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Browning Citori 725 Sporting Over/Under Shotgun
Browning® designed the Citori 725 Sporting Over/Under Shotgun specifically for winning sporting clays competition as well as trap and skeet. Browning focused much of the 725's innovative design on a low profile receiver. Positioning the barrels lower in the receiver changes the relationship of your cheek and eye to the rib, putting face, eyes, and hands closer to the centerline of the gun. This "in-in" feeling results in a better fit and natural point ability. The 725's low profile receiver also improves recoil control by pushing the gun straight back into the shoulder instead of the muzzle jumping up, which makes getting an aimed, second shot off quicker. The strength of the Citori 725's receiver is not sacrificed by using undersized trunnions and narrow, tapered pins to lock up the receiver as some low profile designs do. The 725 still uses a rugged full-width hinge pin, and the transverse mounted locking bolt design of the original Citori. The Citori 725 features the Fire Lite mechanical trigger design that delivers a light, smooth pull. By not relying on inertia to reset the second hammer, a mechanical trigger ensures you get an immediate second shot, without worrying about your gun unexpectedly doubling. To prevent sporting clays shooters from getting worn down from recoil so they can still be on top of their game at the end of the day, the Citori 725 Sporting uses ported barrels and Browning's Inflex Technology recoil pad. The Inflex recoil pad utilizes directional deflection to pull the comb down and away from the shooter's face, creating greater comfort and allowing for faster follow up shots. The Browning Citori 725 Sporting comes with 5 Invector-DS choke tubes that feature a brass alloy band at the base of the tube to seal out gas and grit from getting between the barrel and tube, making the tubes easy to remove even after extensive shooting. Invector-DS choke tubes and Vector Pro lengthened forcing cones minimize shot deformation and maximize pattern uniformity. The Browning Citori 725 Sporting Over/Under Shotgun is a highly functional modern firearm, utilizing the most innovative designs to give sporting clay shooters a competitive edge.
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Reviews
Rated 1 out of
5 by
Abe Froman from
Poor Quality and mediocre service from BrowningI would recommend researching this gun before considering purchasing it. There is a tendency for the stocks to crack. The warranty policy on Browning shotguns is vague and essentially at their discretion as to what they cover. I do not yet know if this will be covered under warranty, but I have been told by browning that with woodwork to expect at least 4 month in service. I have seen other owners report up to a year.
Date published: 2019-09-18
Rated 2 out of
5 by
SkeetShooterMi from
Read before you buyI purchased this gun new from Cabela’s approximately 7 months ago. I selected this gun based on the advertised features and my past experience with my Browning Auto Five being a very good gun. This is a longer review but I am hoping my experience can help others with their purchasing decision.
On the positive side, the action of the gun is tight. Initially the gun was very stiff to break open and has slowly started to loosen up with use. I consider this an indication of a good job at machining to tight tolerances and would certainly sooner have a gun that is a bit stiff rather than loose. Aesthetically, I really like this gun and chose it in part due to the appearance of the wood, fit, and finish. For me this was a lifetime of wanting an over and under and finally breaking down and making the purchase. Overall, I like the way the gun handles, shoots, choke design, and the fact that the choke has tight fitting threads.
Unfortunately, I have also had some surprises. The first time I shot skeet with the gun I sliced my thumb open on one of the extractor edges and bled like a stuck pig. It appears that machined components are not de-burred during manufacturing or before the gun is shipped. I was able to fix this by taking some 1000 grit emery to all of the sharp edges on the extractors. I consider this a fairly minor inconvenience but it would have been nice if Browning would take the time to de-burr or at least send some band aids with the gun.
After shooting approximately 100 rounds of skeet using Winchester #8 target load ammo, I was cleaning the gun and noticed heavy lead streaks/deposits in the lower barrel directly aligned with the port holes. I found that the deposits were so severe that I had to remove the choke tube and use my cordless drill with a Hoppe’s Phosphor Bronze Brush and patches soaked with bore cleaning solvent. Using this method, I was able to fully remove the lead deposits. It appears that somehow lead pellets can get ahead of the shotshell wad and get wedged between the wad and barrel as it exits. Given the fact that I had two identical pairs of streaks directly in line with the porting holes would indicate that this was not an anomaly of only occurring once. I also found that after meticulously cleaning each of the port holes with solvent and a nylon brush and then running a patch down the barrel afterwards, I continued to have portions of the cleaning patch get shredded off and stuck to the ports. It would appear that these ports are machined rather than EDM’d in the barrel and the machining of these ports leaves very sharp edges. I believe these sharp edges have burrs on them and are the cause of the lead deposits. Whether the sharp port edges are causing the plastic wad to get hung up a bit allowing pellets to get ahead of the wad cup or if a few pellets are getting ahead of the wad, I can only speculate. The fact of the matter is that lead pellets get hung up in these ports as the shot charge is leaving the barrel. It does not take a mental giant to come to the conclusion that this is probably not going to improve the quality of your shot pattern.
