Is the Browning Gold Hunter a good shotgun?
William Smith
Updated on April 03, 2026
The Gold Hunter is one of those guns that you pick up and just take to after firing only a few cartridges. With its natural fit and smooth, easy swing it has converted more than one “gas gun” hater to a true believer and for good reason.
What year did the Browning Gold Hunter come out?
In 1976 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998. The Gold 10ga. went into production in 1993….Serial Number Info.
| 1. Serial Number beginning with 01001 at the start of each year. | |
|---|---|
| 3. Gold 10 ga. Type | 112=Hunter and Stalker |
Is a Browning Gold Hunter gas operated?
The Gold shotgun represents a new generation of Browning gas-operated, autoloading shotguns. The Gold 12 and 20 gauge incorporate the best of traditional Browning craftsmanship and advanced technology.
How much does a Browning Gold Hunter weigh?
7 lbs 5 oz
$1,025 – $1,190 MSRP
| Item Number 011101305 | UPC 023614632054 |
|---|---|
| Barrel Length 26″ | Overall Length 46 1/2″ |
| Length of Pull 14 1/4″ | Drop at Comb 1 3/4″ |
| Drop at Heel 2″ | Weight 7 lbs 5 oz |
| Magazine Capacity 4, 2 3/4″ shells | Rib Width 1/4″ |
How many shells can a Browning Gold Hunter hold?
Magazine Capacity With 3-1/2″ 10 gauge shells, the Gold 10 holds four in the magazine. A three-shot magazine adapter plug is included.
How much does a 20 gauge shotgun way?
Greener wrote that gun should weigh 96 times its intended shot charge to properly absorb the recoil. According to Greener, therefore, a 20 gauge firing 7/8 once of shot should weigh 5 ¼ pounds while a 20 made for an ounce of shot should weigh 6 pounds.
Who makes 10 ga shotgun?
Browning
The 10 gauge’s time to go mainstream had finally come, it seemed. Remington bought the patents to Ithaca’s Mag 10, thoroughly redesigned the gun, and called it the SP 10 in 1989. Browning introduced a 10-gauge BPS and the Gold 10 semiauto not much later.
Browning’s Gold Hunter shotgun is a worthy successor to the legendary Auto-5. Author considers the Browning Gold Hunter to be the finest gas-operated hunting / Sporting Clays shotgun available in today’s market.
How big is the Browning Gold Hunter 12 gauge?
The subject of this article is the Gold Hunter model in 12 gauge. It has a three inch chamber and a 26 inch vent-rib barrel with three screw-in choke tubes. It uses Browning’s Invector Plus tubes, which are longer than most on the market.
What is the difference between the Browning gold and target models?
Browning makes numerous variations of the Gold, from dedicated target guns to field models, in 20, 12, and even the 10 gauge. The target models are chambered for 2 ¾ inch shells, while the field models are chambered in three or three and one-half inch versions.
Is the Browning gold a good semi-auto?
As it is today, the Browning Gold in 12 or 20 gauge is one of the most competent, fun-to-shoot, hassle free semi-autos you can buy. The available configurations are increasing every year, so if you are in the market for a semi-auto it should be on your short list.
