Ultimate Versatility? Browning Cynergy CX 12ga O/U Shotgun Review

[@charlesperry1051]

A Browning OU comparison would be great: Citori vs 725 vs Cynergy.

[@timbell7893]

Agree.

[@caseymonsen3535]

Another vote for a head to head comparison. Especially if there is a CX model in each.

[@ppvfd121]

Yes please!

[@scundoorsup5342]

Very poor balance on this gun ,

[@codytaylor2194]

You do know that the 725 is a citori right?

[@cademarlatt5101]

Most underrated O/U ever. If you like the engraved guns the Cynergy field is the gun for you. This gun bust’s clays and doves like it’s nobodies business. Best “investment” I’ve ever made!!!

[@spotontheroad1]

I have shot clays with a 20bore cynergy sporting with 32" barrels for the last 10yrs. It is the most fabulous gun.

[@timbell7893]

When they first came out I wouldn't buy one because I thought they were ugly, especially because of the euro style recoil pad. However, in September last year I purchased the synthetic version 30" and I loved it straight out of the box. It has the euro style recoil pad and it is the softest shooting 12ga I have ever shot. I liked it so much, two months later I bought another in wood, 32". It is my new clay gun now. I have owned several OU and this is a real top notch firearm. Browning never fails to deliver.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

It's one of those guns that you will like more once you start shooting it. Looks wise, it didn't excite me.

[@1SmartMofo]

It’s certainly a style that’s not for everyone but it points very naturally, has a recoil that’s light and straight back. It’s Brownings best but least admired shotgun

[@djamerson800]

I purchased my 30 inch Cynergy CX Composite 2 years ago. I’ve got 5,893 shells through it. I swapped the composite stock for a custom wood with the Isis II Lite recoil reducer. Gun points fast, and the low profile receiver gets me on target quickly. I shoot sporting, skeet, and trap with it. I’ve shot a lot of budget guns and this was my first step into “B-Guns”. It was a great choice for me. I’ve got a Browning Maxis Carbon Sport and a Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus. The Cynergy, for me, is phenomenal. Points fast and allows me to crush clays. I shoot it so well, I really don’t have a strong desire to step into a more expensive target gun. It’s not for everybody but it’s been a tank for me!

[@Mac11700]

I'm just getting back to the clay busting sports after a 30-year hiatus. I purchased a lightly used CF Maxus Sporting 2 weeks ago and tried it out last Saturday and failed miserably with it. My form was good, according to my squad members, but the fit of the gun wasn't. I thought a semiautomatic was the ticket but realized I really wasn't happy with this one, and what I really wanted was a quality OU that fitted me better. I started looking at different videos of OU's and saw you had reviewed this OU, and I was intrigued with it. I took the Maxus back last night and purchased this exact Cynergy . The gun feels so much better and points so much better so we will see this weekend how it does for me. Thanks for posting

[@paulbarretto8984]

I have one over/under and it's the Browning Cynergy CX Composite. I use it mostly for trap and sporting clays. It's my favorite. My other 12 gauge is a Maxus 2. I enjoy them both and agree with your review of both guns.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

The action is original and creative and that is what makes it different.

[@nigelmoore4711]

Here in the UK pain actions are the in thing for sporting ,where the game guns engraved and lighter.can you get the Browning 525sl if so may be Mr Gould could give it once over.Regards from UK.👏

[@josephbucci3749]

The Ruger red label on the British over pigeon have very very similar actions.

[@nickdewland6311]

I brought the plastic stock version with 30inch barrels and a adjustable comb a couple months ago, love it ! Use mine for sporting clays and duck hunting.

[@michaelodonnell1861]

I got one from Santa last year, Cynergy cx 32". I'm new to clay shooting, and use it to shoot trap with my gun club(Brooklyn Schuetzen Corps). I love the gun! I was using a Stoeger 3000 before I got the Browning. The recoil is very light too. Looking forward to trying skeet in the future.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Stoeger 3000 to a Cynergy is a huge upgrade for trap shooting! Glad you like it! 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)

[@michaelodonnell1861]

@@TargetFocusedLife No doubt, That Cynergy is sweet. I could shot it all day!

[@marvindoxey8523]

I got browning white lighting 12. Over under. 28 inch barrels. Good all around. Swings well light weight

[@scotthiggins1706]

Browning you've hit a home run with the Cynergy. Turn it into a grandslam with subgauges in the wicked wing edition.

