Browning A5 Magnum

[Stefan]

Hello All,



I'm looking at an A5 Mag right now (I've always wanted an auto5) made in Japan. It has Invector plus tubes and a 28" barrel. The add suggests the gun is as new. My question is this: with the right set up, can the A5 mag be made to shoot 1 1/8 oz. sporting loads? I'd like to use the gun for everything and practicing with it in the summer is right up there on my things to do list. Any one with personal experience?

Anybody here still hunt with an auto 5? Experiences?


Thanks alot!

Stef

 

[struff55]

Its a trial and check thing if they are heavy 1 1/8oz. it may cycle 1275-95 fps if they are 1200 fps it may not it is not as simple as an adjustment you set it up to shoot light loads and see what happens also if the recoil spring is new that could make a difference find a used one that is softer and that may help.

 

[JamesM]

Yes and Yes, an older Belgian one the only complaint I have is that I split the forend on it and had to replace it with a synthetic one. Aside from that my favorite shotgun no exceptions.

 

[Classic Green .223]

I have some experence with a regular 2 3/4" A5. There is an adjustment you have to make if you want to shoot such a wide range of loads. There is a brass bushing inside the receiver that the barrel moves back and forth in, the bushing needs to be tight for heavy loads and backed off for the light loads to cycle the action.

 

[davemccarthy707]

I have 2 both the mag12 and standard 12. The mag 12 will cycle 1 1/8 oz loads fairly reliably when oiled and set up properly.

Dave

 

[MD]

Dano on Huntingbc.ca uses one all the time