I have two Browning A-5's, a 20 and a 12 gauge. While in very good shape, both are "shooters" and came with Poly Chokes (Yes, Poly Chokes are ugly - but I like them).
According to the serial numbers both of these guns were manufactured post WWII in about 1946/1947, and therefore, they were both were actually made by Remington for Browning.
After firing 8 to 10 boxes of steel through each, I’ve learned that I’m not supposed to shoot steel shot through older A-5's, as the barrels will bulge near the muzzle. However, as that has not happened to either, my questions are:
“Was I saved by my Poly Chokes?”
“Can I just set the Poly Chokes at ‘Modified’ and continue to shoot steel from these guns?”
Or
“Am I just a damn lucky S.O. B., who should thank his lucky stars and go purchase a couple of 870’s to use to knock down ducks?”
An inquiring mind wants to know…
According to the serial numbers both of these guns were manufactured post WWII in about 1946/1947, and therefore, they were both were actually made by Remington for Browning.
After firing 8 to 10 boxes of steel through each, I’ve learned that I’m not supposed to shoot steel shot through older A-5's, as the barrels will bulge near the muzzle. However, as that has not happened to either, my questions are:
“Was I saved by my Poly Chokes?”
“Can I just set the Poly Chokes at ‘Modified’ and continue to shoot steel from these guns?”
Or
“Am I just a damn lucky S.O. B., who should thank his lucky stars and go purchase a couple of 870’s to use to knock down ducks?”
An inquiring mind wants to know…