The Browning A5 Wicked Wing Sweet Sixteen is a 16-gauge semi-automatic shotgun with a 28-inch barrel, Burnt Bronze Cerakote finish, and camouflage stock. At 6.12 lbs with a 49.63-inch overall length and 2.75-inch chamber, it's one of the lighter semi-auto options in the 16-gauge market. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: A5 Wicked Wing Sweet Sixteen 
• Caliber: 16 Gauge 
• Action: Semi-Auto 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Chamber: 2.75 inches 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Overall Length (OAL): 49.63 inches 
• Weight: 6.12 lbs 
• Sights: Fiber Optic Front with Ivory Mid-Bead 
• Finish: Burnt Bronze Cerakote 
• Safety: Crossbolt 
• Trigger: Gold Plated 
   

Detailed Features 

The Banded Invector DS Extended choke system covers the standard range of pattern densities, giving you flexibility across waterfowl and upland scenarios. The Burnt Bronze Cerakote provides corrosion resistance in wet field conditions where a standard blued finish would need more attention. 
 
The fiber optic front sight with ivory mid-bead gives a two-point alignment reference in low light, which matters during early-morning duck hunts. The crossbolt safety is straightforward and accessible. At 6.12 lbs the gun carries well through a long marsh walk without the fatigue that heavier semi-autos produce.

Owners of the A5 Wicked Wing Sweet 16 generally respond well to it, with the lightweight design getting the most consistent praise. Carrying a 6-pound semi-auto through a long hunt is meaningfully easier than heavier alternatives, and that comes up frequently in reviews.

The Burnt Bronze finish and overall aesthetic draw positive comments from hunters who care about appearance. Performance in the field is described as reliable, with the semi-auto action cycling consistently across different 16-gauge loads. Recoil is noted as manageable given the lighter gauge and semi-auto operation.

The gun's adaptability beyond waterfowl — upland birds, small game — is a selling point for hunters who don't want to swap guns between seasons. The price is on the higher side for a 16-gauge, which some buyers mention, though Browning's reputation and the Cerakote finish are usually cited as justification. Brand loyalty to Browning based on previous A5 ownership comes up frequently in user discussions.