RancidSumo
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What do you guys think of a Browning Citori for shooting clay?
Browning Citori
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cat_IT_guy
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probably the most popular shotgun out there among serious clay competitors
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mswestfall
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I think so highly of them that I shoot one just about every weekend.
Durable. Hefty (in 12, anyway).
I used to dislike them due to the bulk/height of the receiver, but I found that I really like them (and their elder sibling the Superposed) with 30" barrels. Balance becomes perfect, IMO. Again, I'm speaking of 12's.
Still, I'd recommend trying one before buying it. It has a distinctly different and "taller" feel than a modern receiver gun (870, 39x, 11xx) and the sleeker Beretta, SKB, or even recent Winchester O/U's. The gun itself has no problems and is a great choice; what you have to know is whether you like to shoot it. You may prefer the Citori. It all depends.
Since no quality O/U's are cheap, and they're all "forever guns" if you like them, I'd take my time.
I used to dislike them due to the bulk/height of the receiver, but I found that I really like them (and their elder sibling the Superposed) with 30" barrels. Balance becomes perfect, IMO. Again, I'm speaking of 12's.
Still, I'd recommend trying one before buying it. It has a distinctly different and "taller" feel than a modern receiver gun (870, 39x, 11xx) and the sleeker Beretta, SKB, or even recent Winchester O/U's. The gun itself has no problems and is a great choice; what you have to know is whether you like to shoot it. You may prefer the Citori. It all depends.
Since no quality O/U's are cheap, and they're all "forever guns" if you like them, I'd take my time.
BlisteringSilence
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They're nice. I like them.
I like my Trident D10 more.
It's all in what you are most comfortable with.
Though, the big winners all shoot Perazzi's. And the really rich jerks shoot Holland and Holland.
All I know is that the dude I beat in the Missouri Open a couple of years ago was shooting an H&H. And there's no way that thing shot $122,000 better than my D10.
I like my Trident D10 more.
It's all in what you are most comfortable with.
Though, the big winners all shoot Perazzi's. And the really rich jerks shoot Holland and Holland.
All I know is that the dude I beat in the Missouri Open a couple of years ago was shooting an H&H. And there's no way that thing shot $122,000 better than my D10.
redneck2
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Yeah, but they sure look cool. Hey, if I had that kind of money, I'd get one too. Never seen one in the "used" rack at the local store though
I may be a jerk, but I'm not rich. I use a Weatherby (SKB) for clays. After you shoot each brand, you'll see there are more differences than first obvious. If you get a chance, handle (or preferably shoot) each and see what fits you.
Hey, I got my lottery tickets for this week. 150M to the winner. When I win, I'm gonna get me one of them Holland & Hollands. Maybe I'll use it for rabbits.
BlisteringSilence
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If so, can I come and shoot it? I've always wondered what a shotgun that costs as much as my house shoots like. And the aforementioned jerk at the MO Open wouldn't let me touch his.
Father Knows Best
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I have a field grade Citori 12 gauge w/ 28" tubes, and it's my "everything" shotgun. I love it.
Cougfan2
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I have a field grade Citori 12 ga. Light that I love for shooting Clays. I looked at Beretta also. Chose the Citori because it just fit me better. Wish it had a satin finish stock like the Berettas.
bigcim
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I also have a citori and love it. ''It swings like a dream''
I had a problem with it once firing both barells when I would close the reciever, When I got it back home I found that the stock was loose and thier was little bits of wood in the reciever. After cleaning out really good never had the problem again
I had a problem with it once firing both barells when I would close the reciever, When I got it back home I found that the stock was loose and thier was little bits of wood in the reciever. After cleaning out really good never had the problem again
Father Knows Best
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To ArmedBear -- yeah, my Citori isn't exactly a featherweight. That's o.k. It builds character. And I'm not a good enough shot to justify the expense of one of those fancy featherweight shotguns. Not that I wouldn't like one, of course....
Depends what you use it for.
If I have a range rack within a few steps at all times, I love the feeling of a heavy gun. If I'm trudging through the high desert most of a day, trying to find a few stray quail, I'd rather have a light one, or at least a sling like I have on my ancient (and heavy) 1100 12 Gauge.
If I have a range rack within a few steps at all times, I love the feeling of a heavy gun. If I'm trudging through the high desert most of a day, trying to find a few stray quail, I'd rather have a light one, or at least a sling like I have on my ancient (and heavy) 1100 12 Gauge.
Tiny in Ohio
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I inherited my grandfather's 1977 Citori Trap model, and I love it. It was the gun I was taught to shoot trap with, and when he passed away my grandmother gave it to me. It means more to me than almost any other possession, and I will not take it out if the weather is not great. I have moved into the 22-23 per round average, and I am anticipating my first straight before too long. Not that it could not be done with another O/U, but it will mean the world to me to do it with the gun my grandfather taught me to shoot trap with. I have shot Berettas, SKBs, and Remingtons, and they are fine weapons. But I absolutely love the Browning.
I probably have 20K trap rounds through my 32" bbl. XT, and I know that most of the guys I shoot with that own XTs would agree that the 30" barrel balances and swings "a little" better than the 32", but a little stockfitting goes a long way to improve the dynamics of the longer barrel, since a longer barrel tends to give a truer point to the target; this is prety much a direct quote from Dick Bennett's book, "Trapshooting is a Game of Opposites" - a highly recommended read on the subject.
I want to know something.
Why the #@$% does Browning insist on selling all their longer-barrelled and/or competition-oriented O/U's with colander barrels?!?
If I buy a used one instead of a new one, it's their own fault. I just want BARRELS, not colanders. Browning, do you want to sell me a gun, or do you want me to buy (another) used Browning?
Why the #@$% does Browning insist on selling all their longer-barrelled and/or competition-oriented O/U's with colander barrels?!?
If I buy a used one instead of a new one, it's their own fault. I just want BARRELS, not colanders. Browning, do you want to sell me a gun, or do you want me to buy (another) used Browning?
sadhvacman
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A friend of mine has a 12 ga citori trap gun that I'm trying to help him sell. it's a japanese made late 70's model with less than a box of shells shot through it. Beautiful finish and not a scratch on it. It's heavy with the fattest forend I've ever seen on an overunder. anyone interested can feel free to send me a private message.
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