The Browning Citori CXS 20 Gauge: Your Premier Choice for Clay Targets and Field Hunting

Are you searching for an over/under shotgun that delivers exceptional performance for both competitive clay shooting and demanding field hunts? Do you need a reliable, beautifully crafted firearm that can adapt to various shooting disciplines with ease? The Browning Citori CXS 20 Gauge (UPC: 023614443049) is meticulously engineered to be the ultimate crossover shotgun, providing an unparalleled shooting experience for enthusiasts who demand versatility, precision, and enduring quality.

Whether you're an aspiring sporting clays champion, a dedicated trap shooter, or an avid upland bird hunter, the Citori CXS is designed to elevate your game. Its thoughtful blend of Browning's legendary craftsmanship, innovative technologies, and a perfectly balanced design ensures consistent performance shot after shot, season after season. This firearm is not just a tool; it's an investment in a legacy of excellence, ready to meet the diverse challenges of the shooting world.

Why Choose the Browning Citori CXS 20 Gauge?

When considering an over/under shotgun, shooters often prioritize reliability, balance, recoil management, and adaptability. The Browning Citori CXS addresses these critical needs, standing out as a premier choice for several compelling reasons:

• Unrivaled Durability: Built on a foundation of decades of proven Citori design, this shotgun features robust construction elements like the transverse-mounted, full-width tapered locking bolt and a sturdy hinge pin. These components ensure a rock-solid lock-up and exceptional longevity, resisting the wear and tear of thousands of rounds.
• Optimized Performance: From its chrome-plated chambers that prevent corrosion and wear to its back-bored barrels that reduce felt recoil and improve pattern density, every aspect of the Citori CXS is engineered for superior performance.
• Versatility in Action: The "CXS" designation stands for "Crossover Shotgun," meaning it’s equally adept at various clay target disciplines—sporting clays, trap, skeet—as it is in the field pursuing dove, quail, pheasant, or grouse. Its design strikes a perfect balance between target gun features and field gun agility.
• Superior Fit and Feel: With its Gloss Black Walnut stock and innovative Triple Trigger System, the Citori CXS offers exceptional ergonomics and adjustability, allowing shooters to fine-tune the length of pull for a personalized, comfortable fit. This translates directly to improved natural pointability and more consistent shooting.

A Deep Dive into the Citori CXS’s Engineering Excellence

The Browning Citori CXS 20 Gauge is a testament to Browning’s commitment to precision engineering and shooter-centric design. Let’s explore the key features that contribute to its outstanding reputation:

The Foundation: Citori Craftsmanship and Reliability

The Citori series has long been synonymous with dependability and exquisite build quality. The CXS maintains this tradition with an extreme level of craftsmanship visible in every detail:

• Transverse-Mounted, Full-Width Tapered Locking Bolt: This unique locking system is a hallmark of Citori strength. It ensures a tight, secure lock-up between the barrels and the receiver, distributing firing forces evenly across a broad surface. This design contributes significantly to the shotgun's legendary durability and safe operation, even after extensive use.
• Robust Hinge Pin: Extending from one side of the receiver to the other, the full-width hinge pin provides maximum strength and stability for the barrel assembly. This robust construction is crucial for a shotgun designed for high-volume shooting.
• Chrome-Plated Chambers: A critical feature for longevity, the chrome plating within the chambers resists the corrosive effects of primer chemicals and powder residue, as well as the mechanical wear from shell insertion and extraction. This ensures consistent, reliable function and makes cleaning easier, protecting your investment for years to come.
• Steel Receiver with Polished Blued Finish: The receiver, crafted from solid steel, provides the necessary strength and weight for recoil absorption and balance. The polished blued finish is not only aesthetically appealing but also provides a layer of protection against the elements, speaking to the gun's premium quality.

Performance-Enhancing Barrel Technology

The 32-inch barrels of the Citori CXS are optimized for both target and field applications, incorporating advanced Browning technologies:

• Back-Bored Vent Rib Barrels: Back-boring is a process that increases the bore diameter to reduce friction between the shot column and the barrel walls. This results in several benefits:
  • Reduced Recoil: Less friction means less resistance, translating to a noticeable reduction in felt recoil, making follow-up shots faster and more comfortable, especially during long shooting sessions.
  • Improved Pattern Uniformity: The larger bore allows shot pellets to travel down the barrel with less deformation, leading to denser, more consistent shot patterns. This is crucial for breaking clays and cleanly taking game birds.
  • Vent Rib Design: The flat floating vent rib provides a clean, unobstructed sight plane, critical for precise target acquisition. Its design helps dissipate heat from repeated firing, minimizing heat haze that can distort your sight picture.
• Invector-Plus Midas Chokes: The Citori CXS comes standard with Browning’s premium Invector-Plus Midas chokes (Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder included). These extended chokes are designed for consistent, tight patterns and are easy to change in the field or on the range without specialized tools. The Invector-Plus system is renowned for its reliability and wide range of available constrictions, allowing shooters to fine-tune their patterns for specific targets or game.

