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The Browning A5 Sweet Sixteen is a 16 gauge semi-automatic shotgun built on a reduced-size receiver for lighter weight and improved handling. This model pairs a 26-inch high-gloss vent rib barrel with a grade Turkish walnut field stock and an Invector-DS choke system. It is configured for field use and sporting-clays shooting while retaining modern autoloading reliability and a 5 year / 100,000 round guarantee.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 16 Gauge for a balance between weight and payload.
• The action type is Semi-Auto using Browning’s short-recoil Kinematic Drive system.
• The barrel measures 26 inches and features a back-bored vent rib with a high-gloss black finish.
• The overall length is 47.25 inches for traditional handling and sighting geometry.
• The unloaded weight is approximately 5.75 lbs for a trim carrying profile in the field.
• The stock is finished in Gloss Turkish Walnut with 18-lpi checkering and a field-style comb.
• The receiver is a polished black aluminum alloy with the distinctive humpback profile.
• Included choke tubes are Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder (F, M, IC) via the Invector-DS flush system.
• Sighting is set up with a fiber-optic front sight and an ivory mid-bead for quick acquisition.
• The shotgun includes an Inflex II recoil pad and ships with an ABS case and stock spacers.

Designed for hunters and sporting-clays shooters who prefer a balanced, traditional-handling 16 gauge with modern autoloading performance, the A5 Sweet Sixteen blends classic ergonomics with contemporary features like back-boring and Invector-DS chokes. Its combination of a gloss walnut stock, a vent-ribbed barrel and Browning’s proven operating system make it a practical choice for field use and extended shooting sessions.

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