Browning A5 Sweet 16 Shotgun Review

Browning A5 Sweet 16 Shotgun Review: It's review time! Today we're taking a detailed and in-depth look at the semi-auto, inertia-driven, Browning A5 Sweet 16! This is one classy shotgun from Browning. 𝙏𝙁𝙇 𝙍𝘼𝙉𝙂𝙀 𝘿𝘼𝙔 𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙎 (𝙅𝙪𝙡𝙮 12𝙩𝙝/13𝙩𝙝)
𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙉𝙊𝙒 (𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙚𝙣𝙙 7/1) ⌲ targetfocused.link/100k
💥𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙉𝙉𝙀𝙇 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙏𝙍𝙄𝘾𝙆 𝙎𝙃𝙊𝙏𝙎!
⌲ / @targetfocusedlive
🎯 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙔 𝙏𝘼𝙍𝙂𝙀𝙏 𝙁𝙊𝘾𝙐𝙎𝙀𝘿 𝙄𝙉 𝙇𝙄𝙁𝙀 𝙒𝙄𝙏𝙃 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙏𝙁𝙇 𝙋𝙊𝘿𝘾𝘼𝙎𝙏
⌲ targetfocused.link/podcast
Apple ⌲ targetfocused.link/podcastapple
Spotify ⌲ targetfocused.link/podcastspo...
🧢 𝙂𝙀𝙏 𝙏𝙁𝙇 𝙈𝙀𝙍𝘾𝙃
targetfocused.link/merch
👊 𝙅𝙊𝙄𝙉 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙏𝙁𝙇 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙐𝙉𝙄𝙏𝙔 (𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚!)
targetfocused.link/communitys...
Our Favorites ⌲ targetfocused.link/favproducts
Reeds Sports ⌲ targetfocused.link/reedssport... Code "TFL24" for a 10% discount
Reduce Recoil ⌲ targetfocused.link/falconstri...
Eye 😎Pro ⌲ targetfocused.link/esseyepro Code "ESSTFL35" for a 35% discount
Shotgun 🪥Cleaning ⌲ www.targetfocused.life/otis Code "tfl15" for a 15% discount!
Choke Tubes ⌲ targetfocused.link/carlsonsch... Code "targetfocused20" for a 20% discount!
Mag Tube Extension ⌲ targetfocused.link/carlsonsma... Code "targetfocused20" for a 20% discount!
Ear 👂Pro Recommendations ⌲ targetfocused.link/axilbuds Code “tfldiscount”
Trap Machines ⌲ targetfocused.link/promaticla...
On❌ Hunt ⌲ targetfocused.link/onxhunt Code “TFL20” for 20% discount
💪Energy/Nutrition ⌲ targetfocused.link/mntops Code “TARGETFOCUSED” for 20%
Discount
Steve's Favorites on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/targetfoc...
🪛Wheeler Engineering Gunsmithing Screwdriver Set for Gunsmithing and Maintenance ⌲ amzn.to/3Q0YmgE
Make it look awesome with Custom Finishing ⌲ targetfocused.link/deadeye
😎𝙎𝙃𝙊𝙊𝙏 𝘼𝙏 𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙍𝘼𝙉𝙂𝙀 ⌲ targetfocused.link/asp
🎯𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙑𝙀'𝙎 𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙔
From Terrible at Shooting 😔 To Making a Living Shooting 🤯 How it all changed!
targetfocused.link/stevestory
💥𝘽𝙊𝙊𝙆 𝘼 𝙇𝙄𝙑𝙀 𝙏𝙍𝙄𝘾𝙆 𝙎𝙃𝙊𝙊𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙎𝙃𝙊𝙒
𝘔𝘈𝘒𝘌 𝘠𝘖𝘜𝘙 𝘌𝘝𝘌𝘕𝘛 𝘜𝘕𝘍𝘖𝘙𝘎𝘌𝘛𝘛𝘈𝘉𝘓𝘌
targetfocused.link/booking
🎤𝘽𝙊𝙊𝙆 𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙑𝙀 𝙏𝙊 𝙎𝙋𝙀𝘼𝙆 𝘼𝙏 𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙉𝙏
targetfocused.link/booking
𝙅𝙊𝙄𝙉 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙏𝙁𝙇 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙐𝙉𝙄𝙏𝙔 (𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚!)
targetfocused.link/communitys...
TFL videos, plus a lot more, are posted on the TFL Community. This community is where we engage, ask and answer questions, chat with members, and share our passion for shotguns, bird hunting, and clay shooting. targetfocused.link/communitys...
Keep Living Target Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)
Steve Gould
0:00 Intro
2:11 Specs
3:35 Trigger Pull
4:35 Ergonomics
6:30 Other Variations
7:07 Build Quality
8:02 Recoil/Reliability
9:45 Breakdown
10:56 Speed Shooting
Thank you for watching and subscribing!
Whether our targets in the field or our targets in life, we will only hit what we are focused on so live the #targetfocusedlife
Stay Target Focused,
Steve

