A5 Chokes

[Bull Elk]

In preparation of shooting steel shot out of an A5 using invector chokes, can you use the factory chokes that came with the shotgun or are there special chokes for steel? I guess I have the same question for modern shotguns (purchased in the past several years).

Steel shot is going to be a new game for me. I'm sure others have similar questions.

Thanks guys!

BE

[Novak77]

Most chokes tell you not to shoot steel bigger than BB out of a full or tighter choke. Other than that you should be fine shooting steel out of your A5.

[Ducky's Dad]

It is my understanding that the Japanese (Miroku) barrels will fit the Belgian A5s, and are safe for steel shot with chokes up to Mod and sensible shot sizes. Call Browning to confirm.

[Bull Elk]

Maybe I wasn't clear in my question as I should have been. I understand that the Japanese A5 can shoot steel. But I've also seen a good number of choke manufacturers selling A5 invector chokes that are specifically designed for steel shot.

[Thefeeder]

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All the Browning chokes are good to go...some will be marked Steel eq and Lead EQ ....as in Mod-Lead, Full-Steel.

If they are just marked with one ---MOD then assume its the lead eq and steel will shoot one choke tighter

No steel through chokes only marked FULL---that would be X- FULL steel.

Also keep in mind
Steel patterns tend to blow apart with tight chokes....lots of people will go to a tighter choke thinking it will tighten up the pattern.....when they need to use a more open choke to get a tighter pattern.

Different shells, shot size and also the shot weight in a shell will drastically effect patterns.

[JagerDog]

All the Browning chokes are good to go...some will be marked Steel eq and Lead EQ ....as in Mod-Lead, Full-Steel.

If they are just marked with one ---MOD then assume its the lead eq and steel will shoot one choke tighter

No steel through chokes only marked FULL---that would be X- FULL steel.

Also keep in mind
Steel patterns tend to blow apart with tight chokes....lots of people will go to a tighter choke thinking it will tighten up the pattern.....when they need to use a more open choke to get a tighter pattern.

Different shells, shot size and also the shot weight in a shell will drastically effect patterns.

What he said. All Browning Invector and later chokes are steel compatible (with limits).

[UberPatriot]

I have an old Belgian A5 with a full choke barrel, wondering if it would be practical to have the barrel modified to accept screw in chokes?

[JagerDog]

I have an old Belgian A5 with a full choke barrel, wondering if it would be practical to have the barrel modified to accept screw in chokes?

You could prolly pick up a Japanese barrel and be ahead.

[Horrendo Revolver]

You could prolly pick up a Japanese barrel and be ahead.

This.

[UberPatriot]

You could prolly pick up a Japanese barrel and be ahead.

Thanks, I'll look into it.