Browning 525 Reviews
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★★★★★
“Got my 525 lightweight second hand and it is a...”
Written on: 16/01/2011
Got my 525 lightweight second hand and it is a brilliant, good looking gun. Despite the weight of just 6 1/2 lbs i hardly feel the kick from even the heaviest of cartridges. I have shot berettas and never shot well with them but this fits like a glove. Forget the misconception that berettas are the kings of the lightweight shotguns. Wouldnt even swap this gun for a DT10. Definitely made me into a browning man. (read more)
★★★★★
“Purchased the Browning 525 Sport a few months ago over...”
Written on: 15/04/2010
Purchased the Browning 525 Sport a few months ago over the internet. Received it in excellent condition. Shooting skeet and trap with it. The muzzle jump is non-exsistent with the ported 28" barrels. Improved my score immediately as it fit me perfectly.Prior to purchasing it I had looked at other manufacturers but noticed on the field mostly Browning were being used. There are other higher priced gun out there but for the normal working family guy the price and reliability of the Browning... (read more)
★★★★★
“Just purchased it after a lot of reserch. Fits me...”
Written on: 21/11/2009 by HorseTrader (1 review written)
Just purchased it after a lot of reserch. Fits me like a glove. Will try it out next week and report back. Shot Berettas but did not like they way they feel. Started out wanting a cenergy until I shot a Citori. Got the 525 Sporting Clays model with 28" barrels. A beautiful gun! (read more)
★★★★★
“The best points of this Browning 525 shotgun is barrel...”
Written on: 08/06/2009 by Jerseyshooter (1 review written)
The best points of this Browning 525 shotgun is barrel weighting. For me, the balance is just about perfect and I am very average 5' 10", 200lb. The triggers are better than my old A-5 by light years. It is crisp and the inertia triggers have never failed to fire. It weighs almost 9 lbs, so it is not a walk about game gun but I am looking forward to dove season this year. I personally prefer the Browning over the Berretta because of the higher profile receiver and slightly heavier... (read more)
★★★★★
“Browning 525 sport is an excellent shotgun for clay...”
Written on: 15/04/2009
Browning 525 sport is an excellent shotgun for clay shoots, very well balanced and a real quality feel compared to most other is the £1200 market. Well worth buying from a shop so you can select a nice stock (not all mark ones are the same) and feel the gun. (read more)
★★★★★
“Browning 525 field, excellent gun which is also a good...”
Written on: 31/03/2009
Browning 525 field, excellent gun which is also a good weight, not sure about the finish on the wood,with have to get that wax oiled (read more)
★★★★★
“The Browning 525 is a very capable gun which makes...”
Written on: 01/09/2008
The Browning 525 is a very capable gun which makes even me look good when out shooting in the game, wild fowl or clay pigeon scene.
Very well weighted at the barrel which helps swing though the shot and I found helps with giving lead where needed.
This is a tough gun that will last for as long as you need it to if looked after.
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★★★★★
“Top buy and worth the money! Browning 525 Grade 3 30...”
Written on: 16/06/2008
Top buy and worth the money! Browning 525 Grade 3 30 " superb gun, does exactly what it says on the tin ! can be used as a all round gun. Game DTL Trap ! Shoots all very well with the right selection of chokes! (read more)
★★★★☆
“The overall package of the sporting model is very well...”
Written on: 10/06/2008 by zychtruck (1 review written)
The overall package of the sporting model is very well done. easy to pick up point and shoot. Nice finish and tight fit should last a long time even with repeated use at the range. the only gripe I have is the selection of walnut , could have defiinitly gone up a few grades at this price point . (read more)
★★★★★
“I have owned Bereta's, and a gorgeous looking mk38...”
Written on: 02/06/2008
I have owned Bereta's, and a gorgeous looking mk38 Trap gun. I shot badly with both despite tuition. I shoot double trap, sporting, and field and have to say all my scores have gone up dramatically using this wonderful gun. My gun is just the basic 525 with no fancy wood work, however it does all you would ever want! The best £1000 quid I have ever spent on a gun. (read more)
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★★★★★
“The browning 525 is a great gun for every one and...”
Written on: 09/04/2008 by JDLIUK (1 review written)
The browning 525 is a great gun for every one and especially good in left hand fixture. Very well priced for the make and the way that it is made is beautiful. (read more)
★★★★★
“I like the selective trigger and the way the weapon...”
