FWIW the SX4 is available in 20ga and the Maxus is 12ga only. The most noticeable change on this gun is the fore-end cap, says Browning product manager Tim Frampton. Browning supplies many of the same options in its A5 and Maxus II. Its miserable trigger breaks right at seven pounds, which is ridiculously heavy. Please "Like", comment and subscribe to our channel. The gun's soft-shooting VersaPort gas system left the author unbruised and thoroughly charmed by Argentina's wingshooting. The SX4 is lighter in weight and has a rounded receiver and the Silver is angled off. Pushing eight pounds and with an extremely thick recoil pad, The SX2 more closely resembles the SX4. 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. Mama to the baby side by side comparison. I am always curious to see what will be revealed about a gun once its patterned. Pleasantly soft-shooting. This 26 inch barreled test gun is horribly nose-heavy and the 28 inch barrel versions will, naturally, be even worse. This gun gave me little issues too. . It cycled them all without issue. Copyright 2017 by Randy Wakeman. Ive never had that issue with any SX4 (some of those have been the guns of friends who hunt 100 days a year and put thousands of rounds through their SX4s). Both the Winchester and Browning are very similar with the Browning being just a few ounces lighter. Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited. Duck hunting is an expensive pursuit. But for now, I must say that SX4 is a better deal for the money. 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!! We put all kinds of ammo through them. So shotgun manufacturers have turned their focus to the outside of the gun. More sharing options. The Evolution of Shotgun Coatings, From Blued Barrels to (Mostly) Impervious Firearm Finishes. The SX4 is offered in 20 different synthetic, camouflage, and a combination of camouflage and Cerakote finishes called Wicked Wing. Joe Genzel is a senior editor at Outdoor Life. But the recoil you experience with the Winchester is only slightly heavier than the Beretta, which is to say its incredibly manageable. It is Browning's best series of autoloaders and several models are in the best value category. We have them in stock now! warranty (three years with a peculiar "within 30 days" registration It sticks a little when closedespecially in the coldand requires some muscle to open. Fouled with sludge from firing nearly 1,500 non-U.S. shotshells, this Remington V3 experienced just one failure to eject before slowing to single-shot status. One of the cardinal rules of gunmaking is to not give the consumer a reason not to buy the gun. This factory original Browning/Winchester part is made to the highest standards like the parts already found in your Browning/Winchester shotgun. If you want to shoot 3-inch shells that will eliminate the 1100. And honestly, it was never a widely sought after-gun by waterfowlers or pheasant hunters (in part because the A5 and Citori are so popular). If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. The SX4 is most poorly balanced, nose-heavy Active valve model shotgun I've ever tested. Browning has been using the speed loading function for decades (you will find it on the A5 line as well). additions problematic. Nor the 12 bore SX3, the 20 bore SX3 does. This particular gun has a Cerakote barrel and receiver coupled with Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Habitat camo on the stock and fore-end. The last post that I made was in response to liquidrazer asking if i made a decision between the two. There are some shotshells the gun wont like and wont speed load. 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. High brass 2-3/4 is plenty for most anything. And there are turkey- and deer-specific models too. Thomas Jefferson. It has served me well in trap and I don't regret it. . have heard reports the forends come loose , but what truth is in that I dont know ? The Mossberg 930 is a value-priced model that has a better Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. For the same dollars, Other changes are also puzzling. The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time. Only had 1 or 2 malfunctions and that was with 1 oz loads. Welcome to /r/Shotguns, Press J to jump to the feed. Less plastic and MIM parts. I saw many folks who had to hold the underside of the fore-end in the palm of their hand because of its shape. The 20 did have it the 12 doesn't , I know because I owned a 20 and 12 bore SX3. Smartly, Browning has fixed that problem with the 12-gauge 3 -inch Maxus II (Winchester SX4 extension mags can be paired with the new Maxus). The firing pin has been reliable as well. felt like a proper bit of kit to be honest, good weight and wellbalanced , very smooth cycleing. The SX1 was chambered for 2-inch shotshells, like many of the auto-loaders and double guns of that era. Its too bad it didn't. Do you happen to know about what the sporting models are selling for? As mentioned, the Maxus was put on a diet, not so much weight as bulk. I