[@TommyboyGTP]

I really wish more manufacturers would start producing more 16 gauges in all forms of semi auto, pump, doubles, etc.

[@MartellOutdoors]

They won't cause of ammo prices it's not shot as much anymore

[@TommyboyGTP]

@@MartellOutdoors That's because of the limited offerings chambered in 16 gauge.

[@MartellOutdoors]

@@TommyboyGTP nah its cause for steel shot is 40$ a box lol and theirs only 2 brands that make it. On top of that even lead by me for them are 20 bucks a box my 10 gauge don't even cost that. If i bought hevi shot for goose or somthing then yeah for my 10 it will be like 80$ a box but I only buy federals for my 10 and it's only 30$ a box and I only use it like maybe 40 times a year

[@TommyboyGTP]

@@MartellOutdoors If more offerings to buy 16 gauges come out, and more companies make ammo, prices will come down. Specialty loads i'm sure will still be high but for that just go 12 gauge if you want heavy magnum loads

[@CaptainRon956]

16ga is slowly making a comeback. Most of the new offerings are o/u shotguns from Stevens, CZ, Browning & TriStar. The sweet 16 is the only new auto loader in 16 that I’m aware of

[@premchandbaldeo7963]

Ive owned one for the past 43 yrs .never had any problem .just love it

[@roystephenson5607]

Love that the .16 is getting attention again

[@TheFmazz]

Inertia guns have to be braced in order to cycle; hip and over head does not offer enough of resistance/bracing in order to cycle. This is a beautiful gun.

[@DV-cm3tb]

Agreed but the Franchi did work fine in the same test.

[@MikeM-pm9ow]

Yaaa def a common thing with Inertia guns, kinda stupid to even worry about it not working from the hip

[@chevyon37s]

Those Federal loads are also only a 2 1/2 dram which is on the lighter side as they want them to be safe in older 16ga’s. I’ve shot those loads and had the same problem with my sweet 16 A5, and did not have a single issue with other ammo. So I’d attribute the cycling issues to the light loads more than being shot unsupported.

[@CreedScott1776]

This guy in the video claims to be an expert??? 🤣

[@tjstevens6828]

Call Benelli and tell them you have this issue, and the will tell you that need to shoulder an inertia gun and have a solid mount.

[@beltondogs]

I have owned one for two years and haven't had even one cycling issue. I couldn't be happier and my A5 Sweet Sixteen is my go to gun for skeet, sporting clays, grouse and pheasant hunting. I own a Benelli Super Black Eagle III and it stays in the closet at home. Don't be afraid of purchasing this gun, it's a great gun.

[@michaelguzenski8210]

I totally agree, I love my sweet 16 ran a lot of rounds through it and no issues

[@dereksimmon1551]

That’s because His “cycling issues” only come when he isn’t holding the firearm steady. If the whole firearm moves rearward with the recoil, then there is no way for the bolt to cycle.

[@mothergoose4231]

exactly. i commented that hes shooting the crapiest shell federal makes. even their high end shells suck balls. ive been a duck hunter for 30 years. federal was the bomb until early/mid 2ks. this gun needs real ammo to work not the cheap crap

[@andrewsparks4726]

16 ga is hands down one of the versatile shells available. It should be way more popular… in all variations.

[@andrewsparks4726]

Id also add the 1oz 1165fps may be below Brownings recommended shell

[@cadeclark]

These reviews are really nice, I’ve got a friend who’s been looking at some shotguns and I’ve referred him to a few that you’ve reviewed in the past couple months, keep ‘em coming lol

[@ethans5961]

Great review. I read some reviews online and they also said their Sweet Sixteens had cycling issues. Either way beautiful gun.

