The new overall free length for a 12 gauge Light (not magnum) Browning A 5 recoil spring is 9-1/4 inches.
The Grandson's A 5 recoil spring measures 8-3/4 inches.
What overall length should the recoil spring be replaced?
New ones are in the $15 range. Thanks for any experience you have.
Browning A 5 Recoil Spring Min. Length
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Browning A 5 Recoil Spring Min. Length
by westhope on Wed Dec 27, 2023 9:51 am
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Re: Browning A 5 Recoil Spring Min. Length
by crbutler on Wed Dec 27, 2023 11:27 am
When the gun starts being unreliable. I have a few that have been in the family for a long time, and just replace when they start ejecting irregularly or the cases look funny.
I’ve never bothered measuring a spring on mine. That being said, if there have been over a couple thousand rounds through it, it’s probably due.
It certainly can’t hurt to replace it sooner than absolutely necessary.
I’ve never bothered measuring a spring on mine. That being said, if there have been over a couple thousand rounds through it, it’s probably due.
It certainly can’t hurt to replace it sooner than absolutely necessary.
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