tagesbach Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 I've decided its time to upgrade from a grade 1 325 m/c 30" sporter. Advice please on the above models. Although I generally shoot clays, I'm going to be doing a little pigeon shooting as well. Many thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 miroku mk70, the wood on the grade one isnt that great generally, but if you shop around you can find a nice one, its identicle nearly to the browning and is only 750 - 800, so save some money and put it towards carts or other kit, or beer i would go for a browning/miroku over a beretta, but thats a personal thing generally they are both fine actions, the beretta is a little more slim line, but i preffer the feel of the browning handeling wise. give them both a go, but if you go for a browning action, get the miroku, its just a cheaper verion of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dog Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 I'm no expert but today I changed my Beretta 687 for a 682 30" m/c. I want to shoot some clays and decoy with it too. The 682 is heavier than the 687 or 686 which I beleive are more or less the same apart from cosmetics. Just shot 50 clays today with the 682 and already I'm happy. I have had 686's in the past mainly for field work and like them ok. I you are putting 200/300 rounds of in a day ensure recoil pad. Also consider adjustable stock cheek piece worth it. If you know a dealer who has a skeet range on site see if you can get a trial first. I did this today and it was reassuring to test and have confidence in the purchase b4 money down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last engineer Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 my own preferance is the 525 ,its a great platform lots of potential for all kinds of gunning target or field ,love mine to bits , got rid of a 682E 4 years back ,small bored barrels ( berreta trademark ) , bad quality finishing in the action, not much of an after market service ....then and not the resale value people tell you , i still have an older field grade Berreta (no-one wants it ) but i favour the 4 brownings i own more , 2 ultra XS, 1 425 GS, 1 525 SP. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tagesbach Posted July 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 Many thanks to you all - hopefully gunna (get it!) buy next week & will decide when I've handled the two. Cheers Tagesbach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Gatherer Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 I have the 686E sporting 30" M/C and i have no complaints at all. and when my father tried it he liked it so much he went out and bought the 28" version! HG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f_mather Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 I have a Miroku MK70 Grade 5. It is an excellent piece of kit and it can't be beaten by any browning at the same price / grade. After all miroku make them for browning so it would make sence to keep the best for themselves. I have heard that beretta o/u's are good for knocking in pen posts and for jacking up cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riothedog Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 If you ride a motorbike, you wear a helmet. and it's going to be either an Arai or a Shoei. I wear a Shoei. If you shoot shotguns, it's either a Browning or a Baretta. I shoot a Baretta. not that these two are linked but you will either suit one or the other. Arai's make good toilets for cats and Brownings make good firewood RTD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badsworth Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 You've got to try them both! Luckily most schools use one or the other. Me - I'm a Browning man. The high comb suits me well but it is not for everyone. I also like the fact that the gun is (reputedly) so reliable. If you give them a good try them either will suit you well. As long as you buy a 'name' you will get a good price when you come to trade in time (if it is looked after). Good hunting B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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