Browning Auto 5 - Ejection Problem

Picher · September 7, 2012, 08:54 AM

I recently got an Auto 5, 16 gauge 3-shot, from a customer who said it had feeding problems. I checked it and found a couple of rough spots that I cleaned up. It now functions smoothly, but has another problem.

Now, it feeds well and ejects well, except for the last shot. It won't eject the last empty and stay open. The empty case is re-chambered and action closed. If only one round is loaded, it won't eject it either.

I've checked the friction ring positions and tried the ring at the rear and in both directions without success.

Any suggestions?

JP

mxsailor803 · September 15, 2012, 09:00 PM

What loads are you using? I had this problem in a SweetSixteen with Federal buckshot but not in Winchester or Remingtons.

shortwave · September 15, 2012, 11:53 PM

Have you checked the magazine tube for debris as well as tube spring?

A weak or broken mag tube spring may be the culprit.

Virginian · September 16, 2012, 05:56 AM

Yes, if it is working until the last shot, the problem isn't the recoil mechanism. I suspect the magazine tube or spring as already mentioned.

September 7, 2012, 08:54 AM	#1
Picher Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 3,694	Browning Auto 5 - Ejection Problem I recently got an Auto 5, 16 gauge 3-shot, from a customer who said it had feeding problems. I checked it and found a couple of rough spots that I cleaned up. It now functions smoothly, but has another problem. Now, it feeds well and ejects well, except for the last shot. It won't eject the last empty and stay open. The empty case is re-chambered and action closed. If only one round is loaded, it won't eject it either. I've checked the friction ring positions and tried the ring at the rear and in both directions without success. Any suggestions? JP

September 15, 2012, 09:00 PM	#2
mxsailor803 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2010 Location: SC Posts: 1,344	What loads are you using? I had this problem in a SweetSixteen with Federal buckshot but not in Winchester or Remingtons.

September 15, 2012, 11:53 PM	#3
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,970	Have you checked the magazine tube for debris as well as tube spring? A weak or broken mag tube spring may be the culprit.

September 16, 2012, 05:56 AM	#4
Virginian Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2012 Location: Williamsburg, Va. Posts: 1,528	Yes, if it is working until the last shot, the problem isn't the recoil mechanism. I suspect the magazine tube or spring as already mentioned.