I am in the market for a new o&u shotgun,for hunting upland birds/pheasant and am leaning hard towards the Citori Field.However,I am curious about the Cynergy line of shotguns.Has anyone here owned both,and can provide a comparison of the two other than appearance?
Citori Field vs Cynergy Classic Field
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canucklehead
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You are in luck! I've owned both and prefer (and kept) the Cynergy. More a fit issue than anything else. Can't really go wrong with either ...it's all dependant on which you shoot better.
Any specific questions? The trigger is slightly better on the cynergy, and it's mechanical instead of inertial. I like the lines of the cynergy better as well- a modern classicif you will.
Any specific questions? The trigger is slightly better on the cynergy, and it's mechanical instead of inertial. I like the lines of the cynergy better as well- a modern classicif you will.
I don't own either, but have shot both. My buddy's citori is in my safe right now. For me, I prefer the cyercy better. It feels quite a bit lighter and more neutrally balanced. While I like the citori, it's pretty heavy to hump around all day. Great in a duck blind, but I sure wouldn't want to carry that thing for long.
I have owned two Citori skeet guns myself,and I was curious as to the difference in trigger feel,the fit and finish of the Cynergy action,and any potential issues with the Cynergy.The two models that I am considering weigh almost the same.
He didn't post that the Citori was the best o/u shotgun,rather that it was the gun most o/u shotguns were compared to.Leupold doesn't make the best scopes in the world,but they are the scope that most scopes are compared to.
I own two Citoris. I owned one of the original cynergy fields and it personally turned my face black and blue when I shot it but that is just personal fit. I have not seen or heard of any issues with it but the plastic under the forearm of the cynergys (attached to the barrels) makes me nervous. I wonder how that will age? Likely not an issue but I know that the Citoris have been around a long time with no issues. The son of the dealer out here (New Brunswick) shot one of the early (ugly butt pad ones like the one that bruised me) ones at our club for a while. It experience trigger problems and had to be sent away for repairs. It was doubling. There are a few of them around the club now and I have not heard of any other issues other than the one above. I do find the feel of the cynergy trigger better than the citori field guns. The new citori field guns I have experience with seemed to have gritty triggers. The competition ones don't seem to have similar grittiness. Anyway, that was all over the place but thought I would pitch in.
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One last thing. Sherlock is right on the weight thing in my opinion. At least in 12 gauge. Neither of these guns are likely going to be much fun to lug around upland hunting all day. I hunted pheasants for 3 days this year with my Citori 12 gauge and by the end of each day the gun felt like it was made of lead.
You are right,stubblejumper as to what I was trying to say..
The Citori is very popular and many people own them.When I have seen other O/U shotguns both lower and higher manufacture the owners always seem to judge them by the Browning Citori, as to better or worse.The Citori seems to be used a lot as a bench mark.
I agree about the Citori being a reference. In 30 years, I have never tried a Krieghoff or a Perazzi while I've had quite a few opportunities to try Brownings and Berettas They are everywhere in the clubs.
Another reason why there are both references is the difference in handling. When Brownings fit you, there is a chance Berettas will be tough on your cheek. A Beretta lover will generally finds Brownings too "bulky".
btw, there is also a difference in handling between the Cynergy and the regular Citori. Browning has experimented a lot with new stocks for the Cynergy. I had a chance last year during a SC tournament to shoot a few stations with a Cynergy and I noticed quite a difference with my Lightning .
Another reason why there are both references is the difference in handling. When Brownings fit you, there is a chance Berettas will be tough on your cheek. A Beretta lover will generally finds Brownings too "bulky".
btw, there is also a difference in handling between the Cynergy and the regular Citori. Browning has experimented a lot with new stocks for the Cynergy. I had a chance last year during a SC tournament to shoot a few stations with a Cynergy and I noticed quite a difference with my Lightning .
As I said,I have owned to Citori skeet guns,but never a Citori field gun,so I have no experience with them.I did read that the new 625 has improved triggers.
That is good to know,I plan on keeping this gun for a long time,so reliability over the long haul is important.
Berettas do not fit me at all,I can't get a proper view of the rib,the comb just seems too high for me.Actually the higher rib Citoris fit me perfectly,but the XS Skeet is ported,which I don't want on a field gun.If I could get an unported XS Skeet,it would be the perfect gun for me.The Citori Field appears to have a higher rib than most of the Citori field models.
The weight is actually desirable for me.I have suffered detached retinas in the past,so I want to limit the recoil.I considered a 20 gauge,but the gun is lighter,and the recoil is about the same as a heavier twelve gauge with light loads.Comparing 1oz loads,the 12guage actual produces less recoil.As well the 12 gauge models have a recoil pad,but the 20 gauge does not.
As to carrying the gun,if I can carry a nine pound scoped rifle for ten days of sheep hunting,I can carry an eight pound shotgun for a few days of upland hunting.
After reading the responses,I am leaning even more towards the Citori.Either way,I will decide in the next two weeks so that I can take advantage of the shotshell rebate on the Citoris.
Mount Sweetness
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I would still lean towards a heavier 20ga for upland, a 28in barrel or more
If the 20gauge XS Skeet wasn't ported,(everything in the Browning specs indicate that it is ported just like the 12 gauge)it would be my first choice.It fits perfectly has the high rib that I like,and is heavier than the Citori Field.It also appears to have a rubber butt pad instead of the hard plate used on the 20 gauge Citori Field.Unfortunately the porting rules it out,and the light weight of the 20 gauge Citori Field does the same.
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I just discovered that there was a 12/20 gauge 525 Citori Field combo set,and that several new sets are still available from dealers in the USA.The heavier 12 gauge receiver with recoil pad combined with 20gauge barrels would be the ideal gun for me,and I would still have the option of using the 12 gauge barrels.Now if I can find a set in Canada with 28" barrels,my dilemma is solved.
My 525 Citori Field 12/20 combo is purchased.Clay from Prophet River made the deal,and is handling the import from the USA.That is three guns purchased from or through Clay in less than a year.There were none of this model to be found in Canada,so importing one was my only option.
Mount Sweetness
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There you go, let us know when you test her out
