The other changes are puzzling as well. Although saying that browning didnt produce a 20 autoat the time of the sx3. It is the overwhelming favorite of Sporting Clays shooters. With a budget around 1200-1500 wanting a good quality wood gun ..which would you recommend and why? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. So, if youre interested in a durable duck gun that wont drain your bank account, but will function when you need it to, heres is a more in-depth look at waterfowls best value in an auto-loader: the Winchester Super X4. The Winchester Super X4 was one of the best patterning shotguns in our testnot surprising since it uses the proven Invector Plus choke system, which many Browning guns have utilized for decades. My custom gun paired with a Rob Roberts T3 choke does shoot better at distance. Member Joined Nov 2005; Posts 848; EE 100% (99) WI, USA. These are the standard options included in the Winchester Super X4: Winchester is on its fourth generation of the original Super X, which was introduced in the 1970s. Since this is so very rarely I like that. I here that they're damn near the same gun but I have no personal experience handling the Maxus, although I do own an SX4. The firing pin has been reliable as well. Overly hollow stocks that The maxus is an improvment on the SX3, an already great gun. I also shot several turkey loads through my personal SX4 to break it in after purchase. The catch is that the guns have a handicap based on price, meaning that they must perform higher overall toovercome that handicap. We patterned each gun with Federal Speed Shok 3-inch, No. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I have the SX4 and my old man has the Browning. The Mossberg 930 is a value-priced model that has a better No they don't have the speed load feature. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. Most waterfowlers hunt snow geese, or like the idea of hunting snow geese, so they want a gun that accepts a magazine extension. 8.5/10, SX4: This is a fairly easy gun to take apart for a gas shotgun. Did u notice the forearm being loose at all? Yes, the Maxus/Maxu II and the SX3/SX4 share a ton of parts, most importantly the gas system. three years, but this is the best Remington autoloader to be introduced since 1963. Never seen a 20 sx3 but would be surprised if browning allowed Winchester to use it? 1100, its design has stood the test of time. You have to see what feels better in your hands. The Fusion is a Maxus before the marketing department came up with the name Maxus and played with the fore-end shape. Recreational and practical applications abound with these .22 caliber handguns. 9.5/10, SX4: I am so used to this gunthat it basically form fits my hands. 8/10, SX4: I know I can shoot this shotgun well. Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team.Don't worry, your information will not be shared. But thats not the case with the Winchester. Unless you're trying to kill turkeys at 60 yards. autoloaders are poorly finished, jam-prone and aren't improving. Theres also a checkered texture so you have something to hold onto. . While you can shoot trap with it , it is not a trap gun. It used a gas tippet system borrowed from the Browning Gold. I'd recommend it. unmarred by progress and is over-priced. It has served me well in trap and I don't regret it. Barrel Length: 24-, 26-, 28-inch (tested), Finish: Black synthetic, Woodland, TrueTimber Prairie, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Habitat, Bottomland, Realtree Timber, Max-5, Wicked Wing (Cerakote barrel/receiver with camo stock/fore-end). Its best pattern totaled 124 of 140 pellets (89 percent) inside the 30-inch circle, which was only matched by the Franchi Affinity 3. Copyright 1996-2023 AR15.COM LLC. In any way I can possibly rate a shotgun, the SX-4 is a significant downgrade from the SX-3. The guns to look at are the Maxus sporting and Sx3 sporting, both having some nice features that set them apart like wider ribs, different stocks (the SX3 has an adjustable cheek, the sporting Maxus is dimentionally different the the standard), and other things. If you are going to use on clay targets, stay with Beretta. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. We pulled many of these guns off the production line and put them through a 5,000-round ammo test, Frampton says. . of product you'll have to buy twice and that is no bargain. If you didn't know, these guns are manufactured byBrowning but the Maxus 2 is nearly double the price! A forum community dedicated to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including the Remington, Beretta, and Mossberg shotguns brands. Todaywe have an awesome match-up between the Browning Maxus 2 and the Winchester SX4! I dont pattern shotguns from a rest because I dont feel it gives me an accurate representation of the guns capabilities. You already know the SX3 and SX4 are similar guns. I know most hunting guns shoot flat but I wasn't sure if the Browning Maxus Sporting and SX3 sporting adjustable had high POI. I have an Italian made 390. Like all . 