Written on: 01/04/2008
I like the selective trigger and the way the weapon handles. Nice oil finish on the stock of mine. It's a little pricey at the shop I bought from but the advantage over the internet shopping was being able to handle the weapon. Pick up the weapon before you buy. Not all 525s are the same nor are any weapons. I tried at least 20 different weapons the day I bought. It came down to two and after repeated eyes closed mounting tests, I chose the Browning Citori 525 Field with a slightly... (read more)
★★★★★
“Very good over all. I really like the Browning 525...”
Written on: 23/03/2008
Very good over all. I really like the Browning 525 shotgun. Its great to shoot and a lot of fun to use. Its powerful and accurate and looks great as well. (read more)
★★★☆☆
“My advice is to buy something with a mechanical...”
Written on: 22/03/2008
My advice is to buy something with a mechanical trigger. They are more reliable. (read more)
★★★★★
“Switched from a Beretta 686E which was a good gun for...”
Written on: 17/03/2008 by Phil49
Switched from a Beretta 686E which was a good gun for me although not without the odd problem.
In comparison the B525 feels like a mans gun compared to the "feminine" Beretta.
My Skeet scoring is generally higher, I am somehow more aggressive and I never expect to miss with the B525 which for me is a bargain at the price.
I cant wait to get it out and go and kill more Clays with it.
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★★★★★
“The definitive value for money O/U shotgun.”
Written on: 15/03/2008
The definitive value for money O/U shotgun. (read more)
★★★★★
“Best all round shotgun I have owned in many years....”
Written on: 20/02/2008
Best all round shotgun I have owned in many years. First gun I have used straight from the shelf as it didn't require any adjustments as many other makes have done in the past (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“how can a company like browning make such bad gun it...”
Written on: 23/01/2008
how can a company like browning make such bad gun it seems to me that you have to be six foot two for this gun to fit a truely awfull gun (read more)
★★★★★
“A good all around gun for either game or clays, i,ve...”
Written on: 16/01/2008
A good all around gun for either game or clays, i,ve had my 525 for 4 months now and it has really improved my shooting in my opinion, not only that it looks great as well. Good that it is steel proofed because not toxics other than steel are very expensive. well worth the money. (read more)
★★★★★
“A superb shotgun, solidly and beautifully built. I...”
Written on: 21/12/2007 by spikeywright
A superb shotgun, solidly and beautifully built. I will keep this forever!! (read more)
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★☆☆☆☆
“I bought browning 525 a few weeks ago, the choke...”
Written on: 03/01/2007 by neal123 (1 review written)
I bought browning 525 a few weeks ago, the choke barrel sometimes misfires, although the firing pin is hitting the cap does not fire. It will be sent back for repair, having spent over 1000 pounds i am very dissapointed! (read more)
349811_Chrisbrownsnr's Response to neal123's Review
Written on: 06/03/2008
gun bought dec 2004 .alright first year but since then has soft fired [pin marked cartridge ,or trigger freezes solid on second barrel,over or under]. been back to shop twice,not satisfied. will be contacting browning direct.
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★★★★★
“I tried a Field 525 and a Sporting Clays 525 and I...”
Written on: 25/05/2006 by goody523 (1 review written)
I tried a Field 525 and a Sporting Clays 525 and I found virtually no difference in the recoil or site picture jump with the ported Sporting Clays model. I was really amazed at how little muzzel jump there was with the standard Browning 525 field model. It must have something to do with the design of the gun as well as how it fits me. I also didn't care for the palm swell on the Sporting Clays model. Although it felt good once it was shouldered, it was not as quick to come up from a normal... (read more)
★★★★★
“I wanted to wate to write this review until I had at...”
Written on: 23/02/2006 by REP
I wanted to wate to write this review until I had at least two hunts and several trips to the trap and skeet range behind me. Quite simply I love this Browning 525. A field it is a solid joy, with its sure grip and set the lower recoil allows for faster follow up and more confidents with those less that idea shooting positions. Admittedly the lighter models have there advantages but what you give up dollar for dollar to go away from the 525 for me is a decision made out of practicality. (read more)
★★★★★
“Bought my Browning 525 last Friday used it 3 times,...”
Written on: 14/09/2005 by B525 2005 (1 review written)
Bought my Browning 525 last Friday used it 3 times, very easy gun to get used to. Only had my licence for a week and I'm hooked, was quite an expensive first gun but definitely glad I spent the extra money on it! (read more)
★★★★★
“I bought my Browning 525 sportster m/c new about a...”
Written on: 01/03/2005 by jonmalone (3 reviews written)
I bought my Browning 525 sportster m/c new about a year ago. I have used it for DTL clays (bad idea), Sporting clays (good idea) and for foul (good idea).
