Everything You Need to Know About Browning Shotguns

[@jeanmorin3247]

I come back to this in 2023 and still find it so interesting. This young man should have a future ahead of him...

[@agoogleuser7126]

Absolute scholar on Browning Shotguns...well done..

[@bodie37]

Love my B425 G1. First and only gun owned and never faltered in over 17 years. Checked used prices and its made money! Great video

[@user-cn8vb9hh5z]

A great summary even for a browning collector. I’ve had my 325 since 1992 and it has many thousands of shells though it. Finally two years ago the bottom barrel stopped firing. I took the stock off and de-gummed it and it’s rocking on! I just cannot wear it out. Would be great to hear more about the different B25 configurations which still confuse me. Also of course the Auto 5. One of the earliest and no doubt greatest semi auto ever made.

[@bgc51765]

16 minute video in one breath! JMB improved just about anything he touched.

[@TheBigred2500]

"Close the breech. You get that nice solid Browning bank vault 'thunk' that comes from machined, heat toughened steel and the careful mating of barrels to receiver." Poetic Advertising 4:18

[@magritteetmoncouteau]

My father has a Browning 325, excellent shotgun for clay shooting and just for fun at the range. Greetings from Belgium.

[@chrisjohnson4165]

I just bought a B26, made in 1976 but feels like new. Faux 3 piece forend, exhibition chequering, oddball engraving, plain wood. Balances well, with 30" barrels. A gun for life, all for £750! Can't wait to try it tomorrow.

[@henryjames3430]

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[@abemcbeard6290]

I’m looking forward to the auto 5 video. I have one from 1928 and still going strong.

[@adamtarbaux7769]

I have a 1969 3" mag model.

[@bear-tv]

I've just bought a 325 in auction, it dates from 1987 a year before they were officially released (dated from serial number) It has 28" barrels, Invector chokes, game scene (pheasant & ducks) 2 3/4" chamber. Horrible brown rubber vented recoil pad. Thanks for this video Jonny, interesting to learn that some years over lapped on release, helped me clear up whether I had a 325 or not. Keep up the great video's.

[@bubbajones5905]

I own a couple of older citoris in grade V and like them a lot. I looked at the Brownings only offered in the UK and they are much more attractive than our US models. Don’t know who styles their guns now, but their last job must have been in ladies apparel. Looking at the Cynergys made my eyes bleed.

[@jbloun911]

Americans are more utilitarian than the snooty more effeminate Redcoats

[@jeffreylocke8808]

John Browning designed the first over and under. The Superposed over and under. I love my 725 Feather 12 gauge over under with a 26 inch barrel weighing just 6 pounds and 7 ounces. Inflex recoil pad and extended Invector-Plus DS chokes. A improved modified and light full are my pick and mechanical trigger not inertia as the 525 has.

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

Excellent review. In the mid-1980s I bought a 20 and 12 gauge Citori, each used for $500 . After about 20 years of heavy use the safety does sometimes slide in between over and under and will not engage, so I had a gunsmith pin the safety so the safety is reliable and the under barrel always shoots first. After 38 years of heavy hunting use, the Citori served me well and I use it for waterfowl up here in Alaska, then wintering in Montana I use it every day with my extended upland season

[@jamesb9070]

Cracking video. Top content. Nice to hear all this gun knowledge in a modern format

[@MumblesMarbleMouth]

I just rarely see Browning in the world cup or Olympics. The only Browning I saw last years world cup in Korea was a British junior trap shooter using a Browning CXT. The rest were Beretta, Perrazi, Gamba, and Krieghoff.

[@tgsoutdoors]

A lot of what we see in the World Cup are not guns purchased by the shooter but rather sponsored shooters. I have no doubt Browning guns are capable of taking those titles if only Brownings budget extended to sponsorship of decent talent!

[@MumblesMarbleMouth]

@@tgsoutdoors I saw Browning listed as a sponsor for the Rio World Cup. The only thing I could spot that was Browning was the hand towels. Its important you know! Don't forget to bring a towel.

