I've owned a lot of em. A5's, Benelli SBE 1&2 , Montifeltros', Berettas, Remington 1100's & 11-87's, Mossbergs, Franchi's and probably some I'm forgetting. Bottom line for me........nothing beats my good old Rem 1100's and 11-87's. They fit me well. I shoot em well. They are simple to clean and maintain, and they are as reliable or more so than anything else I've ever owned.
Best semi auto shotgun out there....
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I handled one of the new A5s a couple days ago and was came away with a favorable impression. I've been shooting an older Auto5 for years at waterfowl and really liked the way the A5 feels and points. Awful pricey, but I may have to lend some serious consideration to one when it comes time to refresh the shotgun aresenal
TripleDeuce660
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Originally Posted By: DesertRamI handled one of the new A5s a couple days ago and was came away with a favorable impression. I've been shooting an older Auto5 for years at waterfowl and really liked the way the A5 feels and points. Awful pricey, but I may have to lend some serious consideration to one when it comes time to refresh the shotgun aresenal
It has nothing to do with the old A5. All it has is the same shape to the receiver. Its just another version of a inertia gun. The real long recoil design has less felt recoil.
It has nothing to do with the old A5. All it has is the same shape to the receiver. Its just another version of a inertia gun. The real long recoil design has less felt recoil.
willy1947
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Originally Posted By: GCOriginally Posted By: willy1947Originally Posted By: CrossHareThere is no scattergun that will ever hold a candle to the legendary Browning A-5. The A-5 will be functioning when the pop metal Benelli's are but a memory.
I carried an A-5 for two years in Vietnam in the rain and heat.
I did not have people follow me around with bus load of gun parts.
Neither did Tom Knapp and exactly why the Benelli has been selected as the semi-auto combat shotgun of elite military and law enforcement units around the world. I have a sentimental attachment to the A5 and value it highly, but it isn't without flaws. It simply has been surpassed by today's shotguns performance wise.
Our troops carry Mossberg 590A1 shotguns. It was the only one that passed the testing.
I carried an A-5 for two years in Vietnam in the rain and heat.
I did not have people follow me around with bus load of gun parts.
Neither did Tom Knapp and exactly why the Benelli has been selected as the semi-auto combat shotgun of elite military and law enforcement units around the world. I have a sentimental attachment to the A5 and value it highly, but it isn't without flaws. It simply has been surpassed by today's shotguns performance wise.
Our troops carry Mossberg 590A1 shotguns. It was the only one that passed the testing.
GC
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Originally Posted By: willy1947Originally Posted By: GCOriginally Posted By: willy1947Originally Posted By: CrossHareThere is no scattergun that will ever hold a candle to the legendary Browning A-5. The A-5 will be functioning when the pop metal Benelli's are but a memory.
I carried an A-5 for two years in Vietnam in the rain and heat.
I did not have people follow me around with bus load of gun parts.
Neither did Tom Knapp and exactly why the Benelli has been selected as the semi-auto combat shotgun of elite military and law enforcement units around the world. I have a sentimental attachment to the A5 and value it highly, but it isn't without flaws. It simply has been surpassed by today's shotguns performance wise.
Our troops carry Mossberg 590A1 shotguns. It was the only one that passed the testing.
Read it again and put your thinking cap on...
I carried an A-5 for two years in Vietnam in the rain and heat.
I did not have people follow me around with bus load of gun parts.
Neither did Tom Knapp and exactly why the Benelli has been selected as the semi-auto combat shotgun of elite military and law enforcement units around the world. I have a sentimental attachment to the A5 and value it highly, but it isn't without flaws. It simply has been surpassed by today's shotguns performance wise.
Our troops carry Mossberg 590A1 shotguns. It was the only one that passed the testing.
Read it again and put your thinking cap on...
catwhacker
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Best one there is out there is the one that shoots where I'm looking when I pull it up and pull the trigger. They will all serve you well if you take care of them!
crowslayer17
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I have had several semi-automatic shotguns over the years searching for one that worked all the time. I haven't found it yet. I've had 2 11-87s, 5 Benellis, 1 Mossberg, and 3 Franchis. The best of the bunch has been my Franchi 48AL in 20ga. The price of shotguns is getting crazy and I have yet to find one that works all the time. I've been reading many reviews lately and I'm thinking of trying some of these the CZ912, Mossberg 930 or 935, Franchi Infinity, Winchester SX3. I like the idea of the auto, but the only reliable shotguns I have ever had are pumps except my Mossberg 835, what a POS. Good luck on your quest.
