duke748 Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 ... new Browning 725 Black Edition. Picking it up next week Got some carts and a slip thrown in as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 What grade is it? As the black ones I have seen had a S3 on the side and very nice wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke748 Posted April 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 I think it's grade 3 - It has the S3 on the side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckandswing Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 I love Brownings. You made a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke748 Posted April 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 I love Brownings. You made a good choice.I hope so. Reading a few threads on rain killing the stock finish and rust, along with the general consensus that Browning customer services are awful certainly put some doubts in my mind. But have also seen similar for Beretta and Miroku in various forums. Price compares well to the new models given the 16% hike in price. Latest stock from Browning is now circa £2650 for them. Glad I got it at the old price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckandswing Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 If you clean her after shooting, light coat of gun oil and a dry cabinet, she'll look after you well. Treat the stock to a little linseed oil every now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 I hope so. Reading a few threads on rain killing the stock finish and rust, along with the general consensus that Browning customer services are awful certainly put some doubts in my mind. But have also seen similar for Beretta and Miroku in various forums. Price compares well to the new models given the 16% hike in price. Latest stock from Browning is now circa £2650 for them. Glad I got it at the old price There's a new product on the market made by Napier, I believe, which when put on a stock, protects it from rain etc. EDIT: Here's the link: http://www.napieruk.com/acatalog/Stock-Shield-4764.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 I don't think that is an inherent problem with browning guns they all have their niggles. Unfortunately it's a fact that today's manufacturers are more commercially focused than on customer service so I doubt you would get any better service from the likes of Beretta or their importers. The best advice is build a relationship with a good gun shop (and there are some awful ones so beware) and then if you have any issues get them to sort it. Lovely guns the 725 and personally i would chose browning any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke748 Posted April 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 There's a new product on the market made by Napier, I believe, which when put on a stock, protects it from rain etc. EDIT: Here's the link: http://www.napieruk.com/acatalog/Stock-Shield-4764.html Thanks Steve - Ordered direct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugs Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 There's a new product on the market made by Napier, I believe, which when put on a stock, protects it from rain etc. EDIT: Here's the link: http://www.napieruk.com/acatalog/Stock-Shield-4764.html Or just use renaissance wax and use it both on the woodwork and metal https://www.amazon.co.uk/renaissance-wax/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Arenaissance%20wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke748 Posted April 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Or just use renaissance wax and use it both on the woodwork and metal https://www.amazon.co.uk/renaissance-wax/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Arenaissance%20wax Does a wax not prevent you from using a tiny bit of linseed oil now and again on the wood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugs Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 I dont think you would need linseed after applying this wax, certainly I haven't and it brings out the grain beautifully and water proofs it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingo15 Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) Don't do it get your money back. I love my 725 s3 black it shoots awesome but get your money back and get a better gun with a better warranty. Sorry to burst the bubble. But after being stiffed over for £2300 by Browning over a rusty gun I will voice my opinion. They are prize *(?*# Edited April 5, 2017 by kingo15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke748 Posted April 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Don't do it get your money back. I love my 725 s3 black it shoots awesome but get your money back and get a better gun with a better warranty. Sorry to burst the bubble. But after being stiffed over for £2300 by Browning over a rusty gun I will voice my opinion. They are prize *(?*# Your's was one of the threads I read... Have devoured threads on Berettas, Brownings, Miroku etc they seem to have issues with Q.C. - 692's breaking in two, faulty ejectors - Rusty Brownings & Miroku ( Same Factory I guess ) I was hankering for a CG Summit Ascent but it just didn't feel right - RFD's said it didn't suit in the two shops i mounted them in.. What was the outcome of your complaint with Browning? - Don't think you posted on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingo15 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Your's was one of the threads I read... Have devoured threads on Berettas, Brownings, Miroku etc they seem to have issues with Q.C. - 692's breaking in two, faulty ejectors - Rusty Brownings & Miroku ( Same Factory I guess ) I was hankering for a CG Summit Ascent but it just didn't feel right - RFD's said it didn't suit in the two shops i mounted them in.. What was the outcome of your complaint with Browning? - Don't think you posted on that. After several months of complaining and being pushed from pilar to post in various countries they basically said tough. It doesnt effect the working of the gun. We noticed today where i have to keep cleaning the rust in the serial number and safety catch/ barrel selector the blacking is rubbing away. Im very surprised the cg doesn't fit you as thats one of the guns ive tried and liked, when i was toying with the idea of getting rid of the s3 black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterBen Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Fear not .I've got two black 725s one sporter and one black game.Both used in all weather,out all day on shoots in the rain .Both as good as new with minimal care.Great guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke748 Posted April 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 and guess what i picked up today....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Good luck Duke hope you enjoy your gun. Shame you got a bad one Kingo, seems if you make enough of something there's going to be the occasional wrongun however, there is No excuse for bad customer service. It's the easiest way to ruin a reputation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke748 Posted April 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 Or just use renaissance wax and use it both on the woodwork and metal https://www.amazon.co.uk/renaissance-wax/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Arenaissance%20wax That wax is really good. Love the fact that after cleaning my barrels, and dabbing some over them and polishing it in, that they're now glossy and fingerprint-proof. A hard buff into the stock has transformed the look. Looks really glossy now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastair0903 Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 Good luck with the new gun . I have had my black 725 since they came out in 2013 and it has been faultless . I have had a little rust but blame myself for not cleaning it well enough and my gun cabinet got damp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benkent Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 I brought my 725 sporter 2 a couple of months ago and love it. I clean mine after every shoot and it still looks brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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