Browninh A-5 Magnum 12g setting friction rings when using steel shot

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I have an older Browning A-5 3" magnum with Invector chokes
The manual says that when shooting 3 " shotshells you should use both the brass friction rings and the 3 steel spacers ( does not mention steel at this point )
However later on the manual states - if using 2 3/4" high velocity shotshells or steel shot you should use only 1 brass friction ring and 1 steel spacer
Is there so much difference between the steel and lead loads
I do not want to damage the gun by using the incorrect setting
Want to be sure that the gun cycles the shotshells
How do you set up your A-5
Thanks
 
When shooting 3 inch steel in mine, I followed the instructions as you wrote them out........ie one black steel ring and one bronze friction ring on top.In general, I think that the fewer rings used, the greater the felt recoil.
You could try one more black steel ring to stiffen things up a bit......just be sure the bronze ring is still at top position.
You will have to try a shot or two prior to your hunt to see if the shotgun cycles your loads with this set up.
 
Set it for the 3" magnum loads and test it with your shells. See if it cycles properly. If not, go to the lighter setting. If it still doesn't cycle, it may need a few drops of lube on the magazine tube. Then start with the magnum setting first and see if that does it. Always use the 'heavier' ring setting which will cycle the action so that it doesn't pound the gun to death.
 
It is a recoil operated system. Based on payload of shot, 2 3/4" lead and 3"steel is pretty close. Mine runs fine when ste up as per instructions.
 
Grouse Man said:
Set it for the 3" magnum loads and test it with your shells. See if it cycles properly. If not, go to the lighter setting. If it still doesn't cycle, it may need a few drops of lube on the magazine tube. Then start with the magnum setting first and see if that does it. Always use the 'heavier' ring setting which will cycle the action so that it doesn't pound the gun to death.
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This is what I've always done with all...4 of mine and that seems to be the general consensus on the proper way to do it.

One thing to be careful of is my Mag 12 will cycle 1 1/8oz Kent Fassteel (1560FPS) on the "Heavy" setting most of the time, but if the temps are above +25 or below freezing, it won't so I have to use the Light setting.

Cory
 
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