ghosthunter Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Ive got a great Browning 425 made in 1996 (I think) which I use for clays and I shoot very well with it (on clays at least). Recently, I've been doing a little bit of wildfowling plus a bit of pigeon and I have been through 2 semi autos which I couldn't seem to hit a barn door with which knocked my confidence. One was a brand new Mossberg 930 and the other was a used Hatsan Escort Mk2 I have the need to be able to use steel shot (which my current Browning cannot do) and so I though, if I shoot well with the 425 then maybe the 425 waterfowl would fit the same. Has anyone had experience of using both the 425 sporter and the 425 waterfowl to make the comparison? Id like to be able to get a semi auto but with having those 2 which must not have fit me I'm hard pressed to try another. That and I like the idea of using just "one" gun (even if its 2 guns that are the same except for being a bit heavier and able to shoot steel). Would prefer a synthetic stock but hey I cant have everything..... or can I? hmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I have a simular era 425 and use 32g 4 gambore supersteel through 1/4 and 1/4 choke. It's my game and clay gun I have had it on the marsh but I don't want to ruin it, so I had a webly and Scott 810 first, that I shot very well with and now I have a 26" winchester sx3 witch I shoot better with than the 425. I can switch between the two,but I'd rather have one gun rather than two. But sometimes needs must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Geddon Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 My brother and I use the waterfowl version , 8lbs of strong and reliable gun. Needs more care than modern autos as regards rust ,but a first class weapon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Did you test the auto's on a pattern plate , most are easy enough to alter to fit you once you know where it is shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghosthunter Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I have a simular era 425 and use 32g 4 gambore supersteel through 1/4 and 1/4 choke. It's my game and clay gun I have had it on the marsh but I don't want to ruin it, so I had a webly and Scott 810 first, that I shot very well with and now I have a 26" winchester sx3 witch I shoot better with than the 425. I can switch between the two,but I'd rather have one gun rather than two. But sometimes needs must. Its the hassle of having to pick up all the empties too... with an O/U I can pocket them once used.. I wouldn't risk my regular 425 by using steel its my pride and joy. My brother and I use the waterfowl version , 8lbs of strong and reliable gun. Needs more care than modern autos as regards rust ,but a first class weapon. Shame I'm not closer otherwise Id be begging for a shot with it to see if its similar to my 425. Dont mind cleaning them. Every gun I have is cleaned properly before its put away. Did you test the auto's on a pattern plate , most are easy enough to alter to fit you once you know where it is shooting. No, that's one thing I didn't do and maybe I should have. I just lost all confidence with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 So Is my 425. If you use clear / white cartridges you can see them in the dark better, plus they all generally land the same distance away from where fired. Only reason I don't use my 425 on the marsh is I don't want to ruin it with the mud and salt,it's fine with steel,but that's your decision to make. What about a 525 3" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Geddon Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Look after a 425 and it will outlast any auto and be much more reliable. I have used many autos and now do not own one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 I have just bought a B425 Waterfowl it's just st gotta be rfd'd down to me. When I get it I'll report back....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghosthunter Posted January 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I have just bought a B425 Waterfowl it's just st gotta be rfd'd down to me. When I get it I'll report back....... How did you get on? Does anyone have a 425 waterfowl that also goes clay shooting in Lancashire? Id like to get a "feel" of one first before buying one blindly. Id just like to handle one before I commit to getting one because theyre not always easy to find especially locally and so when/if I do get one it would have to be sent RFD and if I dont get on with it Id hate to waste more time and money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrawny40 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 have you looked at the browning cynergy max 4 camo, they take 3.5 and are steel shot proof. exelent gun for pigeon and waterfowl. I got one but have no use for it as I use a semi auto now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 How did you get on? Does anyone have a 425 waterfowl that also goes clay shooting in Lancashire? Id like to get a "feel" of one first before buying one blindly. Id just like to handle one before I commit to getting one because theyre not always easy to find especially locally and so when/if I do get one it would have to be sent RFD and if I dont get on with it Id hate to waste more time and money. Write up in wildfowling section, I'll pm you later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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