Everything You Need to Know About Miroku Shotguns

[@jleano609]

Love my two Browning Miroku guns. A BPS Field and a Cynergy CX, both 12 Gauge. Simple, no nonsense and beautifully engineered. I've had some fun with the BPS especially. While it has a 28" barrel for field applications I found a s/h barrel, chopped it down to about 20" and added an Allen fiber optic sight. Then I extended the magazine to 8 shells (in 2 3/4") with Nordic Component parts, including a front clamp with a Pic rail for a light and a sling stud. So a really nice pump set up for home defense. Plus it runs Aguila mini shells if 8+1 isn't enough! I'm a lefty and a BPS (and a Cynergy come to that) are great l/h friendly guns.

[@serverlan763]

I'm in Australia and have a standard Mk10 which has slayed many a goose, duck and rabbit...

[@hornett22]

Why do you need a nasty firearm? Why not just use a boomerang?

[@mightyirish]

I have a 12 gauge 700 (pre-Browning) which my grandfather bought in Yokosuka in 1968. Still a great gun all these years later.

[@Na7ure]

I inherited an over under from my grandpa. Trying to learn more about it. I’m so grateful to have it

[@theoldhobbit3640]

I am very new to the sport and having taken a few lessons at a local clay club, I have bought my first starter gun, a Miroku 7000 28" multi choke sporter. I love it and my instructor maintains that I have a cracking little gun. These will definately be on my radar should I decide to upgrade one day.

[@750vfrman]

I bought, new, in 1980 my Miroku 3800SW 30" Trap. SW = Silver Wide. Wood is Grade 4. Had the stock extended to fit & took gun to Teague for his famous chokes. He commented on the lovely tight feel of my gun & suggested if I was ever to sell, call him first. It is still with me 40 years on & just as lovely as when new. The intermittent trigger pull has been worked on with success. My only complaint, how to hit the clays in my old age! No better gun for the money.

[@paulboyle9605]

Brilliant review and just what I wanted. Waiting to get my first license and first gun. Tried swinging a beretta in a local shop, as first thought I was a beretta person. Not so, it was a great gun, but didn’t feel as comfortable ( if that’s the right description) as the browning 525. I was then handed a Miroku mk38 to try and it was about then I realised, I was a Miroku person..... or will be 👍

[@sorrysirmygunisoneba]

I shot with a Winchester and it was heavy and uncomfortable, picked up a Miroku 38 and knew straight away it was the one for me. You won't regret it 👍

[@TacticalPlumber]

Try and find a mk38 teague sporter. Best starter gun you’ll find. Slightly nicer in hand than a b525 and with the teague chokes its well worth the money, u can pick up a brand new grade 1 for £1500-1650.

[@paulboyle9605]

sorrysirmygunisoneba thanks for that. I’ll keep you posted 👍

[@paulboyle9605]

Gear Guru cheers for that,but gotta admit. I can’t take my eyes off the mk38 g5. It was beautiful 😊

[@AlCasa52]

This channel deserves 100k+ subscribers. I don't know another channel that puts out consistent quality, edited, professional videos with the amount of subscribers these guys have. Hope you guys grow fast!

[@nicholaswirth1011]

I brought a mk70 sporter just shy of 1k here in in Aust I’ve shaped the but stock to suit, blacked the barrels and also refinished all the timber to a natural look. Been a great first under over.

[@andytheo6236]

I have a 9000 sporter bought in 1990 in Australia. Excellent gun I have shot thousands of cartridges with no problems on clays and birds

[@petermiller8634]

Your firearm knowledge & enthusiasm is amazing. Keep it up please.

[@leec12]

Thanks for the video. I've been very aware of Miroku since spending some years in the UK. Returning to Canada i was surprised that you never hear of Miroku here with the exception of the John Daly guns manufactured by them prior to the Browning association. I recently picked up a Miroku brought in from Europe by a company that imports used shotguns mostly from Scandinavia, and mostly side by sides at that. The Europeans seem to love their guns full and full. Anyway my new to me M is full and full, 28" barrels and from my research, appears to be an 800S. It has been very well used and the action is very sloppy when open but locks up like a bank vault. It cost me $295 or about 175 stl. I'm happy as a clam! It needs the woodwork refinished and could use a re-bluing but shoots well. There are some cracks in the for end which seems to be somewhat typical, from my research. It would be great to find a usable for end ( for a V-spring version) I also have a Superposed and it is interesting to see the differences in design.

[@danebrewer10]

I guess the reason for choking full and full in a fixed choke gun is that the customer can have them opened up to how they see fit? Also saves on having loads of different barrel sets....

