Here on the Eastfield Gunroom channel shotgun enthusiast Matthew Morgan shares his extensive knowledge of shotguns manufactured from the 1960's up until the present day.
With almost 30 years of guntrade experience Matthew has earned the nickname of ' the knowledge' by many in the industry. Matthew will inform and excite with his expert impartial reviews, covering everything from ultra rare and desirable limited editions to modern day mainstream models. Learn about the history of the guns aswell as technical specifications and Matthews suggestions for application.
Matthew also covers an array of shotgun related subjects. These span from the pitfalls of purchasing a secondhand shotgun through to gun cleaning, export, licensing and the extremely important subject of gun fitting.
With a wealth of RU-vid experience 'under his belt' Matthew has already gained an international following and and is always willing to help with any questions viewers may have.
Great Video, just subbed. I just bought a Weatherby Orion I 12G O/U. Haven't shot it yet. Can't wait to see if my choice was a good one for the price point. Silver Pigeon was out of my price range.
Probably a daft question ... But is there one line in the factory making parts that someone then chooses for either browning or miroku or separate lines for each brand? Ie are the parts common ( actions, barrels etc ) and then lightly branded or are they just similar design but entirely different?
In a previous video you(when you were working in premier guns) you have done the same comparison between these both, I remember you mentioned that Miroku is made of special steel (as it writen on barrels) and browning from recycled, that's not a big deal but it's also a difference that has to be said, I own a mk38 and it's actually a great gun
I have owned and shot Browning Citori's for about 45 years. It seems that instead of "Less Being More... It really is Less is Less!" The fit and finish of the newer Brownings, exhibit a much lower level of quality than in years past! Great video though!
Miroku over Browning 7 days a week. Same factory- completely different feels and standards. Browning sell a brand. Miroku sell the product. I have had the pleasure of owning some very high end guns, and my current Mk10 deluxe takes a second to no gun.
The gnashing of teeth and angst associated with choosing between these brands has always been humorous to me. Either, with an adjustable comb, would be acceptable. I would also lean toward the MK38 due to the tasteful engraving and the Teague chokes. As for the 'container', I would rather recycle the cardboard box and purchase a Negrini case than have to deal with a cheap ABS case. Question: Will those d@mned schnabel fore ends ever go out of style? 🤥
Here in the States, Browning has been good enough to maintain the tradition of a cardboard box for everything from a Citori Hunter to a $4,200 725. There's something to be said for tradition! Even if that means putting it to your loyal customers....
Matthew I’ve the mk38 new trap miroku cousin of the sporter absolutely love it I use a silver pigeon sporter for sporting clays great gun as well I sold the browning 525 sporter as the trigger was sticking thanks from Belfast 👍
I didn't loose my house this time Matt, as you know I am with you on this, I know I am old but I don't like the plain action, and every Browning I have tried always seem narrow in the hand to me, also why flush chokes I wonder?
Yildiz is not even close to Miroku and Browning O/U in steel quality, adjustments and durability. Plus there is a huge difference between the Yildiz guns used in the reviews and the regular production ones…
@@nicholasrichards2402although i agree the pro is a great gun- an mx12 for silver pigeon money, it isn't a better gun than an mk38, perazzi style guns are nowhere near as mechanically hard as a Miroku. The wood is better. But fit and finish externally again is not up to the european/japan standard. Great guns but an mk38 is better
@@fullchoke01 yes I agree with the fit and finish but the yildiz pro range is getting better with the quality of fit and finish internally and externally
@@nicholasrichards2402 they are great guns. I owned one for 6months in 2020. Probably one of the best buys you can make, small steps away from being very very hard to beat. Over here in Aus though for the same money as a grade 3 you can have a grade 3 mk38/mk10, and they are easily better guns finished to higher standards
You can't beat a miroku at any grade ,i loooked at a beretta eell 40th anniversary edition the other dsy in my local gun shop snd below it was a mk11on the same rack ,the betetta looked like a scaffolding plank in terms of wood ,and the finishing on the beretta for £7000 a grand more than the miroku was awful beretta hsve lost their way unless your buying a so10 ,berettas are so poorly finished
@1valg the wood to metal fit the engraving is shallow and lacks any detail, The wood grade is totsl crap no figure to it whatsoever, for the price point get better wood on a sp5 .chequring is to fine laser cut and dosent even match the shape of the grip lines are all wrong ,and the top lever catches the wood and dosent return back to the right position when you close the barrel ,plus the stock and fore end are no where near a match or even made out the same piece of wood barrels are good action is solid and tested but for £7000 when a mk11 is £6000 I know what I'd have plus the oil finish is poor with lots of open grain still and very dry wood that's about it I think 🤔
@@1valgwood to metal is poor on beretta, finishing of machine work on steel, they really aren't comparable. There is more hand work on an entry level Miroku than a top tier Beretta, you don't need to look hard to see this either
@fullchoke01 I know that's why I own miroku guns still have a beretta sxs snd a a400 which are good quality ,but miroku is a much better finished product unless your paying big bucks
@@rossforbes8403I´m not thrilled about Beretta either. The only two i´d ever consider would be 694 and DT11 in sporting versions. EELL´s i´ll never understand. The wood on Beretta has a tendency to be sub par. I have a gereral dislike towards engraved game scenes, so i hate them all equally regardless of finish and make. Top lever catching wood i have never seen and i have seen quite a lot of them, not to say it is not true, i just don´t think its a common problem. A lot of brands don´t oil their stocks enough, pity, since it makes a big difference. Fortunately its easy to do yourself. I´ll probably never part with my MK-38, unless its replaced by another MK-38 😀
Where can I source the post, spacers etc. for Browning adj. Comb? It's an early 70's vintage BT-99 I recently purchased. Very interesting video, thanks.
