Yorkhawk67 Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Could someone tell me the difference between a browning 525 sporter and a 525 trap gun please. I have shot the sporter but having held a trap version it felt better could I use a trap gun for all different kinds of clays ? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkhawk67 Posted July 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Someone must have an answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrapFiller Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Trap guns generally have either both barrels fixed choke or one multi choke. The stock has a trap recoil pad and sometime shoot higher than sporters which most shoot flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphant59 Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Could someone tell me the difference between a browning 525 sporter and a 525 trap gun please. I have shot the sporter but having held a trap version it felt better could I use a trap gun for all different kinds of clays ? Cheers Don't buy a trap gun unless your just going to shoot DTL, It will have much less drop on the stock, Stick with a sporter much better all round gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 (edited) Don't buy a trap gun unless your just going to shoot DTL, It will have much less drop on the stock, Stick with a sporter much better all round gun. Trap guns are very similar to sporters and are used for DTL, ABT, OT, DT etc fit is key typically trap guns weigh more and have tight fixed chokes the patterning and rib may be higher to suit rising targets some people do better with a trap gun as it fits better regardless of their chisen target and the weight helps steady the swing. You won't know till you've shot it, what will you be shooting? Edited July 22, 2012 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 A 525 Trap stock is a fair bit higher than say the stock on a Miroku Trap gun, on some presentations on a sporting layout, a sporting version is easier to shoot. A trap gun for sporting does not suit everyone. Unless you know what you want and need, I would say that a Sporter is easier the gun to use on different targets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 I've just agreed to buy my mates trap gun, simply because I've never shot as well as I do with it. I don't usually shoot clays but if I can hit the pigeons, why not!? It's a shame the chokes are too tight really but I'm happy anyway..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrapFiller Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 If there to tight ask you nearest gunsmith to open the chokes. Not sure how much it will be though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 I have owned a fair number of trap guns, but the B525 had the highest comb by a mile. I could not shoot with it. If it is not too high for you - get the trap version. You can shoot anything with a trap gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 If there to tight ask you nearest gunsmith to open the chokes. Not sure how much it will be though. That was the original plan but, being chrome lined, I cant help but think it'd be better left alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkhawk67 Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Hdav I have just started so probably shoot all sorts till I decide. I must admit the comb feels a touch high but the gunsmith has offered to re shape it to fit it to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I would say if you need a high rib its worth a look, best go and shoot some more different styles and have couple of lessons to get a better feel the correct fit. Reshaping the comb will cost more. most people who need a high comb go for an adjustable stock worth hunting one down or looking for a gun that came with it as standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkhawk67 Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I have shot Brownings and barettas and prefer the browning. This one feels really nice apart from the comb is a touch high. I've had around five lessons and intend trying this gun on my next one but was interested to out find the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Sounds like you are all set shoot it see what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 If you can find one with an adjustable stock - go for that option. You can get a gun fitted to you - no guarantee it will be right. If you then either lose weight / gain weight or find the gun doesn't really fit you after all. Dead money. Once you have altered the gun fit from standard - resale value will be affected - and not in a good way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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