Browning Cynergy

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runny214

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New guy here just getting interested in sporting clays and pheasants.
My question,is anyone here shooting or tried the cynergy?I'm not talking the high-end ported tricked out model but just a field grade.I've been out looking at different manufactures and found the Brownings fit best.I've also like the Citori White lightning and Lightning feather.
I would like to keep the bill below $2000.
I've been doing alot of reading and know a few of you think the Cynergy is ugly,but to each his own I've never been one to follow the crowd.
Let me know what you think,I can handle it.
 
Welcome runny214,

I have shot one for one round of skeet, broke a 23 or 24 with it, didn't care for it. My friend wanted one so bad and bought one. He could shoot it decent, had it about a year, it's for sale now, might have sold it by now. It was the ported target version with I think 30" barrels. I didn't care for it when I shot it, and he got to where he realized he made a mistake in buying it. I suppose the right shooter may take a shine to it, but several people tried it out and nobody has bought one yet at our club.

Be sure to try one if possible, it's quite a bit of money for a mistake if you don't like it.
 
If you are dead set on browning, nobody is going to change your mind. But If you want to go easier on the pocket book I would suggest , or at least looking at, the Winchester Select White Field Traditional or Extreme. Msrp is $1533, so would find it cheaper. It is lighter than some Brownings. Also barrel length comes into play with both hunting and trap. A great length for both is the 28", This will save some money as well. If by chance you end up buying a "mistake."
 
While I think the Cynergy is ugly, I really liked it when I was shooting one. It fit me great, and had comfortable balance. However, when it comes down to writing the check for one, I prefer the Lightning Feather. That is almost a perfect o/u for clays or long walks for birds. I would also cast my vote for the Superlight Feather if you could get it without the straight English stock...just not my style.
 
If you want a browning, get a 525 model. There are lots to choose from and if you ever decided to sell it (which would be a mistake) they have very good resale. If you want to be little different, look at bennelli's new carbon fiber stock ss auto with the new recoil system. They are about $1400. I shot my friends last month and what a quick handling fast cycling shotgun.
Gib
 
My Cynergy fits me like a glove. It is by far the best shooting gun I've ever held and wouldnt give it up for any amount of money.

If you dont like the looks, Browning has just came out with their 2006 line and you can buy one with a 525 stock now.

I use mine strictly for the shooting sports, sporting clays, trap and skeet. I purchased the Field model as all the sporting models have ported barrels... I wish Browning would come out with a sporting model with unported barrels!

There is absolutely no kick in the gun. The recoil pad design is fantastic and absorbs most of all the recoil. Can't say enough positive about the Cynergy, get one and try it for yourself.

Bob
 
I had a chance to "throw one up" at the NRA convention in Pittsburgh a few years ago. The wood stock sporting model did nothing for me. But when I threw up the 32" synthetic sporting...BINGO!! It was like God made that gun for me.

I still have my 425 12 gauge and XS Sporting 28 gauge... but my new Cynergy is the clay buster now!
 
Okay,so the responces are about 50/50.Any reliability problems yet,even though it's a relatively new model or because it's a new model?
I'm not totally set on the brownings other than when shouldered both the Citori and Cynergy just "felt right".The rib always was at eye level and I never had to readjust myself or my cheek.
So yeah,maybe I am dead set on the Brownings.
Just gotta start working on the money end of it now.
Thanks for your input.
 
My gun has less than 2000 rounds through it, but I have had zero problems.

The Cynergy had a rough early life. First production guns were recalled while most of them were still on the shelves. A recall for the safety that was quickly updated. Then the plant in Japan caught fire and slowed down the production.

I think the biggest problem Browning had with the Cynergy was the "one size fits all" LOP. With the recoil pad and stock design, you couldnt cut the stock down or add length. Browning now offers a CYNERGY CLASSIC with the 525 Citori style stock.
 
Go with the Lightning Feather. I prefer the 28" barrel. Great all around shotgun in terms of price and performance. I use for clays and pheasants and love it! Have fun. :D
 
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I have had my cynergy pretty much from the get-go. I had to send it back for the recall so that was a bit of an pain. I have a wood stock sporting model w/ 32" barrel. I can't say how much I love it. I use it mostly for trap and sporting clays. To be completely honest, during my first league with it, I was a bit shaky at first. I was averaging around 20. Down from the year before. Through out the summer league the scores started working themselves back up. I credit it as getting used to the new gun. Counting the last 4 weeks of the league and then the club shoot I went 244 out of 250. I just absolutely love the gun. Someone mentioned here about knowing someone who bought one and tried it for a year and sold it. Trap is a game of being consistent day in and day out. Don't expect to buy a new gun so you can hit a few more birds with it. I was shooting an old SKB pump and was shooting great. I dropped in average when I bought the new gun. You just have to work at it and get back into a good rythym. I believe the new trigger in the cynergy's is awesome. During the recall I had to use my old gun. At that time, I'm sure I'll get blasted for saying this, I thought I could almost feel the difference with the lock times of the triggers and such. I say feel because I do not believe a person can consciously tell the difference. As far as looks are concerned, who cares. If you like it, thats what matters. Its mostly the "older" crowd that are the haters. With the new 06 line out it doesn't matter either way. Good luck and good shooting,
Mike
 
Sleepers

I've been bustin' clay and shootin' pheasants for about 30 years this is what I've learned.

Get the stock fitted! This is incredibly important on a shotgun.

That is the problem with the Cynergy stock there is not much a guy can do to fit it - with its wierd shape!

Now if it is coming (in 2006) with a 525 stock, call it a "regular" stock that would be good.

Also, bustin' clay is all about repeatability and confidence - bottom line buy a gun that fits and that feels good to you - price doesn't matter (within reason.)

Also, you state a $2k budget - that's a lot of money - there will be plenty high quality used field guns and some "pretty" guns, too, easily within that range.

Of course there are the "B" guns - browning, benelli and beretta but in my opinion, and I have shot alot of buddy's guns, etc., there are some sleepers that should be seriuosly handled for fit, feel etc.

I'll limit my list to o/u guns because I assume that's what you want.

1) Weatherby Orion - most people don't even know about this gun

2) Winchester Select Sporting - quickly becoming popular - it is holding it's price - this is a great gun!

3) Beretta White Onyx - a low grade 396 - same workings as much higher grade guns.

Welcome aboard - lead 'me to bust 'em!

- Craig
 
Actually, if you take the time and look at it, the Cynergy stock is a lot easier to adjust the LOP than a regular stock, within limits. The Cynergy comes with spacers, various lengths on the recoil pad and on the sporting models, an adjustable trigger.

Most standard stocked shotguns need a gunsmith to adjust LOP...

Bob
 
I stand corrected

Bobshouse:

I did know about the shims to help with cast-off, cast-on or otherwise move the stock around a little.

I did not know about the various recoil pads being available for changing LOP.

I stand corrected.

As I've said before - hang around here and you'll (I'll) learn somthing.

- Craig
 
Interesting replies,I'm in no hurry so "test driving" a bunch of models is what will need to happen.As an update,I think my main focus will be sporting clays with Pheasants second.I'm not willing to spend more than $1700 and have a sporting clays specific gun.The down side is I don't know too many guys shooting O/U guns and don't feel comfortable asking to take a few shots.
Thanks
 
One of my buddies from work just picked up a Franchi Titanium. He loves it. Nice and light. That might be more in the price range you are looking at too. Just another option, not that there aren't a lot out there already. :)
 
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