Description
Anyone who shoots sub-gauge events knows the .410 is where clay games get humbling in a hurry, and having a gun built for the job makes all the difference. The Citori 825 Sporting in .410 bore takes Browning's newest over/under platform and scales it for the smallest of the four gauges, giving skeet and sporting clays regulars a purpose-built small bore instead of a converted field gun. The 30 inch matte blued barrels wear ventilated top and side ribs that shed heat on long practice days, and the HiViz Pro Comp fiber optic front sight paired with an ivory mid bead gives you a clean, precise sight picture down the rib.
Why the Citori 825 Trigger Matters in .410
The Fire Lite 2 mechanical trigger is the headline here. Because it doesn't rely on recoil to set the second barrel, it fires that follow-up shot reliably even with the mild push of light .410 loads, something inertia triggers can struggle with in this bore. Pulls are crisp and light, and Browning's Triple Trigger System lets you swap between three trigger shoes to fine tune reach and feel. The redesigned safety, top lever, and forearm latch are all easier to run than previous Citori generations, small touches you notice by the second flat of shells.
Built Like a Citori 825 Should Be
The low profile steel receiver carries a silver nitride finish with updated engraving, and underneath it is the same full width hinge pin and tapered locking lug design that has kept Citoris tight through generations of hard use. The lug even self adjusts for wear, so lockup stays snug for the long haul. Chrome plated 3 inch chambers add corrosion resistance, and the gloss oil finished black walnut stock with a close radius pistol grip and Inflex II recoil pad rounds out a gun that feels as good as it looks. Five extended choke tubes and a wrench come in the box, so you can pattern it for skeet doubles or stretch it out on a long crosser the day you bring it home. If you have been waiting for a proper .410 in the 825 lineup, this is it.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Browning
- Model: Citori 825 Sporting Small Gauge
- Manufacturer Part Number: 018322912
- UPC: 023614860013
- Gauge: .410 Bore
- Chamber: 3" (chrome plated)
- Action: Break Action Over/Under
- Barrel Length: 30"
- Barrel Finish: Matte Blued, Ventilated Top and Side Ribs
- Receiver: Silver Nitride Finished Steel, Low Profile
- Stock: Gloss Oil Finish Black Walnut, Fixed
- Trigger: Fire Lite 2 Mechanical, Triple Trigger System
- Sights: HiViz Pro Comp Fiber Optic Front, Ivory Mid Bead
- Recoil Pad: Inflex II
- Capacity: 2 Rounds
- Hand: Right Hand
What’s Included
- Browning Citori 825 Sporting .410 bore over/under shotgun
- 5 extended choke tubes
- Choke tube wrench
- Triple Trigger System trigger shoes
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Citori 825 Sporting fire light .410 target loads reliably?
Yes, and that is one of the biggest reasons to pick this gun for sub-gauge work. The Fire Lite 2 is a mechanical trigger, so the second barrel does not depend on recoil energy to reset. Soft-shooting .410 target loads that can trip up inertia-based triggers run without issue here.
What choke tubes come with the Browning Citori 825 Sporting .410?
It ships with five extended choke tubes and a wrench, covering the spread from tight to open constrictions. That gives you what you need for skeet, sporting clays, and even small game right out of the box. Note that the 28 gauge and .410 bore models use Browning's Standard Invector thread pattern rather than the Invector-DS system found on the 12 and 20 gauge versions.
Is this .410 over/under only for clays, or can I hunt with it?
It is set up as a target gun first, but the 50/50 point of impact and included choke selection make it a fine choice for close-range upland work or squirrels if you enjoy the challenge of a .410. The 30 inch barrels swing smoothly on birds the same way they do on crossers. Plenty of folks buy a sporting model and pull double duty with it.
How is the 825 different from the older Citori 725?
The 825 gets the new Fire Lite 2 mechanical trigger, refreshed receiver styling and engraving, and redesigned controls including a more ergonomic top lever, reshaped safety and selector, and a larger forearm latch. The core Citori architecture stays put, with the full width hinge pin and tapered locking lug that self adjusts for wear. Think of it as the proven platform with a smarter interface.





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