I’m considering a DT10 that mimics the DT11 International Skeet but they seem scarce. You mentioned no center rib on the skeet, but I’ve seen a picture of one with a rib. What specific model should I be looking for?
You don't get much better no matter how much you spend. Love to see you review the original blued winchester 101 Matt, the gun that started the amazing 101 line
Beautiful engraving and woodwork, without being over the top. I guess if you can afford the gun, you could afford the bismuth for the 3/4 choke. Keeping the gun original. As is usual a great review and well presented.
Comment from Aust., side plated Miroku are not uncommon, they are sometimes called Grade 6, all the one I have seen had a gold pheasant on the side plate and where available in Trap/sporter, all 30" barrels. Price new in 2000 was approx. AUD$7K or GBP3.5K, today's price 2nd hand AUD$3-6K depending on cond. I can email a Aust. gun review if interested. Miroku is a big brand name in Aust., some models only available here.
sorry Matthew I am running out of superlatives, that gun is simply beautiful, and although I know I shouldn't be but I am so envious of who ever gets to own it , I would be pleased just to handle it, god only knows how you found it ( probably next to a pile of rocking horse excrement) 😂😂
Wow! Thank you so much for showing us the full 'set' of this impressive line. Browning's politics and branding have been of such detriment to the shooting public worldwide. It's truly a shame so few of these guns have reached the market. You took the words right out of my mouth as pertains to the MK11. Miroku had the template for a more classic engraving but opted for the more modern, in your face 'mutant' fowl game scenes. A shame...😪 Thanks again and keep them coming!
Tom Selleck Magnum PI eat your heart out ! Seriously another excellent review and comparison Matt. I have an eighties 687 Sporter and a nineties Miroku MK 70 both outstanding guns. Reminds me when I started as a trainee gamekeeper. My headkeeper was a Miroku user and four of the beatkeepers had Beretta 685's. I started with a Baikal side by side but my headkeeper said try an over and under summing up as its easy to shoot better than with a side by side. Here's to the next fifty Matt. Thanks for putting up such excellent and honest content. All the best from Scotland. Garry
Wow what a fantastic video Matthew this was not only interesting but good to get your opinions on the different guns, please do some more of these especially with current guns 💥💥💥
Very informative! I heard you say you’re left eye dominant and I notice you shoot right handed. I am the same. I presume you shoot with both eyes open? I try to but find it really hard. Any tips for me appreciated? Thanks Matt.
Thank you for your comment, I am pleased that you found the video informative. Yes I am massively left eye dominant. I tend to keep both eyes open until the final moment and taking the shot, then I close my left eye and pull the trigger. This is mainly when I shoot left to right targets. I hope this helps. Kind regards, Matthew
I don’t think you’d go far wrong with any of these even today. Personally I’d find it hard to choose one out of the three it’s been great seeing the new channel grow.
Thank you for your comment. I am pleased that you are enjoying the channel. As you say all great guns which made it a tricky decision. Kind regards, Matthew
What a video Matt! Back when beretta made guns by gun enthusiasts, for me it will always be winchester at that era, the Miroku is probably a little more hard wearing just due to the sheer size of the bottom lugs etc, but the winchester was better finished and have never shot one that wasn't sweet to shoot
