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 Browning Light 12
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09/19/15 11:18 PM
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Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 643
greenen
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Joined: Sep 2009
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My dad bought me a Belgium made Auto 5 when I was 15. 30 some-odd years later after I'd left it at my parent's house after hunting with it all through high school, dropping it in beaver ponds, running countless shells through it I brought it home after my folks passed away. Left it there due to Army career travelling all over. Gave it a good cleaning and my son shot it on the dove field for the first time in a long time. First whitewing rolled up by that old kicking SOB. 
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Re: Browning Light 12
[Re: greenen]
#5936632
09/20/15 12:44 AM
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 7
doublehaul
Green Horn
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Green Horn
Joined: Aug 2011
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Well done. Well done indeed.
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Re: Browning Light 12
[Re: doublehaul]
#5936701
09/20/15 01:37 AM
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Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 8,285
bobcat1
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 8,285 |
The tradition and passing from generation to generation is what I like most about hunting. 
Bobby Barnett
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Re: Browning Light 12
[Re: greenen]
#5937002
09/20/15 10:59 AM
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Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 915
pervis
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Joined: Sep 2014
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I've got a light 20 my grandfather gave me that one day my son will inherit. Great guns, good memories.
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Re: Browning Light 12
[Re: greenen]
#5937004
09/20/15 11:03 AM
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Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 84
Fowl Language
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 84 |
Best gun ever! I still have my dad's A5 Light. I've use my A5 3" Mag since I bought it coming out of HS some 30 years ago. Never had a problem with it. Giving both to my son, someday... 
2014 Texas State Duck Calling Champion
Fowl Language Game Calls
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Re: Browning Light 12
[Re: greenen]
#5937011
09/20/15 11:21 AM
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Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 287
kweber
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 287 |
setting the friction ring correctly is the secret to lowering the kick...
that long-action in mine is a slow ka-thung.
mine was built mid-50's best guessing.
it even cycles a 7/8 cheap dove load..
have never shot any loads heavier than 1 1/8
a GOOD gunsmith familiar w/their innards can help.
your boy should be thrilled
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Re: Browning Light 12
[Re: greenen]
#5937199
09/20/15 03:22 PM
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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 5,560
Slow Drifter
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Apr 2009
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Great shotguns! I have a few. My oldest was made in about 1913 and still sees regular use every dove season!
"I have no idea what WW-III will be fought with, but WW-IV will be fought with sticks and stones." A. Einstein 
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