Description
The sun hasn’t cracked the horizon, but the timber is already talking. You hear the distant, hopeful chuckle of a gobbler, and you know the game is on. You shift your weight, the frozen leaves crunching softly under your boot. When that tom finally steps into a sliver of an opening at 40 yards, you need a shotgun that comes up fast, patterns tight, and fires without a second thought—regardless of the mud, the cold, or the adrenaline. That’s the moment you built for. That’s the moment for the Browning A5 Wicked Wing.
The Browning A5 Wicked Wing 12 Ga 26″ Barrel, 3.5″, Mossy Oak Bottomland is a modern inertia-driven semi-automatic shotgun engineered for waterfowl and turkey hunters. It features a 26-inch barrel chambered for 3.5-inch shells, is dressed in durable Mossy Oak Bottomland camo, and is built on Browning’s proven Kinematic Drive system for reliable cycling in harsh conditions. With a price of $1548.36, it represents a serious investment for the dedicated hunter who demands performance where it counts.
Let’s talk about what makes this shotgun work when the marsh is freezing or the spring woods are soaked. The heart of the A5 is the Kinematic Drive operating system. This isn’t a gas gun. It’s a simplified inertia system with fewer parts to foul. Mud, snow, powder residue—the A5 cycles through it. You get the smooth, fast cycling of a semi-auto without the constant maintenance a gas system demands in dirty environments. It’s a tool that fits out of the box and runs, season after season.
Handling is where the 26-inch barrel and overall balance pay dividends. In a blind or moving through thick cover, the shorter barrel provides quick, intuitive pointing without sacrificing the swing needed for passing shots. The Inflex Technology recoil pad is a critical feature here. It’s designed to deflect recoil downward and away from your cheek, a genuine benefit when you’re sending heavy 3.5-inch turkey loads or a string of high-brass waterfowl shells downrange. The gun weighs in at a manageable 7.1 pounds, light enough for long carries but with enough mass to soak up some of that punishing recoil.
The camo isn’t just for show. The Mossy Oak Bottomland finish is a full coverage, dipped coating that protects the metal and stock from the elements. It’s durable against briars, boat decks, and the general abuse of a hunt. The satin-finished walnut stock underneath adds a touch of classic Browning aesthetics, proving that serious function and fine form aren’t mutually exclusive. The barrel is back-bored and features a Vector Pro lengthened forcing cone for consistent, dense patterns, especially when paired with Browning’s own Hevi-Shot or other premium ammunition.
| Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Chamber | 3.5″ |
| Barrel Length | 26″ |
| Overall Length | 47.5″ |
| Weight | 7.1 lbs |
| Operating System | Kinematic Drive (Inertia) |
| Finish | Mossy Oak Bottomland |
Pros: Extremely reliable inertia-driven system that runs clean. Excellent recoil management with the Inflex pad. Durable, full-coverage camo. Fast-handling 26-inch barrel is versatile for timber and field. Back-bored barrel for consistent patterns.
Cons: Higher price point. The inertia system can be more sensitive to shooter hold than a gas gun. The 3.5-inch chamber is overkill for some, but it gives you all the options.
So who is this for? This is for the hunter who doesn’t call in sick when it’s 20 degrees and sleeting. It’s for the turkey hunter who needs one, precise shot from an awkward position and can’t afford a malfunction. It’s for the waterfowler who spends more days in the marsh than in the garage cleaning guns. If your shotgun is a critical piece of mission gear, not a safe queen, the A5 Wicked Wing is built to your specifications. It’s available at firearms-missouri.com for Missouri residents and nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can this A5 shoot lighter 2.75-inch target loads reliably?
A: Yes, but with a caveat. The inertia system is designed to cycle a wide range of loads, but its performance with very light 1-ounce or dram-equivalent target loads can be inconsistent. For reliable cycling with light loads, you may need to use the included friction ring settings or stick to standard velocity ammunition. It’s built for hunting loads first.
Q: Is the camo applied over a wood or synthetic stock?
A: The Wicked Wing model features a satin-finished walnut stock that is then fully hydro-dipped in the Mossy Oak Bottomland pattern. This provides the classic look and feel of wood with the durability and weather resistance of a modern camo finish.
Q: What chokes does it come with?
A: The shotgun includes Browning’s Invector-DS choke tube system and typically comes with a set of flush-mounted choke tubes (often Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full). The back-bored barrel and DS (Double Seal) chokes are designed to reduce shot deformation and improve pattern consistency.
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