Description
The Browning Citori 725 Skeet Over/Under 12 Ga 3″ Chamber 30″ Ported Barrel HiViz Sight Gloss Finished Walnut Stock is a competition-ready shotgun built specifically for the skeet field. It’s a purpose-driven over/under featuring a dedicated skeet-specific stock geometry, ported barrels for reduced muzzle jump, and a brilliant HiViz front sight for fast target acquisition. I’ve put hundreds of rounds through various 725 models, and this configuration is where the platform’s balance and swing feel like they were born to be.
Key Features
- Skeet-Specific Stock: Built with a higher comb and specific dimensions to promote a proper, consistent head position for breaking clay targets.
- Ported 30″ Barrels: The porting helps keep the muzzle down for faster follow-up shots on doubles, and the 30″ length offers a smooth, deliberate swing.
- HiViz Pro-Comp Fiber Optic Sight: An incredibly bright and easy-to-pick-up front sight that’s a huge advantage in varying light conditions.
- Gloss Finished Walnut: A classic, high-grade American walnut stock with a deep, glossy finish that looks as good as it performs.
- 725 Action Refinements: Includes the 725’s improved mechanical trigger, slimmer forend, and a more streamlined receiver for a nimbler feel in the hands.
Specifications & Details
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Chamber | 3″ |
| Barrel Length | 30″ (Ported) |
| Sights | HiViz Pro-Comp Fiber Optic Front |
| Stock | Gloss Finished Walnut, Skeet Configuration |
| Chokes | Includes Invector-DS Skeet & Skeet Tubes |
Here’s the thing—this isn’t a field gun you’re trying to make work on the clays course. At its core weight of around 8 pounds, it’s a dedicated tool. The 3″ chamber handles everything from light target loads to heavier field loads, giving you versatility. The included Invector-DS choke tubes are the specific Skeet and Skeet models, so it’s truly drop-in ready for your first round. You can grab this, a case of shells, and head straight to the range. FFL transfer required for firearm purchases, of course, and this model is available at firearms-missouri.com for Missouri residents and nationwide.
Who This Shotgun Is For
This Citori 725 Skeet is built for the shooter who takes their clay target sports seriously, particularly skeet. It’s for the competitor looking for an edge in consistency or the dedicated recreational shooter who wants a gun that fits the discipline perfectly from the first mount. It’s also an excellent choice for coaches or anyone who spends long days on the skeet field and wants a reliable, soft-shooting platform. If you’re primarily a hunter who dabbles in clays, the field model might be a better fit, but for pure target work, this is it.
Pros & Cons
Pros: The skeet stock dimensions are a game-saver for achieving a repeatable mount. The HiViz sight is a massive upgrade over a standard bead. Porting genuinely makes a noticeable difference in perceived recoil and muzzle rise. Browning’s fit and finish at this $2537.90 price point is consistently excellent. The 725 action is proven and incredibly durable.
Cons: The gloss finish on the walnut, while beautiful, can show fingerprints and scratches more easily than an oil finish. The dedicated skeet stock might feel awkward if you try to use this gun for other shooting sports like sporting clays with high overhead targets. It’s an investment—you’re paying for specialized performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this gun suitable for sporting clays or trap?
A: It can be used, but it’s optimized for skeet. The stock’s higher comb is designed for a more heads-up shooting style perfect for crossing targets. For trap, where you’re shooting rising targets, a gun with a more adjustable or different stock comb is often preferred. For sporting clays, it’s a decent all-rounder but not ideal for every station.
Q: What chokes come with it and are they compatible with other Browning models?
A: It comes with a set of Invector-DS choke tubes in Skeet and Skeet constrictions. These are specific to the Browning 725 and Citori CX/CXT lines—they are not compatible with older Citoris that use standard Invector or Invector-Plus chokes, so keep that in mind if you have a large existing collection.
Q: How does the 725 differ from the older Browning Citori models?
A: The main improvements are in the details: a slimmer, more rounded forend for better hand fit, a slightly redesigned and lighter receiver, and most shooters notice a crisper, cleaner mechanical trigger pull. The overall feel is just a bit more refined and points more instinctively for many people.
If you’re ready to step up to a shotgun built with a specific purpose in mind, the Browning Citori 725 Skeet model deserves a close look. Check availability and detailed specs on our site.
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