[@jbloun911]

Sponsored shooters silly

[@RedRider2001]

My modest little Browning BPS wasn't even mentioned. 😢

[@keithhane9030]

Jonny because of your videos, I purchased a Browning 525 12ga and 28ga for sporting clays. I absolutely love these firearms. Thank you for all the wonderful information and history. I really look forward to your videos. Keep up the great work. Any chance of getting into the history of SKB? I used to shoot SKB before I found the majesty and shoot-ability of Browning.

[@RagingOatmeal]

28ga must be a treat to shoot! The province Im in a doubt you can even find shells for 28ga that are new. Id love a 28ga for dove and bird hunting.

[@Langrigg]

That was Ace, clear conceptual view of your own and about bang on!

[@samhealey7603]

Thought I knew a lot about browning... Thanks for the info Jonny, fascinating stuff!

[@lexzoolia1]

Sam Healey jj

[@ericbernhardsen4826]

Should do a video like this on all the different Rizzini's

[@roeng1368]

You need to do a separate video on the auto 5. It was a great shotgun.

[@danhill6333]

Ma Deuce isn't going to be happy you didn't mention her. 😉 I agree with the others that you were moving along pretty quickly. However it looked even faster when I was originally casting from my phone to my smart TV. The audio and video got just a bit out of sync. Did appear like the engine was overheating when you lost the cap. Thanks as always, very informative.

[@engineer6250]

Good God Johnny, stop and take a breath!👍 An informative if somewhat rushed video. I look forward to your videos and those of country way gun shop. Both parties having a bit of a ‘thing’ for Brownings’ and Mirokus’. Your combined videos’ have been influential enough that I recently purchased a B525 Sporter One, though I still haven’t shot it!😱 Please consider a video on easy improvements to low to mid end guns. In a previous video for instance you talked about improving a Miroku Sporter, but didn’t mention how to improve it in detail. Thank you.

[@tgsoutdoors]

I just get carried away and forget to talk at regular non-Hampshire pace when talking about something interesting! I am in need of a new gun in the next year or so. If I get another 38 I shall do a series on sporterising and improving it.

[@engineer6250]

Lovely, thank you John. If I manage to get some more money in my slush fund and I clear some space in my cabinet I might just join you. I do have an unused Caesar Guerini Tempio Light 20 bore which I bought from new and have never used that I might move on!

[@748tech]

just picked up a 725 black & mk11 miroku upland. awesome bits of gear.

[@jmwimsatt]

Bummed that you can't review the Citori CX/CXS/CXT lines. I switched from a Cynergy to CXS because I was also young and impressionable, but I still hit clays, and I suppose that's what matters all along.

[@kitesurfer314]

CXS is an excellent sporting Clay gun. Mine is 32’ White with adjustable comb.

[@neilreid2298]

Absolutely love my 725. I've had more good times with this gun than all others from the safe, combined.

[@Top_Shots_Photography]

Browning - The best there is !

[@samuelfitzsimmons8907]

Cheers for the video guys, you always make the best! I enjoy all of them and the build series! Well fixxerupper haha 😎

[@robertrandin9568]

I have the Citori Plus and I've had mine for 20 years it comes with everything you need to adjust that gun to fit you perfect it's that they don't make the Satori plus anymore

[@zimtrout]

Just brilliant, thank you!

[@timeverett7828]

BT99 BEST ENTRY LEVEL SINGLE TRAP SHOOTING GUN EVER MADE!

[@danjamison3727]

Great review Jonny very informative Just bought a wee 425 in good condition feels great compared to the silver pigeon that hammered the face of me Keep up the good work

[@harrymurphey2634]

Very good video ... a lot of info ... Now at 1:23 you have John Browning holding what I believe is a Remington Model 17 ... that was the basis for the Ithaca Model 37 that is still in production today ... and the Browning "BPS" ... so the Model 17 was the Grandfather ... and I have one ... and it is one of my favorite hunting guns. I went to O/U's because the Game Wardens would always want to check my pumps and semi's wasting valuable hunting time ... ( we got stop 5X's ... the 6th time I went off on them and pulled all the previous Wardens' business cards out ... and shamed the guy ... " do you talk to each other ??? Call One !!!" So always get a Warden's Business Card ... The O/U stopped most of that ... and they are sweet to shoot !!!

