Which Would You Pick?

[Ruster 9]

I have got a bit of a dilemma going on in my brain, i think i have made a decision but would like the opinions of the forum members before i make it final.

 

Currently in my gun cabinet is a Browning ultra xs prestige, a Browning bps and a Benelli raffaello super black eagle 2 camo.

 

Now what i am thinking is that benelli looks a bit out of place amongst the Brownings, i haven't really taken a shine to it even though it is a great gun, i think i am a Browning man so i am going to replace it with a Browning A5.

 

From what i can tell both are inertia driven, both are multi choke, both are from high end manufacturers, both are known to cycle effortlessly, both can take up to 3 1/2" cartridges, the only difference really is the name and I'm sure they will handle differently unless i have missed anything.

 

So which would you pick and why?

[Alsone 789]

More to the point what are you going to use it for?

 

Personally I'd pick the Browning ultra xs prestige as I only want a double barrelled gun.

 

That appearance in yourt list suggests you want a gun for clays. If that's the case, then that's the one as most shoots frown on semi-auto from a safety pov.

 

There's also some argument to say that semi-auto can distract if it ejects the cartridge against the stand.

 

If on the other hand you're rough shooting, I'd still go double barreled but something like a B525 / 725. A high end gun like the XS demands a bit too much care for walking through bushes. Some might suggest semi-auto here, but again for 1 extra shot, hardly seems worth it and again some formal shoots don't like semi-auto.

 

If you're wildfowling, then 3 1/2 semi-auto comes into its own.

Edited August 26, 2014 by Alsone

[Bigad 136]

Why don't you sign the Benelli over to me and I'll look after it for free ?

[Ruster 9]

Alsone I already have the XS and I use it for clays,

the bps I have and got it because I wanted a pump action, I might do a bit of rough shooting with it but it's mainly because I wanted it

 

I also already have the SBE2

 

The question is if I am going to replace the SBE2 with an A5. It will he used for rough shooting and a bit of wild fowling

 

lol bigad I will if you have a A5 for me to "look after" haha

Edited August 27, 2014 by Ruster

[Alsone 789]

Sorry Ruster, misread the question.

 

No hands on experience with the A5 or Benelli.

[Ruster 9]

Haha no probs, I'm pretty sure I will make the swap was mainly posting so if anyone knew if any major floors in the a5 they would get highlighted