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Browning Citori what do you think?

CyclonusCyclonus Member Posts: 2,825
edited November 2007 in General Discussion
I have one do you are they worth the price or not?

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  • MVPMVP Member Posts: 23,453 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Cyclonus
    I have one do you are they worth the price or not?

    Does a fish Swim?

    Everyone has their favorite stuff and to me the Citori is a well balanced value. Comparativly more value than any O/U for the money in my opinion.
    citori.jpg
  • CyclonusCyclonus Member Posts: 2,825
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by MVP
    quote:Originally posted by Cyclonus
    I have one do you are they worth the price or not?

    Does a fish Swim?

    Everyone has their favorite stuff and to me the Citori is a well balanced value. Comparativly more value than any O/U for the money in my opinion.
    citori.jpg


    Yeah I think they are worth every red cent as well I just posted that as fast as humanly possible. I could never have afforded mine im glad I inherited it. new it was 3600$ as in ouch. I just have to watch when I open the barrels after shooting it mine really throws em out of there. (got hit right in the eye last time)
  • MVPMVP Member Posts: 23,453 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You must have one of the fancy Citories.
    Mine was only 1600.00
  • CyclonusCyclonus Member Posts: 2,825
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by MVP
    You must have one of the fancy Citories.
    Mine was only 1600.00


    Yeah its older too. engraving isnt that nice on it but its one of the extremely lightwieght versions (makes it kick like a mule)
  • MVPMVP Member Posts: 23,453 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I was real happy with the fancy wood on mine because it is only a grade one and they never have this nice of wood.
    My friend had a grade six and his wood is barely nicer.
  • MVPMVP Member Posts: 23,453 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Do you have a camera? Take a pic of the citori, I would like to see it.
  • CyclonusCyclonus Member Posts: 2,825
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by MVP
    Do you have a camera? Take a pic of the citori, I would like to see it.



    I would if I could wait a minute I just might still have that email from Iconoclast or was it one of the other moderators He had an exact pick of it. Ill see if I cant find it in the pile of emails in my inbox.


    Nope just finished looking I didnt save it (which I odd for me since I only delete spam and just about every email I have ever sent or ever recieved by an actual person still remains in there.
  • pickenuppickenup Member Posts: 22,844 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Worth the money? I thought/think so. Have not shot mine in a few years. An O/U doesn't seem to work well in competition shotgunning. [:0]

    Used it in a trap league for a couple of years, along with all other shotgunning I was doing at the time. It is still tight as new. Just can't seem to get the thing to loosen up. [:D][:D]

    Now if FCD would invite me out to his place.........I'd bring the thrower.
  • CyclonusCyclonus Member Posts: 2,825
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by pickenup
    Worth the money? I thought/think so. Have not shot mine in a few years. An O/U doesn't seem to work well in competition shotgunning. [:0]

    Used it in a trap league for a couple of years, along with all other shotgunning I was doing at the time. It is still tight as new. Just can't seem to get the thing to loosen up. [:D][:D]

    Now if FCD would invite me out to his place.........I'd bring the thrower.


    Mine was designed for competitions im sure of it. Either that or I am just that good of a shot with it. Wierd thing though I only miss at clays if the clay is close but if its out there I usually turn them into dust with this baby.
  • 41 nut41 nut Member Posts: 3,016
    edited November -1
    Yes worth every penny. I picked up a used 20ga this summer and have been using it grouse hunting. Best shotgun I've ever used. [:p] [}:)]
  • gearheaddadgearheaddad Member Posts: 15,091 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I personally feel that a Citori is the best value out there for over & unders. They are well made, well balanced, and look good. Oh yeah, they shoot nice too! I have a 410,28,20,and 12 Citori Superlight with the English stock and Schnabel fore end.
    However, I still prefer a nice Belgium Superposed.
  • CyclonusCyclonus Member Posts: 2,825
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by gearheaddad
    I personally feel that a Citori is the best value out there for over & unders. They are well made, well balanced, and look good. Oh yeah, they shoot nice too! I have a 410,28,20,and 12 Citori Superlight with the English stock and Schnabel fore end.
    However, I still prefer a nice Belgium Superposed.


