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#25 ·
No 95ATR. SKB customer service was top notch, but the gun itself was not. At least the O/U barrels were not. Here is my review of it. I took the money I was going to spend on it, sold a 20 gauge O/U, and bought a Zoli. Soft shooting and perfect barrels.

https://www.trapshooters.com/threads/skb-90tss-and-skb-95atr-review.854271/

And that GU combo is really nice along with the JE SP3 Trap combo.
 
#26 ·
Of what you listed, the 725 Combo is the best choice. Great gun. You did mention soft shooting. Take a look at the Remington Competition Synthetic. Gas-operated, and has a recoil reduction device already on it. In fact it has everything you requested, except a high rib. Are you shooting a high rib now, or do you just want one because it seems the thing to do? The reason I mention this is before I got my 1100 Competition, I , too, was considering putting a high rib on my 1100, but I resolved to shoot it first before adding one. I also shot one that already had one on it, and between the two, I decided to not add-a-rib.
With what you save over the 725 Combo, you could buy a lot of flats.
 
#28 ·
tylerunderwoodmx15 said:
Used perazzi O/U - - old mx8, mirage, mx3...

One with the 31.5in barrels...

Put a new locking block, trigger springs and shoot the heck out of it!!

Good luck.. All guns listed above are grest options too
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A Guerini Summit would be a better choice than the 725. I've owned
both and much prefer the Summit. With the adjustable rib and
comb you can be sure to make it fit. Browning warranty and service
lag's way behind most manufacturer's.
 
#30 ·
Assuming you want new (used opens all sorts of options)...in the price range you're looking at, you might want to look at the Fabarm Axis RS12. They are owned by Guerini, so customer service will be outstanding. Reviews have been pretty good. I have not shot one yet, but plenty of folks here have.
Price will be a bit over the 725. I'm not a Browning fan. The guns retain their value OK, but I've heard too many horror stories about customer service over the years.
 
#32 ·
Target Shotguns Inc. has a brand new CXT with a Precision Fit Stock and a Negrini case for 3,000. That is a heck of a set-up for someone in your position. It's got the adjustability and recoil suppression you are looking for. I have a PFS on my 725 and love it.
 
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#33 ·
If you have a gun to shoot now, I wouldn't rush into buying a new gun. Try to shoot as many of the guns you listed before buying. A lot of ranges have guns to rent. One range near me rents Berettas while another Brownings, Guerinis, etc. If you buy a gun new then decide it is not the gun for you, you could expect a 20% to 25% hit in depreciation. I have bought used guns in the past at decent prices and if I liked it, I ordered a new gun. When I sold the used gun I came out about even. One last bit of advice, some people swear by Brownings, others by Guerinis, Berettas, etc. They are all good. Find out what best works for you.
 
#35 · (Edited)
Check the barrels. That’s all I can tell you. They may shoot fine, but check them before you get fitted. Also check the screws in the stock. There were some over drilled ones in mine. Use this:

http://www.claytargettesting.com/POI/Point_of_Impact_and_Pattern_Testing_at_13_Yards.pdf

The OU was where I had the issue with the regulation. The unsingle was amazing and the rib was perfect with the barrel. I was also able to get it to fit me like it was a part of my body. But when the O/U barrels were so far off, I couldn’t make it work. SKB was very good on the customer service end of things though. I wish you good luck, and if it shoots well, crush ‘em.
 
Discussion starter · #37 ·
H2Ofowler247 said:
No 95ATR. SKB customer service was top notch, but the gun itself was not. At least the O/U barrels were not. Here is my review of it. I took the money I was going to spend on it, sold a 20 gauge O/U, and bought a Zoli. Soft shooting and perfect barrels.

SKB 90TSS and SKB 95ATR review

And that GU combo is really nice along with the JE SP3 Trap combo.
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About 9 months into shooting it. I like it alot but I have run into a problem. RUST. I oil it and keep it greased but it just keeps coming. I use a pre packaged Hoppes 9 synthetic rag. It's mainly in the badging on the side. I think it is because I leave it in the case it came in. I try to keep it open and have the gun in the gun socks in came with. That same oil I use on all our other guns just doesn't work on this one.
 
#38 ·
Stick with a Browning shotgun. I also think you should look into a PFS stock. This will help fix your recoil problem. It will also take care of any gun fitting problems as well. Target Shotguns used to sell a Browning shotgun with a PFS on it already for like 3 grand or so. I think it came with a high rib? Since you shoot all 3 games. I'd shy away from most Trap Shotguns. You do not want a 70/30 POI shogun, if you shoot Skeet and Sporting Clays. I would also suggest you get a 32 inch barrel as well. break em all jeff
 
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