Probably too early to ask. Apparently no one here has bought one or tried it out. I’d like to see one myself!

 

I have an 825 trap with 32" bbls for the last 3 months. well balanced & I like
the matte finish on the barrels plus NO porting. trigger pull is smooth & I would recommend this gun

 

I put 4 shells through an 825 sporting. Good balance, mechanical triggers, but too light for my liking.

 

Not sure if you have shot a CXT before but how does the CXT compare to the 825?

 

Does anyone know if the butt stocks are swappable between the 725 and 825?

 

Recievers have a different shape where they meet the stock so I would say no.

 

Anyone bought any of the 825 series yet?
I'm getting the itch to buy the Trap version and can use some real-world feedback.
Thanks in advance for any feedback.

 

I've had an 825 sporting 32" for a few months. Fits me pretty well. Stiff when new, loosened up nicely after maybe 1K shells. No Complaints. I had the ejector springs replaced with lighter springs because I don't need empties to eject 25 feet, but that's just me.

 

see post #3

 

I have an 825 trap with 32" bbls for the last 3 months. well balanced & I like
the matte finish on the barrels plus NO porting. trigger pull is smooth & I would recommend this gun

I put 4 shells through an 825 sporting. Good balance, mechanical triggers, but too light for my liking.

I've had an 825 sporting 32" for a few months. Fits me pretty well. Stiff when new, loosened up nicely after maybe 1K shells. No Complaints. I had the ejector springs replaced with lighter springs because I don't need empties to eject 25 feet, but that's just me.

see post #3

Thank you all for the feedback, appreciated.
Looking at this one for trap:

Citori 825 Pro Trap Pro Fit with Adjustable Comb - Browning

The Citori 825 Pro Trap over and under shotgun is built to compete with adjustments for drop, cast on/off, trigger, and more. Pro Balance stock weights fine tune swing and curb felt recoil. Grade III/IV checkered walnut with a gloss oil finish. Low profile receiver with updated engraving and...

www.browning.com

 

Tomlinson shooting supplies in Churubusco Indiana has a 32 inch O/U trap for sale. New . I think it was around $3500.00.

 

My main concern (see original post) is that I have the 725 Pro Trap and like it but am leary about using the bottom barrel due to the many posts on here about issues with the firing pin on the lower barrel.
Seems it doesn't strike the primer in a perpndicular manner, as does the top firing pin, but comes in at an upward angle, leading to premature pitting requiring frequent swaps.

 

The vast majority of O/U guns have firing pins that strike the shells at an angle. It's not easy to design the internals in a way that two independent hammers can strike two firing pins 90 degrees to the primer.

 

NOT having to deal with the porting would be enough for me to want to try the 825 if I was in the market for another shotgun.

Having neither, the question for me was 725 vs 825. There were 725s around and an 825 was near enough that I could go handle one. They both fit the same, and the 825 isn't ported, which was enough of a differentiator to sway me to the 825.

Although not an expert, the changes to the 825 trigger really don't seem that revolutionary, more of a minor refinement. Not enough to warrant the marketing BS it has been given by Browning.

I also believe the bottom bbl firing pin issue on Brownings is overwrought internet handwringing. If you have trouble with it, replace the firing pins. Simple, cheap fix. Replace them proactively if you're really worried about it.

You already own a 725, so is the 825 an "upgrade" thats worth it to you? Comes down to whether you think porting is a feature worthy of eliminating, and styling. Only you know.

Thanks guys, indeed having no ports is a blessing in my opinion as well.
My Beretta 694 has none and i don't feel any noticeable difference when shooting doubles.
Cheers.

 

Got this screenshot from the 825 promotional video, cued below the pic to trigger actions.

 

Well,I'll find out early next week. 825 is on it's way. 🎯

 

Please post a review. I'm not in the market for anything new but IF I was I would be interested in the 825 minus the HiViz sight.

 

Looks like the same trigger set up in the 725 that will not cycle with 410 tubes.