[@evanerka]

Fantastic video, thank you sir!

[@garaldtao1801]

Hey Jonny, when you do a video on Browning semi autos, make sure you let us know your thoughts on the Double auto.

[@jarrodsimmons5349]

I'd love to hear about the winchester 101 and it's relationship with browning/FN

[@parrisgeorge9708]

I could be wrong but I believe that the 101 was built by a completely different factory. Not Miroku but Olin Kodensha. It shares a general look to the Browning guns at the time but it's a different animal.

[@rabross4703]

The 101sold so well that browning bought them over...

[@chrisjohnson4165]

One of my favourite guns, although they can be fragile. Always shoot and pattern well.

[@DanielMorales-zq1xn]

Hola yo tengo 2 Browning Una Ultra XS trap Otra B725 Pro-trap High-Rib Son verdaderamente asombrosas tienen una construcción y solidés únicas!!!!!!! Soy un fanático de las escopetas Browning!!!!!

[@rob1399]

Beretta simp here, I wish I bought that 20 guage Miroku I had a chance at when it was cheap...

[@lexzoolia1]

Excellent as always

[@practicaldave]

I wonder when the next model will be released? With the 515 in 2002 and 725 in 2012. I can't imagine it will be very different, but maybe.

[@rikomy]

I’ve just bought a new b725 Hunter light 28” 12g,I would just like to know your thoughts on the gun and if your ever going to do a review on one,thanks

[@bobunderwater5320]

BAR is an awesome clay rifle.

[@Roubaixpictures]

Would like to see a review on the Browning Citori 725 Pro Sporting

[@tgsoutdoors]

Filmed one today, may be a week or two until it’s out

[@joepic85]

I have a newer Cynergy Composite CX. Really great gun

[@seanbiggs4801]

Great history break down. I recentley purchased my first first Browning OU white lightning 12 ga. Now im hooked looking to purchase a CXS 20 bore for skeet and dove. What are your thoughts on the CXS is it really a good cross over?

[@robertrandin9568]

Mine comes with 32 inch barrels and they are ported it also comes with adjustable High rib it also comes with the recoil system adjustable buttstock cheack

[@Aseem.Kumar.Shrivastav]

Thank you for this truly informative piece. It would great if you could compare a Browning B725 Pro Trap (High rib) with a Zoli Ambassador Regent (High rib), both with 32" barrels and all the bells and whistles that come along with both of them. Thank you again.

[@upstage925]

Can you do a video comparing American Browning's vs European models. I am so confused about why they do not call the citoris out here "525" and why we have such different models

[@nmhvactech5474]

I just don’t get the hole Browning shotgun allure??? I ordered and Bought the American 725 “Pro” Sport after being talked into it by all the Browning guys around my club. They might be robust and shoot well, but they are Not as refined and elegant as the Italian guns I’ve handled and shot. I also don’t get the ported barrels, as many of the non-ported guns I shot seamed to have no more or even less perceived recoil. No written warranty and hard to get ahold of and deal with customer service. I should have gotten a Caesar Guerini or even the Fabarm Elos N2. If your in the US market and want a Browning, I would Not recommend the “Pro” Sporting model, but to save the money and get the standard 725 or something Italian.

[@bmocaby9747]

I own the 725 feild and to be honest the wood grain is unbelievable for a feild version. Must have got a cherry is my geuss but the engraving is also pretty nice. And somehow our store had them on sale from $2200 down to $1400 brand new in the box to get rid of inventory. For the price you cannot get a better gun lol.

