Browning Sweet Sixteen 16 Gauge Review & Shoot - Buck Bird & Slug

Published on October 14, 2022
Duration: 13:29

This video provides a comprehensive review of the Browning A5 Sweet 16 in 16 gauge. The presenter highlights its lightweight design, smooth action, and excellent trigger. Performance is assessed through pattern testing at 20 yards with an improved cylinder choke and shooting steel targets and clays, noting surprisingly light recoil.

Quick Summary

The Browning A5 Sweet 16 in 16 gauge is praised for its lightweight design (5.5-6 lbs) and exceptionally smooth action. Its trigger is described as phenomenal, with minimal take-up and a light pull. Recoil is surprisingly tame, comparable to a 20 gauge, thanks to its semi-automatic nature and recoil pad.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Browning A5 Sweet 16
  2. 00:49Browning A5 Sweet 16 Features
  3. 01:36Shotgun Capacity & Choke
  4. 02:04Fit, Finish, and Ergonomics
  5. 02:50Trigger Quality Assessment
  6. 03:38Pattern Testing Setup (20 Yards)
  7. 04:40Recoil Analysis
  8. 05:18Pattern Test Results
  9. 06:20Steel Target Shooting
  10. 07:42Clay Shooting Performance
  11. 11:33Final Clay Shooting Impressions
  12. 12:01Overall Recoil & Performance Summary
  13. 13:15Conclusion & Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Browning A5 Sweet 16 shotgun?

The Browning A5 Sweet 16 features a lightweight design (around 5.5-6 lbs), a smooth, glass-like action, and a two-sight system with a fiber optic front and white bead. It boasts a phenomenal trigger with minimal take-up and play, estimated at around four pounds.

How does the recoil feel on the Browning A5 Sweet 16?

Recoil on the Browning A5 Sweet 16 is surprisingly light, often compared to a 20 gauge shotgun. This is attributed to its lightweight construction, semi-automatic action, and an effective recoil pad, making it much tamer than expected for a 16 gauge.

What were the results of the pattern testing for the Browning A5 Sweet 16?

At 20 yards with an improved cylinder choke and 1-1/8 oz of #6 shot, the Browning A5 Sweet 16 produced a tight pattern approximately 12 inches in diameter, indicating good shot distribution for its configuration.

What ammunition was used to test the Browning A5 Sweet 16?

The review utilized older Remington Heavy Game Loads (2-3/4 inch, 1-1/8 oz, #6 shot) and Federal ammunition (1-1/8 oz, #6 shot) for pattern testing and shooting steel targets.

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