Without a doubt the Browning 725 with mechanical triggers has a faster second shot. To me that gives it a big advantage. What if your first shot is a dud or bad reload or defective shotshell, with inertia triggers (525) you lost out. With mechanical triggers you still have a shot. Great video. Thanks
Thats the one im going for and compete with aswell as casual club shooting. Im on order for the 32 version, had a go with alot of others that are double money but in no way for me fit so well straight out of the box and feel so good with out standing handling.
I own a 725 Browning Feather 12 gauge over under shotgun. It has 26 inch long barrels and weighs 6 pounds and 7 ounces. I absolutely love it. Chambered for 3 inch and under shells. I use extended and ported blackened stainless steel Tru-Lock chokes in improved cylinder and improved modified on my 725 Feather 12 gauge over under shotgun.
The Browning website shows the drop at comb for the standard sporters of the 525 & 725 to be the same so it is not correct to say the comb height is different between the two models
I started shooting with a 525,then upgraded to a 725 prosport,had the 725 for 3 months then went for my 525 back before they sold it,lesson i learnt,should have stuck with my 525.😉
I had a similar experience 20 years ago. I had a Lightning Sporting Clays low rib that worked very well for me. I did some horse trading and picked up a 425 with stunning wood. I put the Lightning in the safe for a season. I brought it out with the intent to sell it but took it and the 425 to the club for one last comparison. Shooting both guns back to back the Lightning just worked better for me in fit and such so I put the 425 up for sale. The first person that looked at it was a shooting friend from another club and he asked if he could take it out for a round. He came back and asked me what I wanted for it which he agreed to quickly. It turned out that he went straight on his local course with the gun cold.
Thanks for the video. The thing with either of these 2 firearms is that NEITHER of them are a bad choice. I've gotten back into the sport after a decade+ layoff last fall and was looking for a new gun. Where I shoot I've been VERY lucky to have friends that have a decent selection of different guns. Before choosing the 725 I was able to put a bit of work in with Beretta 682, 686, 690, 694. Caesar Guerini Summit, Summit Ascent. Fabarm Elos. Browning 425, 525, CX, CXS, XS, and 725. Perazzi MX8 and HiTech. I found for how I'm built the 725 came out just a bit ahead of the 525 with the CX in third place. This was due to how the guns fit and handled FOR ME. The MX8's that I've been able to run this year were better in the fit and handling dept than any of the above guns but they cost substantially more than any of the others. If I were a serious competitor I'd make the stretch for one though. Enjoy your content and looking forward to the next video!
Thanks again David .Great video, as you're said many a time ! go to your local shooting school . I did , along with an open mind but also a few in the back of my mind ie 525 725 and 687 silver pigeon etc. . At the end of the day the gun i felt really at home with was the Miroku Mk70 , came up to the shoulder and felt right in the hands , Which to me reiterate"s your point David ,
I'm shooting a browning 325 and absolutely love using it! Good to know my options if I ever want to add another gun to the cabinet! cheers for this comparison David!
Great Vid thank you - I chose the B525 given that it felt a little more substantial and there was some nicer hand graving over the 725. It was a very difficult choice.
Just for conversation: I have a Browning Citori 725 Sporting w/adj comb, 32 inch barrels (0135533009), I paid $2800.00 in (2014) and about $100.00 for the added custom removable made weights. OEM Browning weight is 7 lbs. 13 oz. I added weight to the barrels and butt stock to evenly balance at the hinge pin (added 7.94 lbs). Now my gun weights in at 8.668125 lbs. which to me is now perfect. I shoot skeet, trap, sporting clays all with the same gun. The Beretta DT11, JDTLB12 , SPORTING B-FAST, 32 inch barrels, est. weights 8.333474 lbs. = 3780g $12075.00 The perazzi High Tech Sporter S, 32 inch barrels, est. weights 8lbs 6.7oz (3.788KG) $12,855.40 = £10,517 So for me the weight is very compareable but the price of my gun compared to the Berreta and Perazzi is huge.
@@dougharlow6037yes, but the Perazzi and DT11 are in a class of their own and not in the same league, 725 is an amazing shotgun though, more in a 694 Beretta class.
Very informative thank you for doing that. Where I live (NZ) I have seen a 725 in 20ga for sale, I'd like to know, has the 20ga version got a down sized action, or is it a 12ga with 20ga barrels? THANX.
Hi David, again a great and instructive movie. Thank you for that. I started shooting again after a pause of more or less ten years. I owned Beretta 687 20 bore and Blaser F3 12 bore. I was in to buying a Beretta 20 field but after a few test shots fell in love with a Browning 525 Exquisite 20. What a sweet gun! I can only confirm: go to your shooting school and try... and then make up your mind in function of your budget.
