Browning Citori CXS White 12 Gauge Shotgun: The Ultimate Crossover for Competitive Shooters and Avid Hunters

The Browning Citori CXS White 12 Gauge shotgun, identified by its manufacturer part number 018149302 and UPC 023614735533, stands as a testament to Browning's legacy of crafting world-class firearms. This isn't just another shotgun; it's a meticulously engineered crossover model designed to excel across a spectrum of shooting disciplines. Whether you're a dedicated competitive shooter seeking an edge in sporting clays, skeet, or trap, or an upland hunter demanding consistent performance from the field to the range, the CXS White offers an unparalleled blend of precision, adaptability, and aesthetic appeal.

Many aspiring and seasoned shooters often ask, "What is the best shotgun that can handle both competitive clay target shooting and versatile field hunting?" The Browning Citori CXS White is engineered to be a definitive answer. Its core design principle revolves around a 50/50 point of impact (POI), ensuring that the shot pattern is centered precisely where you aim, making it incredibly intuitive for transitioning between static targets and fast-moving game. This balanced POI minimizes the need for significant adjustment, providing a seamless experience whether you're breaking clays on a Sunday morning or pursuing pheasants in the afternoon.

Precision Engineering for Unmatched Performance

What sets the Browning Citori CXS White apart in a crowded market? It's the thoughtful integration of advanced features, each designed to enhance the shooter's experience and improve consistency.

Optimized Barrel and Rib Configuration

• Flat Floating Rib: Unlike many traditional shotgun ribs, the Citori CXS White features a flat, floating rib. This design minimizes heat distortion during extended shooting sessions, ensuring that your sight picture remains true and clear even after numerous shots. The floating design also contributes to barrel harmonics, potentially improving shot consistency.
• Lightweight Profile Barrels: The shotgun's barrels are designed with a lightweight profile. This reduces overall front-end weight, making the gun feel more lively and responsive in your hands, facilitating quicker swings and target acquisition without sacrificing stability.
• Ventilated Top and Side Ribs: The ventilated design of both the top and side ribs serves a dual purpose. Firstly, it aids in heat dissipation, preventing mirage from obscuring your sight picture. Secondly, it shaves off unnecessary weight, contributing to the overall balanced feel of the shotgun.
• Back-Bored Technology: The barrels incorporate Browning's renowned Vector Pro lengthened forcing cones and Back-Bored technology. This system works by increasing the bore diameter from just after the chamber. The benefits are substantial:
  • Reduced Friction: Less friction on the shot column as it travels down the barrel.
  • Fewer Deformed Pellets: Minimizes pellet deformation, resulting in a more uniform shot pattern.
  • Lower Recoil Sensation: Contributes to a perceived reduction in recoil, allowing for faster follow-up shots and greater comfort during prolonged shooting sessions.
  • Improved Pattern Density: Ultimately leads to tighter, more consistent shot patterns, which is critical for both breaking clays and ethically harvesting game.

Unrivaled Adjustability and Ergonomics

• Adjustable Comb Stock: One of the most critical features for any serious shooter is adjustability. The Browning Citori CXS White comes equipped with an adjustable comb, a feature that addresses a common question: "How does an adjustable comb improve my shooting?" By allowing shooters to precisely tailor the comb height to their individual anatomy and shooting style, it ensures perfect eye-to-rib alignment every time the gun is mounted. This repeatable mount is fundamental to consistent target acquisition and accurate shooting, reducing strain and improving comfort.
• Grade III/IV American Walnut Stock with Gloss Finish: The aesthetics are as impressive as the performance. The stock is crafted from beautiful Grade III/IV American walnut, renowned for its rich grain and durability, finished with a high-gloss treatment that enhances its natural beauty and protects it from the elements. This classic material choice provides a warm, natural feel in the hands, often preferred by discerning shooters.
• Inflex Recoil Pad: Recoil management is crucial for comfort and performance, especially in a 12-gauge shotgun used for high-volume shooting. The Inflex recoil pad, specifically designed by Browning, incorporates a directional deflection system that pulls the comb down and away from the shooter's face during recoil. This unique design significantly reduces felt recoil, minimizing cheek slap and shoulder fatigue, allowing shooters to stay on target longer and maintain focus. The length of pull (LOP) of 14.75 inches is a comfortable standard, further enhanced by the pad's effectiveness.

The Browning Triple Trigger System

For shooters seeking the utmost in customization, the Browning Citori CXS White features the innovative Triple Trigger System. Users often ask, "What are the benefits of a triple trigger system?" This system allows the shooter to fine-tune the trigger's length of pull by selecting one of three included trigger shoes, each with a different length. This enables a perfect fit for various hand sizes and finger lengths, ensuring optimal trigger control and feel. A consistent and comfortable trigger pull (often a crisp, clean break) is paramount for precision shooting, and the Triple Trigger System delivers this adaptability.

Versatile Invector-Plus Midas Grade Choke Tubes

Included with the shotgun are three Midas grade extended Invector-Plus choke tubes: Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder. These extended chokes are easily identifiable and swapped out using the provided T-wrench.

