Summary. The Browning A5 is a refined inertial action shotgun with a few features that are
well worth it
. Browning's focus on slim stocks is apparent on this shotgun and combined with the rear weight distribution and low weight in general, make for a sleek, light shotgun.
What's better Browning A5 or Maxus?
Browning has given both guns excellent recoil pads. The
Maxus
is outfitted with a soft Inflex pad designed to deflect recoil forces down and away from the face. The A5 has an even thicker Inflex II recoil pad that does an excellent job of cushioning the shoulder from the forces of inertia-induced recoil.
Is the Browning Auto 5 still made?
| Remington Model 11/Browning Auto-5 | Designer John Browning | Designed 1898 |
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How much is Browning A5?
| PRICE: $1,519.99 MANUFACTURER: Browning | CALIBER: 16 GA MANF. PART #: | CAPACITY: BARREL LENGTH: |
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Is the Browning A5 a good gun?
The A5 is
Browning's inertia gun
. It shares the squared-off receiver of the original Auto 5 and a couple of its features (“speed loading” and a magazine cutoff), but in all other ways it's a different gun. … All in all, it's a highly practical, reliable duck gun.
What choke does the new Browning A5 use?
Standard Invector Choke Tubes
10 gauge, 28 gauge and . 410 bore Browning shotguns always utilize the Standard Invector system. Most 16 gauge shotguns use the Standard Invector system, with the exception of the current A5 Sweet 16 models, which use the Invector-DS system.
How does the new Browning A5 work?
To soften the blow, Browning fitted its new A5 with an Inflex II buttpad. Browning says that the
pad deflects the recoil down and moves the comb away from your cheek
. The pad also comes with spacers that allows for 3/4 inches of adjustment in length of pull.
What Browning guns are made in Belgium?
Belgium (Custom)
The Superposed and other special high grade firearms are still manufactured at the
Browning Custom Shop
as part of the John M. Browning Collection, in Herstal, Belgium.
What was the last year Browning was made in Belgium?
History of the Browning Auto 5
FN produced the A5 in Belgium until
1975
, with a brief break during World War II when production shifted to Remington from 1940-46, and lastly to Miroku in Japan starting in 1975 until the traditional A5 ceased production in 1999.
How many shells does a Browning A5 hold?
The Browning A5 is a recoil-operated autoloading shotgun capable of quickly firing up to
five shells
(with the three-shot adaptor removed, using 23⁄4” loads), one shell at a time, with each successive pull of the trigger.
How good is the Browning Maxus?
The Browning Maxus II Is
a Reliable Shooter
The gun retains the magazine cutoff and two-piece speed load carrier of previous Browning semiautos, as well as the easiest safety button of all to switch for left-handers. The gas system of the old Maxus wasn't broken, and Browning wisely didn't fix it.
What is better gas or inertia shotgun?
That said, if you enjoy shooting clays and smaller game with 23⁄4” loads, a
gas gun
is the way to go. It typically takes longer to “break in” an inertia-driven gun so that it will cycle lighter shells (like a 1- or 7/8-ounce target load).
Where is the Browning Maxus made?
No, the Maxus is made in
Belgium, assembled in Portugal
. The FN plant in Portugal is the one that has the newest equipment.
How old is my Browning A5?
| Date Historic Information Serial Number Info | 1951 315001-346000 | 1952 F.N. took over production of the Auto-5. 346001-387000 | 1953 387000-438000 | 1954-55 Serial Numbering System changed. H=Standard Weight. L=Light Weight. H1-H83000 L1-L83000 |
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How much is a Browning A5 Wicked Wing?
| Item Number 0118472004 UPC 023614677161 | Bolt Slide Finish Brushed Nickel Magazine Type Tubular | Trigger Material Alloy Trigger Guard Material Alloy | Trigger Guard Engraving Buck Mark in Gold Choke Wrench Included T-Wrench | MSRP $1,999.99 |
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Is Browning going to make a 20 gauge A5?
It is a mystery why after making such a large investment in developing the new A5 they did not make a 20ga version.
It does not make sense
. It is completely different tooling: not just a “version.” 20 gauges don't sell (comparatively), so it makes perfect sense not to make them.
