Browning (new) A5 experiences

[sndmn11]

I picked up my Beretta A400 upland edition 20 gauge 28” barrel. 6.2 lbs on my scale View attachment 1028627

That takes the cake right there!

 

[tim tarras]

Here is the weight on mine.

 

[sndmn11]

Here is the weight on mine.View attachment 1028865

That's a 20ga color with what barrel length? Does it have the kickoff? I think the buttpad kickoff is dumb, at least, very unattractive.

 

[tim tarras]

That's a 20ga color with what barrel length? Does it have the kickoff? I think the buttpad kickoff is dumb, at least, very unattractive.

28" Barrel. I think it is just a regular but pad but not sure.

 

[sndmn11]

28" Barrel. I think it is just a regular but pad but not sure. View attachment 1028874

Yes that's a regular one. I'm not sure they offer that anymore. I think all the xplors now have kickoff.

 

[JonS]

Sndman, I’m interested in an a5 20 as well. Saw where I think you said the beretta a400 was in the running as well. The berettas I’ve shouldered have me looking way over the top of the rib, seeing all of it between the mid sight and the front.
The browning I see the bead, the beneilli montefrelto is about the same.
Does the beretta fit you and the browning a5?
Thanks

 

[sndmn11]

Sndman, I’m interested in an a5 20 as well. Saw where I think you said the beretta a400 was in the running as well. The berettas I’ve shouldered have me looking way over the top of the rib, seeing all of it between the mid sight and the front.
The browning I see the bead, the beneilli montefrelto is about the same.
Does the beretta fit you and the browning a5?
Thanks

The Browning seems the most natural. I "feel" like it has a shorter LOP and the butt pad has a good shape to fit in my pocket.

The a400s I have looked at seem fine from an elevation stand point, I have noticed either with comb fit or pad shape that I have brought it up canted.

Kygunco has the A5s for a good price, no tax, and free shipping right now.

Right now, I am probably buying a Fabarms O/U or an A400.

 

[Billy Goat]

Sndman, I’m interested in an a5 20 as well. Saw where I think you said the beretta a400 was in the running as well. The berettas I’ve shouldered have me looking way over the top of the rib, seeing all of it between the mid sight and the front.
The browning I see the bead, the beneilli montefrelto is about the same.
Does the beretta fit you and the browning a5?
Thanks

All of those guns can be, and come with shims.

I have only had one A-400 I couldn't get shimmed correctly, it was a 20ga with kick off, needed more drop for myself. Regular A-400's haven't been an issue, or any of the Browning's, Benelli's, Winchester's.

Just saying how they shoulder in a store, isn't how they hafta stay.

 

[Doc Holliday]

I bought one of the newer A5s (camo finish 12 ga) in 2023. Took to Saskatchewan in 2023 and 2024 on some incredible duck/goose hunts....no issues whatsoever.

Ive always been a Browning fan, especially when it comes to shotguns. Love the humpbacks....been shooting them my whole life....a family tradition on my Dad's side. I have his Belgiam-made Sweet 16 right next to mine in the safe.

 

[sndmn11]

All of those guns can be, and come with shims.

I have only had one A-400 I couldn't get shimmed correctly, it was a 20ga with kick off, needed more drop for myself. Regular A-400's haven't been an issue, or any of the Browning's, Benelli's, Winchester's.

Just saying how they shoulder in a store, isn't how they hafta stay.

Was it patterning off or just didn't align when brought up? I can see a scenario where the kick off is flexing weird on recoil and moving the pattern off line. I think that has been the explanation with high Benelli's and their inflex system.

 

[Billy Goat]

Was it patterning off or just didn't align when brought up? I can see a scenario where the kick off is flexing weird on recoil and moving the pattern off line. I think that has been the explanation with high Benelli's and their inflex system.

POA/POI issues. Just shot too tall for me.


I like a 50/50-60/40 as I don’t float the bird. The shims it came with, wouldn't produce enough drop for me, and someone was making more drop for the 12ga, but the 20ga has a slimmer receiver. I didn't feel like modifying it, so sold it. It hasn't been an issue with standard stocked A-400's. I really wanted to like that gun, but I just didn't get along with it.

 

[JonS]

26 or 28” barrel for a montefrelto or A5? I’m 6’4” and want it to swing and shoot where I’m looking.

 

[TNHighlands]

I'm down to an a400 upland, or an a5. I suppose the tired gas vs inertia debate.

Every Argentinian guide/outfitter I talked to this weekend said they use a mix of Beretta and Benellis in the same operation, and only those, without much issue.

I have a 20ga a5 for sale in the classifieds. Would make you a solid deal on it. Awesome upland gun. Killed 40 quail with it 2 weeks ago.

Edit to add: comes with Muller decoy and passing chokes as well.

 

[Billy Goat]

26 or 28” barrel for a montefrelto or A5? I’m 6’4” and want it to swing and shoot where I’m looking.

I'd say 28", I have an Ethos with a 26" and it points and handles surprisingly well. You have 6" on me tho. It's a light 20 ga, was worried it would be whippy, but I have gotten along with it really well. Only a handful of scatter guns with 26" or shorter(mostly turkey guns), pretty much everything I use is 28" or longer that I plan to swing.