Thoughts on Browning Cynergy. Reliability etc

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Am in the market for a skeet only O/U that can take the brunt of high volume shooting (20K per year)
Had a chance to try out a Browning Cynergy last weekend. Liked it very much. Have the opportunity to shoot it again next weekend as well.

Have been looking at the Cynergy Feather Composite 26" (I prefer shorter barrels for the skeet field)
They retail new for around 2550+ tax.

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My question is how is the reliability of these ? (understand they are made in Miruku, Japan)
Any information from owners or others would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
 
I'd rethink buying a featherweight anything for high volume target shooting. Less weight equals more felt recoil.

Cynergys have had a small history of a few problems, ejector breakage mostly that I have seen reported.

I too prefer shorter barrels on the skeet field, I score much better with 26-28" bbl skeet guns than with my 32" Sporter. Sporting clays, trap & 5-stand I do better with the 32"s
 
Cynergy and Cynergy Classic both some ejector problems, take out the cams ( real simple, Google is your friend) and make the ejector into extractors and it should run forever
 
I'd rethink buying a featherweight anything for high volume target shooting. Less weight equals more felt recoil.
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Whatever I settle on will live on 3/4 hand loads & AA hulls.

Appreciate the input so far guys, exactly what I'm looking for.

Any other choices in a 26" barrel are welcome.
I'm in no rush to purchase.

Thanks
 
I have a Cynergy Feather in 28gauge, and it's a nice light hunting gun. However, for high volume shooting, I would go with a steel receiver, as I would have more confidence in it standing up to that volume of shooting year after year.
 
I have a Cynergy Trap - works great. Has for 3 years now. I shoot Win Target loads for 16 yd and Win Superhandicap AA for 27 yd
I have had several Brownings - BT99's, Citori's, my kid has a XT Trap - never had an issue with any of them. Ever.

I dont think you can go wrong buying one
 
A guy at our club had an issue with the extractor coming off. As usual, Browning service is terrible, so beware. Also, the cynergy has nowhere near the resale appeal of a citori. That being said, you should be able to get a used one for less than 1500. Heck a few years ago, the claasic field was 1500 new at some shops! Personally, I was not impressed with the quality of the them.
 
I love my Cynergy Composite, never thought i would end up with one over the more classic style of Citori's and the 525's etc, but it fit me very well and swings excellent. Only had it for 1 year but put a few thousand threw so far and not one issue.
 
I have a Cynergy Field, and I love it. Granted I'm not throwing 10,000 rounds a year through it, but it's never failed me yet. Mine actually has 3.5" chamber, so makes a good goose gun as well. ;)
 
A 725 would be a much better choice ... however, an XS Skeet or XS Special (either with adjustable comb) would
be IMHO a better choice as a dedicated Skeet gun. I would also recommend at least 28" barrels - most experianced
Skeet shooters I believe would prefer 30". Shorter barrels on Skeet guns are pretty much a thing of the past.

I have no problem "running them" when I do my part with a 32" Beretta DT10.
 
I would second longer barrels. If you are looking to do lots of skeet shooting and achieve
really good scores, consistency is king. Meaning a smooth and steady swing is key, a little more
weight I find makes the swing a little smoother, 26" is just plain whippy.

I would also avoid the cynergy, I had one for a short time, more or less to see what they were like.

The action seemed very cheap compared to a regular citori.
 
I am admittedly not a "browning" guy, but shot a citori for several years, no complaints. To me, the 725 seems a logical evolution to a proven action, the most noticible improvement being mechanical triggers, which is a plus for skeet shooters. The Cynergy was a departure in design, engineering and styling that didnt make sense to me. Although it has some good ideas like mechanical strikers, the whole design seems risky and un-proven to me. The hinge system and extractors being the most obvious departures. Also, frankly, the styling is dubious, particularly the recoil pad. Also, some curious use of plastics in the forearm.
 
Played around with a 725 Sporting for a smidge today and was pleased with the overall fit & finish.
No difference in construction between the Sporting and Field according to Browning.

Leaning towards the 725 Citori Field 28". Awaiting a response if a PFS will fit.





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TACTICAL111 said:
Noted.
725 Citori looks interesting.
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Yes they do look interesting. Loved the feel and could not wait to take it out, but right out of the box the mechanical triggers did not function. I have dealt with browning warranty before and I could not get a replacement before spring so I just cancelled the deal and got my money back.
 
TACTICAL111 said:
Played around with a 725 Sporting for a smidge today and was pleased with the overall fit & finish.
No difference in construction between the Sporting and Field according to Browning.

Leaning towards the 725 Citori Field 28". Awaiting a response if a PFS will fit.

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If its a regular 12 ga citori receiver a pfs will definitely fit.
 
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