Davva Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) I have been waiting what seems like my entire life for a new gun, finally decided on a Browning 525 Sporter 30" Multi, just be be told that the 725 range was coming out mid-Jan. We have now passed mid-Jan and my dealer told me the gun would arrive mid-Feb. The Browning 725 Sporter S1 apparently has 2.5 Graded wood as standard, but I am also struggling to get a match-up for this with other manufacturers, obviously, there are a lot of competitively priced Brownin....sorry Miroku 38/70's out these with super 3-5 wood. Does anyone know of a dealer anywhere that has a 725? or a review online somewhere? I cannot find any decent info on them yet, even Browning's .com has limited info. Would be nice to have compare options (although I have placed a deposit on the 725 as they are only getting 5 for stock and 1 is sold already) Any help would be good, especially from 525 Sporter owners. Cheers, Dave. Edited January 17, 2012 by Davva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoz82 Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) Don't like the look of the sporter's action very plain and dull and the orange is horrid !!!! They had one on last weeks show on fieldsports tv they shot with it and seemed to like it !!!! Edited January 17, 2012 by jmoz82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) NOt seen it in the flesh but seen the review here: http://www.claysports.tv/index.php I think the orange looks awful much prefer the gamescenes on my 525! the 725 looks and probably is the B4stard child of the B25 and the Cynergy...... It looks more like a Beretta! Edited January 17, 2012 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoz82 Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) NOt seen it in the flesh but seen the review here: http://www.claysports.tv/index.php I think the orange looks awful much prefer the gamescenes on my 525! the 725 looks and probably is the B4stard child of the B25 and the Cynergy...... It looks more like a Beretta! Non of the new beretta's look as bad as this lol Edited January 17, 2012 by jmoz82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louis682 Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 what are the price of these i actually quite like the action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 POA at the moment but i would think £1300-£1600 for the first batch, then probably release a budget and higher spec one later in the year. Obviously targeted at the SP1 Beretta market in similar distinct "game" and "clay/sporter" models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAL S Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 i heard somewhere they would be nearer the 1800 mark i have a 525 sporter and would not change it great gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 i heard somewhere they would be nearer the 1800 mark i have a 525 sporter and would not change it great gun Really? You can get a brand new cynergy for that money http://www.guntrader.co.uk/GunsForSale/051015172504002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remy 700 Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 That looks fab thanks for the picy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Beretta has a nicer action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davva Posted January 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 It's rrp is a few pounds under £1900 - I was offered 7.5% off to pre-order. I really liked the Fabarm Axis Sporter (Yes, I like unusual looks) but lost my bottle....... Torn to be honest, guess will just have to wait and see how it is in the hand. Supposed to be a more balanced, easier gun to use than the 525. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XD2 Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Been talking to A Branthwaites about this gun, they are out beginning of Feb and they reckon they will get their first batch in the end of next week. The RRP is £1895 for the sporter but they reckon they will retail it about £100 - £150 below that, if that helps. Still considering my options at the moment, shame I can't test shoot them all :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davva Posted January 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Well I'm pleased loads of you guys don't like the look of it makes it all the more exclusive to me, just a bit more interested in the handling/feel/shooting, but I guess we'll have to wait for that........ Would be counting down the days. Unfortunately, I cannot start the count as I don't know when it's due... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Still considering my options at the moment, shame I can't test shoot them all :-) You can, or should be able to! I know the Cynergy is a bit marmite but i would seriously look at one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 They were up at coniston last week showing it to invited traders and handing out lauch packs,cant be that far away now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remy 700 Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) interseting post davva , welcome to p.w , I am a 425 30 inch sporter owner , and I have been looking for a newer option this looks superb and I will keep my 425! Interesting that hdav likes the cnynergy I am interested to know what it has that you like in this gun as its another competitor to this new 725 , cheers remy 700 Edited January 17, 2012 by remy 700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XD2 Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 You can, or should be able to! I know the Cynergy is a bit marmite but i would seriously look at one of those I think I did look at one in the shop but didn't catch the price on it. I hadn't thought to ask about trying them to be honest as I presumed it probably isn't an option. One of the lads in AB's did say he has ordered one for himself which he would let me have a go of at a clay ground if arranged which I thought was a nice offer. I will have another look at the Cynergy though, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) Cynergy is a new design a big departure from the the B25 design. The cynergy has alot of new features such as the hogs back comb, inflex recoil pad and is more adjustable than a standard stock ( note there are some cynergy models mainly trap with a standard stock) I tried a black ice which was stunning in the shop but disappointing when I shot it.... So you do need to actually shoot it! Edited January 18, 2012 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remy 700 Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 /Thanks all interesting comparisons and experiences , cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 For those interested this is probably the best of places to be able to shoot a 725 and compare it to other Browning and Miroku options http://www.browningownersclub.org.uk/categories/20091124 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Beats me why anyone would want a 725! Each succesive Browning range has been a poorer,more cheaply made version of the previous model. Can`t see these being any different ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 And at £1800 I would much rather own one of these http://www.guntrader.co.uk/GunsForSale/100713142115000 (if description is accurate) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remy 700 Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Now that would be money well spent! Cheers for the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Beats me why anyone would want a 725! Each succesive Browning range has been a poorer,more cheaply made version of the previous model. Can`t see these being any different ! As the owner of two 325s I can't help but agree - at least from what I can see of their successors, with the exception of the Ultras, which are stronger in the action and at last have both ribs vented (like the old Winchesters) to even up the weight. I particularly don't like the chequering design on the grip of the 525s and that on the 725 looks even worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 MMM Ultra might be my next gun..... just need to find a Left Hander (and about £1000 in used notes!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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