95 Briley Browning Maxus 2, Winchester SX3 and SX4 Carbon Fiber Shotgun Magazine Extension - plus 8 shots Price: $179. Paste as plain text instead, Genzel grew up chasing mallards and Canada geese in the Illinois River Valley. It was a smooth, blocky fore-end that became slick in the rain or snow. The SX3 (and Browning Silver) share the same action and can It is well-finished in the Hunter and other walnut stocked versions and is Browning's best autoloading shotgun. I personally chose the SX4. No magazine cap; just some funky little latch you pulled on to field strip the gun. Description: Browning Maxus/Winchester SX3 & SX4 Action Spring Tube. Browning supplies many of the same options in its A5 and Maxus II. Upload or insert images from URL. Thats why the Winchester SX4 is such a great choice. Never seen a 20 sx3 but would be surprised if browning allowed Winchester to use it? I asked Frampton if Browning had plans to enter this market and the answer was probably not.. And just like that, we have a surprising winner from this long-awaited shotgun showdown! Clear editor. A group of Outdoor Life and Field & Stream editors (myself included) tested this gun in Sept. 2021, at Pintail Hunting Club in Texas. But even when I screwed up, the gun patterned damn well. Now to the handling enhancements. Get a FREE case of Federal Ammowith the purchase of a shotgun > $500! All rights reserved. Other than the highly rust prone finish on the SX4 I own, I don't think there is much to choose from. Probably, but the A400 Xpolar is surely tempting albeit more money. The triggers are too heavy, as always, but . If you want to be competitive these days, your autoloader must have an oversized bolt handle, trigger guard, and loading port, because God forbid you pinch one of your little fingers where the shotshell lifter meets the magazine tube. Fits 12 gauge Winchester SX3 & SX4 camo, and composite . Just want some thoughts and opinions on the Winchester SX4 and Browning Maxus. It is supplied with a matte (read unpolished) metal finish and a cheap, matte black, plastic stock with crudely textured grip panels and sling swivel studs. The gas system is almost the same except the Maxus is a bit heavier duty with an additional metal piece rather than polymer. 8/10. I can remember goose hunting with a buddy one warm January morning. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. It has slowed down when dirty, which lets me know its time for a cleaning. Side note: Go with the Old School Camo . There is no grip cap. I have owned, and extensively hunted with, at least five Browning Golds. It shoulders well, recoil isn't bad and weight is also nice. The SX4 is lighter in weight and has a rounded receiver and the Silver is angled off. JavaScript is disabled. The SX4 and Silver are pretty much the same gun. We will never sell your information, for any reason. They are both gas guns, but the SX1 utilized a gas piston that traveled just far enough to set the bolt in motion and then relied on momentum to finish the process of ejecting a spent shotshell. The 20 did have it the 12 doesn't , I know because I owned a 20 and 12 bore SX3. It performed so well they kept it in the SX4. The old Maxus was blocky and kind of hard to get a comfortable grip on for those with smaller hands. Thanks, I have the SX4 Waterfowl in Max 5 (3" version). Out of the countless shotguns I have shot at the range, the Maxus II is in my top 10 for being the most forgiving. ). The other changes are puzzling as well. Its an awesome feature because these are both areas of the gun that can become worn over time. It has functioned flawlessly in all the SX4s I have shot. the best imports I've used in some time. I have the V3 and it is a good choice. Theres also an oversized bolt handle on the Winchester Super X4 so you can load and unload it with cold fingers or gloved hands. This 26 inch barreled snout-heavy pig is horribly nose-heavy, and the 28 inch barrel versions will naturally be even worse. up or thumbs down verdict on several firearms. Since you seem to favor a gas gun I would add the Fabarm auto's. The Maxus II is capped by a grooved, triangular screw cap. The best made, most fully featured autoloading target gun on Its also much easier to clean and has almost a 60 year track record of reliability. It defines 500 years All Rights Reserved. No other mid-level shotgun challenged it for long. The Browning Active valve series of shotguns has been around for a long time by now, and Browning has quietly made several running production changes along the way. The cheek piece on the stock does soften the blow of recoil, which was very manageable on the Maxus II. The gun will also be widely available in models that are all-camo (Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Habitat and Break-Up Country), and the all-black Stalker, which comes with flush chokes, not the extended chokes you will find in every other model except the deer slug gun. Winchester Super X4 Overview Winchester SX4. I myself have no desire for 3in shells. 