[@austingarcia4445]

Dang soooo close!!! Was looking forward to a review on a browning silver field please please🙌🏽 thanks man for the videos you do a fantastic job!

[@wackyguns]

Its the same gun as the sx4 with a small hump on the rear of the receiver

[@jasonmiller6371]

I love the 16 ga. I own both 12 ga and 20 ga shotguns, but my favorite pheasant hunting gun is one I inherited from my Grandpa. It's a Remington model 31 pump shotgun probably made in the late 30s or early 40s. It's a working man's shotgun, not fancy at all, no checkering or fancy finish. But the action is glassey smooth and the 16 ga drops pheasants if I do my part, no problem! I'd love to see a comeback of the good old sweet 16ga!

[@valleyridgesimmentals8969]

Remington model 31 in 16 gauge was my first shotgun, got it from my dad who got it from his dad, still got it, shot alot of pheasant and partridge with it, alot.

[@stevebrown1538]

Another good honest review. I have to be honest and say I may or may not have bought a gun cause it was pretty even knowing it may have an issue. Keep it up.

[@dustyallen4197]

I’ve noticed that most inertia driven shotguns have cycling issues when not shouldered or held to a backstop of some sort.

[@jasonscott5043]

Exactly, why would anyone even want to shoot one over their head upside down? Or from the hip? Put it on the shoulder.

[@jimbobakabrutus1230]

Got lucky enough to grab an A5 wicked wing sweet 16 today from mid way. Should have it Thursday! Can't wait. They're very hard to find right now. Been looking months.

[@kylepraske7376]

Great work Steve. Have a good one 👍.

[@sprayandprayhunting5711]

nice review king keep them up

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Thanks, will do!

[@speedfreak341]

I bought one roughly around this time, and looked around for chokes and carlson doesn't make one for the 16 ga, but now browning makes the wicked wing sweet 16 and i hope i can reach out to them to get a extended choke.

[@charlesruffing9532]

My A5 Sweet 16 started having feeding issues after I shot a couple boxes of shells through it. The problem gradually worsened the more I shot it. Normal gun cleaning did not improve the problem. I removed the magazine spring and shell follower and thoroughly cleaned the magazine. The magazine was real dirty from the factory. The shotgun now functions perfect. I wonder if this was causing issues with your testing?

[@ValcoBayrunner]

A friend of mine had 12 guage version and it had cycling issues also. They do not do well in cold weather during goose season. My gas guns never have issues.

[@kennethklatt67]

I’ve got the ultimate A5 16 gauge I’ve shot numerous boxes of federal game load with no issues shoots great

[@gregphillips1998]

I have a Winchester Model 12 in 16ga, a Remington Sportsman 48 in 16ga and a Remington Model 11 in 16ga. I love them. They are great for bird hunting. Not enough power for deer & hogs with the #1 Buckshot. Im going to try the off-hand shots with the Remingtons to see if there is any cycling issues.

[@codybrown1204]

Off topic question but sometime could you give us some tips on improving our shooting on crossing shots? I know I’d really appreciate it keep up the good work!

[@reidm8653]

Would love to see a review of a retay masi Mara or gordion. I have an sbe 3 and my buddy recently got a retay gordion. The feel of them is near Identical when you pick them up. I prefer the raised rib of the sbe and the milder recoil but the retay comes in at around half the price. Anyway great video keep em coming!

[@danreed7622]

The earlier (post 2012) A5s can need a stronger extractor spring. Replaced/upgraded mine for 3$ and have had zero issues since.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Thanks for sharing.

[@hankharrel6191]

Would also like to see a shotgun comparison between the browning wicked wing A5 and the SBE 3

[@elizemarty4940]

Yes thats what i want to see

[@MartellOutdoors]

SBE 3 is junk I don't even know why you guys keep trying to get them to go head to head go to the store and buy each one or rent out each one. I have shot literally every shotgun to known and the browning maxus 2 was my favorite so I went and bought 5 diffrent models they made

[@hankharrel6191]

@@MartellOutdoors why do you think the SBE 3 is junk?