[@bobhill3941]

I'm just getting into trap with my brother and I love it, I'm mostly focusing on mount, hold points, body position, and anticipation for where I think the clays will emerge from the house. I recently shot a member's Browning White Lighting 12 gauge with 28" barrels and I thought I'd give my compare/contrast to my brother's Rizzini BR110 Sporter X I usually use. The Browning felt more dense and svelte than the Rizzini and consequently to my feel, about a pound heavier. The Rizzini felt heavier and chunkier, slightly unwieldy by comparison. I liked the way it swung and liked the stepped rib over no rib on the Rizzini. Both stocks fit me well, I'm 5'7" with long arms, medium athletic build, and a short neck so I didn't need to ajust the comb. Triggers were smooth with no take up on both. The biggest, most noticeable thing for me is my brother's Rizzini (mabye it's a problem with them generally) the action is incredibly stiff! To where I'm fighting for leverage where the Browning almost falls open.

[@edjett2631]

About 5 years ago I got to handle one at the local store. It was 20 ga. and I was in love. However at the time, I didn't have the money to by a nearly $2K shot gun. I am not able to even think about one now, but if my personal circumstance were better this is the o-u I would buy.

[@2DaM00n_Designs]

Got my son one of these ! (Composite version)...plan to also use as backup to my A400 when I'm at the range by myself. Too bad Remington discontinued the optional combs (cast off / on) but factory unit still has the up/down adjustability....hopefully stock comb fits OK.

[@vernsquash8883]

Well done review. Best I've seen since my company gifted me a 12-ga. CX in 2020 exactly like yours. My CX had a sharp "cheese grater" point on the forearm removal piece, other than that it has been a jewel. The only suggestions I have for your videos is to define the loads you are using, for example, 1-ou. or 1 1/8 of shot, and at what velocity because that drives the recoil. Also, the barrel length is relevant as the previous responder asked. Scott Klamath Falls, OR.

[@ppvfd121]

Steve, if you could get your hands on a wicked wing Cynergy I’d love to see you review it. These videos are so helpful and entertaining!

[@ryansteenbakkers9057]

I've have a wicked wing Cynergy, it's a great gun, I really like it, shoots great, they look amazing in person, I get comments on it all the time! Highly recommend one if you're considering one!

[@jacobfarley824]

​@ryansteenbakkers9057 I have the cynergy in Max 5 camo. I love it and always get comments shooting an O/U for ducks and geese.

[@shawnbeaver9876]

@@jacobfarley824I’m looking for an o/u for duck and pheasant hunting. Was the 60/40 poi on the cynergy hard to get use to?

[@jacobfarley824]

@shawnbeaver9876 I didnt have any issues adapting to it, it feels great when swinging and fits me like a glove.

[@DarrenMossman]

@@shawnbeaver9876 You won't notice it

[@josephbucci3749]

I have one as well as a silver pigeon sporter. Both low profile receivers. Both quick and point great. The SP is prettier and a few hundred buck more expensive. The Cynergy had those nice mechanical triggers. As for “one gun” the SP wins just because it’s so easy to work on and parts are readily available…. Cynergy not so much. Cynergys had some forestock problems early on. Think they are resolved. If I get another it’ll be with the synthetic stock as it’s parallel and adjustable. Makes for a better wet weather or duck gun. I shot one side-by-side with a 725 everyone wants reviewed. For me personally the Cynergy is better than the 725, And less than half the price

[@pmp350]

I just bought this shotgun today because of this review. I should be shooting it tomorrow. Great review. I've seen a few of your reviews and I subscribed.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Cynergy makes a Feather version with 28 inch barrels weighing 6 pounds and 14 ounces. In a 26 inch barrel length I would be interested but it cost less than my Browning Feather 725 12 gauge with 26 inch barrels. So I will stick with what I already purchased.

[@thevoyageur2152]

Great vlog! Drooling over this Browning. I love clean guns with nuttin fancy. To me all that fancy engraving, pictures, gold and fiddled wood is a waste of $ and time. Just gimme a tool to get the job done.

[@dr.x8426]

My new Browning Cynergy CX slapped my face badly. After installing a $10 kick eez 1/2” pitch spacer to change to zero pitch, it never slaps my face anymore.

[@kalevorthmann702]

I really want to see a review on the wicked wing version. Just got one and I want to see what you think!

[@rickm5853]

Thanks for the review. Just picked one up at Cabelas. If fits me great and I love shooting it. Recoil is managed well. Recoil is almost like shooting my Mossberg 940 JM Pro. Great butt pad but I wish it had the same one found on the synthetic stock model. Love the looks of it. Modern and sleek with an echo from the past. happy shooting!!!

