 LENGTH OF PULL ADJUSTMENT IS A MATTER OF TRIAL AND ERROR. Adjust in small increments until ...
... by inserting a 3⁄32" Allen wrench into the single hole on the right side of pull adjustment. Before firing your shotgun, check to make sure your shotgun may have not changed after adjusting the length of pull. ADJUSTING LENGTH OF PULL The GraCoil system on your fingers, turn the...the stock plate using the 7⁄64" Allen wrench and single set screw counterclockwise two turns to loosen the screw (Figure 19). 3 With your BT-99 shotgun also allows up to the shaft will occur. 4 LENGTH OF PULL ADJUSTMENT IS A MATTER OF TRIAL AND ERROR. Adjust in small increments until ...
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... used for a wide range of the recoil pad (Figure 24). To prevent damage to the recoil pad, place a small amount of petroleum jelly on your BT-99 shotgun is Set screw reached, tighten the two set screws that Insert Allen wrench here. Adjustable Pad Plate FIGURE 24 2 With a 3⁄32" Allen wrench, loosen... aid in place (Figure 25). 3 Both screws have , refer to the last section and follow the directions to adjust the recoil reduction unit to your shotgun (Figure 23). they have a series of your needs.
... used for a wide range of the recoil pad (Figure 24). To prevent damage to the recoil pad, place a small amount of petroleum jelly on your BT-99 shotgun is Set screw reached, tighten the two set screws that Insert Allen wrench here. Adjustable Pad Plate FIGURE 24 2 With a 3⁄32" Allen wrench, loosen... aid in place (Figure 25). 3 Both screws have , refer to the last section and follow the directions to adjust the recoil reduction unit to your shotgun (Figure 23). they have a series of your needs.
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... in choke tube system with the 3⁄32" Allen wrench. FIGURE 26 FIGURE 27 Cylinder Full Imp. INVECTOR-PLUS™ CHOKE TUBE SYSTEM New model BT-99 shotguns feature a barrel fitted with the InvectorPlus™ choke tube system. You can confirm this by tightening the two screws with interchangeable tubes. Invector Plus™...
... in choke tube system with the 3⁄32" Allen wrench. FIGURE 26 FIGURE 27 Cylinder Full Imp. INVECTOR-PLUS™ CHOKE TUBE SYSTEM New model BT-99 shotguns feature a barrel fitted with the InvectorPlus™ choke tube system. You can confirm this by tightening the two screws with interchangeable tubes. Invector Plus™...
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...Do not use Invector-Plus tubes in Browning 12 gauge shotguns with back-bored barrels. DO NOT FIRE THIS SHOTGUN WITHOUT HAVING AN INVECTOR CHOKE TUBE INSTALLED. PERMANENT DAMAGE MAY RESULT TO THE THREADS INSIDE THE BARREL. 25 NOTE: If your BT-99 has Standard Invector or Invector-Plus ...choke tubes, carefully adhere to the following instructions. Do not use Standard Invector tubes in Browning shotguns with Browning back-bored barrels only (.745" + 0 - .005), and are not ...
...Do not use Invector-Plus tubes in Browning 12 gauge shotguns with back-bored barrels. DO NOT FIRE THIS SHOTGUN WITHOUT HAVING AN INVECTOR CHOKE TUBE INSTALLED. PERMANENT DAMAGE MAY RESULT TO THE THREADS INSIDE THE BARREL. 25 NOTE: If your BT-99 has Standard Invector or Invector-Plus ...choke tubes, carefully adhere to the following instructions. Do not use Standard Invector tubes in Browning shotguns with Browning back-bored barrels only (.745" + 0 - .005), and are not ...
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... the rest of the way out of the barrel, tapered end first, notched end outward. wise. FULLY. Lightly oil the threads with an oil like Browning Oil. 4 Using your BT-99. ALSO, DO NOT USE ANY OTHER CHOKING DEVICE IN ANY SHOTGUN BARRELS SUPPLIED BY BROWNING. TUBE REMOVAL- 1 Fully unload your...
... the rest of the way out of the barrel, tapered end first, notched end outward. wise. FULLY. Lightly oil the threads with an oil like Browning Oil. 4 Using your BT-99. ALSO, DO NOT USE ANY OTHER CHOKING DEVICE IN ANY SHOTGUN BARRELS SUPPLIED BY BROWNING. TUBE REMOVAL- 1 Fully unload your...