 

My thought too, hammer springs are a little different but function the same on the disconnector

 

Another video, featuring that Brit fella:

 

Got the Browning Citori 825 Pro Trap Pro Fit today...
May take it for an indoor 25 yard pattern test today if time permits.
Here's a few pics.
Will post my experience with it as I use it.

 

How is the trigger feeling?
One of the videos said the chokes was a new design, invector DS pro? I would hope they are just DS.

 

Hi JJHess, they are Invector DS, same as the 725.
I believe the Invector DS Pro (or Plus, whatever) are for the European market.
I had a little time so went to the indoor range with 2'x3' bristol board at 25 yards from a bench with a padded rest.
Left chokes, balance and comb as-is from factory, IM Under, F Over.
Patterns were nice, about 70-30 from the Over and a maybe a little higher from the Under.
I stack the beads as I usually do, the mid under the front and cover the bullseye with the front (green HiViz from factory).
I can see a little rib that way.
Barrel regulation is bang-on.
Will post pics of the 8 (took 4 shots from Over, 4 from Under) patterns as time permits.
Yes, and the trigger is excellent, no creep whatsover, forgot to bring my Wheeler Gauge.
Next is 35yd patterning before shooting trap next weekend, weather permitting.
It was 0F with wind chill (35mph wind gusts).
I think she's a keeper.
Son and I may sell a few OUs before wife finds out, and out of nowhere, packages with shoes, dresses, purses and whatnot start showing up in droves LOL, JK!

 

My 825 didn't come with a giant wooly chamber mop like yours did.

 

Matter of fact, it came with three; the one in the pic, a wooly black twin and a much finer-haired grey one, too.
🙃 😁

 

When did you order that 825? Also how long did it take to getit. I’d like to get a 825 pro trap also.

 

Ordered it Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.
Rec'd it yesterday, Feb.17.
Could have had it last Friday but the two days of snow we had disrupted Canada Post.

Dealer is 2.5hr drive from my home.
I've driven there before but am older now and still working so I opted to roll the dice buying it sight unseen.
Glad I did.
Will post the pattern test shots tonight.

Not too many dealers have the 825s in Canada.
My neighbor just ordered the 825 Trap Max, same day as me, different dealer in New Brunswick (IIRC, or was it around Toronto? LOL, getting old)
He is delaying shipping until he gets back from vacation in the Carribean, lucky family!

On a similar note, I ordered my 725 Pro Trap from a dealer in Alberta, Canada on a Saturday in 2023 I believe.
I'm in Ontario and rec'd it on the following Tuesday.
Can't complain about Canada Post very much...knock on wood!

 

Wonder if and when GU will offer the trap combo

 

Wow I just called Joel Etchen guns . For a browning 825 pro trap. Matt told me be middle of may before I got one from them. If I put a down payment on it

 

Here's some pics of the patterning with the Citori 825 Pro Trap Pro Fit, from 25yds.
All shots were with Remington STS, 1-1/8oz, 1200fps.
I stacked the beads as a snowman then covered the bullseye with the top bead.
First 4 shots were from the over barrel.
No adjustments at all, as factory with FULL choke.
The boards are marked as T1 to T4, for top barrel.
I drew a silver circle around the perimeter of the shot pattern, save a few "fliers", then a darker circle around the more heavily bunched shot.
T4 target was hung tilted to the right so I canted the gun right instead of walking the 25yds to straighten it.

 

First 4 shots, using the over barrel and full choke, are in the post above.
Next 4 shots were using the under barrel, boards are marked B1 to B4.
No adjustments at all, as factory with IM choke.
Very pleased with the results, including barrel regulation.
Looks to be 80/20 from the top barrel and 90/10 from the bottom barrel, the way I was holding the gun.
Of course, the Trap field will be the final judge.
Cheers and thanks for looking.

 

My 825 "Sporting" patterned a bit flatter than that (as expected, yours is the trap model). More like 60/40. Also, I didn't notice an obvious difference between top/bottom bbls.

Sorry, taking photos did not occur to me.