Today I took home a Browning model Auto 5 12ga shotgun. Made in 1954. Good condition with just a few wood finish imperfections, small blueing loss/damage and some small Nick's in places on the steel. I would rate the gun overall at 75% overall condition. The barrel is non ribbed with a silver front sight. The barrel is marked - y y
Which I believe to be improved cylinder. A dime fits down the muzzle with about 2mm play on each side. I measures the barrel at 25" roughly.
I cleaned it up just taking the barrel off and recoil parts off and cleaned everything I could and wiped and lubricated then re-wiped everything. Sprayed some cleaner into the action let it run out and dry then wiped and oiled Alli could reach and put a fee drops in different cracks and crevices in the bolt. It does not have the plug because it holds 4 in the tube.
So far I love this shotgun and can't wait to shoot if. To me it is very light and handy. Feels about 6.5 lbs, really nice trigger. Bore is in great shape. I have the recoil parts set to light loads. It only chambers 2 3/4 shells, and I plan on using it for deer here in Ohio where high powered rifles are illegal for deer hunting. Also for rabbit and squirrel and I would like to try turkey this coming season. I have never bagged a turkey and have never eaten wild turkey.
Will be my only shotgun so will fill all roles from weekend clay pigeon shooting to putting meat in the freezer.
I have never even shot an automatic shotgun and am looking forward to a reduction in recoil. Can't wait to pattern her and try different slugs (obviously non saboted)!
I've been a Winchester shotgun guy up to this point, but at one time I had am 870.
Model 12 12ga made in 1961 was my first. Followed by 870 made in about 2000, then a Winchester 1200, then a Winchester 1300, then a Russian Baikal 3 1/2 pump 870 copy
This one I will keep. Although I miss the model 12 really bad.
Do you auto 5 owners have any tips for load combinations and ring/recoil setups?
Which I believe to be improved cylinder. A dime fits down the muzzle with about 2mm play on each side. I measures the barrel at 25" roughly.
I cleaned it up just taking the barrel off and recoil parts off and cleaned everything I could and wiped and lubricated then re-wiped everything. Sprayed some cleaner into the action let it run out and dry then wiped and oiled Alli could reach and put a fee drops in different cracks and crevices in the bolt. It does not have the plug because it holds 4 in the tube.
So far I love this shotgun and can't wait to shoot if. To me it is very light and handy. Feels about 6.5 lbs, really nice trigger. Bore is in great shape. I have the recoil parts set to light loads. It only chambers 2 3/4 shells, and I plan on using it for deer here in Ohio where high powered rifles are illegal for deer hunting. Also for rabbit and squirrel and I would like to try turkey this coming season. I have never bagged a turkey and have never eaten wild turkey.
Will be my only shotgun so will fill all roles from weekend clay pigeon shooting to putting meat in the freezer.
I have never even shot an automatic shotgun and am looking forward to a reduction in recoil. Can't wait to pattern her and try different slugs (obviously non saboted)!
I've been a Winchester shotgun guy up to this point, but at one time I had am 870.
Model 12 12ga made in 1961 was my first. Followed by 870 made in about 2000, then a Winchester 1200, then a Winchester 1300, then a Russian Baikal 3 1/2 pump 870 copy
This one I will keep. Although I miss the model 12 really bad.
Do you auto 5 owners have any tips for load combinations and ring/recoil setups?
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