[@ryanmoeller3308]

Can we see a review of the Browning 725 Sporter? Been looking at those and curious to see what you think! Keep up the GREAT work good sir! Much respect and support from Yuma, AZ. 👍👍

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Coming soon! 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)

[@larrysigman3665]

How about the cynergy cx vs the citori cx or cxs?

[@JK-fj1kk]

Nice review. You did forget to mention the trigger position is adjustable.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

I totally spaced that!!!! Thanks for pointing it out. I just reviewed the Citori CXS and the 725 Sporting and I made sure to cover the adjustability, the trigger shoes, and the mechanical trigger on the 725.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

That receiver is very narrow. But weighing 7 pounds and 14 ounces I will stick with my Browning 725 Feather 12 gauge with 26 inch barrels and weighing just 6 pounds and 7 ounces. Handles beautifully and points like an extension of my arms.

[@1SmartMofo]

Right but you’re not shooting clays all day with that w/o feeling it

[@vangthao888]

I don't have a 12ga. But I do have a cynergy 20ga with 26 inch barrels weighing 6lb 6oz. For me, that is the perfect weight for a field gun. Any lighter, and it will get too wippy.

[@richwilcox9564]

I bought the trap version; grey laminate stock + unsingle barrel, 2019. Love the looks, shot alot of 25’s with it but I am on my fifth lower firing pin ; 15 - 20k rounds. Selling it as I have lost confidence in if it will fire when needed. Sad. The lower firing pin strikes at an upward angle which results in all the contact in one particular spot on the firing pin.

[@Brandenuzis]

I would love the wicked wing one. I usually stick to cerakoted for everything. Muzzleloaders, rifles, shotguns and Ars. Don’t like blued anything

[@zachprim3851]

Love the content. Bought a Franchi Affinity because of your work and have loved it ever since. Would love to see some videos on Fausti. :)

[@DaveThomspon]

I shoot Browning 725 for skeet. Just bought a Cynergy Wicked Wing and I like it better! Seems to have less recoil and swings great.

[@zionmoto2670]

love your O/U reviews! Keep em coming!

[@aimkhan83]

Great review very detailed as usual. Would love to see your take on the Franchi o/u’s. Like Franchi ascension etc. They’re much cheaper and lighter than Cynergy.

[@jamieseward1682]

I bought the cynergy max-5(predecessor to the wicked wing) and have used it as my one gun. It's taken just about every winged bird your allowed to hunt in Canada, as well as about 20,000 target rounds through it. Great all around gun but for those long pheasant hunts I noticed a difference. If I had to keep one gun for everything that would be it, but thank God I don't.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Great feedback, thanks for sharing!

[@jeffbaker5038]

I owned a Cynergy CX. Hands down I shot it better than any O/U I have ever owned. The freaking forearm developed a crack, and getting browning to give me an estimate for repair was way harder than it should have been. They kept saying, send it in and we can tell you. If Browning can't even give you an idea of a simple repair (forearm cracks are pretty common on this model), and can't give an approximate time line for the repair, I'll pass.

[@wtrfishing2857]

Love to see this, love my CXS!

[@timward8335]

I have the cynergy black ice synthetic absolutely love it its my all round gun love love love it lol. Great video stay safe

[@jaredlong1494]

My son has a FN SC1 and asked if I would ask you to review it. We really enjoy watching your videos together.

[@oliviermorneau2819]

I would like to know your opinion on something like an sxp defender (with interchangeable choke tubes) as an all around shotgun, and i would like to see you trying to shoot a trap round with that

[@brianreinke2255]

JUST GOT THE 30" FROM BASS PRO I LOVE IT CANT WAIT TO SHOOT IT AND IM BIDDING ON ONE AT REEDS ON GUNBROKER LAST ONE AT BASS HAD TO MAKE A QUICK DECISION DIDNT WANT TO LOSE OUT SO MAY END UP WITH 2

[@lh8372]

Gotta get me one of these. I have a new Browning A5 Hunter and love it. Great video! Keep em coming please.

[@CarlHinton-ec9hw]

Please review the browning cenergy composite

[@lh8372]

I’m looking to buy one of these in 30” and a Citori 725 CXT 30” in 12ga

[@AJF4Me]

Bought one after watching your video among a few others and LOVE it! I use it for trap and clays and doing great with it. The only problem I have is reassembling it, it takes me several tries to line it up correctly lol. I have found that once you do get it lined up as you raise the barrel if you also put your other hand over the barrel at the receiver and squeeze it goes together much easier. Thanks for the video!!!