[@Blondejam]

Slow Down!! Thank you for a very comprehensive talk on the subject, But you sound like you are on speed! Slow it down. Your experience and knowledge is brillant! Calm it down a bit!!!

[@tommydargydarg1775]

You’re just slow. His speed is fine

[@Blondejam]

@@tommydargydarg1775 Sorry for being so late in getting back. Just a bit slow...

[@dazachoman]

I'd like to hear your opinion on CZ shotguns. They seem to be one of very few companies producing reasonably priced - modern side by sides. Thoughts?

[@Mr621brown]

Would love to know what u guys think about the cynergy cx. 💉🔫

[@trucks_n_tractors_6335]

I know this comment is old but if you were considering buying one a cx is a good gun but if you can afford it I’d take the citori 725 or B725 they are worth the extra money and will last longer than your grandkids

[@joepic85]

Cynergy CX doesn't even have a hinge pin. Should last a long time..great design

[@AdamPerkinsPhD]

Thanks for another fascinating video. I would second the idea of an in-depth Auto 5 video dealing with different eras as I have two of them from the early 60s (one mint and one well-used) and they both shoot brilliantly, but from what I have read that was the golden era for Auto 5s. Also a dedicated B25 video series would be good.

[@HunterMagpie]

You forgot to mention the browning gts.. nice video!!

[@manofkentcatapultsgunsando5069]

Great history of Browning excellent content . But its Berreta all the way for me.

[@gangsterno1880]

As The Libertines sang: There are fewer more distressing sights than that Of an Englishman in a baseball cap Still enjoying the vids though. My new B525 is good apart from the bite where the barrels lock into the action. The top lever takes a big effort to disengage. Seems to be a fairly common problem.

[@tgsoutdoors]

😂 this is Sasha’s favourite hat! I stole it to wind him up...

[@markcarpenter4871]

Tell me about the XS Special!

[@lh8372]

Great video

[@johngoodell2775]

Any chance you could help me on a older Citori question...the gun is made in 1980 (PM in the serial #) and ends with "173" . This signifies "Hunter" but the gun has a grade 5 hand engraved receiver (very ornate) with 3 pheasants on one side and 3 ducks on the other. 28ga. with an English straight stock. Nice wood. Trying to figure out approximate value...but some details dont jive with the various models circa 1980. maybe it is a special order gun?

[@Vulvaetix]

Awesome video! And finally it seems like the intro audio was turned down a bit ;) Do you think you could do a video on the Blaser R8 action?

[@bartram33]

You skimmed over the Ultra XS.

[@TheStuartYork]

Impressive!

[@nmhvactech5474]

I have finally come around to my Browning 725 Pro Sporting, but I would never buy it again either. Browning guns are chunky, utilitarian, but a good work horse. Where the Italian guns feel way more refined, classy, and feel smoother to me. They seem to swing and handle better too. The safeties are nicer on Italian Gun’s too. Now I want to pick up a Beretta 694 or CG Summit Accent instead.

[@rickluke6075]

Great video as usual but what's the main differences in the b725 and the b725 pro ranges?

[@danysniper22]

Now make a video about the semi-autos

[@darylburt344]

I own a Citori CX...the safety is extremely tight..hard to push off....anything I can do to make it easier on the thumb?

[@patricksmith5656]

Great video, I also have a Cynergy and want to move over to the CSX, thoughts ?

[@mikehartzman6754]

I have a question. In North America a lot of my friends that had 725 Browning‘s stated that they had problems with their mechanical triggers. Some people in fact said that they really weren’t mechanical. I am looking at the new Browning 725 pro sporting. They say this trigger has been improved. Should I expect problems from this trigger. I shoot a lot of a smaller gauge shells

[@jimbobborg22]

I have two Superposeds, one made in 1960, the other made in 1969.

