Browning Gold Hunter

I have a Browning Gold Hunter chambered for 3-1/2″ shells. this is the gun that is suppposed to compete with the Super Black Eagle (shoots 2-3/4, 3, and 3-1/2″ shells). The problem I am having is about every couple hundred shells, or about 1/3 of the way through hunting season, I need to completely tear down the gun. This is not a big deal except you have to take off the stock as there is a “tube” ther with a spring that gums up and this take about 2 hours when I don’t have it. Wondering if anyone else has this gun and if they have the same problems, and if there are any solutions other then the tear down. I realize the tolerances are tight with all the pressures it needs to deal with, but it is getting to be more of a hassle then it needs to be. I have also thought that I shoot reloads for trap all summer, which have a tendency to be dirtier then a new shell, but it also happens during season when I only shoot new shells. Any thoughts or solutions would be appreciated.

After a complete teardown are cleaning this weekend, I shot about 250 rounds and the gun quite cycling shells. I have about had it if I can’t even shoot it one weekend without a rebuild.

Thanks,

What I use is a product called Gun Scrubber made by Birchwood Casey I got it a gander mountain. It is an aerisol solvent and it works great I just spray it in the action and it disolves all the grime and washes it right out. then I follow up with a spay oil the only thing is make sure you be careful and wipe any overspay off the wood right away because it could do damage to the finish if left on too long.Do it outside because the fumes are strong and it makes a mess. I hope this helps That is how I clean all my guns during the season and then diassemble and clean once at the end of season

I had an older Browning that would dirty up in a hurry. Talking to some gunsmith I found out that less oil on the whole assembly is better than too much oil. They all recommended Browning Oil, which is a spray, on all the parts, and as light of a coating as possible. I took the advice, and didn’t have a problem with that older gun or with my newer guns either. The hard part is finding this stuff. I’m almost out of the can I have and have yet to find a replacement for it. Good luck and try to keep it clean.

I have a Browning Gold Fusion. Once and only once have I ever had a problem, needed to be cleaned. I did find this for you, sounds like it happens alot. After I cleaned it really good, I lubed it with rem oil w/ teflon and have not had a single problem after that.

Ron

I have a Gold Fusion, never a problem. If I am ever out in damp conditions it gets totally broken down and cleaned, it takes 30 min total time if you have the right tools. If you contact Browning they’ll send a complete break down book and the correct socket for the stock nut, I think it costs $30/w shipping. It’ll save you come clean up time.

BIRDDOG

Thanks for the link sliderfishn. I did get a hold of the place I bought it from last night (Ahlmans Gun Shop in Morristown). They said there is a 2 year warranty on the gun and there has been some updates done to the gun that they would put in for me free of charge that should help out. He said this was a common problem in the Browning for a few years and the updates have done the trick.

I have bought most of my guns from Ahlmans and recomend them to others.

Thanks for the input guys.

BG

I have a 3-inch Gold Hunter and had the same problems as you.

There is nothing worse than calling in a big flock of greenheads only to have your shotgun not work!

I would take it apart and clean it every duck season and that would usually take care of it. Last year I had all kinds of problems with it. I took it to a gunsmith and he replaced the return spring in the stock and replaced the gas compensator that had a broken spring in it.

To be honest with you I wouldn’t recommend a Gold Hunter to anyone if they asked. I’m keeping mine because I shoot pretty well with it and it seems to be working better now.

This is my first semi auto. Maybe I got a little spoiled with my 870’s. You could darn near dig a goose pit with it, use it to paddle across the duck pond, shoot your limit of ducks then use it for a boat anchor and it would never misfire once!

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This is my first semi auto. Maybe I got a little spoiled with my 870’s. You could darn near dig a goose pit with it, use it to paddle across the duck pond, shoot your limit of ducks then use it for a boat anchor and it would never misfire once!

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That is SO true.

Ron

Glad I could help.

Hope you get it fixed as when they work they are great guns

Ron

I agree Ahlman’s is a great place By the way does anyonr know when there shooters round up is that is a great time.

I have a gold 3.5″ stalker. It will jam up if you dont keep the gas ports clean (The area you describe) Those of you used to 870’s. I have one of those too. It has also jammed up if I didn’t clean it. I will admit, doesn’t need to be cleaned nearly as much, but then again, comparing a 870 gold to an 870 is apples and oranges. I know I clean my own tool after every use…guns are no exception. Clean it after every use!

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I had an older Browning that would dirty up in a hurry. Talking to some gunsmith I found out that less oil on the whole assembly is better than too much oil. They all recommended Browning Oil, which is a spray, on all the parts, and as light of a coating as possible. I took the advice, and didn’t have a problem with that older gun or with my newer guns either. The hard part is finding this stuff. I’m almost out of the can I have and have yet to find a replacement for it. Good luck and try to keep it clean.

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Go to http://www.shootnhunt.com they carry the Browning first shot oil in 12 gram for $3.43, orthe 8 oz. for $5.60

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I agree Ahlman’s is a great place By the way does anyonr know when there shooters round up is that is a great time.

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The roundup is this weekend (August 27-28), for all that are intersted. They have some great deals on guns.

thanks for the info