Browning Auto 5 Assembly! How to Set Your A5 for Light and Heavy Loads!!

[@haileywoznicki4834]

Perfect video for a first time browning owner

[@southgasportsman20]

Glad you enjoyed. Thank you for watching!

[@humpy936]

Best and simplest video out there on this subject, thank you!😊

[@southgasportsman20]

@@humpy936 No problem, thank you for watching!

[@williamorton7600]

Great info. I've inherited a 1953 A5 and I'll check that spring while I have it apart for cleaning. It was assembled for heavy loads, so I'll keep that setup for now.

[@southgasportsman20]

Sounds great, congrats on your “new” shotgun! Doesn’t get any nicer than these A5’s

[@tauruschorus]

The perfect video. I am in awe.

[@southgasportsman20]

@@tauruschorus thank you!!

[@jacksonboone8396]

Keep that baby running.....best selling auto of all time.

[@southgasportsman20]

Yes sir, I agree! Will do!!

[@Mike70005]

Thanks! I experienced exactly this problem this past weekend. My Browning A5 wouldn't cycle a light load. When I checked it was set up for heavy load. And I'm sure that spring is pretty worn. Really appreciate this.

[@southgasportsman20]

Awesome, glad I could be of some help!!

[@Mike70005]

@southgasportsman20 Just want looking for a new recoil spring and found it at midwest as you suggested. They list both 3 inch and 3.5 inch springs. Is that the diameter of the spring?

[@southgasportsman20]

@@Mike70005 make sure you are looking under auto 5 and not the modern A5 guns. It will say for 2.75” chamber unless yours is a magnum and the title will say magnum for those springs

[@Mike70005]

@@southgasportsman20 I found it under Auto 5. Ordered. Thanks again for your help!

[@southgasportsman20]

@@Mike70005 Good deal, and no problem!

[@joeblow9180]

The bronze friction ring has bevels on both sides. It doesn’t matter which way you put it on. One bevel engages the steel ring, the other bevel engages the barrel ring.

[@southgasportsman20]

Looked at a pile of them, both may be beveled but one more so than the other

[@evanwilliams2903]

Great vid, short and to the point!

[@southgasportsman20]

Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed!

[@randygroves1114]

Informative, short and easy, thank you very much

[@southgasportsman20]

@@randygroves1114 absolutely, glad you enjoyed!

[@MrVuicho]

Mine cycles in the heavy load configuration all loads I put in it bird to buck to BP red shock slugs!? Amazing weapon 👏 JMB ❤

[@southgasportsman20]

Awesome! That means your recoil spring is still in tip-top shape. By leaving it like that it will fatigue your gun much less. When it starts jamming some on light loads, you will know it’s time to configure it for light loads. Thanks for the comment!!

[@mariogallo562]

Is this the spring from Midwest gunworks?

[@southgasportsman20]

Yes it is!

[@craignielsen9386]

Good video with the new shells some 1550FPS it's hard to say what is considered a light load to a heavy load.

[@southgasportsman20]

Thanks! I would not shoot steel through these Belgium guns. The barrels were not proofed for steel. So for lead, I would say up to 3 1/4 drams of powder is considered light. Any heavier would be considered a heavy load. If you put fresh springs on the gun, I always set for heavy loads and shoot all shells until I have problems. This will take stress off of the other working parts of the gun

[@bobcaddell7145]

Thanks for the video, would this set up apply to the A5 20 gauge as well? Also when I try to search for Midwest Gun Supply only Midwest Gun Works comes up.

[@southgasportsman20]

@@bobcaddell7145 no problem! Yes sir setup should be the same. My apologies, MidWest Gun Works would be correct

[@christianspain3015]

Man I really appreciate the video. I have my granddads old A5 and have no idea what it is set up for and also not sure how to set it up. Now I know. Do I need to change anything when shooting 2-3/4" shells vs. 3" shells? I have only ever shot 3" shells through it. Thank you again.

[@southgasportsman20]

No problem! If you have been shooting 3” shells you would have to have a magnum Auto 5. From what I am told, it will cycle the 2.75” shells also but maybe not as efficiently as the 3”? Let me know how it does for you. The only method I know of for adjusting these guns is by swapping around the rings like I explained in this video. Thanks for the comment and keep that old girl shooting!

[@AlanMorris-f5f]

How do you tell what year it was made, what's it worth? I inherited one just like it.

[@southgasportsman20]

There is a date code online. Search browning auto 5 serial number formula. The serial # will be just above where you slide the shell in on bottom of receiver

[@AlanMorris-f5f]

Thanx a bunch!✌️🇺🇲

[@southgasportsman20]

@@AlanMorris-f5f no problem!! Happy to help

[@tigherwei130]

hey, is it possible to get a copy of the note or can you download it somewhere?

[@southgasportsman20]

I got it from Midwest Gun Supply in a kit. I haven’t found a place to download it anywhere

[@bisleyblackhawk1288]

Saint John Moses Browning was a genius…love the A5 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻…great information for those not familiar with the shotgun and it’s setup 👍👍👍

[@southgasportsman20]

I agree, thank you!!

[@IsaiahMoore04]

Very informative! Got any recommendations for websites to get parts for these A5s?

[@southgasportsman20]

Thank you! And Absolutely! Check with Midwest Gun Supply first and foremost! They have most everything! You can also check with Numrich Gun Parts. Hope this helps!

[@IsaiahMoore04]

@@southgasportsman20 thanks for the quick reply sir! I have a ‘52 model A5 that has definitely seen some hunts in its time! Looking forward to checking on those sites. Thanks man!

[@southgasportsman20]

@IsaiahMoore04 Yes sir! Thanks for your comments and for watching my videos!