[@MartellOutdoors]

@@hankharrel6191 I don't think I know I have owned 2 of them nothing but problems. I put over 30,000 rounds through a gun a year for hunting and practicing. Same with berettas I have owned a few semis and over under nothing but problems. One day had enough bought a pump sxp max 5 camo best cheap shotgun I have ever owned now I own 3 SXPs for duck,goose,pheasant hunting. I have 3 browning 10 gauges 1 semi auto and 2 pumps one for goose and one for turkey hunting. Then I have 2 sweet sixteens one is a collectors edition, worth about 5k right now. The otherone is newer so I don't care about it being beat up from hunting. I own like 5 browning maxuses few old ones, my newest editions being a carbon fiber trap gun and then the maxus 2 wicked wing edition, then I have a regular field one. I own also a few A5s the older wicked wing and the silver colored one. I have 2 browning Cynergy's a wicked wing edition cause their super beautiful colors and a regular field editionstill over a 2500$ gun And I beat the living shit out of both my duck and goose guns never one problem with them. And I'll never shoot anything but browning and Winchester So yeah I know a little bit I was never brand loyal till I wanted a reliable shotgun for the only bird hunting.

[@hankharrel6191]

@@MartellOutdoors what kind of problems did you have with the Benelli?

[@crayweirich5889]

would love to see a Browning Silver review. Maybe compare it against the SX4 or against the pricier Maxus II to show what the real differences are

[@hankharrel6191]

I’d like to see a review on the impala plus shotgun

[@nickycochran1706]

Could you do a full break down and cleaning video of the beretta A400 Xtreme Plus! Thanks in advance!

[@Bugf1]

Year old video. I have a Remington Mod# 11 that was my Grandfathers It is over 80 years old and shoots like new never had a jam or any firing issue. love it. I have trouble finding 16ga. shells lately.

[@travisweldmaster7815]

It has the "if you touch me i will rust, immediately" look, my browning BAR 270 is absolutely like that

[@dennisrenstrom2649]

Love the reviews. Seems they are all on semi autos. How about doing some over unders, and side by sides that are in that same price range as the semis. Some of us LOVE our stack barrel guns!

[@rodneywager2142]

I really wanted to like it, however you had more cycling issues in one minute than I've had with my sweet 16 Belgian made gun. That I've had for over 35 years. Thanks for the review

[@brendanfarrell5222]

The tristar viper G2 comes also in 16 gauge. Wold like to see a review on that a d possibly a head to head with the browning sweet 16.

[@Lethal_Intent]

Mines has an issue cycling anything under an oz. Best results ive had is using 32gram Winchester super speed. The lightest recoiling i think not it kicks more with them 32gram shells over a 50 gram 12ga through my beretta 391 urika or o/u

[@jeffreyford800]

I have two of the old Sweet Sixteen's and I love them......

[@HALWG51]

I was looking for this one.

[@TomAHawk-lb8wk]

That is a very simple breakdown and reassemble.

[@pipedreams57]

The Winchester Model 12 in 16 gauge is my preference without a vent rib for hunting. The model 12 is still king of shotguns..

[@jerrodladner3019]

I have the heavy duck , and a beautiful 1947 20 gauge. This year I'm gonna try and add a 16 gauge to my collection. The heavy duck I have had for about 7 years now and has been my turkey gun ever since I got it.

[@belsteed6050]

I really like your speedy style review, maybe a body cam could be very cool sometimes to mix in all your shooting. Gj

[@justin81011776]

I would like to see browning respond to this video on the cycling issues. $1500 is way too much money for a gun that has cycling issues. When I buy a semi automatic shotgun the top attribute on my list is reliability. To me it’s just a pretty piece of firewood. I was about to buy one but glad I came across this video.

[@CaptainRon956]

Two things about inertia guns, 1. They have to be mounted firm, it’s kinda like limp wristing a pistol if they’re not held firmly when shot and 2. The new browning inertia guns like to be wet. With lube that is. They come dry from the factory. At least mine was.

[@only1antjonesjones187]

I understand that you’re going up against Brownings claims, but, you can’t blame a gun for not cycling correctly if it’s an Inertia based firearm and you’re holding it the wrong way. You’re essentially blaming gravity for the gun not working.

[@dougkahler7152]

I bought one in 12 gauge but what I really wanted was a sweet 16 they were sold out of them and the 12 they had has some spectacular wood so it came home with me. Two weeks later I walked in and there sat my sweet 16. I was crushed. Some day soon I hope to own it also.

[@rochedejager4846]

Please do a review on the CZ 1012.