[@jcurrence3008]

Would like to see if you could do a Browning cynergy Ultimate Turkey

[@kevinh8041]

I have a Cynergy CX with 32" barrels, walnut stock, and it's excellent for trap and skeet. Have not found a source for those spacers mentioned around 2:28, though. Plenty of the curved spacers, but not the flat-butt ones.

[@moradelhoumir7475]

Brawning cx cxs cxt Splendor and beauty

[@DocH-hs6vv]

Just bought a Cynergy and am planning on mostly sporting clays with an occasional bird hunt. I found a deal on a used gun that I couldn't pass up. there's not a scratch on the gun anywhere. still had the browning sticker on the barrel. now my question...can it be converted from ejectors to extractors? This is my first O/U so it's all new to me.

[@vangthao888]

There is a KZbin video on it.

[@mBRUCEz]

What OU would be versatile as this but also include a nice engraving?

[@fetiljosh]

Hi sir is there like a tactical/ home defense o/u shotgun that have ejector shell ?

[@dominicsignorile9511]

Thanks for the I Beam!

[@TommyboyGTP]

Have you handled the Feather version? It's supposed to be about a pound lighter with the alloy receiver. I'd like to hear your opinion on that one if you get the opportunity

[@jag1099]

Would love a CITORI CX vs CYNERGY CX review

[@charlieeco1]

I recently bought the Browning Cynergy CX Composite. If any of you have shot the wood version and composite version did you find there is a difference between the two?

[@delta3675]

Could we possibly see a video on the Benelli vinci/super vinci? Just being such a unique gun

[@TargetFocusedLife]

They are tough to find!

[@temotemo6939]

Plz do winchester model 101 review 🙏

[@kevinrice7635]

Like my Cxs.... Browning it's hard to miss.

[@HillBros06]

Like my CX. Wish i would have got the adjustable comb model and maybe the 50/50 model vs the 60/40.

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Great vid man, yeah they’re too heavy, hard to walk the field with this one or go clay shooting

[@chaecoco2]

I just want to know if it shoots well upside down and over the head.

[@fmspike]

Great review!

[@shawnbrown8792]

Would be sweet to see the review on the waterfowl cynergy.

[@marksummerlin976]

Nice review. Thanks

[@dillonhorn7379]

Can you get your hands on a Cynergy trap combo?

[@carson_lobb]

Jordan should do a review!

[@kylehosler9980]

Thanks Steve, awesome video brother. I'm just getting more heavy into trap shooting and I love your in depth reviews. Can i ask what protective lenses and ear protection you are using in this video? Thanks in advance brother.

[@jss8494]

In your 2021 wrap up video you promised a CZ 1012 review. Let’s see it. You said you would like to see some engraving but I like the clean look.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Just picked up a CZ 1012 from Reeds yesterday!

[@jss8494]

@@TargetFocusedLife Yessss!

[@derekt4459]

If this isn’t your all around over under you would pick than what would be? Video of that would be awesome

[@Mark-jb9hx]

Only available in 12ga? I see 20ga on the website. Google is hard.

[@zionmoto2670]

Great review! More O/U stuff please!

[@TargetFocusedLife]

More to come! 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)

[@isaactewes4439]

You should do a review on the browning citori 725 field 12 gauge

[@TargetFocusedLife]

I have a 725 sporting 28ga and a 725 field 410 as of right now.

[@rondack3657]

Would love to see a review on the Winchester model 101, another great over under.

[@sprayandprayhunting5711]

The best reviews. Pls review the Beretta outlander 20g

[@korykoehnen4720]

I’d love to see the 725 sporter and the Orion 20 sporting if you have access to them.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

I have a 725 Sporting 28ga that I just filmed a review for. I do not have the Orion Sporting however....yet

[@korykoehnen4720]

@@TargetFocusedLife awesome reviews!! Keep up the great work!

[@larrycarpenter2987]

Hello I am 69 years old and disabled due to a stroke. I am in a wheelchair and I wanted to know if I could shoot clays and I wanted a O/U shotgun. I want to know what you thought about my situation?

[@alexb4302]

How is the cast and palm swell (if any) on this guy? Leftie-friendly?

[@TommyboyGTP]

Watched this video and went to my local shop and they had one so they let me cuddle with it for a few minutes. I'm really liking it and it's gone up to the top of my list for my first O/U shotgun. Do you recommend 50/50 or 60/40, or is it more of a personal preference thing?

