Excellent review as usual Matt, it’s so refreshing to watch a no nonsense in-depth review of different makes of Shotguns, keep the excellent reviews coming 👍👍
It is always refreshing to see a nice rounded fore end on an O/U. When the schnabel fore ends became barely a talking piece on guns delivered to the US I thought it was a nice touch. Today I see them more of a pest. Depending upon the presentation of targets I may change my front hand position forward or backward. The schnabel fore ends produce an unnatural stop at the front and are uncomfortable when I go past. They also present a much greater chance of damage. Most shooters, no matter how careful they are with their firearms, end up with the dreaded "chip on the lip". Nothing a few hand tools and stock oil can't fix but for me it begs the question of why did I have to do it in the first place.
Thanks for the video. I bought this very gun. Since then my others have gather dust and re now guest guns. I took the adjustable cheek piece off and made my own replacement from an old air rifle stock. Now the stock cheek piece fits like a glove and i have a consistent correct sight over the gun. I would NOT suggest anyone sands/files the original adjustable cheek piece.However it is easy to make your own replacement with a dremel, sand paper and some time. Very happy with my purchase and cannot see any reason to change my 525s. When you do a choke video, please mention how to inspect your chokes for damage,and ways to stop them coming loose please. Great video.
Great review Matt. The Midas chokes are 15g heavier compared to the standard inv+ With a pair of Midas, it's the equivalent weight of a game cartridge on the end of the barrels! A couple of flush titanium would lighten things up no end. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for your comment. The MK38 Grade 5 sporter is a gun that I have reviewed so feel free to check the video out here on the channel. The MK38 Grade 6 was a limited edition (250 pieces) here in the UK and I am sure I will pick one up at some point. Kind regards, Matthew
good morning. I have a 20 gauge browning 525 sporter and I want to ask you what grease do you recommend for the scale when it rubs against the barrel? thank you so much
Shotguns with adjustable combs have! "A permanently 'UGLY' stock, that needless adjustments can be constantly made, thereby rendering the owner never completely satisfied with the guns fit!" "Buy a gun that fits, or have it adjusted and learn to shoot the gun well!" God Bless... Bill P.S. I wonder how many shotguns Purdey has made with adjustable stocks!
Thank you for your comment. As with anything life it is down to personal preference and with most competition clay shotguns these days the adjustable comb is very much accepted as an asset. Although I fully respect your comment about Purdey it is my belief that this is a completely different situation as I would agree that game shooters are not always happy with the aesthetics of an adjustable comb. P.S I don't recall anyone ever winning a world championship or an Olympic medal with a Purdey. Have a great day. Kind regards, Matthew
Looking forward to the future content you mention! Good stuff as always.
Thank you for your comment and kind words. Yes we have a busy year planned with some great stuff coming up so stay tuned. Kind regards, Matthew
Excellent review as usual Matt, it’s so refreshing to watch a no nonsense in-depth review of different makes of Shotguns, keep the excellent reviews coming 👍👍
Thank you for your comment and kind words. Please that you are enjoying the channel. Kind regards, Matthew
It is always refreshing to see a nice rounded fore end on an O/U. When the schnabel fore ends became barely a talking piece on guns delivered to the US I thought it was a nice touch. Today I see them more of a pest. Depending upon the presentation of targets I may change my front hand position forward or backward. The schnabel fore ends produce an unnatural stop at the front and are uncomfortable when I go past. They also present a much greater chance of damage. Most shooters, no matter how careful they are with their firearms, end up with the dreaded "chip on the lip". Nothing a few hand tools and stock oil can't fix but for me it begs the question of why did I have to do it in the first place.
Another great review Matt, as always. A good friend of mine shoots this exact model and spec, and does very well with it.
Thanks for the video. I bought this very gun. Since then my others have gather dust and re now guest guns. I took the adjustable cheek piece off and made my own replacement from an old air rifle stock. Now the stock cheek piece fits like a glove and i have a consistent correct sight over the gun. I would NOT suggest anyone sands/files the original adjustable cheek piece.However it is easy to make your own replacement with a dremel, sand paper and some time. Very happy with my purchase and cannot see any reason to change my 525s. When you do a choke video, please mention how to inspect your chokes for damage,and ways to stop them coming loose please. Great video.
Thank you for your comment and kind words. Your choke information requests are noted. Kind regards, Matthew
Great review Matt. The Midas chokes are 15g heavier compared to the standard inv+ With a pair of Midas, it's the equivalent weight of a game cartridge on the end of the barrels! A couple of flush titanium would lighten things up no end. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for your comment and kind words. Great piece of information, thank you for sharing. I am not a fan of heavy chokes. Kind regards, Matthew
Can you review the Miroku mk38 competition grade 5/6?
Thank you for your comment. The MK38 Grade 5 sporter is a gun that I have reviewed so feel free to check the video out here on the channel. The MK38 Grade 6 was a limited edition (250 pieces) here in the UK and I am sure I will pick one up at some point. Kind regards, Matthew
Looks quality thanks from Ireland
I swear I must have the only 525 in the US. Never seen one other than on youtube and in Britain.
Thank you for your comment. I believe that the majority of 525 models stateside are referred to as Citoris. Kind regards, Matthew
good morning. I have a 20 gauge browning 525 sporter and I want to ask you what grease do you recommend for the scale when it rubs against the barrel? thank you so much
Thank you for your comment. The grease I recommend for this purpose is Schmierfix or Tetra. Kind regards, Matthew
Just bought a Browning and was told on purchase to remove the barrel sticker before use?
Thank you for your comment. I know a number of people that shoot with the sticker on. Personal preference I guess. Kind regards, Matthew
I don't know why but I tried Browning but they are just different in the hand to my mk38
I do like your videos!
Is that the gun you sold before i could get down to you. Alan
Thank you for your comment. I believe so Alan yes. Plenty of other options to look at alongside this though. Kind regards, Matthew
What's your opinion on the 725?
Thank you for your comment. This is a gun that I will look at later this year so stay tuned. Kind regards, Matthew
Shotguns with adjustable combs have! "A permanently 'UGLY' stock, that needless adjustments can be constantly made, thereby rendering the owner never completely satisfied with the guns fit!"
"Buy a gun that fits, or have it adjusted and learn to shoot the gun well!"
God Bless...
Bill
P.S. I wonder how many shotguns Purdey has made with adjustable stocks!
Thank you for your comment. As with anything life it is down to personal preference and with most competition clay shotguns these days the adjustable comb is very much accepted as an asset. Although I fully respect your comment about Purdey it is my belief that this is a completely different situation as I would agree that game shooters are not always happy with the aesthetics of an adjustable comb.
P.S I don't recall anyone ever winning a world championship or an Olympic medal with a Purdey. Have a great day. Kind regards, Matthew