The Browning A5 shotgun (also known as the Auto-5) is an almost legendary design that was first introduced in 1905 and was the first successful semi-automatic shotgun design. The shotgun remained in production unit l 1998 when it was discontinued by Browning. Now, Realtree and Browning have teamed up to update the Auto-5 in the form of the new Browning A5 Shotgun in Realtree MAX-7 camouflage. This new inertia-operated model was the successor of the original long recoil shotgun and builds on the legacy of reliability that its namesake has earned and adds some new features that make it more suitable for today’s modern sportsmen. Now hunters and outdoorsmen can take advantage of everything they love about the new production A5 shotguns but in Realtree’s MAX-7 camouflage.

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The Browning/Realtree A5 Shotgun in MAX-7 Camo

The new A5’s humpback-shaped receiver may bring back fond memories, but make no mistake, this isn’t your grandpa’s shotgun. The Kinematic Drive System makes the A5 a reliable, fast-cycling, balanced and soft-shooting recoil-operated autoloader. You can also count on the A5 to cycle a wide range of field loads. Browning is so confident in the A5, it stands behind it with a 100,000-round or five-year guarantee that this shotgun will work no matter what.

Underneath the camo exterior is a strong, lightweight aluminum alloy receiver, a lightweight profile barrel with chromed bore and chamber and a flat, ventilated rib. The stock is tough composite with a close radius pistol grip and it is shim adjustable to match your needs for length of pull, cast and drop.

• Composite stock with close radius pistol grip and textured gripping surfaces
• Shim-adjustable for length of pull, cast and drop
• Realtree Max-7® camouflage
• Three Invector-DS choke tubes
• Fiber-optic front sight and ivory mid-bead
• Ideal for hunting

The new shotgun will be available in two barrel lengths, either 26″ or 28″ and both shotguns will be able to accept up to 3-1/2 shells. For those wondering, the camouflage pattern being used with this new shotgun is the Realtree Timber camo pattern. The MSRP for this new iteration of the fabled A5 shotgun is listed as $1,939.99 and Browning is so confident in this new A5 that they’ve included a 100,000 round or 5-year guarantee that this shotgun will world “come hell or high water.” What are your thoughts o this new iteration of the A5? Let us know down in the comments!