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Point of impact is generally determined by the type of shooting you will be doing the most of. Trap, Skeet, Sporting, Upland Hunting?

[@TommyboyGTP]

@@TargetFocusedLife Clay targets, more than likely skeet, 5 stand, sporting clays, maybe trap too, why not? wanting to get into it and looking for my first shotgun that's not too expensive. Thanks for the reply!

[@muhammedmustafasanl5197]

Are the barrels mono block?

[@andrewhensen8638]

Do you ever check the trigger pulling it to fire the 2nd barrel? Curious if it’s the same as the first barrel

[@TargetFocusedLife]

I didn't, but I should have.

[@1yehny]

5.0-5.5 lbs for both my triggers.

[@PeteGmp1]

Can you do the beretta 1301 comp sport

[@IrishShooting]

Think you could do a video of you doing some sporting clays?

[@TargetFocusedLife]

What exactly would you like to see?

[@IrishShooting]

@@TargetFocusedLife maybe a round of sporting clays, or compak sporting, trying the different targets like crossers, rabbits teals etc. Not sure what way yere clay grounds work over there even if there was a local sporting competition or something. I'd love to see you doing those targets.. Love the reviews!

[@iantunnicliffe4509]

Browning will always number one 🤔❤️

[@hmongboy9161]

should of done the wicked wing version

[@ericcraver4908]

Such a serious intro lol. Loving the reviews though. Was really hoping you wouldn't review this gun. Was already on edge buying it.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Now what? You gonna buy it?

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

How does this compare to a real Browning made by FN. Note JM Browning gave FN all rights to his designs after Winchester dissed him

[@austinglenn315]

I'd love to see the citori cx 12 ga imo a really great value shotgun.

[@gouldshooting]

LETS GO JORDAN #LGJ

[@boredwithitall963]

I winced every time you dry fired without a snap cap.

[@dle9164]

What is the best browning for beginners?

[@vernsquash8883]

A daisy BB gun on a swinging tennis ball at 20 yards is the best choice for a true "beginner". Not kidding aside, the CX would be my 1st choice for a young person wanting to hunt game AND shoot clays. Start off with 1-ou. loads to keep recoil at a minimum. Avoid the 20-ga and stay w/the 12, as the person can grow into more powerful loads and recoil.

[@dle9164]

@@vernsquash8883 thanks!!!

[@keithlonglois6274]

The waterfowl version of this is my go to duck gun. Mine has been Cericoated and I added doing studs. The design allows me to shoot magnum loads, while standing, with ease. .Now, overhead shots from a layout blind or in the socks start to push my recoil limits. I have to remind myself to keep.my head down due to the very low receiver design. The utility of the gun makes it easy to maintain, even in brackish water areas. I want Browning to make a waterfowling version in 28 gauge. The newest nontoxic loads have reopened to subgauge world to waterfowling.

[@maxfoour2376]

I have the same ! Great gun for me !!

[@jordantacker1935]

I’d pay to see a Jordan review 😤

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Very nice....how much?

[@davidkirkpatrick712]

Do a Benelli o/u verse

[@lh8372]

Let Jordan do one!!!!!

[@TargetFocusedLife]

What gun?

[@lh8372]

@@TargetFocusedLife How about you let him review a Beretta Silver Pigeon 3 or maybe a Winchester 101. Love your videos dude… you are an amazing shot!

[@bentleyfatheree1616]

Please review a Holland & Holland

[@TargetFocusedLife]

I am hitting a lot of the lower $ production guns first but will soon be covering the higher end. 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)

[@bentleyfatheree1616]

@@TargetFocusedLife 1st great videos. 2nd I was joking , gotchya

[@cday6160]

It’s a go for Jordan.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

What gun?

[@cday6160]

@@TargetFocusedLife Cynergy Wicked Wing

[@dalerobbins4737]

Another great review Reeds is differently the place purchase a shotgun. I think Browning makes the best O/Us. But I can’t just have one O/U. One gun usually doesn’t work for everything. But that a solid shotgun. I’m with you it should be prettier for that kind of money. Great job 5 Stars🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@thebigguy5538]

I Love Browning over/unders. Please review the 725 Sporting or 725 Pro-Sport. Thanks for the video. Keep these over-under reviews coming!

[@stevenpickard6483]

let Jordan do one shotgun review

[@TargetFocusedLife]

What shotgun?