asked Frampton if Browning had plans to enter this market and the answer was probably not.. How do you put an extension magazine on that for snow goose hunting, I inquired. autoloaders are poorly finished, jam-prone and aren't improving. Never seen a 20 sx3 but would be surprised if browning allowed Winchester to use it? Its a 3-inch shotgun with one of the best operating systems (Active Valve) you will find, and hundreds of dollars cheaper than a Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus, Benelli Super Black Eagle 3, or Browning Maxus II. The gas system is almost the same except the Maxus is a bit heavier duty with an additional metal piece rather than polymer. A very good auto the maxus - nearly as good as a beretta A400 Xplor ??? read a product review in which no clear impression is ever arrived at. The bolt reliably cycles, but it does take some force to pull back. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. All rights reserved. Gas guns typically cost more to manufacture than their inertia-driven counterparts because there are more moving parts to them. It is the overwhelming favorite of Sporting Clays shooters. AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. Want to make America great again? A group of Outdoor Life and Field & Stream editors (myself included) tested this gun in Sept. 2021, at Pintail Hunting Club in Texas. The SX4 is about half the price (The Browning name warrants a huge markup). current Browning autoloaders, it is one of the softest-shooting seven pound I have used the SX4 for most of my professional career, but I have also really enjoyed the Maxus 2. But since the only thing left to hunt in Illinois besides whitetails are grays and foxtails, he now spends most of the fall and winter searching for oak and black walnut trees, and walking behind a crazy Russian squirrel dog named Vladimir. I'm not a fan of the Sx4. Its also much easier to clean and has almost a 60 year track record of reliability. save you a few pesos compared the Maxus, if you like the raised rib (SX3) and We will never sell your information, for any reason. 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 Maxus Hunter is as well, but I ended up going with the Benelli M1 Super 90, couldnt beat the price to value ratio. Product Description. Winchester, and sister company Browning, have cornered the market on shotgun trims. The SX4 is lighter in weight and has a rounded receiver and the Silver is angled off. That soft comb is fixed in place, and it does make recoil more manageable, Frampton says. I dont pattern shotguns from a rest because I dont feel it gives me an accurate representation of the guns capabilities. The triggers are too heavy, as always, but . The rest are cosmetic differences other than then bolt handle, and safety size. JavaScript is disabled. Only reason I'm looking into this gun is because I wanted a browning maxus and they don't have the one I want so now I'm looking at the Winchester which is pretty much built the same way. Heavy rib, heavy trigger and It took a long time for Browning to replace the Auto-5 with a successful shotgun and I have gone through the previous attempts: the gas-operated B-2000 (a sales flop, but I really enjoy my 20 gauge), the B-80 (essentially a Beretta 302-1/2), the A500R nee A500 recoil operated disaster (initially recalled) and the A500G gas-operated version, which was offered only briefly. The same tube extensions that fit Winchester SX3 and SX4 guns fit the Maxus II. Recreational and practical applications abound with these .22 caliber handguns. Easy on the eyes and shoulder alike, Your previous content has been restored. Although with all the features that the maxus has I might just forget about the forearm. I personally chose the SX4. Get started today before this once in a lifetime opportunity expires. Light loads, magnums, dirty loads, rusted onesit had to cycle them all.. Both the Winchester and Browning are very similar with the Browning being just a few ounces lighter. I cannot comment on the Browning. Powered by Invision Community. dedicated 391 and 390 Beretta aficionados to shake their collective heads and Upload or insert images from URL. 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 Specifially trap. I prefer a shotgun with a high POI because I don't break any clays with a flat 50/50 gun. All Rights Reserved. You pull it back to open the bolt and press the bolt-release button to shut it. Imo, it is hard to beat a Browning shotguns. A few buddies that owned them put shooting tape on the fore-end to ensure the gun would not slip from their hands. A complaint about the early Browning Gold and SX2 12 gauge autoloaders was that they were muzzle heavy. Though reliable, the latter was one of the strangest fitting shotguns I have ever owned. Because without a reliable firearm, theres not much sense in heading to the blind. My test model was the Maxus II Wicked Wing. Below is the standard scorecard and guide for handicaps based on price. Where the SX4 Came Up Short I shot at a 30-inch target. Thats