Centurion Bp-12 Problems ❲DIRECT · 2027❳

Owners report success only with 1300+ FPS loads or "high brass" hunting/defense rounds. Unfortunately, this makes the shotgun expensive to practice with and essentially useless for clay shooting or pest control using cheap bulk packs.

The BP-12 is notorious for being finicky with its diet, particularly during the break-in phase. centurion bp-12 problems

20-round magazines and drums are reported to be less reliable than the standard 5- or 10-round magazines due to excessive spring tension and weight. Initial Build & Maintenance Issues: Owners report success only with 1300+ FPS loads

The BP-12 has an automatic bolt hold-open feature for when the magazine runs empty. In theory, it’s great. In practice, it fails frequently. 20-round magazines and drums are reported to be

Out of the box, the BP-12 is often noted for having a very stiff action that can lead to cycling failures The Problem

Remove the choke, apply high-temperature anti-seize grease, and torque it down firmly—not heroically tight. Check it every two magazine dumps.