Browning A5 ejection problem

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stephen492

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I was just given a browning auto 5 (Belgium) and took it out to shoot some clay pigeons. The bolt will not cycle fully when firing and I am guessing it is because these older guns are set up to fire lead shot, not steel (ie- heavier recoil).

Am I on the right track here?

Is there a solution that would allow me to shoot steel shot and have the bolt cycle?

Thanks in advance for your input. CGN is always helpful.
 
Check the positioning of the bronze friction rings...
If it still doesn't cycle put a light smear of oil on the mage tube.

Please dont shoot steel through that shotgun!
 
Stephen,

Don't the A-5s have rings that you switch around when you shoot lighter versuses heavier loads?

I don't think it has anything to do with steel shot loads or lead loads. Back in the day, there were lots of heavy lead shot loads. I really liked the old Federal Premiums.
 
What happens with some older A 5's is that the chamber becomes dirty with layers of carbon and wax from old paper shells. This can cause sticky extraction. In effect the bolt and barrels travel backward under recoil but are unable to separate to eject the fired round. This MAY be the issue. Other than that it is the way the rings are assembled. Polish the chamber with a bronze brush and some solvent and see if that helps.

Darryl
 
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