This is my first post here, after reading many threads, I can see that you folks know a lot. That being said, after 7 years, I am ready to step up from my entry level sporting clays TriStar o/u 12 ga. to the new Browning Citori 725 sporting model 12 ga. This seems to be the gun I'm looking for. The thing is that it is so new and so scarce, I haven't heard any reviews on this gun. I am leaning towards the 30" barrel, but a lot of people are saying the 32" is the way to go. Before I plunk down $2800.00, I would really appreciate any input from this forum. :?: By the way, my TriStar is a 30", and I am 6'4" 235 lbs.
Browning Citori 725 Sporting
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Owning over a dozen Brownings including a new 32" 725 Sporting, I can tell you this, the 725 is heads and shoulders above the previous *25 series guns. The 625 feels like a concrete filled lead pipe compared to the 725. The 725 balances like a ballerina by comparison. Besides, the 12 gauge 625 has been discontinued for obvious reasons...
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Slugo,Slugo said:you haven't a clue what you're talking about. Swinging one vs shooting one, duh. Seriously dude...unplugged said:
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We may not agree, (seriously Dude!!)Browning is barrel heavy compared to many other guns.
I've owned many 682s, Rizzini, a K80, DT10, shot and handled A10s,P GUns and many others.
I currently shoot a Zoli Z gun that has great dynamics.
So you are free to have an opinion, but as I have also owned and shot several Brownings, the 725 may be a step in the right direction, but it is not in the league of nice Italian guns for feel.!
I might add another Master Class shooter (that currently shoots a Browning) also said the barrels still have some weight, even though the gun is lighter than other Brownings.
And I would still prefer a 682 feel over this "improved" 725...
And seriously DUDE, that is why they make so many different brands...We don't all like the same thing!
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Handled a 32" 725 sporting today along with a 32" CG Summit sporting. Being that a Browning 325 has been my primary gun for the last 17 years, I can honestly say that right out of the box the 725 feels lighter and seems to be better balanced from front to back, although I have added some weight to my 325 stock to offset some of that heavy barrel feel common on the older models. The 725 feels a like it would be somewhat livelier in the swing dynamics, however not sure that would be any advantage for me personally. Either way I'm not going to part ways with my 325 anytime soon just to get the latest from Browning.
Another observation I had concerning the Summit sporting comparison... the 725 felt better in my hands than the Summit sporting, not sure if it was the balance or what, just had a better feel to me from an initial handling.
Another observation I had concerning the Summit sporting comparison... the 725 felt better in my hands than the Summit sporting, not sure if it was the balance or what, just had a better feel to me from an initial handling.
the 725 is a superior gun to the CG Summit Sporting. The CG may be prettier, but that is where it ends. The new Browning action, mechanical triggers, overall design and balance is lightyears ahead of the CG...
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Aside from all of those attributes you stated of the 725 over the CG, the feel in your hands is what sets it apart for me, which to me is the most important aspect. However, when it comes to actually shooting both I couldn't give you an opinion either way, maybe someday I'll get the chance. 
let's be honest, if CG didn't offer a 10 year warranty and three free pit stops, would you actually pay their price for one? Run of the mill Italian design, not even close to Beretta. Reminds me of Hyundai with their 100,000 mile warranty. Without it, would you really buy one!?! I think not...
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I bought a 32" 725 Sporting when they became available in January and really, really, like it. I first had a 30" O/U Beretta White Onxy Sporting a few years ago, then a 32" CG Summit Limited, then the Browning, and I prefer the 725 over the others. The CG felt barrel heavy to me and shot too high.The 725 just feels right to me and swings well. I currently have 4000 targets thru it. At the Texas State Sporting Clays Championship a couple of weeks ago, I noticed some other shooters that were using a 725.
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That's exactly how it felt to me when I handled it. Nothing a little weight in the stock couldn't fix, but the 725 felt much better right out of the box.clayshooter55 said:
How is the fit?
I thought the fit looked just about right. A little different rib then my 325, but the sight plane looked the same.
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Actually Slugo, The Standard Summit Sporting wasn't any prettier, in fact less so to my eyes than the 725 when I looked at them side to side.
In regards to pros shooing CG. I surely wouldn't base my decision on buying one simply on that. I'm sure if CG was willing to fully sponsor a shooter, someone would be shooting one. Just a guess though..
In regards to pros shooing CG. I surely wouldn't base my decision on buying one simply on that. I'm sure if CG was willing to fully sponsor a shooter, someone would be shooting one. Just a guess though..
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I'll take the fifth on that one. But I will say that popularity seems to drive what many are willing to paySlugo said:
I have shot the 625 and 725 extensively. IMHO, I preferred the 725 with 32" barrels. I have always like 32 in barrels for everything, even skeet but of course I lean towards FITASC, 5 stand and sporting clays. I shoot left handed and shot a 725 RH for about 300 rounds on a sporting clays course. Shot a 86, 82, and 88, not bad for first time using an unfamiliar RH gun. It is a nice gun and cheaper and lighter than a 625. Recoil doesn't really bother me but of course im 5'6" at 225 and can bench 365
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That's a little slow, I'm 5'10" 185 and when I'm on a roll I can usually bench 400-450 in less than an hour on my MEC 9000GN. 8)ChinoV said:but of course im 5'6" at 225 and can bench 365
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