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Have always wanted..and think i'll soon be getting a Browning Citori 12 gauge model white lightning. Will be mostly for birds (ruffed grouse/willow ptarmigan) and the occasional rabbit hunt as well as some sporting clays/trap. What are your opinions on this shotgun. I can pick one up brand new for $1999..

Thanks.
 
The Citori has been made since 71or 72 they are good $ value very trouble free they have had millions of rounds put through them at trap and Skeet fields
 
You should be able to get a used Superposed for a good deal less than that. If you have to have brand new then have a look at a Beretta 686. I am not slamming the Citori it is just that I like the feel of the Beretta better than the Citori, same thing for the Superposed, it fits me better.
 
As noted, you can find one used for much less. Especially if you're gonna hunt it, might as well have a few scratches on it when you buy it and save $700-$800. :)

Check the EE here. I bought a White Lightning for about $1200.
 
Go to the St. John's Rod and Gun Club on Sunday and look at the gun rack. You'll soon find out what the locals think of the Browning Citori. :)
 
The Citori is a very good gun in any model, and the White Lightning will do you just fine.

My own preference for that "snack bracket" would be the Beretta White Onyx ... a bit lighter, balances better and seems much more lively in the hands. For just a little more money, if it's primarily to be an upland gun, I'd opt for the Beretta Silver Pigeon S, and if you will shoot more clay targets than game, I'd look to the 686E Sporter.

I find most Brownings to be a little on the "clubby" side ( and yes I've owned a few, Superposed's, Citori Target guns, a 325, 2- 425's and a 20 gauge BSS ) ... too much wood and ( the O/U's) too deep in the receiver.

Sorry, just can't cozy up to the Cynergy, no matter what trim it's in !!!
 
Yeah, I held a cynergy right after I held the citori...no way, sorry. Do not like it one bit. Very light, quick pointing etc...but the styling does nothing for me..
Thanks for the opinions..I'll still have a look around..Take my time and "try" a few of the ones mentioned just to see if one fits better than the other or such and such..Thanks..

GP....I know all too well that those guys love the citori's.. I live in Goulds so it's only a short drive...
 
its pretty heavy for upland in my opinion(little over 8 pounds in a 12) but the 20 on the other hand is a dream to carry at a little over 6...i know 2 pounds doesn't seem like alot but after 6 hours of bushwacking it tires on ya!
 
I had a 60's vintage superposed, it handled nice. If you want newer, the Citori fits the bill. I have a Citori Lightning in 12ga, 26" and it makes a nice swinging gun for upland. No difference between it and my FIL's white lightning other than receiver color. There are Citori's popping up all the time in the EE for $1000, which would be the way I'd go now.

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I just weighed it at 7lbs 12oz...
 
Nice gun there.. she's a beauty..

I don't really mind the little extra weight.. I have only ever used a 12 gauge for anything..I have a nice little 20 winchester single that I take out every now and again.

I think a excellent condition used one is the way to go now too...now that I think about it...It will be mostly used for hunting and little sporting.
 
beretta boy said:
Sorry, just can't cozy up to the Cynergy, no matter what trim it's in !!!
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Bah...it's WAAAY nicer looking than any Beretta! :nest:

I sold my Citori to buy a Cynergy. I greatly prefer it to the Citori - nicer lines and I certainly shoot it better. Mechanical triggers are a plus (not that I ever had an issue with inertial, but in case of a misfire, you can still kill the bird with the second shot.)

Plus - mine has a 3.5" chamber. :rockOn: Not that I'll ever use it, but nice to know it's there. :)
 
As you can tell, everyone has a preference, and there is no right answer - you have to figure out what works best for you.

Here's my .02 cents worth:
If it's mainly for upland birds, 12 gauge is too much gun IMHO... I prefer a 20g for a walking gun myself, and don't hesitate to use it at the trap range either. Very light, very fast.

A little bit of a handicap against the bigger guns at the range, but as they say, "if you're on, you're on!"

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popcan said:
As you can tell, everyone has a preference, and there is no right answer - you have to figure out what works best for you.

Here's my .02 cents worth:
If it's mainly for upland birds, 12 gauge is too much gun IMHO... I prefer a 20g for a walking gun myself, and don't hesitate to use it at the trap range either. Very light, very fast.

A little bit of a handicap against the bigger guns at the range, but as they say, "if you're on, you're on!"

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Your barrels are pointing the wrong way for Upland. They should be SxS. :)
 
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