iantill Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Thinking of changing my 525 for a Silver Pigeon 687 Sporter this week? Been told 687 is v similar to 682 Gold e, optibore etc. Good or Bad move? Providing gun fits will prob go for it. Gun used for sporting clays. Done too much reading and comparing so it's make your mind up time. Opinions welcome. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky T Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 I changed my 525 for a 682 Gold E a couple of weeks ago and haven't regretted it for a second, so if you like the Beretta 687 then i say go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantill Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Thanks for that. Do you find the 682 much lighter in the barrels and easier to swing? I think I'll prefer the flat top rib too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky T Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 It's only a fraction lighter than the 682 out of the shoulder, but in the shoulder it feels practically weightless The biggest difference to me is that it "feels" more purposeful (if that's even a word???) than the 525, as though it's built purely to shoot clays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantill Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 I shot at EJ Churchill shooting ground with my 525 and a silv pig and found exactly that. The Beretta felt more alive and on the targets! My 525 is great hardly no recoil but not as intouch with the targets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycey Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Ive got both sitting here in my cabinet, gotta agree with what has already been said, but the 687 doesnt have the vented centre rib like the 682 so is a little heavier in the barrell, but none the less, its a class above the 525 and...ALOT easier to clean I think the 687 is a better looking gun than the 682, but then thats in the eye of the owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantill Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 O Dear it may be good bye to the 525 and hello 687 silv pig 3 sport. Lets hope my average cpsa reg 100 at EJ Churhill gets better than 63. Mind u only been shooting 1 year so know it aint all the gun just trying to find what suits best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantill Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I finally traded in my 525 for the Silver Pigeon 3 and the good news is I had a lesson with my regular coach who said it fits me and I shot my best with long crossers, loopers and battues. So looking forward to a long future with the gun. : ) Cheers for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky T Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Glad to hear that you're liking it so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollysp2 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 I have the silver pigeon, an my dad has the 682 e basicly both the same gun, but the pigeon is more suited for game and got a smaller rib also its a bit lighter both fantastic guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantill Posted October 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 The Silver Pig I bought is the sporter with optibore chokes and the top rib is the same as the 682e, I think tapering from about 10 to 8 mill. The only diff from 682e is vented mid rib, adj trigger and ext chokes. but luckily given a set of beretta extended ported victory titanium chokes It also has a slight palm swell. From what I have seen there is the field, game and comp models available. From the shooting front it really does feel on the clays with no effort, just keep your eyes on the clay! Cheers N T was a risky call but right one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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