[@haydenboyes8515]

the wicked wing A5 and most of the newer A5 shotguns have a “speed reload” meaning when you shoot your 3rd shot or empty the gun and the camber is open, you can load a shell into the bottom of the gun and it will automatically load it, haven’t seen you talk about it in any reviews on the A5s but would love to see what you think about it!

[@TargetFocusedLife]

You are correct. I sometimes forget about this because it is not a feature I really use. I can slam a shell into an open chamber like nobody's business so I don't worry about loading from below. I think it is a fine feature, just not for me. 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)

[@georgemorrisey7146]

I've got a 48' model with a similar feature on the shell catch

[@nriyo3]

Steve if you take a gun like this and smith it or lighten the bolt will that improve cycling overhead and all those type scenarios?

[@csamby1694]

Cool video pall good job

[@noahmiller7090]

Watched a lot of your a5 videos and not once have you covered the speed load feature, like the older auto5 with the bolt open feed the first shell in the magazine and it automatically feeds into the chamber. Very quick reload while hunting and trying to get one more shot

[@duckbrian7973]

This gun is awesome. I had the same cycle issues. Was on a hunt too. Got home and took the gun apart. Put a drop of oil on each side of the bolt grooves. Next day. Was a big improvement. The gun never had a hiccup. I feel the grooves need to be “wet” oiled for best performance.

[@rex8958]

This is what worries me about buying one, 1oz 7.5 or #6 are the majority of the shells I use for hunting and would hate to spend that much to have issues.

[@duckbrian7973]

@@rex8958 light oiling is the issue. That’s it. I’m not rich or make a lot. This gun is the most expensive gun I’ve ever bought. I was sweating adding to cart. Once I figured out the grooves need to be “wet” she runs excellent. Before I figure this out. Was an “oh man” moment.

[@williamadams1438]

That’s how the old auto 5s were too. I use an old Belgium browning. I have to oil around the spring before you shoot.

[@rex8958]

@@duckbrian7973 thank you a lot for sharing your experience. I'm in the same boat this would be the most i would spend on a gun and have been close to buying it a couple times. Hopefully in the coming months I will

[@duckbrian7973]

@@rex8958 these don’t stay for sale long. Searched for a few months. Don’t know about now.

[@brandonlarsen3815]

What choke tubes were you going to review for this? Can you add a link to them?

[@cirka99]

Would like a review on the hatsan escort magnum extreme.

[@37greenfox]

Can you do a review on the cz 1012?

[@CMeaux97]

please do a review on the tristar viper g2 sport!!!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Hey Steve. Would like you to get ahold of a new Mossberg 940 Pro Field and give it a review.

[@chrisgreenaway6696]

Look love your videos but you also need to test unloading the tube via the shell latch

[@braydonshearn4601]

Me and my dad went into Whittakers in Owensboro Kentucky and found an a5 I don’t know what model it was but it was only 875

[@waylonlegend4603]

These guns really feel amazing. Lightweight and shoots like a dream. The price of shells and the Msrp is holding me back.

[@georgemorrisey7146]

I found purple hulls for 14$ a box at wally world😅

[@larryhatfield7372]

I bought a new A5 16 guage , after hunting with it last year I put it back in the closet and got my model 12 back out , nothing shoots like a model 12

[@mothergoose4231]

all made by john browning so same thing @@larryhatfield7372

[@kevinkp7779]

I love my Remington 1100 in 16 gauge

[@BeatRock253]

Ready for the Silver Pigeon. 😎

[@Macdaddy22713]

Could you do the Remington V3 or Versamax?

[@butchmurray90]

I have the Tristar viper g2 16 gauge and love it

[@cracky_wainwright]

"Inertia driven" is a bit of slick scientific-sounding terminology that Benelli marketing guys came up with in the 1990s to charge much more $$$$. The original wording was "delayed blowback," but that isn't as sexy sounding. Browning then upped the linguistic ante with the acrobatic sounding "Kinematic Drive." ~~ If I ran a shotgun company I would call my autoloading system the "Entropy Proportionality Hydrothermal Drive."

[@alanstrong55]

Excellent for pheasants. 16 gauge shells may be harder to find.

