Few Q's about Browning 725

[simon123]

I've seen a Browning 725 32" sporter for sale, the first 32" in the country apparently. Any common faults with these???

The owner shoot's at my clay's club and owns a gun shop/gunsmith. The gun is roughly 1 year old, and he says it's shot 15000 (ish) shot's. Is this something to worry about, is this a bit excessive??? The gun still felt pretty tight, and closed nicely!

What would you value the gun at roughly???

 

[Will Hewland]

15000 in one year is quite high use in terms of a shooter, but it's nothing in terms of the life of the gun. Sorry don't know anything much about the gun. Other than I would be very surprised if you get any trouble from a production Browning.

 

[Wonko the Sane]

I shot one.  It was OK I suppose, just a pimped Browning.  Didn't like the top lever at all.  Bad as a K80.  I guess $ for$ I'd still go with a Beretta

JMO of course

Charlie

 

[chippy]

725s were about £1750 when they first came out .so I would say its worth about £1500

 

[Finners]

It's a well spec'd gun, long forcing cones/back bored barrels and pretty decent chokes as standard. It's also got a mechanical trigger ie does not rely on recoil to set the 2nd barrel. The gun is a little lower in profile than the 525 et al. One of the guys at my local shoot has one, I quite like them to be honest.   

 

[simon123]

725s were about £1750 when they first came out .so I would say its worth about £1500

Well, i was offert it at £1250, but i think could get it for 1150 cash!!! But there is a little bit of blueing missing at the muzzle, nothing major though, price does reflect this!!!

 

[chippy]

Well, i was offert it at £1250, but i think could get it for 1150 cash!!! But there is a little bit of blueing missing at the muzzle, nothing major though, price does reflect this!!!

Thats a good price. if you dont buy it let me know i might have it myself.

 

[Chris Reedy]

Snap his hands off and if you dont, please advise as I may very well do.

Good friend has one and as with all Browning nice and robust 15 k  is nothing in the life of the gun

 

[simon123]

Well just to add. I shot the browning over the weekend, the gun shot very nicely, didn't feel long at all, and balanced perfectly very so slight in front of the hinge.

My only worry was that the gun did feel a little loose (compared to one which had shot roughly 2000 shots - obviously) and some of the bluing had disappeared at the muzzle (possibly due to being shot so much/ or overheating 'CORRET?") but the gunsmith says that he'll re do the end of the muzzle if i bought the gun

Should i be worrying, or am i going over the top?

The gun is actually 20 months old, and up for sale for £1200 (might be able to lower that a little). What do you guys think?

Advice would be much appreciated!!!

+there should be plenty more life in the gun yet? (shouldn't there)

also anyone know if the browning 10 year guarantee/warranty is transferable?

Should i spend 200 or 300 more on a better condition gun?

 

[Simonix]

Sounds a bargain to me! Sounds like its just worn in nicely! ;-)

 

[simon123]

Right then guys, thanks for the advice but have decided not to go for the gun, as a little concerned about the bluing etc and have been advised by many people not to go for the 32" barrels. As i loved the 725 to shoot, so I will definitely be on the look out for a nice second hand one but with 30" barrels (give me a shout if anyone knows of one)

If anyone would like detail about where to find the gun please post on here and i'll PM you!!

 

[Simonix]

Your decision at the end of the day mate. Hope you find the gun you want.

Don't be put off by 32" barrels though from what other people say, try one, it is YOUR decision after all.

Now I have a 32" gun, I don't think I would buy another 30" again.

Each to their own I suppose.

 

[simon123]

Well cheers guys for all the advice. I planned to go and see that privately advertised 725, but didn't manage to get the time. But luckily I stumbled across a local dealer which had a very good condition 525 sporter, which when handling just felt right in the shoulder and fitted nicely. Very nice / good grain grade 1 wood!

The gun is a 2006 model, and just felt so much better than a new one off of the shelf which the dealer had in stock, so handled both next to each other.

And to be honest, i think a little bit of a steal at £750!! (can't find one anywhere on the internet for as little)

The only shame about the gun is that it has the invector chokes, would have liked to have the inventor plus chokes! But I'm extremely happy, and should be picking it up tomorrow night!!

I'm considering on buying some teague chokes for the gun, wanting to try 3/8. but unsure weather to get extended of flush fit, what would you advise on???

 

[PhilS]

Extended or flush is entirely personal choice based on appearance.  Extended will make no difference to the performance.

And good choice on gun.  Enjoy it.

 

[Will Hewland]

Use the chokes it comes with unless you are just bored with having cash in your wallet.

 

[Skeet UK]

If you are bothering to get chokes, get the extended ones. The longer the choke taper, the smoother the transition and the less the pellet damage.

Also easier to change the chokes...but just get two half chokes, so no need to change and less to think about!

While you are looking at Teagues, have a look at the Muller Chokes too.

 

[BoB1]

Or next time, just get one with fixed chokes, 1/2 & 1/2.

They'll pattern better than multi-chokes, and even less to think about!

 

[Simonix]

Good for you on your purchase!

£750 is a Bargain! Enjoy!

Don't worry about the invector chokes, the gun is still very much capable of hitting what you point it at!

If you get some aftermarket chokes, my opinion is to get extended. Mainly because it's easy to keep them tight.

By the way, it's the shootclay law, photos or I call b***s**t! ;-)

 

[Finners]

I also have a 32" gun and now I'm not sure I'd go back to a 30" either. As has been said, it's your choice. Anyhoo, the 525 is a cracking gun, don't worry about the chokes, but if you must I would also vote for the extended types. Mostly because they are easier to swap. (Just make sure the gun with the longer chokes will fit into your gunslip!)