[@raymondcasey5747]

Great presentation. I just sold my model Sterling due to moving interstate and nowhere to store it in the new digs. Great trap gun. Cheers from down under.

[@The_Bushman]

What state mate, I'm from Qld

[@raymondcasey5747]

Bushman moves from Tassie to A.C.T.

[@Gamekeeper77]

Excellent and informative review. I got an MK60 off you guys recently and love it!

[@keithhane9030]

Jonny, What a delightful video! Thank you for explaining the relationship between Browning and Miroku and the progression of that relationship through the years. Again, great video and fantastic firearm detail. Cheers!

[@ChrisLizotte-oi8pt]

Absolutely love my MK38 Sporter.

[@davidfletchfletcher]

Looking over older videos... so wish I'd kept my Mk38 G5 Sporter. Did everything well.

[@davidwilson4901]

Great Video thank you. I can see why Dave Carrie has a Trap stock on his MK60 configuration

[@Baggy136]

Boom! Great quick fire, to-the-point overview.

[@geraldswain3259]

Cracking revue John ,I'm in total agreement with you on what you said in the latter part of the video on the point of gun choice ,if you are taking competition clay shooting seriously you are far better of purchasing the trap model in grade of choice and altering and adjusting the stock to suit as I think they handle so much better .Indecently the two old Warwickshire boys that put this Miroku 32" trap format on the road to sporting success and fame with to many wins to mention, were Carl bloxam and Garry Phillips in the early 80s who took it on from A j Smith's 32" A1 Broadway trap who was the instigator of the 32" Success story.

[@Elmeriad]

Bloxie shot one for years winni

[@geraldswain3259]

@@Elmeriad what are you actually telling me that I don't allready know ,I know Carl personally and have shot in his company on many many occasions.

[@Billbothebear14]

Can I just mention, in the opening frames of this film, when the TGS logo appears, someone has spelled the word "Chanell" quite incorrectly. It should be "Channel". Just saying. Thank you. WF

[@DuzBee]

Did a Commonwealth games athlete win gold using Grade 1 Miroku..... That says enough for me and is exciting to know what can he achieved.

[@duncnz3129]

Miroku shotguns sold in New Zealand and Australia are known a M7000 a very no frills gun with Browning invector + chokes and standard bore barrels . The M10 which is sold in Grade 1 3 5 and 4 , , they bring out new ( higher) grades from time to time. engraving and wood increase in quality as the grade goes up except the G 4 is higher grade than the 5 for some reason . Grade 5 and up have gold birds or clays on the action , the higher grades have false side plates . The M10"s have over bore barrels 3" chambers and Briley thin wall chokes . Some Mirocu models were sold in the USA under the Charles Daley label. Miroku made a very nice boxlock side/side , and a high grade sidelock in small numbers .I have seen a Miroku sidelock action which had been superbly barreled , engraved and stocked by a Japanese gunsmith , I didn't buy it because it was just too shot in the stock . Apart from shotguns they made / make rifles for Browning , the BLR center fire lever action , sold as a Miroku MLR in Australia and NZ and the Browning A bolt , bolt action CF rifle . When Browning went to change manufacturers of the rifles , Miroku just changed the name and kept selling , this bringing Browning back into line !! Miroku also made and still make Winchester rifles in various grades of lever action recreations of classic Win rifles ,1866, 73 , 86,92, 94,95 ,71 as well as the 1885 single shot .Some of these were sold under both Winchester and Browning names .

[@GCedrik1]

6000 grade 5 modified for briley thin wall chokes over here. The gun looks stunning.

[@raydavies7328]

Yep! Terrific review as usual!

[@frankmorris4790]

I shot a 20 bore Browning BSS for years. Bull for stout and pretty well between the hands.

[@coops94b26]

Found myself becoming a bit of a Miroku fan boy as a result of Jonny’s videos... I’ve just bought a 1989 Miroku 3800 as my first gun (tried a browning B525 and couldn’t get on with it... felt like I couldn’t miss with the Miroku), and despite being a trap gun, I intend to use it as a bit of an all rounder... trap, sporting and game. Any body got one and used it for a bit of everything?

[@dannym670]

I've got a 3800 grade 3 (1994) it has an adjustable comb and has been teagued, I love it, use it for clays, it's a keeper!!

[@ulsterinfidel9897]

I recently bought a 12 bore Miroku 500. Can't wait till try her out when the police is finished verifying it

[@dragopajtak7254]

I have miroku mk38 trap fixed chokes... great gun.

