The Browning A5 Hunter is a semi-automatic 20-gauge shotgun built on the classic A5 platform with a high-gloss blued finish and a Grade I Turkish walnut stock. At 5 lbs. 11 oz., it's one of the lighter full-featured semi-auto shotguns available in this gauge. 
 

Key Specifications: 

• Manufacturer: Browning 
• Family: A5 Series 
• Model: A5 Hunter 
• Type: Shotgun 
• Action: Semi-Auto 
• Caliber/Gauge: 20 Gauge 
• Finish: High Gloss (Blued) 
• Stock/Grips: Wood Stock (Grade I Turkish Walnut) 
• Barrel Length: 26" 
• Overall Length: 47.25" 
• Capacity: 4 + 1 (Based on Manufacturer Specifications) 
• Sights: Fiber Optic Fixed Sights 
• Weight: 5 lbs. 11 oz. 
• Chamber Size: 3" 
• Choke Configuration: (3) F, M, IC 
• Receiver Material: Aluminum Alloy 
• Length of Pull: 14.25" 
• Recoil Pad Technology: InflexII Technology Recoil Pad 
   

Detailed Features: 

The InflexII recoil pad handles felt recoil well, particularly useful for extended upland hunts or range sessions. Fixed fiber optic sights give clear target acquisition across lighting conditions. The three included chokes (Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder) let you adapt to different game or shooting disciplines without additional purchase. The aluminum alloy receiver keeps weight down without sacrificing durability.

Owners of the Browning A5 Hunter in 20 gauge consistently highlight a few qualities that stand out.

Build quality and the walnut finish draw the most praise. The woodwork and metal finishing are cited as notably good for a production shotgun. Reliability is another recurring theme, with owners reporting smooth cycling across different ammunition types and conditions. The InflexII recoil system gets credit for making the gun comfortable to shoot with heavier loads. The 20-gauge configuration is valued for its versatility (useful for upland birds, clay shooting, and lighter-duty hunting), and the 5 lbs. 11 oz. weight makes it easier to carry on long days.

On the practical side, weight opinions vary by shooter. Some find it easy to carry; others feel it's slightly heavier than comparable 20-gauge guns. The price is acknowledged as high but generally considered justified given the quality. Some owners also mention aftermarket accessories for further customization.