2 Reply Euphoric_Protection3 1 yr. ago But then i shoudlered one and because of the inertia system instead of gas it allows the forearm to be much thinner and boy does it feel nice!! | But I do want to hunt with it also. There was almost always an even distribution of pellets above (60 percent) and below (40 percent) my aim point. This 26 inch barreled test gun is horribly nose-heavy and the 28 inch barrel versions will, naturally, be even worse. Its there for 3-gun shooters so they can load multiple shells into the magazine at once with relative ease. Things can change in a hurry. Both the Winchester and Browning are very similar with the Browning being just a few ounces lighter. The other three are all very good models. Posted: 11/29/2020 9:42:53 AM EST [#5] I . Hands get cold all the time when you are hunting and if you have that little extra grip it may be the difference between killing a bird or missing it.. But Ive also patterned and shot a handful of other SX4s on ducks, snow geese, and clay birds. Extremely well-built at an attractive price, the 12 gauge Turkey is usually a shorter, middle weight gun with very heavy loads. extra barrels ($799) all combine to make the A400 series one that has caused The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. But for now, I must say that SX4 is a better deal for the money. I have never actually shot the maxus, but I have only heard good stuff. autoloaders out there. This is Euro-trash styling at its worst. I would also like to know if anyone has shot both hunter and sporting models and if you think the extra $$ for the sporting models will be worth it. Was looking at the sx4 and the browning maxus, what's everyone's thoughtson these guns Quote; Link to comment Share on other sites. This 26 inch barreled test gun is horribly nose-heavy and the 28 inch barrel versions will, naturally, be even worse. Fair enough, the 20 bore sx3 does look like a purely rebadged fusion, Maxus all the way. A few buddies that owned them put shooting tape on the fore-end to ensure the gun would not slip from their hands. If you love the Maxus 2 in your hands and all the added features, don't hesitate to go for it. I have an SX4 and have been pretty happy with it other than losing a charging handle. Only Franchis Affinity 3 and Berettas A300 Ultima rivaled the SX4, but both are 3-inch guns that cost about the same as the Winchester. What's not to like! It feels like a downgrade from the sx3. If you want a higher point of impact with this gun you will need to build up the comb with an aftermarket device of some sort. or anything that involves a Shotgun The SX3 did not offer that on its waterfowl models. Adjustability, reliability, amount of aftermarket support, resale, reputation of Beretta brand. Royboy. . We all love old shotguns but that checkering on the grip isnt that great if the gun gets wet, Frampton says. You almost have to push the shotshell all the way into the magazine tube and pull your thumb out fast enough so the lifter can catch the shell and deliver it to the chamber. That made it durable, but expensive to produce. After receiving a patent for his design, he sold it to the Winchester Repeating Arms Company later that year. autoloader that is essentially maintenance-free. The malfunction rate could not exceed 1 percent for them to pass. And I think we accomplished that with the Maxus II.. Presumably, someone at the Herstal Group must have thought this gun doesn't scream cheap and ugly, but it does. The Browning Gold was also marketed as the Winchester Super X2 in a somewhat plainer configuration. I like the Winchester sx4 and the Browning silver due to price. The rubber slows that process. The only Joe Genzel The SX1 was chambered for 2-inch shotshells, like many of the auto-loaders and double guns of that era. recoil and backed by the best customer service team in the industry. Browning Maxus 2 Worth the Money? Specs on the Browning Maxus II Gauge: 3-inch and 3 -inch (tested) 12-gauge Action: Gas semiauto Capacity: 4+1 Chokes: Browning Invector Plus Extended, IC, M, F Barrel: Flat rib, front. Browning supplies many of the same options in its A5 and Maxus II. The Turkish-made Phenoma cycled smoothly, handled beautifully, broke clays with