BXD (Browning Extra Distance) Upland features an aerodynamically stabilized wad that releases shot consistently for tight, uniform patterns. The nickel-plated, lead shot is manufactured for ultimate concentricity to fly true and maintain velocity.

These were developed in conjunction with and produced by Winchester ammunition, using unique bullets and loads. All Browning brand ammo wears a Browning Buckmark headstamp and is packaged in black and gold boxes.

Browning | Wicked Blend Sporting a stacked payload of 30 percent bismuth and 70 percent steel, this load ensures dense patterns, maximum energy, and deep penetration. Waterfowl wrecking mixtures include 12-gauge 3 ½-inch and 3-inch BB & #1, #2 & #4, and 3-inch 20-gauge #2 & #4.

The premium plated round steel of the Browning BXD Waterfowl load maintains high velocity downrange for deep penetration. But Browning's new BXD Waterfowl shotshells are the antithesis of that old ammo: quality (commensurate with that of Browning firearms) was the first rule in designing and charging these new shells.

As it states on the Browning website, “the legendary solidity and reliability of Browning firearms are largely due to their successfully passing all these tests.” As David mentioned, even Browning's entry-level offering, the B525 Game One, comes with a 10 year warranty on the action frame.

Most Browning guns were made in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale (FN) until the mid 1970s when some production was shifted to Miroku in Japan. Today's Browning firearms are made in either Belgium, Portugal, Japan or in the United States. The original Browning & Brothers store in Ogden, Utah.

Most Browning guns were made in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale (FN) until the mid 1970s when some production was shifted to Miroku in Japan. Today's Browning firearms are made in either Belgium, Portugal, Japan or in the United States. The original Browning & Brothers store in Ogden, Utah.

Manufacturing is done in various factories in Belgium, Portugal, Italy, Japan, and Utah. Its sporting catalogs include rifles, shotguns, pistols, knives, fishing rods and reels, outdoor clothing, and golf equipment.

The HEVI-Shot brand is popular for all waterfowl and for a good reason. It patterns well for most hunters and is relatively easy to find. The most lethal combination is the three-inch shell with a one and a quarter ounce load and BB size shot.

12 gauge The vast majority of those who responded to the survey preferred using a 12 gauge rather than a 20 gauge. In pattern density and shot stringing, the 12 gauge offers a slight advantage over the 20 gauge, especially with larger steel pellet sizes.

The military and many police agencies favor “00” or “double-aught” buckshot, as it has been proven very effective when used against man-sized threats. This, along with the fact that 00 buckshot loads are generally the most widely available for sale in America, means that it is a very common defensive load.

Best Bird Hunting Shotshells of 2023

• BOSS Shotshells 16-Gauge.
• Remington Premier Bismuth.
• Winchester Blind Side 2.
• Fiocchi Field Dynamics Upland Steel.
• Kent Cartridge Upland Fasteel.
• Federal Premium HI-Bird Fiber Wad.
• Winchester USA Valor Series Target Load.
• Browning Ammunition Wicked Blend 20-Gauge.

Throughout the manufacturing process the guns move from gunsmith to gunsmith for hand finishing, taking advantage of the gunsmiths' years of expertise. Although many of the mass-production guns are manufactured in Japan, at higher price points these are finished at Browning's 'custom shop' in Belgium.

The Browning Citori Is Still One of the Best Factory Over/Unders Ever Made

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The Browning Citori is an over-under double-barreled shotgun. It is marketed and distributed by the Browning Arms Company in Morgan, Utah, and manufactured for Browning by the Miroku Corporation in Nangoku, Japan.