Browning A5 Eject and auto Load Issues HELP PLEASE

[Team Roper]

Not an A5 Expert by any means but have always wanted one and I found what I thought I wanted Belgium LT 12, till I shot it, it will not eject or load next shell.
I tried changing from heavy to light loads by repositioning the friction ring even read that adding a light film of oil to receiver track and to the magazine tube will help with these issue . but no luck. the retractor looks good and the spring feels strong that holds it [ it snaps back good ]. I'm at a lose. Load one shell and it will not leave the receiver open as it should after firing last shell.

ANY IDEAS

 

[DRYHUMOR]

Gotta ask, but you are holding it to your shoulder? If you aren't the gun doesn't have a fixed object to recoil against.

 

[rbernie]

tried changing from heavy to light loads by repositioning the friction ring

Describe how you did this, please. It may be that you need to be coached thru the proper orientation, and we can help with that.

 

[41022collector]

You can download and print an actual Browning A5 field service and repair manual from this link.

http://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/ctgy/browning-auto-5-field-service-manual

There are other manuals and service repair manuals at the same site, all you need to do is down load it, then print it.

Regards
Mike

 

[Team Roper]

I will Answer in order, but I want to say thank you in advance to all.

yes shooting from shoulder as normal

According to browning moving the friction ring from the top of the recoil spring to the bottom of the spring with the flat side of the ring against the spring will change recoil from heavy to light, but I cannot see how this could keep it from ejecting not matter where it is set. Here is the link for the instruction i followed

http://media.browning.com/pdf/om/auto5_light_om_s.pdf

I will take any coaching i can get, heck i ain't to proud to learn. I will look at the midwest link as well
Thanks
Thanks

 

[Tijeras_Slim]

The most common cause of cycling problems in A-5's is that the chamber needs to be clean. It can look clean, but still be sticky. Wrap a 12 ga bronze brush in 0000 steel wool and on the end of a short rod spin in in the chamber with a drill, feel free to use some Hoppes in there too.

This method has solved the cycling problems of a number of my A-5's from one made in 1914 to 1960's guns.

Once you do it, try the gun out again with the rings set on heavy and the mag tube dry. If it doesn't cycle, try the light setting.

I'll bet this does the trick.

 

[rcmodel]

What kind of ammo are you using?

But regardless, try another brand.

There are some pretty crappy shells on the shelves at Walmart anymore.

rc

 

[Chawbaccer]

Remove the spring and rings and see if you can manually cycle it by pushing the barrel back, CAUTION, USE DUMMY ROUNDS. This will give you a chance to look for the trouble. Not mentioned yet, check that the recoil buffer is in place as it should be, also check that the rails are clean and not damaged.