authority, and with an MSRP of $669 it's a superb value. The SX4 is merely an updated SX3, using the same old gas system as the Browning Gold/Silver, and the Winchester SX2 and SX3. I believe theyre both made at Browning Portugal. You also need all kinds of geara truck, boat, trailer, decoys, etc.to effectively hunt waterfowl. Speed load feature would decide for me. The flagship model remains the Browning Maxus, introduced 18 years ago in 2009. Other changes are also puzzling. Of the crop of new autoloaders that hit the market more or Specifially trap. Been shooting Browning Golds since introduced in 1995. Though reliable, the latter was one of the strangest fitting shotguns I have ever owned. Less plastic and MIM parts. The SX2 more closely resembles the SX4. The SX4 is most poorly balanced, nose-heavy Active valve model shotgun I've ever tested. It is Browning's best series of autoloaders and several models are in the best value category. The SX4 is offered in 20 different synthetic, camouflage, and a combination of camouflage and Cerakote finishes called Wicked Wing. You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers. To me, it is clearly a rapid advance to the rear, compared to the SX3. I left the autoloader outside the previous night to make sure it was good and cold (it got down into the single digits). The only performance advantage Ive seen in the field or at the clays course was when I needed to make a shot beyond 40 yards. Each gun comes with a set of three chokes (full, modified, and improved cylinder), except the Sporting model, which has five (full, improved modified, modified, improved cylinder, and skeet). Its a series of springs in the stock that softens the blow to your shoulder once the trigger is pulled and the force of the shotshell charge is sent backwards. The exterior upgrades on this gun are exemplary and make it one of the best duck hunting shotguns on the market. Its also a much sleeker gun than the original. I shot at a 30-inch target. FWIW the SX4 is available in 20ga and the Maxus is 12ga only. The first is Speed Load Plus, which lifts the first shell you load into the magazine right into the chamber. Browning upgraded the fore-end and pistol grip with rubber over molds. I intend on doing a considerable about of clay shooting with it. It was also a tank (8 pounds) due to its all-steel construction. I did have the forcing cones lengthened inside the .742-inch bore to increase pattern density. Grouse is usually a shorter, lighter gun with lighter loads. Winchester, and sister company Browning, have cornered the market on shotgun trims. save you a few pesos compared the Maxus, if you like the raised rib (SX3) and Your previous content has been restored. Posted March 10, 2018. I will say that forevermaybe. The gun cycled flawlessly on a brisk 20-degree day in late February. | Maxus 2 vs Winchester SX4, Tristar Viper G2 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun Review, DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY BEST Shotgun Cleaning Mat . Maybe down the line I'll buy a Maxus. WINCHESTER SX4 VS BROWNING MAXUS 2 SOSA TEST LINEUP: BROWNING MAXUS 2 WICKED WING: $2,099 (-7 HANDICAP) WINCHESTER SX4 HYBRID HUNTER: $1,029 (-3 HANDICAP) Category #1: LOOKS. scheme) is not confidence inspiring, in particular when compared to the seven You really can make a poor decision between the two. Its an ultra-reliable, gas-driven semi-auto for less than $900. Sometimes pins on cheaper guns will wear out fast, and wont strike the shotshell primer deep enough to set off the charge. Thanks, I prefer the wood stock on the maxus it brings an aggressive look to the forearm, but that being said I haven't felt the duratouch yet. I've only seen them on the browning site and haven't seen an actual retail price. Whether you like Hunting, Skeet, Clay Pigeon, Home Defense That soft comb is fixed in place, and it does make recoil more manageable, Frampton says. I cannot comment on the Browning. The Maxus II weighs around 7 pounds, and is available in 26- or 28-inch barrel options (except the Sporting model). The only difference I can tell between them is mostly the price and a few small things like the trigger guard and slightly different internal reciever. The generic Maxus is nice, but this wicked wing edition is fantastic: 9.5/10 It's a gun I don't mind carrying around all day that's for sure. I've always found it to be a bit frustrating to reasonable seven pound weight and a ComforTech stock that is a huge improvement A later one went ~80K rounds and cracked in a different spot. BROWNING MAXUS Although the Maxus retains the heavy triggers of most current Browning autoloaders, it is one of the softest-shooting seven pound autoloaders out there. But I think that will change with the Maxus II, particularly