[@vsascorp8290]

What do you think about the reliability of the model Browning B525 Game 1 Light (reability of action frame how made from a single block of aluminum) Thank you

[@robertduncan3259]

What is your opinion if the BROWNING B725 SPORTER II INV DS 12G

[@barrysands6647]

Great over and unders that fit well, hold up to heavy shooting, and will last a lifetime. Proud to shoot them

[@mattybayston]

Great video, now can we have back from the brink part three??? Haha

[@tgsoutdoors]

Just waiting for the right weather to go and shoot it

[@lagomaister]

Hello there from Greece. Great video! What’s your opinion about 725 Pro Sport? And how about it against the 692? Thank you.

[@tgsoutdoors]

It’s a great gun. We shall get one in and sort a comparison video out

[@billtyler8881]

What is a Browning Contra Platini shotgun

[@jamesc6137]

In the USA they no longer offer a 525. Just a “cx” model and 725 Citori’s. Is the cx a re-named 525?

[@chrism8812]

Dude, slow down. take a breath every now and then. Good information but damn you could slow it down a bit.

[@jameshardy4666]

So where do the Ultra XS's sit? It is a 525 action? I have an Ultra XS Prestige, which I love, but I cant work out where they sit in the range. I know you mention is as a continuation of the GTI. I cannot find a review for a prestige anywhere, so its difficult to find anything out about them.

[@thephotoyak]

Is it true that Standard Invector are not back bored and Invector Plus are?

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[@felixd7818]

I hope Browning service is better in the UK and Europe than it is in the US. Also, are cracked stocks at the pistol grip and bottom barrel malfunctions (misfires) showing up in 725s in your area?

[@tgsoutdoors]

The 725 seems to be fairly hassle free to be honest. I have read a few reports on the issues you speak of though

[@kylemelcher894]

Over here in America, all we get are the Citori's!

[@herbertpatron9980]

Absulatelly luv your show , I'm in the market for a nice over under for clay shooting, I want a qualiety gun, and I'm torn between the Beretta and the Browning , please advise

[@klausameling8558]

„Ugly crappy adopted cousin“🤣

[@parrisgeorge9708]

Line of the video!

[@SOSdoorgunner69]

Hi. Is there a way to deactivate the ejectors on my older Citori Lightning 20 ga O/U? thanks

[@jamesdeitch4163]

a question: on the Browning US catalog they separate the Citori from the 725 Citori, where in the chain would the current, US version of the Citori lie, I appreciated your discussion on Browning but I just couldn't follow where the US Citori deafferented. from the 725 Citori. Is the US Citori more or less a 525 or something different all together

[@marinerabbit9441]

The citori cx, cxs and cxt are the old tried and true citori action same as the 625 and older models. The 725 is a totally new redesigned action that is more trim in about every dimension and weight. The 725 feels a tad more beretta like as far as handling goes in my opinion. I didn’t like the way it handled and ended up getting a citori cxs with adjustable comb and love it. The cynergy however is completely different from either. Definitely not a citori.

[@jamesdeitch4163]

@@marinerabbit9441 thanks so much for your response. I in fact bought my daughters each a pair of CXS micros they seem to fit them quite well out of the box. They are, perhaps even at this moment, burning down the sporting clay ranges in West Texas prepping for our trip to Scotland, that is if the 'Rona ever dies away, and for me, well I was ordering anyway, I threw in a pair of Citori Sporter Grade VII 's since I have pretty much worn through my Lightnings, I guess nothing lasts forever

[@MaccaMan08]

Hopefully someone can help me out... just getting in to shooting (clays). Looking at options for my first second hand gun, I'm a big lad, 6'5 and 17st, so I quite like bulkier guns like Browning and Miroku. I've got a budget of up to £700. What gun should I get? I want either a Browning or a Miroku, but I'm all ears!! Whilst I only shoot clays at the moment, I want to get in to pest control as I work on farms, ironic given the current circumstances with NE! But if anyone has any recommendations regarding what they think might suit me and why, or what model of Browning or Miroku is best for my budget, it would be greatly appreciated!

[@tgsoutdoors]

With a budget of £700, does that include fitting?