I also unfortunately ever so slightly bumped my stock on the metal control box as I turned to leave the skeet field. It was the smallest of marks but it made me ill for the rest of the day since this gun was special to me. I was extremely upset with myself since I had always been very careful with the gun and it had never been laid down on anything other than a soft cleaning pad or the padded gun case. Now in inspecting the stock in greater detail I noticed that the very bottom of the stock had numerous very small imperfections in the wood. To be fair, most people would not notice them and even I did not when I purchased the gun. You really need to have the gun in the right light and look at it from the bottom to see them. The marks are underneath the finish and there are no signs of surface scratches which would indicate they have always been there. For anyone familiar with wood working it is similar to what would occur if you did not properly progress through the different grits of sandpaper to remove imperfections at each level. The best I can describe it is it appears that the person sanding the stock did so by concentrating most of his efforts on the top of the stock while resting the bottom of the stock on a rough bench surface. I called Browning to find out what type of finish they are using since I was considering refinishing the stock for my scuff and would also fix this at the same time. The individual I spoke with was very helpful and without committing anything that he could not, encouraged me to send in the gun so they could look at it. While certainly not committing, the impression I got was that Browning would do what they could to make it right. At the time I was just looking for Browning to meet me half way on the purchase of a replacement stock since the one blemish was clearly my doing, while the bottom portion was poorly done by Browning. After further discussion, I agreed to send the gun in and was provided a pre-paid shipping label. I enclosed a letter outlining the same things I have said here along with multiple borescope images to show the lead deposits and the fact that I could never get shredded pieces of cleaning patch material out of the barrel. I asked for someone to call me so I could have a technical discussion with them on the issues.
Browning did actually call me and before I said anything, I asked him to share his opinion. He stated that my gun is perfectly normal and there is nothing wrong with it. When I asked him how a gun that is specifically designed for Skeet and Sporting clays would ever be designed with barrel porting that causes pellets to hang and deform, his response was that they produce what the public wants, not what works the best. He commented that he personally would not use a ported barrel. A bit stunned by this revelation, I asked if Browning would exchange my barrel for a non-ported one and his response was no. In addition, he went on the say that the imperfections in the stock were the result of me banging the gun into things or setting it in a rack and other people causing the damage. The gun has never been out of my sight at the range and has never been laid down on any surface without a cloth pad. Thinking that perhaps the individual did not have any wood working experience, I asked if he would at least show the gun to someone with this level of experience. His response was that their head gunsmith had looked at my gun and it was his opinion that I caused this damage.
Sad to say but Browning has lost a customer that previously had nothing but good things to say about the brand. Had I known that ported barrels would allow shot to get between the wad and the side of the barrel I would never have purchased a gun with a ported barrel. I cannot fathom how a manufacturer would tout the claims of “back boring the barrel”,” lengthened forcing cone”, and “Invector DS choke system”, all in the name of improving your shot pattern and then drill holes in the barrel that are not de-burred or the leading edge chamfered in any manner, knowing that some of the lead pellets will get crushed as they leave the barrel. I was looking at a Browning X-Bolt but this experience definitely answered that question. My advice is do your own research and buy wisely.
I have attached a few images to help illustrate the issues that I have encountered.
Date published: 2019-07-13
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nat hond from
Love this gunThis is a fantastic gun. The look and feel of this gun is fantastic and it fits me like a glove. The wood grain on mine is beautiful. The trigger is on browning standards with a soft clean break. Switching witch barrel to shoot first is simple but it does sound a little clunky but not really a problem. It looks like the barrels has been paired up correctly and shoots straight. The recoil is hardly felt and you will able to shoot all day.
Date published: 2018-09-02
Rated 1 out of
5 by
Bsoup from
DisappointedI bought this gun for sporting clays and the second time I took it out the stock cracked. I sent it back to Browning who had it for almost a year and they did not fixed it. After several complaints they finally sent me a new gun. Their customer service is terrible. I sold the gun they replaced it with as I have no confidence in Browing anymore. I would give them a zero star but it is not an option. Buyer beware.