[@dawgdawg7694]

Can you add a close up of the small ring Which is bevel up? Thamks

[@fxpestoperator5527]

Really Good Video right here Brother!!!! Hey, I film my channel here in Ga too! 😀 Many Blessings!

[@southgasportsman20]

@@fxpestoperator5527 Thank you!! That’s awesome, and proud to be here in GA! Happy New Year

[@SP0RTYinCA]

trying to figure out the CHOKE on mine , it has a sideways M near shell latch , nothing else indicates choke definition , is this MODIEFIED ? i see no F or IC or $ for skeet anywhere on left , took forearm wood off too

[@southgasportsman20]

Barrel construction is identified on the barrel. On the left side of barrel when shouldered near the receiver. Browning used the * system. 1 * = full. 2 * = modified. 3 * = cylinder

[@SP0RTYinCA]

@@southgasportsman20 yeah i saw that online but in this case nothings there OR its rubbed off over time

[@southgasportsman20]

@SP0RTYinCA I’m not sure then. Is it a Belgium made or Japan made barrel?

[@SP0RTYinCA]

@@southgasportsman20 so to be safe i used a caliper , its a FULL choke at.685

[@nealfry2230]

amen.

[@Juggggo]

great video very appreciated

[@southgasportsman20]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed!

[@alexanderbaschab287]

Please leg me know the Definition from light loads. I would Like to Shot 24g and 32g loads in my browning. Are this light of Heavy loads?

[@southgasportsman20]

I’m not sure on the conversion of drams to grains. But 3 to 3.25 drams of powder would be considered a light load

[@michaelcampion3207]

What's the length on that new spring?

[@southgasportsman20]

For light and standard 12, the recoil springs should be around 9.25”. Hope this helps

[@Daddy53751]

@@southgasportsman20I just put some lights through a 1928 standard 12 (Set up for light) and that thing was a MULE! I’m not a recoil sensitive guy, but this old girl was throwing me a beating, so I measured and the recoil spring measures about 8 3/4 inches. New spring time, or is she just a mule?

[@southgasportsman20]

@@Daddy53751 try setting it for heavy loads even if you are shooting light. This will help with the recoil some. If it doesn’t cycle it might be time to try a new recoil spring. Sadly I will say they kick pretty hard regardless. There’s a reason you see so many with the slip over stock recoil pads haha

[@Daddy53751]

@@southgasportsman20 thanks for the advice, As soon as the fresh coat of boiled linseed oil is dry I’ll definitely give that a go. I’d like to do a bit of trap shooting with her if she’ll tolerate it.

[@southgasportsman20]

@@Daddy53751 with good springs they are tough to tear up! Have fun

[@fxpestoperator5527]

Brother, Is 1oz loads considered light and 1&1/8oz heavy for a 1987 Sweet 16? Thanks!

[@southgasportsman20]

Pay more attention to the FPS in these. The 3 1/8 dr powder in these shells is normally 1 1/8 oz and 1300 FPS. I would call those heavy. The 1 oz 1165 FPS would be what I would call light in the 16 gauge.

[@fxpestoperator5527]

Thanks Man!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@southgasportsman20]

@@fxpestoperator5527 Anytime!

[@colinwright9191]

So my gun cycles fine other than it won’t lock back on the last shot I measured my recoil spring it’s 7 1/2 inches 😳 will only lock all the way back after last shot with a heavy amount of gun grease on the mag tube gun is a Belgium A5 light 2 3/4 made in 1957 the brass friction ring is brand new

[@southgasportsman20]

@@colinwright9191 double check the action spring and make sure there isn’t something there keeping the bolt assembly from coming all the way back. I would start there

[@Smooththatsme]

Does this apply to the Remington model 11 as well?

[@southgasportsman20]

Not that I am aware of. I own a model 11 and do not recall it being an identical system to this. However, the Remington would still have the action spring and recoil spring that could wear out and need changing over time

[@Smooththatsme]

@southgasportsman20 Ok, thanks, I just bought a Remington model 11. I'm trying to learn how to check it out and make sure it's good to go

[@southgasportsman20]

@Smooththatsme Nice! You will enjoy it. A few things: Make sure the foreend cap is always on tight so the recoil won’t slam and crack the foreend too bad. And double check those springs and you’ll be good to go! I love all of my old a5 recoil style guns

[@joseignaciorodriguez9522]

Jefe mi A5 fabricación belga tiene dos estrellas en el caño * * sabes a cuantas estrellas equivale a las estrellas españolas?

[@jwatkins9520]

Does anyone know if there is supposed to be a shim in the forend of the magnum 12? I've got one that keeps breaking the forend.

[@southgasportsman20]

Not that I am aware of!

[@jwatkins9520]

@southgasportsman20 so it's just wood? I've seen some people talking about adding a pvc "shim" in the forend to act like a cushion so to speak.. We can't figure out why this thing keeps breaking forends.

[@southgasportsman20]

@@jwatkins9520 I have never noticed anything but wood. You may just badly need to upgrade to a new recoil spring. Also, when you tighten down the foreend cap, loosen it one click and this helps with the slamming of the barrel as it fires

[@michaelmulholland3504]

Nice video sir....

[@southgasportsman20]

Thank you!

[@henryburness3580]

Nice wood

[@southgasportsman20]

For sure!

[@edhondo4447]

would have been a better video if showing you shooting set up for heavy loads and shooting a light load in to see if it hangs up and the other way too

[@southgasportsman20]

Thanks, it shot well both ways. I didn’t have anyone around to help film me so I just tried to get good footage of the main stuff!

[@russellcallaway8034]

South ga lol right on

[@southgasportsman20]

Yes sir!