[@andyw2517]

I have a MK38 32” Grade 1 as my first gun. I’m still very much learning but it does really feel well made.

[@hannespetajaniemi7302]

I have miroku model 600 (ore)12/70. Do you know anything about it? Maybe value? Where buy new parts for it?

[@ianevans67]

Mk70 gr5 for me. It's a beautiful thing I'm never parting with it

[@roeng1368]

I had a 7000 years ago and regret ever selling it. Wonderful guns, and extremely well made and reliable especially for the money, the Toyota Hilux of guns.

[@josearellano5778]

Sir I absolutely love all these videos that of these fine custom shotgun and rifle companies‼️ My question to you sir is which company has a reasonably priced selection and good quality❓️ Maybe $15,000 & under‼️

[@stuart0604]

ive got a browning citori, love it

[@zeerust_9565]

Another excellent video, dudes. I love the look and sensibility of these, and sounds like they feel great. When I make the jump to that price bracket for my next O/U, I think I've been swayed. As an aside, to go with your shotgun mechanics videos, do you think you'll ever make a video on inertia trigger vs mechanical triggers?

[@manofkentcatapultsgunsando5069]

EXCELLENT as usual.

[@mikez6439]

I inherited an old B.C. Miroku 28 Gauge 2 3/4" Over & Under. It does not have a model number that I can find. Any idea how I can find out more information on it?

[@nedlaw1918]

Outstanding as usual. One suggestion: Me ROH ku.

[@davidjohansson2282]

If I didn't already have a Krieghoff Parcours I would definitely take a look at the Miroku MK38 Sporter G5

[@PaulMoorhousehankooks]

Thanks for that I'm getting one

[@michaelfrost9896]

No mention of the amazing President range?

[@tgsoutdoors]

They are truly beautiful guns, but are unavailable in the U.K. unfortunately. Didn’t want to confuse things

[@demetrisa.d.christofi4131]

My Father still goes hunting with a Miroku Trap that he bought in 1973.By the years the woods were broken and replaced by custom made ones. If there was a way to send you pictures of the gun,hopefully you could provide details and help find parts of the gun..

[@stianulfstein6752]

Hi I have a question about Miroku MK10, I am looking to get a TSK or Ergosign Evocomp stock for my gun MK10. I have a stock fitted on a browning 725 on hand, but would this stock fit my Miroku MK10? I don't have the possibilities to travel and test fit it so I need a clear answer.

[@vaggelisfishinghuntingsarl6507]

very nice guns.can you please make a video for fabarm n2 sporting 30''?

[@michaeldelrossi4487]

How do they rate the New Browning CXS Citori model bought in 2018?

[@drumhd1]

Damn Jonny, and I thought we were friends! Does a Browning Miroku count? Lol....Great explanation of the the history of the company and the differences in models.

[@tgsoutdoors]

drumhd1 it must count!

[@ryanhobbs3362]

Loving these videos. Just a small point on pronunciation. You would say Miroku as MeRowKu in Japanese. Otherwise a very solid video!

[@tgsoutdoors]

I did spend years pronouncing it as you say - I finally just assimilated into solid Hampshire

[@Bob_Keen]

Great video. Thank you :)

[@twelveboretommy65]

Absolutely love shooting my 7000sp. I think it’s a 1985 gun,grade 3. I’ll never sell it, it just feels so right.

[@GWLAD]

I have a BC Miroku it has double bead sights it has 26” barrels single trigger ejector gold trigger its a 1981 gun but would like to know if it’s steel proofed it has a round circle with SP in it and what looks like a fleur de lys on top

[@colinjohnston5465]

So... question to the floor...If I have had my Miroku High Pheasants "Teagued" (and I have had my pair done), can I put steel shot through them if I shoot half/quarter/skeet?

[@petyt8]

Another great video John!! Do you get the hard bite on lock up with the mk38 like you get on a 525?

[@tgsoutdoors]

You do, just a quirk of the design. Some do it, some never do

[@benkidman5960]

I’m pretty new to shooting and I’ve recently bought a miroku 800 but can’t find much information on them. Would be nice to know years of manufacture and the quality/reliability of them.

[@leec12]

I too have an 800, I think, and you are right there is not much info out there. i heard that the company had a fire or tornado which destroyed all the older records. Nice guns though!

[@jameslong35]

Kicking myself for missing out on a MK38 grade 5 with adjustable comb for $2000. Didn't know much about them and by the time I did the research it was gone.

