The Browning Citori 12 gauge over/under shotgun delivers the precision and reliability that serious waterfowl hunters and clay shooters demand. This model features a 28-inch barrel configuration with 3.5-inch chamber capability, providing the versatility to handle everything from light target loads to heavy magnum waterfowl rounds.
What Makes This Different
The Citori's low-profile receiver design creates a sleeker sight plane compared to traditional side-by-side configurations, improving target acquisition speed. Browning's mechanical trigger system ensures consistent pull weight and reset between barrels, while the steel receiver provides long-term durability rated for over 100,000 rounds. The back-boring technology in the barrel reduces felt recoil by up to 15% compared to standard bore dimensions.
Key Features
- 28-inch chrome-lined barrels with 3.5-inch chamber capacity for magnum loads
- Mechanical trigger system with selective barrel firing capability
- Steel receiver with silver nitride finish for corrosion resistance
- Invector-Plus choke tube system with flush-mount tubes included
- Grade I Turkish walnut stock with 14.25-inch length of pull
- Automatic ejectors for rapid shell removal during competition
- Top tang barrel selector/safety combination
Field testing demonstrates consistent patterns at 40 yards with various choke configurations, making this shotgun effective for waterfowl hunting in adverse weather conditions. The longer barrel length provides improved swing dynamics for crossing shots on clay targets, while the 3.5-inch chamber handles heavy loads for late-season geese and sea ducks. Competition shooters appreciate the consistent point of impact between barrels and the quick barrel selection system.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 12 gauge, 3.5-inch chamber
- Barrel Length: 28 inches with chrome lining
- Overall Length: 45 inches
- Weight: Approximately 8.2 pounds
- Stock: Grade I Turkish walnut with gloss finish
- Chokes: Invector-Plus system, three tubes included
- Safety: Top tang mounted with barrel selector
- Country of Origin: Japan
This Citori model represents proven over/under technology refined through decades of field use and competition feedback. The combination of magnum capability with refined handling characteristics makes it a practical choice for hunters who need versatility without compromising performance standards.