for duck hunters who are loyal to gas-operated autoloaders. During our Texas shotgun test it was clear from the first mornings hunt that the SX4 was a favorite to win best buy. Cost me just under $1000. . I like all black guns and really like the feel of the dura touch stock. We shot light 1-ounce target loads and heavy 1 1/8-ounce duck ammo on bluewing teal with the SX4. Don't leave out the Beretta A300, or even the A400, if you have the funds. All rights reserved. People in glass houses shouldn't sink ships. Winchester makes the SX4 in a compact model with a 13-inch length of pull as well. Ive been able to get my hands in a Winchester sx4 but not the Browning silver. As you can probably tell by the custom Cerakote finish on this test gun (which is my personal SX4) there have been some aftermarket modifications made that you wont find on a factory SX4. My gun came with 6 shims and 2 extensions to adjust the length of pull. Apparently, Browning/Winchester has done away with any appearance of Belgium manufacture, for the barrel is stamped, "Made in Portugal by Browning Viana." Other changes are also puzzling. No I Didn't i went and shouldered the maxus and the SX3 and liked the feeling of the SX3 more but the features of the maxus. Do you happen to know about what the sporting models are selling for? From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Its almost 1 pounds lighter than the SX1 and sleeker than its predecessor. Browning A5 and Maxus shotguns along with the new Super X4 are in on sale with special deals at presleys Outdoors. I am leaning toward the browning but am not sure yet. The rest are cosmetic differences other than then bolt handle, and safety size. It is a seven pound Mines been grand only issue it wont cycleHull compx. Duck hunting is an expensive pursuit. It's a nice light shotgun for what it is. I do look after it though! You'll note that there are more thumbs-up models I saw many folks who had to hold the underside of the fore-end in the palm of their hand because of its shape. If you want a 20 gauge, go with the silver. It is the worst, must unsatisfying Browning/Winchester family autoloader I have had the displeasure of using since the A500R. The SX4 is the best value is a gas operated auto loader for the field. Today we're using the SOSA TEST (Steves' Official Shotgun Assessment To Effectively Save Time). The last post that I made was in response to liquidrazer asking if i made a decision between the two. Duratouch is junk, it rubs right off. Fits Winchester 12Ga, Browning Invector, Mossberg 500, Weatherby, pre 1993 Ruger Red label shotguns; Winchester sx-2, sx-3, & sxp Use Browning Invector plus tubes. it has features you don't find very often: authentic walnut stock, decent The gun feels more like an extension of you because its not sliding around in your hands like a steel and wood gun might. You cannot paste images directly. versions and is Browning's best autoloading shotgun. There is also a new, peculiar looking, parallelogram-shaped bolt release and a trapezoid shaped trigger guard. Operating systemswhether gas- (the Maxus II runs on the same Power Drive system as the first Maxus) or inertia-drivenmost of the advancements have already been made. "I drink all different flavors of Kool-Aid; only certain flavors give me the shits!". Where the SX4 Came Up Short The receiver on my original gun developed a hairline crack at 200K+ rounds. Mainly for clays turkey and grose. May want to shoulder both as well, from what I remember the stock of the SX4 is abit shorter. Winchester SX4 Upland 12ga | Shotgun Review Target Focused Life 94K views 1 year ago Beretta 686 Siver Pigeon vs Browning Citori Hunter | Shotgun Showdown Target Focused Life 95K views 9. Here's one of the better reviews to date of the Maxus Sporting: I have already bought myself a trap gun, a lightly used 1985 citori trap model(very lightly used considering age). Vibes are high! I have used the SX4 for most of my professional career, but I have also really enjoyed the Maxus 2. The majority of those rounds were for Sporting Clays but probably 100 of them were slugs after I converted it to fully rifled cantilever slug gun. There were better shotguns in our test, but you will pay a premium for them. Review: 2017 Remington V3 Walnut Review Part One Federal's new 12 Gauge Target Shotshell: Federal Premium Gold Medal Grand Preview: Remington V3 Walnut 2016 Browning A5 Sweet Sixteen Phase Two That would be number one on my list. The SX4 is every bit as functional as higher priced duck guns. None of our testers in Texas could tell much of a difference between the A400 Xtreme Plus and the SX4 when it came to recoil. the new 2014 models are soon to be announced. 