Tedly47 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Hi, just wondering what people think of the browning 525 classic game with 30" barrels, I've been looking at buying one new to use mainly in the field and the odd day at the range....... I've tried the main rivals and being 6'4" the browning fits me better. I don't know a lot about shotguns and have never bought a new one before ( the price I've been offered for a grade 1 is the same as some s/h ones...!) The thing I'm not sure about is should I get a sporting with 30" or a classic game with 30", I've looked at the reviews online and they all say its a good gun just wondering what "owners" think. Any advice would be great, cheers Tedly....... Ps, although I'm new to this site I've been pigeon shooting for the last 10 years with a trusty semi..... Just wanted to treat myself.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfbee Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I brought the game version because I prefer game to clays. Afaik the only difference is the width of the rib, the game is narrower making the gun slightly lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Not alot of difference some game models are auto safety (easily turned off) unvented rib and slightly different styling try one and see how it feels shooting not just holding it in the shop.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iced Tiger Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I bought the sporter for clays, I,m also 6'4", and found the 525 fitted me best. I have also tried a 725 on the clay ground, felt balanced with the extra 2" on the barrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 I brought the game version because I prefer game to clays. Afaik the only difference is the width of the rib, the game is narrower making the gun slightly lighter. The man speaks the truth. The game version is 6mm the sporter is 10mm. I nearly bought one (got a 2nd hand 525). If buying a second hand 525 look out for the second version. IMHO the improvements were significant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Whats the difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) Whats the difference? Mr ******* writes about it: http://www.thefield.co.uk/gunreviews/518545/The_New_browning_525.html http://www.positiveshooting.com/NewB525.html The early 525 was basically the 425 with a bit of plating. I am not an expert, but I couldn't feel any difference between a 425 and a Mk1 525. I could feel the dif in a later 525. Please don't ask me any more questions. I'm at the end of my subject knowledge :-) ETA Interesting use of asterisks. Edited October 24, 2013 by ehb102 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) Mr ******* writes about it: http://www.thefield.co.uk/gunreviews/518545/The_New_browning_525.html http://www.positiveshooting.com/NewB525.html The early 525 was basically the 425 with a bit of plating. I am not an expert, but I couldn't feel any difference between a 425 and a Mk1 525. I could feel the dif in a later 525. Please don't ask me any more questions. I'm at the end of my subject knowledge :-) ETA Interesting use of asterisks. Ah ha..... So the mk2 525 is back bored (invector+ chokes is the easy way to tell) seems to only discuss the game models so not sure what the deal is with sporters but think the same Technical data The barrels of this new 525 are back-bored , which means they are wider than the norm for a nominal 12-bore. Browning introduced this on other models with success but it has not been seen on the 525 until now. Read more at http://www.thefield.co.uk/gunreviews/518545/The_New_browning_525.html#4Tmy7wgDSmZ4wRFH.99 http://www.positiveshooting.com/NewB525.html Edited October 24, 2013 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedly47 Posted October 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Cheers so far guys, I'm going to try it tomorrow, I'll make sure it's the m2 before buying. Ps, 8 pigeon and 3 crows today although I had to use lots of decoys and a magnet to get them in..... Cheers, Tedly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vineshdark Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 ive got a b525 game classic and it was my first ever gun. love it to bits. perform very well, shoot very good too. and coming from browning they are very reliable. they will last years and years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 I have the 525 Sporter cos I like the wider rib-the later version has grade 3 engraving. Only shot about 50 shells thru it in 2 years cos I prefer my Hatsan semi 20g! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Cheers so far guys, I'm going to try it tomorrow, I'll make sure it's the m2 before buying. Mine is a 525 mk 1 and its great the mk2 isnt really different back boring is the main difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Mine is a 525 mk 1 and its great the mk2 isnt really different back boring is the main difference *nods* They are both great guns. The only difference for the OP should be in the price. I'd expect to pay a teeny bit less for a Mk1 than a Mk2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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