If I was younger w better eyes and body, gonna get more years behind the gun, compete.....then something costing much more would be justified.
No worries, that 725 can be rebuilt and put back to factory spec's when the time comes.
I 100% expect to shoot out my 725 TBH, in 8 months of shooting clays I am at 7k~ already. Just did all three courses at Elk Creek followed up by a final round of sporting at The Farm. We burned 2.5k~ rounds between the four of us over 2 days.
No worries, that 725 can be rebuilt and put back to factory spec's when the time comes.
The gun on the right, is that a FabArms with the interchangeable ribs?
I've only seen one in Trap & Field magazine. The concept seems interesting though.You got its an Elos N2 , very nice gun but does not fit me as well as my 725, but it's my BIL's gun
I've only seen one in Trap & Field magazine. The concept seems interesting though.
Yeah they aren't the only ones who treat the wood to make it look better. Based on what I've read in product descriptions, some Beretta's have a similar treatment to enhance the wood's appearance.My but complaints were how light the barrels were , and the wood was dissapointing. Fabarms treats their wood to make it look better than it is and when you take the gun down it's evident. The forearm is fragile at best IMHO and the adjustable rib was a bit loose for my taste. Though evidentially I shoot way better with a flat versus a raised rib.
I am going to have Arts rebuild my 725 when and if I do wear it out. But that will be my excuse to upgrade to an F3
I love my 725 Trap…. And the AAAA maple makes it easy on the eyes
Just curious, but is that marketed as being designed to throw a 70/30 pattern like the Citori XT or CXT?Thank you!!! I’ve had some gorgeous shotguns over the years but this is easily the nicest of the bunch!!! I have no complaints with it doing what it does…. Just me
Just curious, but is that marketed as being designed to throw a 70/30 pattern like the Citori XT or CXT?
I'm not really sure what the design difference is between a regular Citori and the 725 is why I'm curious
I knew about the lower profile receiver and the DS choke system. I'm a bit of a skeptic on the DS chokes having any benefit vs most others available. Seems like a gimmick to me just to have a new design when there was nothing wrong with what they already had. But, was unaware of the mechanical triggers.Citori 725 Trap Maple - Over & Under Shotgun - Browning
A beautifully refined 12 gauge over and under trap shotgun highlighted by a low-profile receiver design, gloss finish AAAA Grade maple stock with close radius grip and palm swell, Monte Carlo comb, semi-beavertail forearm with finger grooves, high-post floating rib.www.browning.com
Advertised as such, the 725 has a lower profile reviever compared to the standard citoris giving them more of an "Italian" feel, they also have the newer Browning mechanical triggers as well as the newer Invector DS Choke system. Random fun fact about the Maple Brownings, the wood actually was sourced from Michigan.
Chokes are one of those deep holes that people look for magic in. I have had guns with Factory Rem chokes, Briley premium chokes, The Mobile, the Optima, Optima HP and the Optima plus chokes, Winchokes, and a 1/2 dozen different brands. I have paid close to $500 for a premium, five choke set. I am still not convinced they pattern any better than the factory Beretta chokes.I knew about the lower profile receiver and the DS choke system. I'm a bit of a skeptic on the DS chokes having any benefit vs most others available. Seems like a gimmick to me just to have a new design when there was nothing wrong with what they already had. But, was unaware of the mechanical triggers.
Having the wood sourced from Michigan is pretty cool. Both yours and Noble Sniper's guns look good in maple. But generally I prefer classic American walnut.
I knew about the lower profile receiver and the DS choke system. I'm a bit of a skeptic on the DS chokes having any benefit vs most others available. Seems like a gimmick to me just to have a new design when there was nothing wrong with what they already had. But, was unaware of the mechanical triggers.
Having the wood sourced from Michigan is pretty cool. Both yours and Noble Sniper's guns look good in maple. But generally I prefer classic American walnut.
Chokes are one of those deep holes that people look for magic in. I have had guns with Factory Rem chokes, Briley premium chokes, The Mobile, the Optima, Optima HP and the Optima plus chokes, Winchokes, and a 1/2 dozen different brands. I have paid close to $500 for a premium, five choke set. I am still not convinced they pattern any better than the factory Beretta chokes.
I have spent some careful time on the pattern board. There IS NO MAGIC CHOKE! If you look carefully at patterns, the difference in the hot spot is an inch or two, maybe 9 pellets. Most misses are measured in multiple feet. A three pellet broken clay records in the score book the same as one that completely turns to dust. Get a choke that is appropriate for the use, and concentrate on shooting.
Good video going over the differences , I have read on forums that the 725 triggers apparently have issues with sub gauge tubes but that is not a concern for myself personally. The Invector DS chokes do work as advertised I will give them that, shot 1,000 rounds through my 725 last weekend and upon removal the threads were clean. I have also noted that versus other extended chokes they don't loosen up either, you need a choke wrench to change them. Way more than satisfied with my shotgun but it's the only one I have so my reference point is small.
I 100% agree with this.
I will watch that shortly. Thanks for sharing it.
I'm still skeptical of the DS choke concept.
I've been shooting Brownings with Inventor and inventor plus flush and extended chokes for 33 years and never had a choke loosen up, come out with dirty or gritty threads and never had one stuck in the barrel either.
Not only in my guns but all the years I had to clean dad's guns too. I couldn't begin to guess how many thousands of rounds we've shot over the years. Often with nothing more than a swap with a ticco tool and wipe down with Rem oil for several trips to the range.