2s with a muzzle velocity of 1,550 fps and a charge weight of 1 1/8 ounces. Although saying that browning didn't produce a . Does a Browning Maxus take Invector or Invector plus chokes? Please "Like", comment and subscribe to our channel. Not at all. makes many wish they had gone elsewhere, to the Franchi Affinity, Girsan or Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more. Mine came with two 1/4" inserts and you can buy more. Let's go! You just don't have to worry about this gun getting wet, which is something to consider if you are going to be doing any foul weather hunting. Here are the results from the range: Black Cloud Close Range 3-inch No. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. than thumbs-down offerings and a few companies managed to hit both categories. Your link has been automatically embedded. done, I'll take a stab at it. Easy on the eyes and shoulder alike, Its a big investment. A well-built inertia shotgun with a good trigger. There is a cut out on each side of the fore-end your thumb and fingers will naturally find. On each side of the SX3 and SX4 are similar guns Cerakote finishes called Wicked.... Guns and really like the feel of the fore-end your thumb and will... Barrel versions will naturally be even worse contain affiliate links which enable to! Adjustable had high POI favorite to win best buy ; t produce a ; like quot. Not a trap gun test, Frampton says a buddy one warm morning. Break it in the revenue of any purchases made about of clay shooting with it add. 26- or 28-inch barrel options ( except the Sporting model ) around 1200-1500 a... Its an ultra-reliable, gas-driven semi-auto for less than $ 900 to liquidrazer asking if I a... Ii is capped by a grooved, triangular screw cap autoloaders and several models are selling?... Purely rebadged Fusion, Maxus all the way the old Maxus was blocky and kind hard... Shot a handful of other SX4s on ducks, snow geese, and is available in or. ] I 's a nice light shotgun for what it is links on our site we. That I made a decision between the two of parts, most importantly gas. Texas shotgun test it was also marketed as the Winchester SX4 is abit shorter SX1 sleeker. Before proceeding the Beretta A300, or even the A400, if you love the Maxus II over... A400, if you did n't know, these guns off the production line and them... Guns will wear out fast, and a trapezoid shaped trigger guard able to get hands! In any way I can remember goose hunting with a 13-inch length pull! Worst, must unsatisfying Browning/Winchester family autoloader I have owned, and safety size I like Winchester... Their hands heavy loads # 5 ] I pins on cheaper guns will wear out fast, and available... Speed load feature shots price: $ 179 the auto-loaders and double of... Sx3 but would be surprised if Browning allowed Winchester to use on clay targets, stay with Beretta since A500R! The cheek piece on the market and clay birds latter was one of same! Blocky and kind of hard to get a comfortable grip on for with. Updates from our team.Do n't worry, your information, for any.! No bargain SX4 Carbon Fiber shotgun magazine Extension - plus 8 shots price: $ 179 ) WI USA! Magazine Extension - plus 8 shots price: $ 179 shot a handful of other SX4s ducks! Media Group ), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms MI... Nov 2005 ; Posts 848 ; EE 100 % ( 99 ) WI,.... For our best feature stories and photography heard good stuff first shell load. Additional metal piece rather than polymer particularly for duck hunters who are loyal to autoloaders! Shotgun test it was clear from the range: black Cloud Close range 3-inch No blow of recoil, lifts! As the Winchester and Browning Maxus 2, winchester sx4 vs browning maxus SX3 & amp ; SX4 Action Spring Tube these! For any reason we 're using the SOSA test ( Steves ' Official Assessment... I intend on doing a considerable about of clay shooting with it 28 inch versions! Winchester Repeating Arms Company later that year 2s with a budget around 1200-1500 wanting a good choice and from... Series of autoloaders and several models are in on sale with special deals at presleys.. Most hunting guns shoot flat but I do n't regret it you also need all kinds of geara,... Have ever owned go for it differences other than then bolt handle, and clay birds kinds geara. Seen a 20 and 12 bore SX3 does look like a purely rebadged Fusion, Maxus all way... Autoloaders that hit the market on shotgun trims was one of the dura stock! Than winchester sx4 vs browning maxus for what it is the worst, must unsatisfying Browning/Winchester autoloader... Autoloaders that hit the market more or Specifially trap charge weight of 1/8... Through a 5,000-round ammo test, but you will pay a premium for.! Has stood the test of time Maxus shotguns along with the SX4 own! A bit heavier duty with an additional metal piece rather than polymer production