[@sensiblefarmer9286]

Great show. Always disappointed that Miroku don't throw in a nice ABS case like Browning do. I was told tp pronounce the name as "Mirro-ku". But who cares we all know they're a great brand.

[@tgsoutdoors]

Best Buy the MK60 high pheasant - comes in a lovely abs case!

[@SimplyRed66]

1974 Miroku 800 late dad's gun 🙏. Miroku MK38 Trap 😋

[@TheMoodyedge]

Are any of them steel proofed? I want a 3800, but fear they will be rendered obsolete in the UK with a pending lead phasing out.

[@dangson1183]

Bring back the bass into or add it at the end. Really loved it

[@RGSPrideTILE]

Can I Shoot 3in steel shoot with my old 587489 Miroku?

[@MinhVu-in9iz]

Miroku also makes the browning bps shotgun!!

[@charlesmontgomery8786]

i have Miroku 12ga Supreme O/U - can i shoot steel shot through this?

[@noahgjj40]

Are the side by side miroku’s any good?

[@kaboomer4297]

Dude must be related to Gordon Ramsay, all that high energy, what-what!

[@bigleemac]

I really want a Miroku, did they ever do adjustable stocks? Most guns are low for me, I shoot a trap GTI fixed choke because of the drops on most sporters, my ideal gun is a MK60 with a monte I think.

[@nigelmunson6312]

Lots of info great!! slow down please.

[@TheMoodyedge]

Are any of them steel proofed? I want a 38, but fear they will be rendered obsolete in the UK with a pending lead phasing out.

[@samsawyer2145]

Mk38 Teague sporter no issues it’s superior steel proofed, The mk38 trap is not because it’s fixed 3/4 and full so even standard steel not a great idea unless opened out to half and half

[@FinalLugiaGuardian]

Here is a question though. If a Japanese citizen is buying a shotgun, would they prefer to buy a Miroku or to buy a Browning? Would they want Miroku's logo or Browning's?

[@tgsoutdoors]

🤯

[@TaralgaBushAdventure]

I have a Miroku shotgun stamped as a 'Stirling' (not Sterling) from about 1975-ish. It has a Monaco stock, seems to be more like a Trap gun, with full and 3/4 fixed chokes. Can you tell me any more about it?

[@fullchoke01]

Take it you are in Aus? The stirling range was just the name they used on the guns exported to Aus through fuller firearms, came in from early mid 60s, 600 700 and 800, the 800 is what you have the trap variant, stirling guns usually have lighter coloured woodwork compared to european variants as the wood was to suit our climate/land better

[@TaralgaBushAdventure]

@@fullchoke01 yes mate, I'm in NSW. I thought it might have been an Aussie name chosen for this market. Growing up in Perth, I know of the Stirling Ranges, named after early explorer Stirling. Mine has nice wood, I wouldn't call it light, but certainly not a dark walnut. Still shoots very well, action still very good. Thanks for the info!

[@fullchoke01]

@@TaralgaBushAdventure yes possibly was chosen to appeal to the public. Lighter stained wood compared to european grades usually, enjoy her they will go forever if kept in good order. I have a 700 that i shoot every week

[@054792austin]

I just bought a Miroku G13 President. I think it's blued Steel with Gold Inlays of some type of bird. I'm not very knowledgeable on these fire arms and i can't find anything about the G13 i own. i bought the shotgun at an auction and i have no idea what it's worth. Does anyone have any information on the shotgun i am describing? If so i would appreciate knowing more about the gun. Just FYI, the G13 i bought needs some TLC. The inlays were picked out and the stock needs re-finishing, other than that just some cleaning. Thank you!

[@tgsoutdoors]

The man to go to on that one would be Countryway Guns. Check out there KZbin channel for lots of content on the Miroku Presidents.

[@petedew9078]

I just got a Miroku and all the info I have on it is a serial number but I can’t find a website to search for it

[@Thomas-dz4eg]

My grade 2 BL22 is beautifully finished. At least l own one Miroku!

[@DFox-ud3gx]

Ooh baby that grade five is sweet looking

[@intrepidexplorersaus]

I'm in Australia looking at purchasing my first over and under. Looking at a miruku and trying decide between an Mk70 or a Mk38

[@intrepidexplorersaus]

Also I'm a lefty so would like a recommendation for the best gun for starting out in sporting clay and a bit of casual hunting top

[@greighooper5295]

Start with checking guns are unloaded before you do anything,ie putting your hand over the barrels mate

[@dale_ch]

😍 nice

[@mchughcb]

The only thing that scares me about them is everytime I get a text with a broken grade five stock. I never see that on a beretta.

