Description
The Browning A5 Upland Sweet Sixteen is the Browning A5 Upland in 16 gauge, a light recoil operated semi auto shotgun with a 26 inch gloss blued barrel, a matte nickel receiver and a Grade I Turkish walnut stock with an oil finish. It has a 2 3/4 inch chamber and holds 4 shells in the magazine. This listing is UPC 023614743996, Browning item 0119035005. It weighs about 5 pounds 12 ounces and measures 47 1/4 inches overall.
Browning A5 Upland Sweet Sixteen Overview
The 16 gauge A5 carries the famous Sweet Sixteen name, and the Upland version dresses it for the field with a nickel receiver, gloss blued barrel and oil finished walnut. The 16 gauge sits between the 12 and 20, with nearly 12 gauge patterns in a gun that weighs like a 20. At under 6 pounds it is easy to carry all day behind dogs.
Kinematic Drive Action
The A5 uses the Kinematic Drive recoil operated system, so there is no gas piston to foul. It runs on recoil energy, which keeps the action clean and lets it cycle a wide range of loads. Browning backs the action with a 100,000 round or five year guarantee.
Barrel and Chokes
The 26 inch barrel is back bored, with a Vector Pro lengthened forcing cone for smoother patterns and less felt recoil, a 1/4 inch rib and a fiber optic front sight. It comes with Invector-DS flush Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder chokes. The chamber has a black nitride finish.
Turkish Walnut Stock
The Grade I Turkish walnut stock has an oil finish and cut 18 lines per inch checkering, with a 14 1/4 inch length of pull. Quarter inch and half inch spacers come in the box to tune fit, and the Inflex II recoil pad softens each shot.
Humpback Receiver
The aluminum alloy receiver keeps the classic A5 humpback profile, which gives a long, flat sight plane for fast target pickup. The matte nickel finish is paired with a brushed nickel bolt slide and a gold trigger.
Fast Loading Controls
Speed Load Plus sends the first shell loaded into the magazine straight to the chamber. The ergonomic bolt latch and TurnKey magazine plug make the gun easy to run and easy to set up for waterfowl regulations.
Where It Shines
This A5 is built for upland birds such as grouse, woodcock, quail and pheasant, where a light gun that points fast makes the difference. It is also pleasant for doves and a round of skeet. 16 gauge shells cost a little more and are harder to find than 12 or 20, so stock up before the season.
Care
Wipe the nickel and blued metal after a wet day, keep the walnut away from heat, and clean the bolt and barrel extension regularly. A light coat of oil keeps the recoil system smooth.
State Laws
Semi auto shotguns are legal in every state, though hunting rules on shot type and magazine capacity vary. Use the magazine plug where waterfowl rules require it. Pennsylvania buyers can transfer at our Collegeville shop or at any FFL.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Browning
- Model: A5 Upland (0119035005)
- UPC: 023614743996
- Gauge: 16
- Chamber: 2 3/4 in.
- Barrel: 26 in., gloss blued, back bored, Vector Pro forcing cone
- Rib: 1/4 in.
- Chokes: Invector-DS flush (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder)
- Front sight: Fiber optic
- Action: Kinematic Drive recoil operated
- Receiver: Aluminum alloy, matte nickel
- Stock: Grade I Turkish walnut, oil finish, cut 18 LPI
- Length of pull: 14 1/4 in.
- Recoil pad: Inflex II
- Magazine: 4 shells, 2 3/4 in.
- Overall length: 47 1/4 in.
- Weight: 5 lb 12 oz
Before You Buy
Federal law requires this shotgun to ship to a licensed FFL dealer for transfer with a background check. Buyers must be 18 or older. Browning photos show the 20 gauge A5 Upland, which looks the same as this 16 gauge.
Who It Is For
The Browning A5 Upland Sweet Sixteen is a great fit for bird hunters who want a light, soft shooting semi auto with classic looks.
Buy the Browning A5 Upland Sweet Sixteen at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Browning A5 Upland Sweet Sixteen online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more shotguns. For factory details, visit Browning.
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