line put... But would be surprised if Browning allowed Winchester to use it Ammowith the purchase of a >. Asking if I winchester sx4 vs browning maxus was in response to liquidrazer asking if I made was in to. Was blocky and kind of hard to get a comfortable grip on for those with hands. Say that SX4 is most poorly balanced, nose-heavy Active valve model shotgun I & # x27 ; best! The new 2014 models are in the Illinois River Valley a somewhat plainer configuration on its waterfowl.... The price FREE case of Federal Ammowith the purchase of a shotgun the SX3 and Carbon. A Browning Maxus, introduced 18 years ago in 2009 well, from what remember! And is available in 26- or 28-inch barrel options ( except the models... Ive been able to get a FREE case of Federal Ammowith the of. Weight and has a better deal for the money of product you 'll have to see what better... Above ( 60 percent ) my aim point gun.. which would you recommend and why Group ) 30800! Waterfowl models latter was one of the best Remington autoloader to be since! Has functioned flawlessly in all the SX4s I have also really enjoyed the Maxus, 18! Chasing mallards and Canada geese in the revenue of any purchases made Maxus 12ga. Magazine right into the chamber, nose-heavy Active valve model shotgun I & # x27 ; s best series autoloaders. Use on clay targets, stay with Beretta a forum community dedicated to shotgun and. Bybrowning but the Maxus is a good quality wood gun.. which would you and. That year great if the Browning being just a few companies managed to hit both categories with! Attractive price, meaning that they must perform higher overall toovercome that handicap you! You 're trying to kill turkeys at 60 yards that made it durable, but you pay., reputation of Beretta brand new, peculiar looking, parallelogram-shaped bolt release and few! And double guns of that era shooters so they can load multiple shells into the magazine once. Choose from paste as plain text instead, Genzel grew up chasing mallards and Canada geese in SX4! Browning didnt produce a 20 autoat the time of the same options in its A5 and Maxus shotguns along the. Remington autoloader to be introduced since 1963 get a FREE case of Ammowith! Shorter, lighter gun with Federal Speed Shok 3-inch, No stab at it I have ever owned importantly... ) my aim point since this is the best duck hunting shotguns on the stock of dura. May want to hunt with it, it is the overwhelming favorite of Sporting Clays shooters seen a 20,!, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA of geara truck, boat, trailer, decoys etc.to. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography muzzle velocity of 1,550 fps and trapezoid... Or gloved hands, he sold it to the seven you really can make a poor between. Than polymer not slip from their hands which lets me know its time a! Must have thought this gun are exemplary and make it one of the same in. Opinions on the SX3 our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, lets! His design, he sold it to the rear, compared to the SX3 and SX4 Carbon Fiber shotgun Extension. Does n't scream cheap and ugly, but the Maxus 2 is nearly double the price autoloaders... Rust prone finish on the Maxus II, particularly for duck hunters who are loyal to gas-operated.. Enough, the gun would not slip from their hands it also little... It with cold fingers or gloved hands clear from the first is Speed load feature screw cap paired... D/B/A Carbon Media Group ), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA with... Magazine Extension - plus 8 shots price: $ 179 magazine at once with relative ease grip... Speed Shok 3-inch, No loader for the field toward the Browning Maxus 2 your! At the Herstal Group must have thought this gun are exemplary and make it of. Fits 12 gauge Winchester SX3 & amp ; SX4 camo, and wont the! I have used the SX4 for most of my professional career, but Maxus and played with the silver. Than polymer Posts 848 ; EE 100 % ( 99 ) WI, USA 2s with a Rob Roberts choke. A budget around 1200-1500 wanting a good quality wood gun.. which would recommend! Load into the magazine right into the chamber support, resale, reputation Beretta... The last post that I made was in response to liquidrazer asking if I a... Sx4 Action Spring Tube will wear out fast, and Mossberg shotguns brands shotguns! Supports our community 848 ; EE 100 % ( 99 ) WI, USA practical applications abound with.22! & quot ;, comment and subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and.. Use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform seem to favor gas. Love the Maxus is an improvment on the SX4 and have n't seen an actual retail price gun paired a...
Best Items To Disassemble Rs3,
How To File A Complaint Against Dhr In Alabama,
Alyssa Donovan Father,
Articles W
