Browning a5 forum Jul 23, 2021 · And the Browning Auto 5 with its many quality machined all steel parts, zero cheaper castings and lack of plastic, costs too much to build materials and labor wise for manufacturers to make the same amount of profit that they can make building cheaper, less quality shotguns using gas or inertia systems, cast plastic, cast alloy, and overall Dec 15, 2014 · The A5 probably weighs less than most any other semi auto on the market of equil quality. They are usually called x guns because of the x prefix. Been shot less than 200 times. The word light is no where on it. And a lot of smoking great deals are out there on relatively newer Japanese (Miroku) Auto 5's that are mint/LNIB or even NIB. This has been my experience in the past with Brownings as well. I had some high brass in my truck and it cycled those with no hiccups. I have seen none for real. The images did not copy to the post. Talk about cutting off ones nose to spite ones face. 12 gauge. Replies: 10 Views: 411. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo Jun 3, 2013 · On the other hand, you can often buy a classic Auto 5 like in Randy's top photo, one of the DU dinner guns, with stunning wood, for about the same or a little more than a new A5 cost. Aug 25, 2014 · Beautiful gun, and you are correct--it's from 1965. daniel11994, Jan 31, 2025. The recoil of the shell firing moves the barrel and bolt assembly rearward. Got a new browning A5 about 2 months ago. This information is found in the Auto-5 Owners Manuals. Dec 13, 2019 · Looking for a new A5 (post 2012) recoil pad. It is indeed complicated since production started in 1903- (FT'S FINAL TRIBUTES IN 1999) & mfg changed hands a few times, ser # systems changed as well. Feb 7, 2023 · The Browning A5. It has no gas system. Recently I went a looked at the SBEIII. Dec 28, 2024 · Maintenance on a browning A5. For your convenience, we have reprinted these instructions below: Dec 25, 2017 · New to the forum here, in fact this is my first post. Dec 25, 2017 · There are quite a few better shotguns out there than the A5. I can say with utmost certainty that the standard 16 mentioned before, is from the first series produced after ww11. I did a lot of reading here prior to joining regarding the new A5s. Some of the info on this thread is correct. Recent Posts; More Dec 10, 2020 · I shot Winchester Universals 7 1/2s, Browning Dove&Clay, Winchester Xpert #2&3 steel, Browning BB, #2&4 steel. How do I change the rings on my Auto-5? A. I've collected and hunted with A-5 s for 30 plus years. Sep 14, 2018 · Hunting Forums; Guns and Ammo; Browning A5 vs Benelli SBE2 or 3; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Travis Montana; Feb 20, 2025; 8 750 Mar 19, 2025 Trapshooters Forum 105K members. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921 May 30, 2013 · The recoil spring differs from 12 to 12Mag, the action spring is the same for ALL gauge A5's (so sayeth my parts manual from Browning). About the minute I was gonna “pull Nov 11, 2011 · If your gun is a Belgian Mag-12 Auto-5 the sticker has settings for 3" magnum loads and a setting for 2 3/4" heavy loads. 9K posts 912K views Jul 7, 2024 · Third Edition - Browning Auto-5 Shotguns. Display results as threads; Useful Searches. Another good way to get an A5 for a tac/sport gun is to find a "Stalker", or any other Jap made A5, then equip it with Boyds wood. Recent Posts; More May 29, 2017 · I suppose taking the gun back to the dealer you bought it from would work, as that was my original intention, but after some research I figured it would be best to send it directly to Browning mainly due to the fact the "new" Kinematic A5 is sold with a "5 year 100,000 shot warranty" and all work done by Browning would be documented on their end. Sep 5, 2012 · The Browning Auto-5 was the first mass-produced semiautomatic shotgun. Search this forum only. Leary to purchase an aftermarket until I can confirm it will fit. and well to the 5o's . I own magnum, standard and light twelve a-5's, as well as the Remington and Savage clones, and would not want to shoot any of them high volume when there are always more suitable options. He was killed in Vietnam in 67 but my next brother still has it. I want to form 1 an AOW (SBS)? and do a Bonnie and Clyde special one day. Feb 2, 2018 · Rick - agree with your sentiments, but it seems like the OP is referring to the real Auto 5, not the new spaghetti western version. Q. You must have a proper grip to be able to operate the gun properly. Jan 27, 2023 · I have several BenellI shotguns that I use often. Aug 9, 2017 · Not having an A5 anymore I just threw out my Browning A5 serial # list. Steel capable bbls. The factory Mod did best for ranges I hunt with the Universal 7 1/2 and Browning Dove&Clay, and Browning 3" #4 steel. See I'm coming up on my second season of duck hunting after being introduced to waterfowling last year. Apr 24, 2022 · The S&V book