[rrbeck]

Good choice. The quality of shotguns has improved considerably. Back in the day..I shot a Broadway very well but after moving to MT in '76 I gave up the trap game with all the hunting and fishing available, figuring why bother with TRAP. Well, gentlemen "Never say Never". Admitted, starting over, so to speak, I wasn't ready for a Perazzi, or other higher grade simply due to price. Having sold the Broadway I considered repurchasing another, however two things affected the move to an XT (beyond price): the advantage of newer technology specifically as it relates to improvements (adjustable comb, higher rib for heat distortion reasons etc) and, that they are simply making them better due to improved machining improvements.

I posed this question about returning to a Broadway to Karl McNight - a great gunsmith in Utah. He explained that back in the day "hand made" carried the day. Well, they had to fit everything because C&C technology was not available. When I shot you couldn't go to Trapshooters buy/sell and find a stock, or barrel to interchange with your current gun...you can now. Browning has always been considered a high quality firearm. That has not changed and I noted today that beyond smaller guage models you will pay more for a modern mass produced Browning than an older Belgian produced model.. Shoot well Will; you've got the equipment to do so.

 

[Dogbest]

The XT is a great gun and fantastic value for the money.

 

[jimgw]

Great Shotgun, really like mine too!

 

[shotgunner50]

The Browning XT is one of the best guns for the money you can buy. With 32" barrels and a full choke you can hang with anybody.

 

[zamboni]

I like them so much, I bought a couple of them. Top single for 16's. Bottom single for caps. 30 inch O/U for doubles.

 

[Signman150]

Browning makes great clay target shotguns!

 

[gsca1676]

I love mine. Great trap gun. I use mine mostly for trap doubles.

 

[rrbeck]

Jimgw, wow, now that's some nice wood on that gun.

 

[ati347]

I love my XT. Wish I would have purchased 2 more! Great tool in my book.
Probably 1 of my favorites in the safe.

 

[Shuck M.]

Do folks like the XT (or CXT?) over the 725? All this talk has me looking at them.

 

[visible chip]

Do folks like the XT (or CXT?) over the 725? All this talk has me looking at them.

I had a 725 and a CXT, and liked them both. I would take the 725 over the CXT unless cost was a factor.

 

[Carl_in_NH]

I have a 725 and a CXT. I'm keeping them both. The 725 is my favorite of the two, but the CXT is a fine performer and well worth having.

 

[RDF3]

The Browning XT is a quality performer, minus the big price tag. For most common-folks, it is their number one (and only) gun.

 

[Pull & Mark]

Do folks like the XT (or CXT?) over the 725? All this talk has me looking at them.

The XT is a discontinued line of shotguns. It may be possible? to find a new one around maybe?

The CXT has a blued receiver. Bluing wears off rather quickly if you carry your shotgun by the receiver. The silver nitrate coated 725 is a much much more durable finish. It will last for decades. Bluing will not hold up very long. Especially if you carry your gun around by the receiver. Both shotguns have the same barrel, so it makes no difference which shotgun you buy, other than higher bling factor, and finish on the 725. Pick the one you like the best and forgetaboutit. break em all Jeff