The Browning A5 Wicked Wing is a semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun with an inertia-driven action. It has a 28-inch back-bored vent rib barrel, 4+1 capacity, 3.5-inch chamber, and weighs 7.5 lbs. Finish is Burnt Bronze Camo Cerakote over a Vintage Tan Camo synthetic stock. Sights are fiber optic front and ivory mid-bead rear. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: A5 Wicked Wing 
• Gauge: 12 GA 
• Action: Semi-Automatic 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Weight: 7.5 lbs. 
• Chamber Size: 3.5 inches 
• Sights: Fiber Optic Front / Ivory Mid Bead Rear 
• Finish: Burnt Bronze Camo Cerakote / Vintage Tan Camo 
   

Detailed Features 

The inertia-driven action uses the force of recoil to cycle the action, which keeps the mechanism simpler and lighter compared to gas-operated designs. The back-bored vent rib barrel opens the bore diameter slightly above standard 12-gauge spec, which can improve pattern consistency and reduce felt recoil. The fiber optic front sight picks up light quickly in low-visibility conditions, and the ivory mid-bead provides a second reference point for proper gun mount. Textured grip panels on the synthetic stock hold up in wet conditions. The gold-plated trigger has a smooth pull. Three chokes are included: Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder. 
 

Usage 

The 3.5-inch chamber handles the heavy steel loads common in waterfowl hunting, and the camo finish works well in marsh or field cover. The 28-inch barrel is a standard length for bird hunting, giving a useful sight radius and good swing through. The semi-auto action allows fast follow-up shots when a target requires more than one.

Browning A5 Wicked Wing owners in the 28-inch Bronze-Tan Camo configuration talk about this gun in pretty consistent terms.

The finish gets noticed first. The Burnt Bronze Cerakote on camo patterning is well-regarded, and owners who hunt wetlands appreciate how it blends and holds up to water and mud. The inertia action is the technical point people keep coming back to. It cycles reliably across a range of loads, the mechanism is simple, and the recoil management is noticeably better than many hunters expect from a 12-gauge running 3.5-inch shells. Follow-up shots are fast and comfortable.

Weight is the recurring caveat. At 7.5 lbs. the gun is on the heavier side for a field shotgun, and hunters who cover long distances in a day notice it. A few owners mention that the balance feels muzzle-heavy with the 28-inch barrel, which takes some adjustment.

Price is the other common sticking point. The A5 Wicked Wing sits at the upper end of production shotgun pricing, and some buyers think comparable performance is available for less. Most owners who bought it disagree and consider the build quality and reliability worth the cost, but the debate is present in most discussions.