The Famous Grouse
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Originally Posted By: GCCrow,
You must be hard on shotguns... or just danged unlucky.
You know, when it comes to guys who have constant issues with autoloaders, in my experience they are split into 2 groups:
1. Guys who never clean the or only a superficial barrel brush and oil the exposed metal type of job.
2. Guys who do everything right, but the gun still malfunctions. It's like the shotgun gods have it in for them and nothing will cure them of the bad ju-ju.
Grouse
You must be hard on shotguns... or just danged unlucky.
You know, when it comes to guys who have constant issues with autoloaders, in my experience they are split into 2 groups:
1. Guys who never clean the or only a superficial barrel brush and oil the exposed metal type of job.
2. Guys who do everything right, but the gun still malfunctions. It's like the shotgun gods have it in for them and nothing will cure them of the bad ju-ju.
Grouse
Originally Posted By: TripleDeuce660Originally Posted By: DesertRamI handled one of the new A5s a couple days ago and was came away with a favorable impression. I've been shooting an older Auto5 for years at waterfowl and really liked the way the A5 feels and points. Awful pricey, but I may have to lend some serious consideration to one when it comes time to refresh the shotgun aresenal
It has nothing to do with the old A5. All it has is the same shape to the receiver. Its just another version of a inertia gun. The real long recoil design has less felt recoil.
Yep, I realize that. I was just tossing another option out there for consideration. What I liked most about the new A5 compared to my Auto5 is the weight, or lack of it rather. It pops up and points just like my Auto5 but weighs a bunch less, which is appealing for those long hikes or wades into the hunting spot. The point is, if you're an Auto5 fan looking for a viable gas or inertia alternative, the A5 is worthy of consideration. Is it the "best" that the OP asked for? Who knows, but it bears scrutiny.
It has nothing to do with the old A5. All it has is the same shape to the receiver. Its just another version of a inertia gun. The real long recoil design has less felt recoil.
Yep, I realize that. I was just tossing another option out there for consideration. What I liked most about the new A5 compared to my Auto5 is the weight, or lack of it rather. It pops up and points just like my Auto5 but weighs a bunch less, which is appealing for those long hikes or wades into the hunting spot. The point is, if you're an Auto5 fan looking for a viable gas or inertia alternative, the A5 is worthy of consideration. Is it the "best" that the OP asked for? Who knows, but it bears scrutiny.
crowslayer17
Member
I think it is the shotgun gods and bad luck all mixed together. I love an auto for easier follow-up shots, but there is nothing worse than getting stuck with a single shot when the birds are flying. I have the most problems with them while waterfowling and I don't have a clue why. I keep them clean and lightly oiled. If anyone has any suggestions I'm all ears.
Crimson Raptor
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Originally Posted By: derbyacresbobFor a ADC shooter to shoot 40,000 shots at coyotes in one year that just doesn't sound possible to me.
If he shot 3 shots at 13,333 coyotes that would be 40,000 shots.
That shooter would have to shoot three shots at 36.5 coyotes per day for 365 days in a row to shoot 40,000 shots at coyotes in one year.
A target shooter would have to shoot at 769 targets per week to shoot 40,000 shots in one year.
Your math is pretty close, Bob. He advised approximately 40,000 rounds per year with a mortality rate of approximately 15,000 animals.
I would note that although he was ADC, he is a hunter, right? After 10,000 rounds, what's another 10K here or there. Perhaps he embellished.
The most important thing for our members is what he said about coyotes - he stated that he has a job for life. Good news for us coyote hunters - at least for those where this guy and his pilot aren't flying about.
If he shot 3 shots at 13,333 coyotes that would be 40,000 shots.
That shooter would have to shoot three shots at 36.5 coyotes per day for 365 days in a row to shoot 40,000 shots at coyotes in one year.
A target shooter would have to shoot at 769 targets per week to shoot 40,000 shots in one year.
Your math is pretty close, Bob. He advised approximately 40,000 rounds per year with a mortality rate of approximately 15,000 animals.
I would note that although he was ADC, he is a hunter, right? After 10,000 rounds, what's another 10K here or there. Perhaps he embellished.
The most important thing for our members is what he said about coyotes - he stated that he has a job for life. Good news for us coyote hunters - at least for those where this guy and his pilot aren't flying about.
I had an 1100 when I was young that i loved-never jammed. Was out one time and tripped and stock hit the ground hard breaking the weld between the spring tube and the reciever. Took it to a gunsmith to fix and he botch so badly it was ruined. Crow- one trick is when its cold is to clean with solvent then use powdered graphite instead of oil on the functioning parts. Doesnt get slow in cold weather.
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