SecuritySixShooter
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This is the second time I have posted on this subject but last time I was a little intimidated to ask a few more questions. I have my Grandfathers old Browning A-5 in 16ga and I know very little about it. Before we go any further though it is worthy to mention that I am still very knew to shotguns in general so please take it easy on me.
1. How do you adjust the recoil system to handle heavy and light loads?
2. My dad gave me some shells he found at a local gunshop. He doesnt know a whole lot about shotguns either (at least not that he has ever let on to). My question is will the Browning hold up to #1 Buck or not? This is the Federal brand #1 buck and to be honest I can't even tell if its lead shot. Does anyone know if Federal #1 buck in 16 ga is steel or lead shot?
Some specifics about the gun. She is rather well used and has a lot of places where there is no more/very little blueing left. This is a Belguim manufactured A-5. It is set up for 2 3/4 16 ga shells.
I dont really want this shotgun to sit around collecting dust. It was my grandfathers baby and I dont think he would want it sitting around either. I dont really hunt nor would I know what to hunt with this shotgun. For some reason though, everytime I pick it up I feel the need to find a use for it. Thanks for reading my thread and sorry its so long. Any help would be appreciated.
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1. How do you adjust the recoil system to handle heavy and light loads?
2. My dad gave me some shells he found at a local gunshop. He doesnt know a whole lot about shotguns either (at least not that he has ever let on to). My question is will the Browning hold up to #1 Buck or not? This is the Federal brand #1 buck and to be honest I can't even tell if its lead shot. Does anyone know if Federal #1 buck in 16 ga is steel or lead shot?
Some specifics about the gun. She is rather well used and has a lot of places where there is no more/very little blueing left. This is a Belguim manufactured A-5. It is set up for 2 3/4 16 ga shells.
I dont really want this shotgun to sit around collecting dust. It was my grandfathers baby and I dont think he would want it sitting around either. I dont really hunt nor would I know what to hunt with this shotgun. For some reason though, everytime I pick it up I feel the need to find a use for it. Thanks for reading my thread and sorry its so long. Any help would be appreciated.
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