used Browning Citori 525 Sporting for $1500... good deal for a beginner?

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Chris17404

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Hi all,

Another gun I am looking at purchasing for clay targets is a used Browning Citori 525 Sporting for $1500. I'm not sure how old it is. I just handled it today at a local gun shop. I plan on doing some more investigation on it soon.

Anyway, it's a 12 Ga. with 28" vent rib ported bbl, extended choke tubes, nice palm swell. It seemed to fit me nicely. The fit and finish was very nice.

On the surface, does this seem like a good deal? I am also considering a practically new Beretta AL391 Sporting model for $900 at the same place.

I am a new clay shooter, and addicted to skeet. What do you guys think of my gun choices, and which would you prefer and why?

Up till now, I've been using my 870P that doesn't fit me well at all. Plus the heavy trigger and pump action is getting a little old. I can't seem to break the score of 18. I think one of these guns above will help a lot.

Chris
 
I would go with the Citori. They are rugged good shooting guns. Much easier to clean. If you ever decide to sell it you will have no trouble as they are popular with shooters.
 
The price seems a touch high to me, but not all that bad. If you are shooting skeet with a pump, an 18 is not too bad. I shoot a Browning Citori, Lightning series, and they are a very nice gun that is is easliy adapted to sporting clays, where you are likely to find yourself was bored with skeet.

If you ever have the opportunity to have a shotgun fitted to you by a truly qualified gunner, do so. It's worth a ton when shooting gun down, and a few pounds even when shooting gun up................ck
 
The $1500.00 seems a bit high, but not a lot especially if it is close to 100%. They are a fine gun and the 28" barrels are now the accepted standard for skeet. I happen to own a Browning 4 barrel set with 26" barrels that works fine for me so I doubt the 2 " really makes ALL that much difference. I also have a Berreta 390, not the 391. basically they are very similar, but I have shot a friends 391 and for me, I like the 390 better. I like the thicker forearm on the 390 and for some reason the 390 seems to do better for me. Either would make a good choice. I use one of the little "clips" that attach to the action to catch the empties, well at least all but the double stations. I use both for skeet, but if I had to pick one, I guess I would use the O/U.
 
That gun would sell for $2000.00 give or take, new in the box.

$1500 is right in the ball park if it is in like new condition, and has the box, chokes and wrench. If not, try to get the price dropped a little.
 
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