The Browning A5 Wicked Wing is a semi-automatic shotgun in 16 gauge, finished in Vintage Tan camo with a Burnt Bronze Cerakote receiver. The 16-gauge chambering is less common than 12-gauge but offers a lighter overall package — this one comes in at 6.1 lbs — which matters on long walks through upland cover. 
 

Key Specifications: 

• Model: A5 Wicked Wing 
• Caliber/Gauge: 16 Gauge 
• Action: Semi-Automatic 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Capacity: 4 rounds (plus one in chamber) 
• Weight: 6.1 lbs. 
• Finish: Vintage Tan Camo with Burnt Bronze Cerakote receiver finish 
• Overall Length: 49.25 inches 
• Chamber Size: 2.75 inches 
• Choke Type: Invector-DS Extended (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder) 
• Sights: Fiber Optic front sight with an ivory mid sight 
• Safety Features: Push-button safety 
   

Detailed Features: 

The A5 platform uses Browning's kinematic drive system, which is different from standard inertia or gas-operated designs and handles a wide range of loads reliably. The 28-inch barrel pairs with the 2.75-inch chamber — standard for 16-gauge field loads. Three Invector-DS Extended chokes are included: Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder. 
 
The Inflex II recoil pad reduces felt recoil during extended range or field sessions. The Briley oversized bolt release is a practical detail for shooters wearing gloves in cold weather. Sighting is handled by a fiber optic front bead and ivory mid bead. 
 
The Vintage Tan camo pattern and Burnt Bronze receiver are the defining cosmetic elements; the wood and bronze tones coordinate well and the Cerakote finish on the receiver holds up in the field. 
 

Usage 

This shotgun is built for upland bird hunting — quail, pheasant, woodcock — where lighter weight pays off over the course of a day's hunting. The semi-auto action also suits sporting clays and trap. The 16-gauge limits you to lighter payload options compared to 12-gauge, and ammunition selection is narrower, which is worth noting before purchase.

Owners of the A5 Wicked Wing in 16-gauge / Vintage Tan are generally positive, with the aesthetics and weight being the two most praised aspects. The Vintage Tan finish looks good in the field and the Cerakote receiver stands up to use. At 6.1 lbs the gun carries well compared to heavier semi-autos, which upland hunters specifically call out as a meaningful advantage on all-day hunts.

Reliability and the smooth semi-auto action get consistent positive mentions. Users hunting a variety of upland birds find it handles different load types without issue.

Criticisms are fewer but consistent. Price is the top one — this sits at the higher end of the semi-auto shotgun market and some owners find that steep. Recoil can be sharper than expected from a lighter 16-gauge gun compared to a heavier 12-gauge, though most adapt to it. Aftermarket accessories and specific choke options are more limited than they would be for a 12-gauge platform. New shooters coming from pump-action guns report a short adjustment period to the semi-auto mechanism.

Overall, most owners who specifically wanted a 16-gauge upland gun are satisfied with the combination of weight, finish, and function.