Date published: 2018-08-26
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Babs from
functionally perfectFor over/unders, I also own a Beretta 690 III and a bettinsoli x8 extra. I like both of those guns and particularly like the aesthetics of the Beretta but despite hearing it over and over I never really understood the meaning and importance of 'fit' until I got this gun. It just finds the clays, best trigger anywhere near that price range and the precision with which the gun was made is fantastic. I do find that while the wood is nice, I have seen better in the grade 3/4 range (my Beretta for one) and I do enjoy some nice engraving on a receiver but this gun is all business and at the price, I really don't think it can be touched.
Date published: 2017-05-29
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BlueRidgePistol from
Outstanding Sporting ShotgunThis 725 has completely exceeded my lofty expectations. I am a retiree and new to sporting clays/skeet, and I invested the time to try/rent several guns, and use each multiple times, before buying my first one. It came down to the 725, or the Beretta 692 at 50% more money. Wow, did I make the right call! The 725 has proven to be the perfect combination of balance and heft for me, fits my eye like a glove, and the low recoil feature from the ported barrels performs even more remarkably than the older model from my test shooting. I am shooting lights-out right out of the box, causing my shooting buddies to remark how this gun is a perfect fit for me. I have also never felt this good after the pounding of a day's shooting. The performance and feel of the Citori 725 is truly on a par with the higher end Beretta's, and markedly superior to the similarly-priced Silver Pigeon. Do not hesitate to get yourself one.
Date published: 2017-05-23
Rated 5 out of
5 by
WookieInTexas from
Been wanting it for some timeI had been looking for an actual sporting shotgun for clays for a while now and put my hands on the Browning 725 Sporting at the store a while back but just couldn't bring myself to part with that much $ just yet since I've bought so many guns over the last few months. I handled the Benelli 828U, Beretta Silver Pigeon Sporting, Beretta 686 Onyx Pro, and the Beretta 690 Sporting but the Browning just swung better in my opinion. I also really liked how the fiber optic front site caught my eye as opposed to the others. So every time I would go back to the store, I would pick them up and swing them around but still couldn't part with that much $. Then, one day while I'm hoping the 725 would be on the "Gun of the Week" sale.....I see 5x on my cabela's points and the number crunching began! When I added up all the rebates (5% veteran discount, 10% tax refund from Browning, and a whopping 25% back in cabela's points it came out to me saving just a hair over $1k on the Browning. Needless to say, I don't have to worry about a nice clays gun anymore because it's in my safe right now.
The only thing I would change if I had the attention of the folks at Browning would be to include a box. It doesn't have to be anything too special, but for that much money I think something better than a cardboard and styrofoam package would be in order. If Beretta can offer a plastic box for transport I don't see why Browning couldn't.
Date published: 2017-05-06
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Knorhead71 from
Top notch shotgunThis is a amazing gun. Fully lives up to the Browning name in class workmanship & performance. I highly recommend this gun to anyone looking to get into shooting clays sports.
I JUST PURCHASED A CITORI 725 SPORTING,30 BARRELL FROM BASS PRO.IT ADVERTISED 100.00 REBATE. HOW DO I GET IT??
Asked by: rbs 74
Thank you for your question. For more information regarding the current Browning Rebates please visit the link below.
https://www.browning.com/news/promotions-rebates.html
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist15
Date published: 2018-09-19
2.75 OR 3.00 CHAMBER
AND DOSE IT COME WITH A CASE
Asked by: NOCLAF
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. It has a 3” chamber and does not come with a case.
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist8
Date published: 2019-01-15
Do you also carry this shotgun in a 20 Gauge 30" barrel?
Asked by: Eric919
Unfortunately, this item appears to only come in the 20 gauge 28" barrel.
Answered by: BPSResource10
Date published: 2018-01-20
how long is barrel
Asked by: bh64
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. You can click the link next to the gauge for more information on each model.
Model 0135313009 Barrel Length 32”
Model 0135313010 Barrel Length 30”
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist8
Date published: 2017-09-28
is there any advantage of getting this shotgun with an adjustable comb?
Asked by: MIZZ1974
Each person's face and neck length is different. The adjustable comb is nice for those that have a hard time seeing down the rib of the standard stock. This adjustment allows them to adjust up and right or left to position themselves in a comfortable position for shooting. If you can shoulder the regular 725 Sporting and stack the beads comfortably, you don't need the adjustable comb.
