Videos tagged with Chopper Lump Barrels

This review provides an in-depth look at the Browning 425 Privilege, a 20-gauge side-by-side shotgun. It highlights the differences between the 425 action and its predecessors/successors, focusing on barrel manufacturing methods like 'chopper lump' versus 'monoblock'. The review details the gun's features, including its high-grade walnut stock, hard heel plate, pistol grip, and auto-safe mechanism, discussing their suitability for game shooting and potential use in clay disciplines. It also addresses the 425 Privilege's three-inch chamber and fixed three-quarter and full chokes, discussing modern steel shot compatibility and potential modifications.

This review of the Upland Gun Company's Venus side-by-side shotgun highlights its aesthetic appeal, good handling, and surprising quality for its price point. The reviewer, an experienced firearms instructor, notes the hand-worked scroll back action, double triggers, and auto-safe as key features. While it's a non-ejector, this is deemed suitable for its intended upland hunting application. The gun's customizability and competitive pricing, starting at $3,300 with custom stock measurements, are emphasized.

This review details the Browning 325, a highly sought-after Japanese over/under shotgun launched in 1987. It highlights the gun's robust construction, particularly its chopper lump barrels, and discusses the various grades of wood and engraving available. The review emphasizes the 325's popularity in the UK due to its handling characteristics and value, noting its mechanical similarities to later models like the 525.