Browning citori

[lvach]

I have the oppotunity to buy a 1999 browning citori 425 grade 1, I must admit I know little to nothing of this gun,other than seeing it and holding it...does anyone know if this year had back bored barrels? The gentleman who owns it wants 1800.00...it is in perfect condition!

 

[djmefitz]

Seems a bit high a quick search found a few that sold at at about $1300 - $1500. I did find one for sale for over $3500.

 

[mac1911]

Citori grade I....425 sporting clays model I assume? 1999 I don't think they where that much new?
I might be wrong but I think most trap and sporting shotguns where bacbored from about the mid 90s? Also should be invector plus choke system.....blue book value puts the sporting clays grade I @ 1600.00 @100% condition. They add 200$ for factory adjustable comb.....citori are nice guns and wear in not out. If your looking for a shotgun I think you could do better on price.

 

[20 PAWS]

Just a quick question, is this your first shotgun ? Don't get hung up on certain terms such a as "back boring'. While it is true, that it supposedly does improve the shot pattern and density, it may not be a necessity for crushing clays. Price seems a bit high to me.

 

[lvach]

Thanks for the info..I will continue to look for another browning at a better price!

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not the first shotgun,but the first browning shotgun,wanted one to be an all around gun with the invector plus extended choke tubes thought this would be a good idea.

 

[slap shot]

$1000 with invector chokes

ARMSLIST - For Sale: Browning Citori 425 Grade I (12 gauge)

 

[mac1911]

Thanks for the info..I will continue to look for another browning at a better price!

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not the first shotgun,but the first browning shotgun,wanted one to be an all around gun with the invector plus extended choke tubes thought this would be a good idea.

You can find one at a better price. Be patient......my do all shotgun is my 870 2nd is my 1100
For trap I have Browning ultra ext. Found mine @ kittery with just about every choke (Diana graded) and axvery nice amerigrade hard case for 1500.00. @ the time a nice used xt where running 1800+ with just 2 chokes and no case. My sporting clays is what ever I grab out of the safe. Doesn't seem to matter what I use my scores are the same.

 

[rep308]

Two questions, field grade or sporting shotgun? What is the length of the barrels? 26"-28" are typically field hunting guns. Most clay guns shot today are 30" or 32". I know it doesn't make a big difference, but it does on resale value. There are a lot of 425 Citori models, I shoot one myself (30" sporting) do you have more details?

 

[whacko]

I just saw a browning citori for sale in Ayer for $950. The one you are looking at may have different "amenities" though but just be sure you do some looking around first.

 

[je25ff]

The Citori is a great entry level gun for clays. You could say a cheaper pump gun would be, but the citori definitely gets you used to shooting clays seriously. You can probably find a used one for under a grand?

 

[dcmdon]

Thanks for the info..I will continue to look for another browning at a better price!

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not the first shotgun,but the first browning shotgun,wanted one to be an all around gun with the invector plus extended choke tubes thought this would be a good idea.

Why limit yourself to a browning? Look around. See what you like.

I wanted a Browning until I picked up a Beretta. I'm not saying a Beretta is better. Its just better for ME.

You don't aim shotguns, you point them. Its a more instinctive way to shoot than most rifle or handgun shooting. How the gun fits, how it "comes up", makes a big difference in how successful it is for you.

Try a Beretta, SKB, Ruger, etc. See what feels good to you.

Don