[@nathanielchoate69]

Hey Steve you should check out the Benelli Ethos Cordoba in 28 gauge

[@user-mq4pm6zr9j]

Отличный обзор! Спасибо ! Владею А5 10 лет! Отличный аппарат, перезаряжает все навески! С уважение к Вам!

[@wizardofahhhs759]

Excellent device!? WTF!?

[@ethanwheeler5865]

Can you do a review of the Model 101 Field?

[@southcentralfishing5257]

How about some cheap pump actions like a Tristar, Winchester,mossberg etc

[@skylaneav8r902]

I have an A5 12 ga.. Have over 1200 rounds through it, everything from 2 3/4” target loads, 3”, to 3 1/2”. It has never failed to eat anything I’ve fed it. My son has one as well with the same results. However I use it as it was designed for its’ intended use. My dad hunted with his Auto 5 Sweet 16 over 50 years. He never had any feed issues until 16 ga. shells became hard to find in the 90s. It did not like lo-brass shells. The original Browning autos are not A5’s. I hear this all the time. They are Auto 5’s. The “A5” has only been in production in this century. While I love them both, these guns have very little in common with the Auto 5. They are more akin to a Benelli.

[@JW-oy1hg]

Good video if you dont reload 16 gauge I want the hulls 😄

[@alexandergonzalez6578]

When is the 20 ga coming out browning?

[@johnconklin5180]

Is the tube oiled? That the first thing to apply when cycling issues arise.

[@dominicvargas3881]

Could you do a review on the Benelli 828 U?

[@kevinbadua7263]

Can you do a review on a impala plus semi auto shotgun...

[@daviddoss1104]

It’s a sporting shotgun. Not meant to shoot over your head or from the hip. Needs a good solid base on your shoulder for the recoil to cycle properly. Didn’t read that anywhere just my opinion.

[@jimbigboystoys4077]

I used to have the original Auto 5 Light 12 back in the 80’s… and it NEVER failed to cycle or eject…NOT EVEN ONCE! I’ve been interested in buying one of these new sweet 16s. But after seeing those cycling/ejection issues you were having, it’s kind of making me have second thoughts. That’s an awfully expensive shotgun to be having those kind of issues!

[@jimbigboystoys4077]

@Jan Holcomb Yes…You could be right. Its not designed to be held like a home invasion close quarters PUMP shotgun….It’s a “Semi-Auto” designed for HUNTING.

[@chrisperrien7055]

@Jan Holcomb The same happens with some pistols, if you don't hold them right/tight(no limp-wrist) i.e. like you mean it ;) , the recoil forces can get "lost" and they don't work right. The same can be said for any hammer or tool.

[@cjsiglerii]

Are you really going to be shooting over your head though 😒

[@jimbigboystoys4077]

@@cjsiglerii Of course not.

[@puck1212]

Light twelves are notorious for jamming, especially low brass shells. I have several some are flawless and one or two act up occasionally. Love these guns, but my original sweet 16 is my go to.

[@fredericklalanne309]

Would love to see mossberg 940 pro waterfowl soon

[@scottrosenblath5737]

"Gould trigger" aced it 👌

[@claytoole1986]

Let’s see the 16 gran lightning!!

[@larrysmith2137]

I like to. See a review on the Hatfield SAS $230. I would like to know what a pro shooter thinks of it.

[@whitetailhabitatandhunting]

Thank Brother!

[@TargetFocusedLife]

You bet! 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)

[@davidyazdanipanah6941]

It’s an inertia shotgun. Which means it uses the guns recoil to operate. If the stock isn’t braced against the shoulder or a fixed point the inertia system can’t cycle the action properly. So of course it’s not going to cycle when shot “over the head” or “from the hip”. My Benelli Montefeltro won’t either. I love my soft shooting gas operated 11-87 but if not clean it’s not nearly as reliable as my A5 or Benelli.

[@davidyazdanipanah6941]

I got to eat some crow here. I fired my Benelli Montefeltro yesterday from the hip and over the head. It cycled both times 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@lusitanooutdoorchannel680]

For me, comparing between 12, 16 and 20 gauge is a little bit like the story of Goldielocks. 12 gauge is awesome but the gun feels too big and bulky. 20 gauge guns are a dream to carry in the field but the ammo is not as strong in my opinion as 12 gauge. So 16 gauge is the perfect gauge between 12 and 20. And I have always been curious about this gauge

[@ralphpezda6523]

The biggest problem today with the 16 is ammunition availability. Cabela's recently had some 28s but no 16s. Even prior to the crunch availability wasn't great. You are right about it being a nice middle ground. I spent an afternoon shooting an original Sweet 16 many years ago. Nice, nice shotgun.