I’m going to buy a new browning as a Christmas gift to myself. My dad wants me to buy the 725 and I want the CXS. I just can’t justify the extra $1,000 when I pick them both up.
I just layawayed a CXS WHITE 32 inch with an amazing wood for $2317.00, going to sell a few shotguns to cover the cost. I may look into 725 later down the line as well, a good used one, the difference is the trigger system and the 725 is a bit lighter i believe.
Love my 725 w mechanical trigger system mine is from the states called a northeast edition black receiver not as many chokes but about same price as 525
Your 725 sounds similar to mine. The place I picked mine up from had an excusive with Browning where the gun has a blued receiver, 2 choke tubes, 1 trigger blade, 1 recoil pad, and the unique thing being 31 inch barrels. Mine scales at 7lb 13oz which is fairly light but with the stock and good recoil pad it's surprisingly soft shooting.
525 known as the Citori in the U.S., then there's the Citori 725. 525 here is not offered in a neutral or left hand palm swell like the 725 is, and the 725 is about 1,000 USD or more over the 525. I'm a left handed shooter so not sure what to do. I hear the Cynergy is ambi-neutral grip?
I have both and enjoy both. I prefer the 525 if I had to choose between them especially if they made the 525 a mechanical trigger rather than its inertia trigger.
Thanks for your comment I would but I would recommend you see what one fits you as the MK 70 is a bit lower then the 525 if you went to try the MK38 if you give the Oxford Gun Company a call and speak to Doug or David they will be more then happy to help you on this too 01844 238 308 Thanks TSC team.
They are ok if you want to spend that sort of money I would recommend giving David or Doug a call at The Oxford Gun Company they will be happy to help you 01844 238 308 Thanks TSC team.
Just got the Browning Cynergy CX 32". love to see your opinion on it. Just got into Trap shooting this past year. So far I'm loving this gun! Thanks for all your helpful videos!
Which of the 2 would be closest to my miruku mk60? Would like upgrade a bit to a multi choked gun with grade 5 wood and so on but the mk60 fits me perfectly have you any recommendations?
I have a 525 and a mk60 grade 5 (both 20 gauge 30’ barrel. Close as Same gun. 725 looks less « massive « , 5mm lower i think and more esthetique. My choice.if you
Without a doubt the Browning 725 with mechanical triggers has a faster second shot. To me that gives it a big advantage. What if your first shot is a dud or bad reload or defective shotshell, with inertia triggers (525) you lost out. With mechanical triggers you still have a shot. Great video. Thanks
Excellent! I have 2 Browning Citori I purchased used in the 1980s with 26 inch barrels.
40 years later they are still my go-to bird hunting shotguns.
B525 Laminate is the one for me. Something different, plus harder wearing and a bit softer shooting with it being quite heavy
The xs pro have the same measures of stock than the 525sl laminated?.
Thank you!
Thats the one im going for and compete with aswell as casual club shooting. Im on order for the 32 version, had a go with alot of others that are double money but in no way for me fit so well straight out of the box and feel so good with out standing handling.
@@mixerman8 yeah I have the 32 and I have been really impressed with it. Lovely balance , shoots very soft and looks lovely.
I own a 725 Browning Feather 12 gauge over under shotgun. It has 26 inch long barrels and weighs 6 pounds and 7 ounces. I absolutely love it. Chambered for 3 inch and under shells. I use extended and ported blackened stainless steel Tru-Lock chokes in improved cylinder and improved modified on my 725 Feather 12 gauge over under shotgun.
I have the ultra xs exquisite and adore it. Love the 525 action. I used to dabble with beretta and even a zoli but would never change from browning
Well, since you can win world championships with Brownings, there´s really no reason to change, other than personal preference :-)
i bought a b725 hunter in 20 bore last year and i love it great gun it is fast becoming my go to gun for most of my shooting
The Browning website shows the drop at comb for the standard sporters of the 525 & 725 to be the same so it is not correct to say the comb height is different between the two models
I have a 525 sporter one purchased in Melbourne Australia. The measurements are 40 mm and 63 mm which I wouldn't call that a high comb.
I started shooting with a 525,then upgraded to a 725 prosport,had the 725 for 3 months then went for my 525 back before they sold it,lesson i learnt,should have stuck with my 525.😉
I had a similar experience 20 years ago. I had a Lightning Sporting Clays low rib that worked very well for me. I did some horse trading and picked up a 425 with stunning wood. I put the Lightning in the safe for a season. I brought it out with the intent to sell it but took it and the 425 to the club for one last comparison. Shooting both guns back to back the Lightning just worked better for me in fit and such so I put the 425 up for sale.
