onefulham Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I am busy saving my pennies for a new OU and plan to give my son my Lanber, I have been talking about this for ages but every time my kitty comes close something seems to occur that swallows all my hard earned. Back up to nearly enough for a new Browning 525 I like and fits well, in the shop of the shooting ground I went today there is a second hand as new 150 shells through it Browning 725 game gun for only £150 more than the new Browning, what would you chose ? I know by the time I make my mind up the 725 will be gone, especially as my wife has expensive plans for the garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 id go for the 525, i personally think the 725 is awful looking,much prefer the 525 in looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I traded my Lanber for the 725 G1 love the gun as it is lighter than the Lanber,10 year warrenty on the action and the new recoil pad does soak up the 32g cartridges well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 surely the 525 has 10 yr warranty too?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) surely the 525 has 10 yr warranty too? ? Just had a look and yes it does but at the end of the day its what ever you like best. Edited August 31, 2012 by B725 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefulham Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I was not sure about the looks of the sporting 725 but they do look much better in real life than they show in pictures I think , but I do think the Game 725 looks very nice, I don't shoot game, not good enough and no one to go with, but I think for the non competitive clays I shoot the 725 game would be fine, I think ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 better off with a sporter for clays . game gun may be a little light. i would opt for the best gun that will help scores from the off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat g Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 id go for the 525, i personally think the 725 is awful looking,much prefer the 525 in looks Its got nothing what so ever to do with looks, its how the gun fits the individual that matters. Have a look at both and shoot both if you can then decide. I have used a mates 725 sporter and tbh i found it to be a lovely gun. There again a 525 is a nice gun as well. The slimmer action of the 725 certainly seems to complement its fine handling. All round i think its a fine gun ATB, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefulham Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 I was thinking of starting a new thread but really this is still part of this one. As I said earlier I have seen a lovelly Browning Field 725 for a really good price, 150 shells through it and only £150 more than a new 525, and I am trying to convince myself to push myself and go for it, two problems, I have not really got the money (never stopped me before though ) plus it is a field version and I do not really go game shooting, I am relatively new to shooting and we go clay missing, and aim at about 50 to max 100 a visit, I am never going to shoot for England or really competitivly , would having a field gun version make that much difference to say a dedicated 525 Sporter to me ? I know by the time I make a decision it will be gone and I will have to start thinking all over again ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 I have to say that the 725 looks gaudy in the magazines, but looks far classier in the flesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Its got nothing what so ever to do with looks, its how the gun fits the individual that matters. I'd say it's got a lot to do with looks. Nobody wants to own an ugly gun. Any gun can be made to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 The new "classic" 525 sporter comes with the same engraving as the previous grade 3 and looks nice-just bought one and love it to bits-bought a Silver Pig first but sent it back as the quality is nowhere near the Browning i.e. I expect the safety catch to work on a new gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Haven't shot a 725 but the clay one doesn't look great in photos the slimmer action is interesting only way to tell is to shoot them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibs Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 (edited) If you like the Browning feel and fit I'd also pick up and look at a Miroku MK38 Teague sporter as its a serious clay gun for little money. Would be my choice over both - and cheaper. Edited September 2, 2012 by Dibs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefulham Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) Decision made for me, went to Sporting Targets today and the 725 was gone, plus the misses has big plans for the garden and we have booked for Florida next year, back to the drawing board for new gun plans :( Edited September 4, 2012 by onefulham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fal Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I picked up the 725 in my local gun shop not so long ago, it was perfect, so well balanced and a lot of gun for the money I think. Got me thinking of trading in my 686!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobfish Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I own both, but I find myself getting the 725 (Hunter) out of the cupboard more often than anything else. If I had to make the choice the 725 is what I'd go for but if the 525 fitted better you'd be daft to choose the other...... immaterial really cos as you say the 725 is already gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remy 700 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 The new "classic" 525 sporter comes with the same engraving as the previous grade 3 and looks nice-just bought one and love it to bits-bought a Silver Pig first but sent it back as the quality is nowhere near the Browning i.e. I expect the safety catch to work on a new gun. I totally agree , this is a beauty , fine choice imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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