JohnFreeman1310 Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Hi just after some opinions on the browning b525 as I have just lost my permission and thinking of trading my r10mk 2 in for a nice new shotgun just hows the build quality feel ect. I'm hopefully going to get a lesson in this week and sure they have one for potential buyers to try but just a little foresight. Thanks john. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Very good gun. Reliable and with a good pedigree, parts are easy to get if ever needed. If bought used should always be worth near what was paid. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFreeman1310 Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Thanks just what I wanted to hear. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) I bought one 4 years ago put thousands of carts through it no trouble just had the bottom pin reshape s as was getting the odd light strike (cart would fire from top barrel but not bottom) Get a decent recoil pad fitted like an Isis the standard browing plastic plate is viscous! Very reliable action and design lots of choice, new model has had some tweaks but some lovely older guns out there like the one on gun watch 425? With stunning wood in Cornwall. Is it for clays or game or rough shooting? Lots of variations to choose from but only choke, barrel length and ribs really change (sporter and game models) some are invector barrelled some inv+, same mechanically as the MK38 which can be better value have a look at used GD5 MK38's Edited February 4, 2014 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pheasant Plucker Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 If you get the chance of a good 325 rather than the 525 - go for the 325, much better gun in every way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fib new Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 B525 great gun. Very durable, not very elegant but good gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Dont know about the gun but I was having a browse on guntrader last night and someone was doing a deal on the 525 iirc £1600 with 3 free lessons , gunslip, ear protectors and cleaning kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oggyogden40 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 I've got a 325 and it never misses a beat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 if you are serious about 525 go to the private guns for sale now and buy the 325 grade 3 for sale in Cornwall,for £900 you are getting a great gun and will have £1000 leftover......I also cannot see it losing value if looked after and it will shoot as sweet as any more modern Browning.........(I have no interest in the 325 nor know the seller,but in your position would grab that 325 while you can)...atb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashman1 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 I would look at the 325 and as the sbove post says the one he mentions looks very nice atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 if you are serious about 525 go to the private guns for sale now and buy the 325 grade 3 for sale in Cornwall,for £900 you are getting a great gun and will have £1000 leftover......I also cannot see it losing value if looked after and it will shoot as sweet as any more modern Browning.........(I have no interest in the 325 nor know the seller,but in your position would grab that 325 while you can)...atb. Sound advice - the higher grade guns are likely to have been looked after more and shot less and are a great buy at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 As been said the higher the grade the nicer to look at and handle better due to being hand finished after coming of production lines. More desirable when selling. For your budget I would be looking at Grade 5 and 6 guns that are older. Have a look at the 525 heritage to see the high grade version of it. A Miroku MK grade 5/6 will make a good buy, essentially the same gun as a 525 for less money. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 525 has chrome lined barrels, whereas the 325 does not. Top guns - well made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFreeman1310 Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 I've seen the 325 but would like a new gun with warranty ect I've looked at the silver pigeon 1 ive shot a friends and liked the feel a hit well with it. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 I've seen the 325 but would like a new gun with warranty ect I've looked at the silver pigeon 1 ive shot a friends and liked the feel a hit well with it. John Honestly no need for a warranty on lightly used browning or miroku............... Totally different animal to the silver pigeon, if you like that then buy one (probably need that warranty!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 I bought a new Silver Pig a couple of years back and the quality was naff + the bottom barrel often failed to fire. I sent it back to the dealer after discussing the matter over the phone and agreeing that he would take the equivalent money off a 525 - when he received the Pig he said that the finish had been worn away from one side of the stock and he could no longer sell the gun as new-I had fired less than 50 cartridges thru it!!. Anyhow-after a threat of court action he was good to his word and I received a 525 - apologies to all Berretta owners but the Browning is simply in another class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashman1 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Your choice silver pigeon for money poor quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFreeman1310 Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 That the only reason I'm slightly leaning to the browning as I've heard horror stories about the new sp and I don't want to see if I'm the lucky one who gets a good one, but Friday will be the first time shooting a browning so I'll have to see then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) Nothing to back it up but the full width hinge pins on the browning/miroku just strikes me as a much stronger arrangement than the split trunnions in the berettas and CGs. 325s are also demi-block barrels, the OU equivalent of chopper lump, rather than a tube sleeved onto a block. Edited February 5, 2014 by theshootist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mda998 Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 had a lovely 425 in a 32 inch multi choke for sale complete with isis recoil system,briley chokes in mint cond for £1000 was £1100 due to being knocked down as usual, but i'm now thinking of keeping it because i shoot quite well with it , but unfortunately it hurts me as i need an operation in my shoulder (but then again any gun will hurt me until my shoulder gets sorted) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning 425 clay hunter Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Can't believe nobody's mentioned the browning 725. I've seen then second hand circa - £1400 and new there £1800/1900. Worth a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFreeman1310 Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 I was looking at a new 725 but can't justify that on a clay gun whilst saving for a house lol and not found a used 725 so cheap tbh John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iced Tiger Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Had my 525 for over a year now, never missed a beat, nice to shoot as well. Where abouts in Lancs are you John, you are welcome to have a go with mine at Wyre this Sunday if you are local. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFreeman1310 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Hi Iced I'm in Burnley I've not been Wyre before but wouldn't mind meeting up sometime I can't make this Sunday sorry I'm working fir sat sun nights this week but am very grateful for the offer I was hoping to get a lesson in on Friday but have a few bits to try squash in before work so it might have to wait till midweek for that. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitinhide Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 I've had a 525 for a year now,it's fantastic build quality is so much better than a silver pigeon buy a Browning you won't be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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