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1moa@500

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I walked into Field Times today and gravitated to a sign that said on sale. Sure enough it was a Browning Citori in 28ga. I held it to check it for fit and looked at my wife and smiled. She asked me if this is the one I had wanted forever and I smiled again. She commented on how it was a good price and that I should buy it so she could look at other things. I am now the proud owner of my first new over under in my favorite gauge. I paid $1600 out the door with tax and dros, did I do well? Hell who cares I am happy:evil:
 

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Hope you reload, as 28 ammo is somewhat expensive. For practical purposes, go with the AA sporting loads at 1300 fps - awesome cartridges

That said, Browning only makes two frame sizes, 12 and 20, so your 28 is on a 20 frame - which is great for subgauge sporting, or standing in a dove field (unless you like carrying a 7+ pound gun)
 
Oneounceloaded I do reload for the 28ga and have a reminton o/u already. I wanted a nice o/u for as long as I could remenber so this will fill that role. I did try the rrl and the beretta and they plain did not fit or felt whippy. Browning lists the weight at 6, 10 for the 26 barrels which is what I purchased so I do not understand the 7lb+ but I purchased the gun for how it felt and fit. I can't wait to take it out and shoot a few rounds and some late season dove. I also want to convert the ejectors to extractors because those hulls are expensive:)
 
Congrats! The Browning Citori: O/U you shoot-in, never shoot-out. :D I finally broke down and bought a Citori 12 gauge last year. The bad thing is, you (we) now have no valid excuses remaining for a "missed" shot. By the way, we need pictures or it never happened. :D

Geno
 
Well sweet cherry pie! That's what I'm talkin' about. (Big Daddy Hoffman 1911 YouTube reference). Congrats on the new gun, I sure bet it's sweet.
 
At 6-10, you got a light one!. The one I handled (and then declined to buy) was right at 7# with 28" barrels as measured on the postal scale at the store. Unless it is specifically for doves or sporting, I would rather have my 28 closer to 6, not 7 pounds

To each his own, glad you like yours - it will last you several generations, so enjoy it
 
1moa@500 - “I also want to convert the ejectors to extractors because those hulls are expensive”
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I used to shoot skeet with a guy that had ejectors on his O/U and he would just catch both hulls in mid-air when he broke the gun open. I thought it was too cool... and no I didn’t ask how much practice it took to be able do that!
 
It's not a problem to block the hulls from ejecting. You just have to open the gun right. Crack the action open, then use your left hand to open it - blocking the butt from moving with your right forearm - keeping your right hand directly behind the receiver. Both shells will fire right into your palm.
 
John3921 I will have to learn how to do that. I have seen it done at the range but have never attempted it. If anyone can point me in the right direction for a nice soft case I would surely be grateful. Most of mine are from the trash can at the gun store. I dont mind spending a little cash to protect my investment.
 
I bought a Browning Cynergy a couple of years ago and my wife bought this for me for Christmas. In my opinion this is about as nice a case as you can get. All top quality leather and very well padded. I love it. It is a little pricey, but if you want to protect a really nice shotgun and have a place for all of your accessories this will get it done. They have long cases too, if you don't want to break it down, but I prefer the shorter one.

http://store.trimports.net/cases-leather/shotgun-cases/premium-leather-breakdown-case-brown
 
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