My first Browning Clay Target Guns...

[Michael A Ferber]

Bought both of them in the early 90s. The top is a Browning Citori 325 Sporting, 12g, 30". On the bottom is a Browning Citori Lightning Sporting, 12g, 30". Since then I've yet to find any better, no matter the model. I used the Lightning mostly for trap and the 325 for sporting and skeet. Still in very nice condition, thousands of rounds through both.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

Very nice

 

[d2wing]

Nice. Finding a quality gun that fits right and you learn to shoot well is great. My favorite is a Beretta 686. Both of those are very nice.

 

[guyfromohio]

By far, my favorites are the 28 gauge (2nd from top) and the Maple Lightning that I hunt with. The CXT is exceptional shooting trap, while the CXS dials right in for sorting clays and skeet. The Cynergy was purchased for my 14 year old last year and he loves it. The bottom gun was an impulse buy because the price was right. I love my Brownings !!!

 

[Michael A Ferber]

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By far, my favorites are the 28 gauge (2nd from top) and the Maple Lightning that I hunt with. The CXT is exceptional shooting trap, while the CXS dials right in for sorting clays and skeet. The Cynergy was purchased for my 14 year old last year and he loves it. The bottom gun was an impulse buy because the price was right. I love my Brownings !!!

Nice, very very nice collection!

 

[guyfromohio]

Bought both of them in the early 90s. The top is a Browning Citori 325 Sporting, 12g, 30". On the bottom is a Browning Citori Lightning Sporting, 12g, 30". Since then I've yet to find any better, no matter the model. I used the Lightning mostly for trap and the 325 for sporting and skeet. Still in very nice condition, thousands of rounds through both. View attachment 857188

That wood is amazing!

 

[Michael A Ferber]

I could kick myself for parting with this one. 2015, Citori Crossover Target, 12g, 30".

 

[guyfromohio]

I’ve been impressed with the crossovers. That CXT has absolutely changed my trap game.

 

[Michael A Ferber]

I’ve been impressed with the crossovers. That CXT has absolutely changed my trap game.

Oh, I believe it. The CX, CXT, and CXS are fabulous guns!

 

[George P]

I remember when you were going through a bunch of gins over several years; so have you downsized to a minimum number or are you growing again?

 

[22250Rem]

Very nice. A Browning Citori was on my "always wanted one" list for decades. Two years ago this month I picked up a lightly used 12 ga. Citori 525 32". It's now my number 1 favorite for sporting clays and any other clay busting. My only regret is that I didn't get something like this sooner. My sporting clays game improved the first day I took it to the club and dusted the very first clay bird I ever shot at with it.

 

[Michael A Ferber]

Here was another nice find last winter. Vintage Japanese SKB 785 Sporter, 12g, 30" in pristine condition.

 

[Riomouse911]

I love those Citori’s!

Some real beauties on this thread .

Stay safe.

 

[22250Rem]

Very neat thread indeed. Those SKB's are very nice, also. Almost got a nearly new 12 ga. SKB for cheap, from a guy selling all his guns, getting divorced and moving out of state 20 years ago. It sold fast and I was a little too slow getting in touch with him. A Citori was always my "grail gun" for clays but some of those SKB's are sweet. Never heard any complaints from their owners on the Sporting Clays course.

 

[Michael A Ferber]

I remember when you were going through a bunch of gins over several years; so have you downsized to a minimum number or are you growing again?

Yes, I have. No more crazy credit card buying anymore. Just have a few firearms left in the safe.

 

[Michael A Ferber]

Here you go, how about the Browning Double Auto, all-steel version. Yes, it's been long gone also! LOL

 

[Michael A Ferber]

Let's keep this thread going, post some of you shotguns!

 

[Michael A Ferber]

The highpoint of my shotgun sickness. Here is a photo of yours truly with Dania Vizzi, US Olympic Skeet Champion. The photo was taken at Shot Show 2017.

 

[George P]

Last time I went to SHOT, it was in Orlando and I met the Fausti sisters - should have snapped a pic.They are cute..........

 

[Michael A Ferber]

Last time I went to SHOT, it was in Orlando and I met the Fausti sisters - should have snapped a pic.They are cute..........

 

[George P]

And they make great shotguns too!

 

[Michael A Ferber]

Yes, they do!

 

[czhen]

For a moment I forgot about the Brownings. Focus again beautifuls shotguns, now you have very few excuses for missing shots.

 

[Michael A Ferber]

For a moment I forgot about the Brownings. Focus again beautifuls shotguns, now you have very few excuses for missing shots.

When the eyes go, the Gun is meaningless!