I have a Browning XTR trap gun that is much better for clays and far too heavy for pheasant/grouse.
The gun is multi-choke, 2 3/4 and 3" "magnum" cylinders. It is proofed for steel and "high-performance" steel. In the UK it is now compulsory to use "not lead shot" over wet-land.
My serial number - according to Browning - makes my...
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Easygo3's Response to jonmalone's Review
Written on: 13/01/2006
I'm not sure what DTL & ABT clays are, but if your 525 was assembled from parts meant to be used in the States (and has a "widening" ahead of the muzzle), it sounds like you need to insert choke tubes!
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Easygo3's Response to jonmalone's Review
Written on: 13/01/2006
Perhaps your 525, made from parts intended for the U.S. market, has-or should have-interchangeable choke tubes. That would explain the 'widening" ahead of the muzzle as well as the overly wide patterns.
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★★★★★
“The Browning 525 sporting shotgun offers outstanding...”
Written on: 13/12/2002 by TONY B.
The Browning 525 sporting shotgun offers outstanding value, great feel, total new design and is very different to the previous model 425. (read more)
94000_Ron Simposn.'s Response to 57621_TONY B.'s Review
Written on: 01/05/2003
Too brief, but probably accurate. However, we need comparative info versus its competitors, especially the Beretta 687.
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Dbd's Response to 57621_TONY B.'s Review
Written on: 06/08/2003
The 525 golden clays is a beautiful gun that is well balanced and reliable.
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Doc's Response to 57621_TONY B.'s Review
Written on: 17/02/2004
The 525 is truly an expression of Browning's commitment to excellence and competitiveness. The gun is well-balanced and has excellent swingability. Not to mention it comes with a beautiful American walnut stock. Although I believe they should at least come with a case for the price you pay for it!
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162768_Ohgunsmith's Response to 57621_TONY B.'s Review
Written on: 19/07/2004
I recently purchased the 525 Sporting Clay and I am very pleased with the performance. Besides the quality which is characteristic of the top-end Brownings, it has the beauty of simplicity. American Walnut with it oil matte finish has brought many compliments from my fellow shooters. For me, the point of aim is right on the bottom of the clay pigeon; however, some other shooters state the gun shoots a little high. Testing it on a trap range, I found that it patterns very tight and by backing down to a modified choke on the 16yd line, I was pulverizing the birds. The modified worked well back to the 22yd line and then I switched to the improved modified with good results. I patterned the Modified and Improved Modified chokes at @35yds and found that the pattern is roughly 60/40 for Modified and 55/45 for Improved Modified.
<br>I prefer Browning O/U's over the Beretta due to the Beretta's not comb not being comfortable to me. After about 100 rounds, the Beretta tends to be uncomfortable to shoot for me, others state otherwise.
<br>There are some issues with the 525 I wish to address, but others have stated some already. Considering the price, I would have expected a case with the shotgun. Beretta's come with such a case. Next is the availability of choke tubes; the Light Modified being difficult to find from vendors. The Midas chokes are not loosening for me while I shoot as others told me they would. I do have to watch this gun a little closer with large crowds at shoots for fear of theft. The last issue is my shooting style and the problem I have with the gun's swing. The 525 SC swings exceptionally well but a little fast for me. I tend to swing past the bird.
<br>As a Gunsmith, I expect the 525SC to perform as expected from high end Citori. To date, I have no real gripes. I'll follow up after shooting 1000 rounds.
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Ceejay's Response to 57621_TONY B.'s Review
Written on: 03/08/2004
I totally agree with Doc's review. Having owned one for the last 4 Months, I find it an absolute pleasure to shoot with, and it has really taken over from my now virtually redundant 325.
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<br>The fine balance and perfect Comb (for me) has improved my Shooting no end. That’s not to say the 325 didn't fit me - it did, but everything about this gun is good as far as I'm concerned.
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<br>Cinergy?? Nahhhh you can keep it!!
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Easygo3's Response to 57621_TONY B.'s Review
Written on: 13/01/2006
I've been shooting a 12 gauge, 30" barrel 525 Sporting Clays for just over a year. I've found that while it is a bit heavier than what I hunt with (a Rizzini), that weight helps my swing when shooting both sporting clays & American skeet. It's my second Browning sporting clays, and I expect it to serve just as well-better?-as my old Ultra.
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Zychtruck's Comment
Written on: 11/06/2008
I disagree with this review because... did you not look the firearm over before you purchsased it ???? I certainly did and I found the fit and finish quite well done . My only complaint was the wood could have been one or two grades better quality for the price , I purchased the gun and and have shot many rounds and am satisfied .