The Field

Browning 725 Sporter

HE Browning 725 has developed a considerable following since it was launched in Hungary in December 2011. It is a gun now liked by both clay and field shooters. The 725 was a clever re-engineering exercise. It retained many positive features of the B25/525 but with a lower action height and changes to the action sculpturing and choking system. The shoulders and fences were remodelled and there was a new shape of top lever. The 725 introduced new ‘DS’ (Double Seal) interchangeable chokes that incorporated a rear copper-banded seal and a forward thread. The gun, however, retained classic Browning bolting and a full-width cross/hinge pin (to be contrasted to the trunnion

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