The first person that looked at it was a shooting friend from another club and he asked if he could take it out for a round. He came back and asked me what I wanted for it which he agreed to quickly. It turned out that he went straight on his local course with the gun cold.
Thanks for the video. The thing with either of these 2 firearms is that NEITHER of them are a bad choice. I've gotten back into the sport after a decade+ layoff last fall and was looking for a new gun. Where I shoot I've been VERY lucky to have friends that have a decent selection of different guns. Before choosing the 725 I was able to put a bit of work in with Beretta 682, 686, 690, 694. Caesar Guerini Summit, Summit Ascent. Fabarm Elos. Browning 425, 525, CX, CXS, XS, and 725. Perazzi MX8 and HiTech. I found for how I'm built the 725 came out just a bit ahead of the 525 with the CX in third place. This was due to how the guns fit and handled FOR ME. The MX8's that I've been able to run this year were better in the fit and handling dept than any of the above guns but they cost substantially more than any of the others. If I were a serious competitor I'd make the stretch for one though.
Enjoy your content and looking forward to the next video!
This is an excellent video to help people decide. Thank you for this!
Thanks again David .Great video, as you're said many a time ! go to your local shooting school . I did , along with an open mind but also a few in the back of my mind ie 525 725 and 687 silver pigeon etc. . At the end of the day the gun i felt really at home with was the Miroku Mk70 , came up to the shoulder and felt right in the hands , Which to me reiterate"s your point David ,
I'm shooting a browning 325 and absolutely love using it! Good to know my options if I ever want to add another gun to the cabinet! cheers for this comparison David!
Ha HA got it right this time.😄 both nice gun not just to start with, but for ever!
i love the 525 32inch laminate
At that level and cost of a weapon it doesn't matter which gun you buy you buy the one that fits you the best that makes more difference than anything
Gr8 to have another comparison on Your Channel David😉😉My 725 what You have help me to choose is perfect 🤩 and i love it!Peter
LOVE my 525 Shadow. First gun I purchased and would never sell it
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Thank you for your comment TSC team.
Dont think the 725 comes with a spare recoil pad ? Only with pro sport I believe
Great Vid thank you - I chose the B525 given that it felt a little more substantial and there was some nicer hand graving over the 725. It was a very difficult choice.
Just for conversation: I have a Browning Citori 725 Sporting w/adj comb, 32 inch barrels (0135533009), I paid $2800.00 in (2014) and about $100.00 for the added custom removable made weights. OEM Browning weight is 7 lbs. 13 oz. I added weight to the barrels and butt stock to evenly balance at the hinge pin (added 7.94 lbs). Now my gun weights in at 8.668125 lbs. which to me is now perfect. I shoot skeet, trap, sporting clays all with the same gun.
The Beretta DT11, JDTLB12 , SPORTING B-FAST, 32 inch barrels, est. weights 8.333474 lbs. = 3780g
$12075.00
The perazzi High Tech Sporter S, 32 inch barrels, est. weights 8lbs 6.7oz (3.788KG) $12,855.40 = £10,517
So for me the weight is very compareable but the price of my gun compared to the Berreta and Perazzi is huge.
@@dougharlow6037yes, but the Perazzi and DT11 are in a class of their own and not in the same league, 725 is an amazing shotgun though, more in a 694 Beretta class.
So glad to see this comparison. Thank you for making this. I haven't bought either one yet because I can't decide.
Gran video como siempre! Que opinas del Browning 725 protrap para Foso Olimpico? Muchas gracias!
Commenting on this in 2024….. The 725 cost £3900 in South Africa! Paid £2400 for my 725 in 2022
525 for me invector plus extended briley chokes
I have had (2) 725 prosports with the matt black barrels & action & both guns started to loose the finish within 6 mty.
Brilliant comparison video, excellent in-depth info - thanks!
Very informative thank you for doing that.
Where I live (NZ) I have seen a 725 in 20ga for sale, I'd like to know, has the
20ga version got a down sized action, or is it a 12ga with 20ga barrels?
THANX.
Great to see different comparisons well done
Both have straight barrels and go pop when you squeeze the trigger
The 725 is not stamped with CIP nor the Fleur de lis. Is it proofed for HP steel rounds (using the appropriate choke of course)?
725 Sporter Laminated would be a very interesting option...
I've got a 325
Hi David, again a great and instructive movie. Thank you for that. I started shooting again after a pause of more or less ten years. I owned Beretta 687 20 bore and Blaser F3 12 bore. I was in to buying a Beretta 20 field but after a few test shots fell in love with a Browning 525 Exquisite 20. What a sweet gun! I can only confirm: go to your shooting school and try... and then make up your mind in function of your budget.
Thanks David. Would it be possible to do a Demo for the 525 SE with Trap Fore End.
