Sandbank Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Following a break from shooting for some years, working abroad etc. I purchased a grade 1 Browning B325 back in 1991. For a while this was my only shotgun, in regular weekend use on local clay grounds. I subsequently purchased a Beretta AL390 Gold Mallard and more recently an A300 Outlander. Since retiring about 7 years ago I have been able to spend even more time shooting, however the pins and springs on the Browning had become tired and prone to misfire (bit like its owner). As a consequence the two Beretta semis were in more regular use and the Browning relegated to semi-retirement in the cabinet. Following a broken hammer putting the Outlander out of action for the time being, I thought I had better bring the B325 back into service. Congratulations to Darren at Greenfields, gun now performs as new. I had forgotten what an excellent, well balanced gun it really is. Scores have gone up as well, too easy for arthritic old arms to stop the gun with a semi, the Browning seems to swing itself! ...... And less spent cases to pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Back in the early 90's I purchased a 425 and although it has many 'Brothers and sisters' in the Cabinet it's always a joy to use amd is still my fave..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Yes, you really can't beat a 325, especially for the money i.e. under £900 now, unless it's one of the fancier grades, which, to be honest, you don't absolutely need. I actually quite like the fairly plain engraving on the Grade 1s. They are so well built, almost bullet proof. I have had three (including a Grade 2 or 3), and still have two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) I have a 325 built in 1986 with chopper lump barrels ,probably the best browning ever made .It was bought by a friend of mine new to be used for clay and pigeon shooting . He never really got into shooting and it was in his cabinet for many years . He sold it on to me about 5 years ago and said that the gun had never shot more than 1000 shells . The condition of the gun is as new . Harnser Edited October 13, 2014 by Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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