Browning A5 - Genius!
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Actually, the A-5 friction ring set-up is designed to run almost free of lube. If one feels the need to put a wipe of oil on the magazine tube, make sure to use nothing thicker than kerosene to keep the bugger clean and provide the proper amount of stiction for the friction sleeve. You also need to place the friction set ring in the proper position to allow for more or less grab on the friction sleeve for either light or heavy loads.
The newer inertia type models are quite different in design and operation.
Dry?? Not according to the man that designed it and vintage manuals i.e. But hey if something else works for you so be it
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Regarding lubrication of the magazine tube exterior on the A-5's this is the most important thing to ensure smooth function
Use STRAIGHT SAE 30 weight NON DETERGENT motor oil. Wipe sufficient oil on the cleaned mag tube with a patch .Lightly wipe off the excess. A properly oiled gun will function and shoot very reliably. If a lighter weight lube is used the recoil will be TOO FAST and FTE might be a problem. This simple tip is the most over looked thing when it comes to the A-5. Make sure you use the 30 weight NON Det ONLY Motor Oil and NOT other oils or gun oils which are way too light for this purpose.
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I have a 63' magnum, and I put just the slightest coating of oil on the tube. I feel as though that the way the rings are set up is a much better way to go. Set it up for light loads and it works like clockwork on the lighter loads, same for the heavier setup.
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The Remington Model 11(A-5 copy) I owned had the diagram in the forend. Hoppes 9 is perfect for the mag tube as is Jet Lube 12/34. I've seen numerous articles in old gun books that mention running the A-5 with dang near no lube on the mag tube, except for the light coat of Hoppes 9, kerosene or lamp oil. Never did see one that recommended motor oil.
I've owned a pile of A-5's and the like and never had an issue with the "dang near dry" method of lube.
On the oil google it and there is a lot of reference to the 30 weight. What I posted came from some old literature and this is what most of many A5 top cult members posts which is almost identical wording to the old literature
I use browning gun oil on my sweet 16
One has to remember he designed this gun prior to the model T so didnot have a lot of options for oil. Not like today. Regardless what one likes and uses DRY it was never designed to operate regardless if giving problems or not wear is taking place that can be prevented or reduced
Use STRAIGHT SAE 30 weight NON DETERGENT motor oil. Wipe a little on the cleaned mag tube with a patch - lightly wipe off the excess. The gun will function and shoot very reliably! If a lighter weight lube is used the recoil will be TOO FAST and FTE might be a problem. This simple tip is the most over looked thing when it comes to the A-5. Make sure you use the 30 weight NON Det. Motor Oil and NOT gun oil which is way too light for this purpose. Works like a charm!!!!
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