[@MaccaMan08]

@@tgsoutdoors I honestly had not accounted for fitting! So that's a no, but if you've any recommendations, its probably best to include a fitting in that budget 😊

[@tgsoutdoors]

Seeing as you are a giant, you are going to need most guns extended and probably cast off as well. This can be somewhere from £2-300 so leaves 4-500 for the gun. For that, I would look for a Lanber or Bettinsoli second hand, or perhaps a new Yildiz.

[@simonwilson6386]

Will the wood off a 325 fit a 425?

[@johnsmith-lx9lw]

How to put the barrel on a BPS?

[@tgsoutdoors]

With a lot of fiddling

[@johnsmith-lx9lw]

I had to run the bolt all the way forward@@tgsoutdoors

[@abesynthe1156]

BT-100 12 gauge trap gun single ??

[@chriserhard8724]

The Ugly adopted cousin!! LOL Yes you must do a video on Browning Auto Shotguns.

[@rogerbeckner6419]

12:20 .....525 and Citori was wonderful,......unless you owned a 16ga. Firing pins and springs were and are the bane of this shotgun. Browning will not even warranty breakage or will put you on back-order. Which WILL be forever. 7:35......At least you (barely) mentioned the BT 99. Best shotgun I ever shot. Standard dimension gun and it fit me like a pair of well-used driving gloves. Shot my best score in trap with that gun, and I had to borrow it . 14:11.......I own 2 older Zolis and they are excellent game killers, as long as you fit the gun to you. Mine wears a Morgan Adjustable recoil pad set 1 3/4 inches high and 3/4 inch to the left. Ugly crap cousin. I don't worry about HOW the weapon looks, but look at how well it shoots. Case in point: 1953 Tula SKS. Iron sights out to 240 yards. 8 out of 10 on 8 inch steel. I am a decent shot. Not good or exceptional. Just got a good rifle. It is ugly as heck, but will put them downrange where I want them. 1900 FN Herstal bolt in 6.5. Rebarreled to 300 Savage. Kicks like a mule but is a 2 MOA rifle with peep sights. 300 Savage was the parent cartridge for the NATO 308. Ruger Mark 3. Ugly little pistol, but shoots as well as my Browning Buckmark. AK's are ugly, but my Century Arms WASR is a tack driver out to 120 meters with my Primary Arms ACSS scope. Even the Buckmark is ugly when you compare it to the lines of the Colt Woodsman or the more refined S&W 41. At the end......you get what you pay for. If you have deep pockets, ........buy hand fitted and tailored to you Italian guns. If you are like most people, ........shop around and find what fits you. Take it out to the range and see how well it shoots. Then lay the money down. It is the nut behind the recoil pad which defines accuracy. I can shoot most anything well. Good to exceptional weapons make the range times so much more fun. You get what you pay for.

[@soko1962]

Citori CX?

[@johnnyjoseph1389]

I'm surprised at some of these prices you rattled off the American market is very different even a ratty used citori is 1500 plus dollars here in the states.. too bad it's not easier to import a gun from the UK.

[@jamesdean5418]

hi mate...... could you point me in the right direction.... i have a carbon browning maxus, i require a set of stock shims for it as they never came with the gun ? cheers.

[@TheMoodyedge]

I need to lay down after that,

[@tangobravo8889]

Some good subjects if you can catch what he is saying, nice guy but I think his main profession is “auctioneer”

[@jbloun911]

Murica!!

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

Learn to spell & quit trashing my country! Trust me, we've done enough of that the last 3 years.

[@jbloun911]

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[@kevlec1947]

Jon, I want one of your Hats.

[@bigfish6205]

Sweet 16 is where it's at...

[@bingooscar9668]

Will you spit the stone, u are so fond of keeping in mouth everytime u do video

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

WTF is a “Paton”?

[@octobias6705]

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Oh yeah yeah Oh yeah yeah I know what it is I was joking about the way he says it, the pronunciation

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