Tailored Ergonomics and Control

The Citori CXS is designed for superior shooter comfort and control, offering features that enhance the overall shooting experience:

• Gloss Black Walnut Stock: The beautiful black walnut stock is not only visually striking but also ergonomically shaped for a comfortable and natural grip. The gloss finish protects the wood and highlights its natural grain. As a right-hand configured shotgun, its dimensions, including the 14.75" length of pull and specific drop at comb and heel, are optimized for right-handed shooters, promoting consistent mounting and aiming.
• Triple Trigger System: This innovative system allows shooters to easily adjust the trigger’s position forward or backward to achieve their ideal length of pull and finger placement. This level of customization is invaluable for achieving a perfect gun fit, which is paramount for accuracy and recoil management, ensuring the trigger finger falls naturally and comfortably.
• Single Selectable Trigger: A convenient barrel selector allows the shooter to choose which barrel fires first with a simple flick, providing tactical flexibility for different targets or game situations. The single trigger then automatically cycles to the remaining barrel.
• Automatic Ejectors: When the breech is opened, fired shells are automatically ejected, while unfired shells are elevated for easy removal. This feature significantly speeds up reloading and maintains a clean shooting environment.
• Top Tang Safety: The easily accessible top tang safety combines with the barrel selector for intuitive and safe operation.

Applications: Where the Citori CXS Excels

The Browning Citori CXS 20 Gauge (MPN: 018073602) is a truly versatile shotgun, making it an excellent choice for a variety of shooting endeavors:

• Sporting Clays: The 32-inch barrel provides a smooth, fluid swing, essential for tracking fast-moving, unpredictable sporting clays targets. The 20-gauge offers lighter recoil than a 12-gauge, allowing for extended shooting sessions without fatigue. The included Invector-Plus Midas chokes provide the versatility needed for the diverse presentations encountered in sporting clays courses.
• Trap Shooting: For trap, the Citori CXS's balance and sight plane contribute to consistent scores. The lighter recoil of the 20 gauge is a significant advantage over many rounds of trap, ensuring comfort and focus.
• Skeet Shooting: The gun's quick handling and effective patterning with Improved Cylinder chokes make it well-suited for the close-range, fast-paced action of skeet.
• Upland Bird Hunting: The Citori CXS shines as an upland hunting companion. Its relatively light weight (6.70 lbs) makes it comfortable to carry during long walks through fields and cover. The 20-gauge chambering is ideal for birds like dove, quail, grouse, and pheasant, offering sufficient power with reduced recoil for quick, instinctive shots in challenging terrain. The reliable ejectors make for quick follow-up shots or reloads.
• Developing Shooters: The manageable recoil of the 20 gauge, combined with the adjustable Triple Trigger System, makes the Citori CXS an excellent choice for new shooters or those with a smaller stature looking to develop their skills without the intimidation of heavier recoil.

Investing in Browning Quality

When you choose a Browning Citori CXS, you're not just buying a shotgun; you're investing in a firearm that embodies over a century of firearms innovation and a commitment to excellence. Browning firearms are known for their enduring value, precision manufacturing, and the trust they inspire in generations of shooters. The Citori CXS continues this tradition, delivering a shotgun that is as reliable as it is beautiful.

This exceptional over/under shotgun, the Browning Citori CXS 20 Gauge with its 32-inch polished blued barrels and gloss black walnut stock, is available now at DEGuns. Discover the difference that true craftsmanship and intelligent design can make in your shooting performance.

Detailed Specifications: Browning Citori CXS 20 Gauge (018073602)

Feature	Specification
Brand	Browning
Series	CXS
Model	Citori
Gauge	20 Gauge
Chamber	3"
Capacity	2rd (Max 2)
Action	Break Open
Barrel Length	32"
Overall Length	49.50"
Weight	6.70 lbs
Hand	Right Hand
Stock Material	Wood
Stock Finish	Gloss Black Walnut
Receiver Material	Steel
Receiver Finish	Polished Blued
Barrel Finish	Polished Blued
Sights	Ivory Bead Front
Safety	Top Tang
Trigger	Triple (Adjustable)
Choke System	Invector-Plus Midas (F, M, IC incl.)
Barrel Description	Back-Bored Vent Rib
Length of Pull	14.75"
Drop at Comb	1 1/2"
Drop at Heel	2 1/4"
Application	Field, Sporting Clays, Trap, Skeet
Included	T-Wrench
SKU	45236
MPN	018073602
UPC	023614443049