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Browning A500R ?
« on: February 01, 2016, 11:34:49 AM »
Just wondering if anyone has any experience with these shotguns ? I just picked one up in pretty fair condition for 160$ , I have read online they are not the same as the classic A5's but it does say made in Belgium on the side (assembled in portugal) so that has to be a plus right ?. Just looking for any insight thanks ! :)
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Re: Browning A500R ?
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2016, 12:21:43 PM »
If that has the invector choke system you got a steal.  The A500R is a short recoil operated (vs long recoil on the A5).  It has a harder kick than the A5 and is not as reliable cycling.  It wasn’t that popular and has no (or little) collector value.

The A500G (G =  gas operated ) was more popular and evolved into the silver and Gold series.
 
But for $160 it is a Browning and with removable chokes it should be a very useful hunting gun. 
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Re: Browning A500R ?
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2016, 12:31:00 PM »
Quote from: CP on February 01, 2016, 12:21:43 PM
If that has the invector choke system you got a steal.  The A500R is a short recoil operated (vs long recoil on the A5).  It has a harder kick than the A5 and is not as reliable cycling.  It wasn’t that popular and has no (or little) collector value.

The A500G (G =  gas operated ) was more popular and evolved into the silver and Gold series.
 
But for $160 it is a Browning and with removable chokes it should be a very useful hunting gun.


Thanks for the insight and yes it does have the choke system I believe . Do you happen to know which way you turn the  adjuster for which loads?
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Re: Browning A500R ?
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2016, 12:32:36 PM »
Quote from: tritt007 on February 01, 2016, 12:31:00 PM
Quote from: CP on February 01, 2016, 12:21:43 PM
If that has the invector choke system you got a steal.  The A500R is a short recoil operated (vs long recoil on the A5).  It has a harder kick than the A5 and is not as reliable cycling.  It wasn’t that popular and has no (or little) collector value.

The A500G (G =  gas operated ) was more popular and evolved into the silver and Gold series.
 
But for $160 it is a Browning and with removable chokes it should be a very useful hunting gun.



Thanks for the insight and yes it does have the choke system I believe . Do you happen to know which way you turn the  adjuster for which loads?


Sorry, no but I bet that you can find a manual on the Browning web site.
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Re: Browning A500R ?
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2016, 01:27:34 PM »
Here you go, I didn't think there was any adjustment needed:

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