    I think you might have the same one I do in 12 gauge is the Schnabel fore end on yours real wide? Cause Mine is.
  • gearheaddadgearheaddad Member Posts: 15,091 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Cyclonus
    quote:Originally posted by gearheaddad
    I personally feel that a Citori is the best value out there for over & unders. They are well made, well balanced, and look good. Oh yeah, they shoot nice too! I have a 410,28,20,and 12 Citori Superlight with the English stock and Schnabel fore end.
    However, I still prefer a nice Belgium Superposed.


    I think you might have the same one I do in 12 gauge is the Schnabel fore end on yours real wide? Cause Mine is.

    Like a "beaver tail"? No. mine is quite slim.
  • CyclonusCyclonus Member Posts: 2,825
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by gearheaddad
    quote:Originally posted by Cyclonus
    quote:Originally posted by gearheaddad
    I personally feel that a Citori is the best value out there for over & unders. They are well made, well balanced, and look good. Oh yeah, they shoot nice too! I have a 410,28,20,and 12 Citori Superlight with the English stock and Schnabel fore end.
    However, I still prefer a nice Belgium Superposed.


    I think you might have the same one I do in 12 gauge is the Schnabel fore end on yours real wide? Cause Mine is.

    Like a "beaver tail"? No. mine is quite slim.


    Yeah like that mine has that wide on bottom real slim on the top of the fore end. It looks rather strange but is quite comfortable on the hands. I still cant believe just how lightwieght mine is for a 12 gauge.
  • ZebraZebra Member Posts: 5,762
    edited November -1
    They hold their value very well.
  • pickenuppickenup Member Posts: 22,844 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Cyclonus
    Mine was designed for competitions im sure of it.
    Sorry, I did not make it clear. The kind of competition I was talking about isn't trap, skeet, or sporting clays. While I have shot quite a bit of that kind of "competition" I was talking about another kind.

    This one involves a stage like you would see in IPSC or IDPA. Multiple targets (30+) on a stage, where you run down the course, through doors, around walls, etc. and blast away.

    Some people use a pump shotgun, but most use a semi-auto with at least a 6-7-8 round capacity. Never seen anyone use an O/U on this. Even given the 8+ round capacity, you still have to be REAL FAST on the reloads to be competitive. Sorry for the confusion.
  • CyclonusCyclonus Member Posts: 2,825
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by pickenup
    quote:Originally posted by Cyclonus
    Mine was designed for competitions im sure of it.
    Sorry, I did not make it clear. The kind of competition I was talking about isn't trap, skeet, or sporting clays. While I have shot quite a bit of that kind of "competition" I was talking about another kind.

    This one involves a stage like you would see in IPSC or IDPA. Multiple targets (30+) on a stage, where you run down the course, through doors, around walls, etc. and blast away.

    Some people use a pump shotgun, but most use a semi-auto with at least a 6-7-8 round capacity. Never seen anyone use an O/U on this. Even given the 8+ round capacity, you still have to be REAL FAST on the reloads to be competitive. Sorry for the confusion.


    Oh you meant like the show shooting usa and stuff like that (no I could never reload my citori that fast especially since I get hit in the face everytime I eject the shells)
  • 320090T320090T Member Posts: 2,715 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The only thing wrong with Browning is Browning service. If you make any alterations to the barrel or triggers, Browning service will either refuse to work on it or replace all the altered parts with factory original. Most hunters don't mess with their shotguns but skeet and trap shooters modify lots of parts for fit, east of use, and to reduce flinching. If you alter it, don't plan on sending it to Browning repair. There are countless horror stories about Browning service in the trap and skeet shooting circles.
  • CyclonusCyclonus Member Posts: 2,825
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by 320090T
    The only thing wrong with Browning is Browning service. If you make any alterations to the barrel or triggers, Browning service will either refuse to work on it or replace all the altered parts with factory original. Most hunters don't mess with their shotguns but skeet and trap shooters modify lots of parts for fit, east of use, and to reduce flinching. If you alter it, don't plan on sending it to Browning repair. There are countless horror stories about Browning service in the trap and skeet shooting circles.



    I never had any problem with thier customer service.
  • Turbo72Turbo72 Member Posts: 432 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Love mine. Have shot a lot of birds with it.[:)]
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