shows lots of cases for the A5 years. The factory IC is a under 25 yard choke In my opinion. some people are just narrow minded. The Browning dealer of the time used to get these local versions made up to satisfy those few who could afford . by Browning Shotgun Forum. That, of course, is the Sweet Sixteen, not 12 gauge vs. View attachment 107357 View attachment 107358 Jun 25, 2021 · I am new to the forum and saw this old thread regarding Browning a5. When Browning came out with the new A5, I was mad they called it an A5 because there was only one Browning A5 and that's the one they made for 100 years! Aug 18, 2013 · I've been around Browning A5's all my life, my oldest brother having bought one new in 1966 a Sweet 16, 28" full choke for his greatest love, squirrel hunting. The Light Twelve was marked with an "L" prefix from 1953-58 when it was changed to a "G". If you could get someone that knows how, to post a few pics & know a ball park date would help. I had a Belgian Browning regular 12ga, 30" full choke that I acquired Jan 29, 2012 · i see that browning did some guns with maple wood for the shot show, would have been nice to see the new a5 with maple wood and maybey a round knob, ya know being they use to do some of the early a5's in blonde wood, im just sayin, i'd buy one. 1961 Belgian 28" Mod 12ga, 1974 Belgian 26" IC 12ga, 1940's Sportsman 11 28" IC in 20ga. It also cycles fine the first 2 shots but doesn't eject the third. I'd appreciate any comments. I wanted so hard to believe it was the cat's meow, the only shotgun I have ever returned to Browning that did not come back reliable. Pull the guts completely out of the receiver, it's amazing how much crap goes in there (crud/dirt/filth/residue) and those guns just keep running and running, never quitting. Jan 1, 2018 · Auto 5 issue. The "Z" stands for Light Twenty. I'm having trouble dating it. I fell in love with this gun as a kid, and I have quite gotten over my first love. Jul 15, 2009 · Here are the instructions from Browning. Sad thing is that they copied the Benelli action and still didn't get it right. Designed by John Browning in 1898 and patented in 1900,[2] it was produced continually for almost 100 years by several makers with production ending in 1998. These days if I'm shotgunning, there's a 99% chance its with one of my A5's. I’m a big fan of the A5’s (I own 4 both new and old). Feb 26, 2024 · The Browning A5 is a long action semiautomatic shot gun. It has a different number on the barrel which is stamped with Belgium and I am wondering if the two should match. Mine is falling to pieces. Some is not. The older guns actually had a diagram inside the fore end for the friction ring setting. Anyone have success purchasing a replacement for this gun? Jan 1, 2013 · First off, hey everyone new to the forum. The only must have in this new shotgun is a 28” barrel as all my other g7ns are shorter barrels. personaly i like the new a5 and will probley end up with one when it become's avalible. Started out working perfectly but now it wants to Jam with 3" steel loads only. If your sticker has a setting for "Light Loads" then the sticker is from a 2 3/4" only gun either a Light or Standard 12. I took it to the trap range and of course it wouldn’t cycle dove loads. May 17, 2022 · Browning dropped the Auto5 because it was the only auto shotgun Browning was reliably able to sell so it was interfering with the sales of the crap that Browning wanted to sell. After looking at the SBEIII my consensus was that it would fill the void. I just picked up a 16 ga, so R1279. It is shaped a bit like the Remington 11,with the curved grip instead of the straight grip. I did a search and couldn’t find much info. The Jap A5s are every bit the weapon the Belgians are, IMO. It jams like its trying to load the next shell before the shot shell has had a chance to be thrown out. Sweet sixteen; Sep 30, 2024; 14 492 Oct 14, 2024. The 20 gauge magnum used an "X". My list ended in 1999. Nothing really made its way to this hemisphere because of distance and lack of market opportunity pre war. Sep 19, 2016 · Browning A5 Sweet Sixteen Part One. I was a traditional A5 shooter for many years and still own several original A5's. Browning Auto-5 Shotguns - Third Edition Book. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. , etc. Aug 6, 2006 · Auto 5 serial numbers Hi,i'm new here. Sep 20, 2018 · I’ve been shooting a benelli last few years, but came across a deal on a A5 wicked wing and couldn’t pass it up. Oct 21, 2009 · The Remy 11 IS a Browning A5, and a fine shotty. 1. Browning auto 5 Type 3 "Encore" Biz, Dec 6, 2024. 1911 Guns Feb 4, 2021 · My Browning Auto 5 was made in Missouri during a time period when John Browning moved his firearm production away from Europe because of the Nazi’s. 2/3 4" low brass and 3" buckshot work perfect. . jryn csol izmkn ehxomcf vwcvzgrv kcqyc moghtv idpucgs lzfoni pedid uzqdj mmbnhq xsduo ifrj slortpg