• Invector-Plus System: This system is designed for use with Back-Bored barrels, ensuring consistent patterns and optimal performance.
• Midas Grade: Signifies a premium level of machining and finish, ensuring precise constriction and durability.
• Choke Selection: The inclusion of Full (F), Modified (M), and Improved Cylinder (IC) chokes provides immediate versatility.
  • Improved Cylinder (IC): Offers a wider pattern, ideal for close-range targets like skeet or fast-flushing upland birds.
  • Modified (M): A good all-around choke, providing a balance between spread and density, suitable for sporting clays, mid-range pheasants, or trap.
  • Full (F): Delivers the tightest pattern, excellent for long-range trap shooting or distant waterfowl.

This selection allows shooters to instantly adapt their shotgun's pattern density to match specific targets, distances, or shooting conditions.

Why Choose the Browning Citori CXS White?

The Browning Citori CXS White isn't just a collection of features; it's a complete shooting system designed to elevate your performance.

• Consistent Accuracy: The 50/50 POI, flat floating rib, and Back-Bored barrels work in concert to deliver unparalleled consistency and precision shot after shot.
• Superior Comfort and Control: The Inflex recoil pad and adjustable comb minimize felt recoil and ensure a perfect fit, allowing for extended shooting sessions without discomfort and promoting faster, more accurate follow-up shots.
• Adaptive Performance: From the Triple Trigger System to the interchangeable Invector-Plus Midas chokes, this shotgun provides the adaptability required for diverse shooting scenarios, from high-stakes competitions to varied hunting environments.
• Browning Reliability and Craftsmanship: As a Browning Citori, this shotgun inherits a reputation for robust construction, enduring reliability, and meticulous attention to detail. The steel receiver with its elegant Silver Nitride finish and the polished blued barrels ensure longevity and timeless appeal.
• Ideal for Serious Enthusiasts: This model is particularly appealing to shooters who participate in multiple clay target disciplines (skeet, trap, sporting clays) and also enjoy bird hunting. Its "Crossover" designation is truly earned.

Addressing Common Shotgun Questions

The Browning Citori CXS White answers many common questions posed by shooters:

• "What's the best gauge for all-around shooting?" The 12 Gauge remains the most popular and versatile choice, offering a wide array of ammunition options suitable for everything from light target loads to heavy hunting loads, making the CXS White an excellent all-rounder.
• "How important is shotgun fit?" Extremely. The adjustable comb of the CXS White directly addresses this, ensuring optimal eye alignment and reduced strain, which translates to better scores and more successful hunts.
• "How do I maintain my Browning Citori?" Regular cleaning after use is essential. Focus on the barrel bore, chamber, receiver, and trigger group. Use quality firearm cleaning solvents, lubricants, and protective oils. Always ensure the gun is unloaded and pointed in a safe direction before cleaning. Proper care ensures the longevity and reliable operation of this fine firearm.
• "What are the best sights for competitive shooting?" The Ivory Bead Front / Mid-Bead Rear sight configuration on the CXS White provides an excellent sight picture, helping shooters confirm their alignment quickly and effectively without obscuring the target.

The Browning Citori CXS White is more than just a firearm; it's an investment in your shooting passion. Its combination of innovative features, superb craftsmanship, and adaptable performance makes it a standout choice for anyone serious about elevating their game, whether on the range or in the field.

Browning Citori CXS White 12 Gauge Shotgun Specifications

Feature Category	Key Specification	Detail / Value
Firearm Basic	Brand	Browning
	Model	Citori
	Series	CXS White
	Gauge	12 Gauge
	Action	Break Open
	Capacity	2rd (Max 2)
	Hand	Right Hand
	Application	Target Shooting (also versatile for hunting)
Barrel Details	Barrel Length	32"
	Barrel Finish	Polished Blued
	Chamber	3"
	Barrel Description	Back-Bored Vent Rib (Flat Floating Rib, Vent Top/Side Ribs)
	Sights	Ivory Bead Front / Mid-Bead Rear
Stock & Receiver	Stock Material	Grade III/IV American Walnut
	Stock Finish	Gloss Black Walnut
	Stock Description	w/ Adjustable Comb
	Receiver Material	Steel
	Receiver Finish	Silver Nitride
	Stock Finish Group	Brown
Ergonomics & Comfort	Length of Pull	14.75"
	Drop	1 3/4" @ Comb & 2 1/2" @ Heel
	Recoil Pad	Inflex Recoil Pad
	Weight	8.20 lbs
	Size	Full Size
Trigger & Choke	Trigger	Triple (with multiple shoes)
	Choke Config.	Invector-Plus Midas
	Chokes Included	Full (F), Modified (M), Improved Cylinder (IC)
	Forcing Cones	Vector Pro Lengthened Forcing Cones
	Includes	T-Wrench (for chokes)
Identifiers	MPN	018149302
	SKU	111007
	UPC	023614735533
Overall Dimensions	OAL	49.50"
	Safety	Top Tang