Browning A5 Lightning Sweet 16 Autoloading Shotgun
Classic 16-gauge autoloader with gloss walnut Lightning-style stock, gloss black barrel and anodized receiver. Features Kinematic Drive recoil system, 26-inch barrel, and three Invector-DS choke tubes. Perfect for upland hunting and sporting clays.
The Gentleman's Gauge Reimagined
The Browning A5 Lightning Sweet 16 represents a modern interpretation of one of shotgunning's most revered designs. The 16 gauge occupies a unique position in the shotgun world—lighter than a 12 gauge, more powerful than a 20 gauge, and offering superior balance and handling characteristics that make it ideal for hunters who value both performance and shootability.
Design and Handling
Built on a smaller, lighter receiver than its 12-gauge counterpart, the A5 Sweet 16 delivers reduced weight without sacrificing reliability or pattern density. The humpback receiver profile extends your sight plane naturally, aiding in quick target acquisition and instinctive shooting—a hallmark of the original Auto-5 design that revolutionized shotgun shooting.
The Lightning-style stock features a rounded semi-pistol grip that encourages a relaxed hand position. This ergonomic design promotes quick, instinctive grasping and easy trigger reach—essential qualities when pursuing fast-flushing upland birds like pheasant, quail, and chukar.
The Kinematic Drive System
This short recoil-operated action harnesses kinetic energy and converts it into the mechanical motion needed to cycle the shotgun reliably. The system operates cleanly, directing gases out the barrel and away from the action, resulting in consistent function across a wide variety of loads.
Specifications and Features
- Gauge: 16
- Barrel Length: 26 inches with ventilated rib
- Chamber: 2.75 inches
- Magazine Capacity: 4+1
- Stock: Gloss Turkish walnut with Lightning-style rounded grip
- Receiver Finish: Gloss black anodized
- Choke System: Three Invector-DS choke tubes included
- Barrel Dynamics: Total Barrel Dynamics technology for optimized performance
Versatility
Whether you're hunting upland game, shooting sporting clays, or simply enjoying the refined handling of a classic gauge, the A5 Sweet 16 delivers the balance, pointability, and reliability that have made this design legendary among serious shooters.
Features
- gloss finish, turkish walnut, lightning style, round grip stock is shim-adjustable for length of pull, cast, and drop
- classic 18 lines-per-inch point pattern checkering
- gloss black anodized receiver finish
- three invector-ds choke tubes
- fiber-optic front sight and ivory mid-bead