[@tgsoutdoors]

Haven’t seen a broken grade 5 for a while. I think they must select of age their wood differently now. Berettas do crack, just no so spectacularly

[@Johnnyroten]

What about the Charles Daly Miroku?

[@Dazhimself]

Lead shot only? Damn that's that gun crossed off my list :(

[@evojuly3245]

Hi, I have an ORE , bought in the early 1970’s .Anyone know the history of this model or actual age . Serial number is M 704XXX . As usual, interesting video , thanks .

[@chriskoort5717]

It's becoming very expensive channel to watch. I'm off to gun shop... AGAIN.

[@finh94]

To sportising a mk38 is it just boring the chokes out or is there more to it?

[@tgsoutdoors]

Finbar Hendry there is indeed - a bit of stock work is needed generally.

[@nickj1638]

I think one of the main things as well is a selector needs fitting. Also Why bore the chokes out? I always thought one of the things that makes the gun great is the full and 3/4 chokes that it has. I personally don’t like shooting with anything less now (shot string counts for a lot!). If you haven’t tried shooting full and 3/4 try it you will be presently surprised

[@samsawyer2145]

@@tgsoutdoors opened mine out to half and half, took the old trap pad off and new kick eez put on. Combe lowered and stock cast and white front bead replaced with small brass bead. What a sporting/fitasc competition clay gun it now is. 20 year old gun and still faultless I will do the same modifications to a new mk38 trap when the time comes 👌

[@benferguson1762]

How about the MK10

[@rabross4703]

Why don't miroku offer a vented mid rib???

[@tanyano9]

Forgot to mention the Grade 6's too.....😉

[@2shane493]

Who do you mean by convert it by buying a trap.

[@BasicMacik]

I’m looking for a firing pin for one that was made in 1976

[@tgsoutdoors]

Lathe one up?

[@BasicMacik]

@@tgsoutdoors I wish haha i’m looking for one so I can buy one for a deal

[@neilsanglingreviews6849]

Isn’t there a new MK38 coming out soon?

[@mitchwoods5070]

Neil's Angling Reviews it's not really 'new'. It's based on the new style Australian Mk10 trap!

[@neilsanglingreviews6849]

So a different version of the one that is already out???

[@748tech]

Where does the MK10 & MK11 fit in?

[@tgsoutdoors]

748tech not a UK import model I’m afraid

[@748tech]

I was hoping you would know. After watching your channel. I'm looking at a miroku for a trap / sporting clays gun.

[@mitchwoods5070]

Mk10 is essentially a MK 38 but with lighter barrels (from a non solid midrib), has chokes (either invector plus or Briley S54 or Briley C300) designed for Australian market. The MK11 is this same gun but with a shallower action (same height as the Browning B725) and has a more 'general purpose rib' like that of the browning citori cxs (my favourite TBH). Mk10 has sporting or trap versions, MK11 is a 'sporter' so to speak.

[@748tech]

Mitch. So in theory. Can I swap barrels between the MK10 and mk 38?

[@angelos8958]

its an "i" in miroku not a "u" 😂. its not muruku

[@harryhodgson4294]

Good video but you spelt ‘channel’ wrong in the intro!

[@tgsoutdoors]

We know, we just haven’t changed it yet 😂

[@robertsmith2624]

Where to by mk38 in USA

[@ralphsmith242]

Miroku shotguns are ideal for learning to shoot. Bulletproof in more ways than one. Not ideal as a gift for a fellow shooter.

[@garysh3580]

What are you talking about.?

[@lukelynn]

Dose that mean my 325 was made in Japan not Belgium ?

[@geraldswain3259]

Unless it's a B25 they are all made in Japan by BC Miroku,some of the higher end models are finished in Browning factory.

[@leec12]

Yes

[@donaldday1281]

Those shotguns are not available in the u s. Too bad about that.

[@tgsoutdoors]

There is a few dealers who stock them nowadays. Check out British sporting arms

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

its not "Mirookoo"...its "Mee-RO-ku"

[@mattysmith8754]

Great video but you know it’s pronounced miroku right? Not ‘maruku’.

[@tgsoutdoors]

Potato potato

[@mattysmith8754]

@@tgsoutdoors The great thing about Japanese language is that it is written phonetically so there is no 'potato potato'. Its pronounced as it is written.

[@mickythefish4535]

You need to talk slightly slower. It's not a race.

[@leoahearn7382]

hideous music. moving on to some other channel

[@ihatenuggets]

My grandfather got a 20 gauge miroku Charles daly as a wedding gift. I still shoot it to this day.