[@chevyon37s]

Not as strong?? You can get a 1oz load for 12, 16, and 20ga. So you could have the exact same “power” out of all 3 gauges given the loads are the same velocity. But of course many 20ga 1oz loads are slower than 1oz 16ga loads, and a 12ga 1oz load is usually faster yet. But yes over all the 16 bridges the gap between the 12 and 20ga loads perfectly.

[@chevyon37s]

@@ralphpezda6523 not a ton of options for 16ga ammo on the market, but the availability certainly is there.

[@chrisperrien7055]

Well, if you're big bulky guy, the 12 vs 16 really doesn't matter. Then you get into finding 16 (or 20) / various magnum/special loads to begin with. Not knocking the 16, Just the loads/recoil did not really matter to me, when I used to shoot alot, before 50- 100 rounds or so LOL

[@puck1212]

Just have to buy shells in the off season. Hopefully the 16 will continue to grow and we can get more options.

[@wyattcasey8066]

Can you please check out the Fierce Mayhem ?

[@707RollerMan]

Do a review of the Retay Masai Mara

[@lars9022]

Me gusta mucho el calibre 16.

[@DaveThomspon]

Interesting how is doesn’t cycle reliably. My new version A5 Wicked Wing 12 ga. 3 1/2 in. Doesn’t cycle reliably if it isn’t anchored tightly in my shoulder. Missed birds because of it. Definitely not as reliable as my Benelli’s. Browning missed the mark.

[@raybishop3176]

Okay, now do the Tristar Viper in 16 ga. I love 16s.

[@joshuawoodland3961]

I wanna see citadel warthog vs Benelli budget shotgun vs expensive shot gun

[@gaulalex68]

Cz USA ultralight all terrain review!

[@dennissink6483]

Sweet16 is only calber Belgium made?

[@flintymcduff5417]

I would never know if a shotgun I bought for hunting and clays fired over my head or not because I would never shoot it that way. It's meant to be fired from a solid shoulder mount, inertia guns even more so. Guns that fire in any and all positions would be pumps, single shots and doubles. It's trigger also wouldn't be an issue because I don't do exhibition shooting. It has 2 3/4" chambers because as far as I know no one makes 3" 16 gauge shells. Or ever have. I look at that gun in a hunting, sporting clays aspect and not exhibition shooting. But that's me.

[@timothymcvay7286]

Wow great video buddy but very disappointing to see that it jamed that much

[@thegreendabbler6987]

the balance point loaded?

[@ryankiss4585]

Do you prefer your semi autos with 26 or 28 inch barrels?

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Generally 28 is my preference. 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)

[@jellybean9396]

Love my miroku a5

[@jimmycomp]

Wow, the cycle issues broke my heart because I want that exact gun so badly. I was excited to see this video. Now, after watching all those issues with cycling, I don't know what to do. I guess I have to try to find a different American brand . Maybe I check with Mossberg or Remington because I plan to hunt with this gun in the wet lands and field of the low country of SC. So it will get dirty .😮

[@justanordinarydude6097]

Well did you get an a5

[@jimmycomp]

@justanordinarydude6097 no not yet still doing research. I do have the sweet 16 given to me from my grandfather. I have always been a fan of the 16 guage because it's different and unique. There were so many 20 and 12 guages, and I liked to have something different.

[@francisconway9949]

It is a concern if you had to take a very quick shot and hadn't time to mount properly you could only hope your target couldn't shoot back. 😉

[@GamingRemo]

I know this is old, since it's recoil operated, it's going to have feed issues if it doesn't have a solid shoulder to recoil off of. Same happens with even the best semi auto pistols if you "Limp wrist" it.

[@egregiousblunder5395]

He's a lil fella, even on the shoulder those light 1oz loads knocked him around lol.

[@rickshipper2002]

Want but hard to get shells

[@jamesoliva9531]

This is not a gas operated firearm, it is designed to be shot from the shoulder, not overhead, it needs resistance to operate correctly.

[@treyskulski3941]

Awesome vids bring in an old beretta 390!