I’m going to buy a new browning as a Christmas gift to myself. My dad wants me to buy the 725 and I want the CXS. I just can’t justify the extra $1,000 when I pick them both up.
I just layawayed a CXS WHITE 32 inch with an amazing wood for $2317.00, going to sell a few shotguns to cover the cost. I may look into 725 later down the line as well, a good used one, the difference is the trigger system and the 725 is a bit lighter i believe.
Thank you for the video. Which one weighs more?
That schnabel foreend... I don't get it.
Much of a muchness in handling, the innertia trigger is not far off the mechanical, dollar for dollar 525 better buy
Love my 725 w mechanical trigger system mine is from the states called a northeast edition black receiver not as many chokes but about same price as 525
Your 725 sounds similar to mine. The place I picked mine up from had an excusive with Browning where the gun has a blued receiver, 2 choke tubes, 1 trigger blade, 1 recoil pad, and the unique thing being 31 inch barrels. Mine scales at 7lb 13oz which is fairly light but with the stock and good recoil pad it's surprisingly soft shooting.
That does sound real close I have 32” barrels don’t know the weight but everything else is the same love great shooter
I'm thinking to get B 525 or a Beretta silver pigeon. And of course my shooting school doesn't have ANY of these.
Give David or Doug a call on 01844 238 308 they may be able to help you.
very nice
How about a old-ish B25?? Can,t wear mine out!! (1986)
I’ve recently bought a Browning 725 sporting misfiring on the bottom barrel light strike only 150 rounds has anybody experience the same problem.
Which choice would be the best 12-gauge Beretta Benley brawning? Greetings
It’s like you read my mind with this video 🤣
525 known as the Citori in the U.S., then there's the Citori 725. 525 here is not offered in a neutral or left hand palm swell like the 725 is, and the 725 is about 1,000 USD or more over the 525. I'm a left handed shooter so not sure what to do. I hear the Cynergy is ambi-neutral grip?
@TommyboyGTP just purchased the LH 725. LH palm swell, LH cast, and LH top lever. Spot on every time I bring it up to point.
Are there any frequent flaws in brawning? Thanks
Is the new CXS WHITE, similar to the 525 Browning?
Is there a vaccine for the infected choke’s glad I have the 525 in that case lol.great comparison video .
Does the older 525 have the same comb height as the new model
Want to upgrade , why not a used heritage or the crown ? Around 5000 € here in France…
if you would like to email contactus@theshootingchannel.co.uk they will help you on this. Thanks TSC team.
Bună seara cât costă o armă 525?
Bună dimineața cât costă o armă 525 dațimi şi mie una?
What is your opinion about 325 sl?
I have both and enjoy both. I prefer the 525 if I had to choose between them especially if they made the 525 a mechanical trigger rather than its inertia trigger.
Bună seara cât costă arma 525 ?
Great video David. Would you recommend 525 or mk70?
Thanks for your comment I would but I would recommend you see what one fits you as the MK 70 is a bit lower then the 525 if you went to try the MK38 if you give the Oxford Gun Company a call and speak to Doug or David they will be more then happy to help you on this too 01844 238 308 Thanks TSC team.
How do you rate the winchester select 28" sport ?? Even though Browning own the brand ?
They are ok if you want to spend that sort of money I would recommend giving David or Doug a call at The Oxford Gun Company they will be happy to help you 01844 238 308 Thanks TSC team.
Are there any difference in weight and recoil reduction between the 525 and 725?
Thank you for your comment there is not really any difference in these from when David was shooting them.
Just got the Browning Cynergy CX 32". love to see your opinion on it. Just got into Trap shooting this past year. So far I'm loving this gun! Thanks for all your helpful videos!
Great video David!
Both are great guns!
One question; the measures of stock betwenn 525 sporter laminated and the xs pro are the same? Than you!
Which of the 2 would be closest to my miruku mk60? Would like upgrade a bit to a multi choked gun with grade 5 wood and so on but the mk60 fits me perfectly have you any recommendations?
I have a 525 and a mk60 grade 5 (both 20 gauge 30’ barrel. Close as Same gun. 725 looks less « massive « , 5mm lower i think and more esthetique. My choice.if you
@@titikalagan3024 thanks 👍
@@kylesullivan3114 or a used 525 « héritage » or « the Crown » . But cost is around 5000€ here in France…..
Buy a Miroku MK70.
I would say the 725 but if you would like to give David a call 0n 01844 238 308 he will help you discus this Thanks TSC team.
Seen to many issues with the 725...
Great job as usual.
When It Will bi Giveaway Again
the 525 will hit anything if the shooter is capable, the rest are just gimmicks.
Answer: Beretta 687 SP-III !!!!! Problem solved.
Easy...no Browning at all...