why the Super X4 won the great buy award in our recent review on the best duck hunting shotguns. Since we tested so many guns (17) in Texas, we picked one distance (35 yards) to pattern each gun from. 8.5/10, SX4: This is a fairly easy gun to take apart for a gas shotgun. Most waterfowlers hunt snow geese, or like the idea of hunting snow geese, so they want a gun that accepts a magazine extension. I was skeptical Winchester could pull off a gun that cycled shotshells reliably at such a low price point. But it doesnt really do much for a duck hunter, unless he wants to turn his waterfowl gun into a race gun. Not at all. Full of gimmicks, including fake plasta-wood finishes, pogo Browning redesigned its popular Maxus semiauto this year, making enough changes to earn it the designation Maxus II. The SX4 is every bit as functional as higher priced duck guns. Browning supplies many of the same options in its A5 and Maxus II. By reasonable seven pound weight and a ComforTech stock that is a huge improvement I have had a Maxus for 3 months and really like it. It is a seven pound I currently use the one for 1 1/4 oz loads with everything and so far no problem, but might not work with light loads. You just have to get used to it. Paste as plain text instead, less together in 2010, the Vinci has proved to be one of the most innovative and One SX4 that I had my eye on was the SX4 Upland, very nice looking gun. I have also ordered stock spacers from Beretta, and they were inexpensive, and came quickly in the mail. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I ran two boxes of shotshells through an already dirty gun without a hiccup, shooting 3-inch Black Cloud and Browning BXD through the included factory modified choke. The SX4 is the most nose-heavy Active valve model shotgun I have ever reviewed. It is priced right and functions beautifully. The only AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types. 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). I'd call it above average. . What's not to like! Your link has been automatically embedded. Although saying that browning didn't produce a . Description: Browning Maxus/Winchester SX3 & SX4 Action Spring Tube. It's a gun I don't mind carrying around all day that's for sure. You also wont have any issues shooting different size loads through the SX4. So does this mean that the Maxus 2 isn't worth the extra money? That seems to be one of the ony complaints I've been hearing, people say that without the magazine cap it doesn't hold down as well and jiggles around a little bit while shooting. All have been good performers, providing a couple of tweaks are made. There is no grip cap. overly heavy guns are part and parcel of the Stoeger line. That is a decision that you must make for yourself! Whether our targets in the field or our targets in life, we will only hit what we are focused on so live the #targetfocusedlife. Lines are molded into the butt stock and the recoil pad does not follow the toe line of the stock. Essentially it skips the step of having to press the bolt release button. The SX4 is most poorly balanced, nose-heavy Active valve model shotgun I've ever tested. The maxus is an improvment on the SX3, an already great gun. Which is the Better Gun: Maxus II 12 gauge shotgun compared to the Winchester SX4 12 gauge shotgun. 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. Snow goose hunters and exhibition shooters take note. For clays most like longer, heavier guns with lighter loads. Smartly, Browning has fixed that problem with the 12-gauge 3 -inch Maxus II (Winchester SX4 extension mags can be paired with the new Maxus). I am leaning toward the browning but am not sure yet. I actually haven't held either of them yet but typically brownings feel good to me. Genzel grew up chasing mallards and Canada geese in the Illinois River Valley. Maybe down the line I'll buy a Maxus. I have done a LOT of research and narrowed my options down to the Browning Maxus and the Winchester SX3. 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. But thats not the case with the Winchester. Generally, the lighter the gun, the worse the recoil. i have had a play with both and just my opinion. go elsewhere. I rubbed a bunch of snow on the fore-end and pistol grip to make it wet and shot it with frozen hands (it was 20 degrees out). The SX4 bolt has the same simple two-piece design as the SX3. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. The flagship model remains the Browning Maxus, introduced 18 years ago in 2009. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. The Element is made in Turkey and comes at a very attractive price point - $599 for the base. has done a very good job of continually improving this line and they stand I do look after it though! There is also a carbon-fiber sporting model with 28- and 30-inch barrel options. I have no problem at all with my forearm. A lot of new competitors start with a BT 99 and then some graduate to better guns as they more serious about the sport. For those that own or have used the guns, which do you prefer and are there major differences? Theres also a ramped trigger guard, which you dont see on many hunting shotguns (Benelli did this most recently with the Super Black Eagle 3). Joe Genzel There are better duck guns than the SX4, but in terms of value, Winchesters auto-loader is unmatched. I have heard that the sporting addition of the maxus also comes with a case and I think just one extra shim and two extra chokes. The receiver, trigger guard and trigger are aluminum alloy. It performed so well they kept it in the SX4. are difficult to fit, finishes impossible to match and horrifically over-priced autoloader that is essentially maintenance-free. The SX4 only relies on Active Valve and an Inflex recoil pad (a piece of rubber that is 2 inches thick). Collectively, these updates make for a slimmer, lighter and livelier gun than the predecessor. Theres also an oversized bolt handle on the Winchester Super X4 so you can load and unload it with cold fingers or gloved hands. Grouse is usually a shorter, lighter gun with lighter loads. I believe they're both made at Browning Portugal. Banded Birds - Black Ducks - 6, Mallards 19 (3 Jack Miner) BW Teal - 2, Wood Ducks - 1, 1 Ross and 1 snow Goose (Both reward bands) , Canada Geese - 15 (2 neck collars), Morning . If you want a price point gun that doesnt cut any corners, its tough to pass on the SX4. Did u notice the forearm being loose at all? Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more. Most of my trick shots have been pulled off with this gun, and the recoil is super soft. My gun came with 6 shims and 2 extensions to adjust the length of pull. Mines been grand only issue it wont cycleHull compx. It is solid. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. Common problem that is now fixed. This is Euro-trash styling at its worst. Sometimes when a gobbler hangs up you have to aim at the tom for 15 or 20 minutes (maybe longer). The SX4 is incredibly affordable for a gun that you could literally use your whole life. It took Turkey is usually a shorter, middle weight gun with very heavy loads. Let's get into this showdown! These include a pair of 12 gauge three inch chambered models, one 12 gauge 3-1/2 inch version and a couple of 20 gauge Golds. One new winner* is announced every week! Thanks, I have the SX4 Waterfowl in Max 5 (3" version). There was almost always an even distribution of pellets above (60 percent) and below (40 percent) my aim point. The gun has never failed to cycle. | If you are going to use on clay targets, stay with Beretta. can do without the speed loading feature. Things can change in a hurry. 8/10. I left the autoloader outside the previous night to make sure it was good and cold (it got down into the single digits). recoil and backed by the best customer service team in the industry. You could buy a 3-inch version of that gun and it was available in a synthetic model, just like the SX4. It has slowed down when dirty, which lets me know its time for a cleaning. Browning BG MAXUS SPORTING GOLDEN CLAYS 12GA 3 28VR INV 5 WALNUT 11635301 for sale and auction. The US improved cylinder choke has a (12 bore) constriction of 0.010" vs 0.020" of the . I have an SX4 and have been pretty happy with it other than losing a charging handle. It is well-finished in the Hunter and other walnut stocked There were better shotguns in our test, but you will pay a premium for them. Ive found the system to be both handy and a pain in the ass. The other three are all very good models. If you love the Maxus 2 in your hands and all the added features, don't hesitate to go for it. This was rectified in later models by using a lighter, titanium alloy magazine tube. It feels like a downgrade from the sx3. But even when I screwed up, the gun patterned damn well. 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. unmarred by progress and is over-priced. Pigeon Watch Ltd. For me the answer is clearid get an 1100 and never look back. 12 gauge shotgu. Apparently, Browning/Winchester has done away with any appearance of Belgium manufacture, for the barrel is stamped, "Made in Portugal by Browning Viana." I'd recommend it. Ive said it before: Theres not much left to upgrade on the inside of a shotgun. While CZ-USA is a fine company, their Huglo (of Turkey) made The receiver on my original gun developed a hairline crack at 200K+ rounds. than thumbs-down offerings and a few companies managed to hit both categories. autoloaders out there. DEL123, A moderately heavy a disaster, the new A5 is a very hard shotgun to love. Does a Browning Maxus take Invector or Invector plus chokes? Its nice to be able to rest your cheek on that pad, and know you are ready to shoot when the opportunity presents itself. One of the concerns I had about the SX4 before buying it was the quality of the bolt. it has features you don't find very often: authentic walnut stock, decent Fits 12 gauge Winchester SX3 & SX4 camo, and composite . Members; 1.9k . 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. I can remember goose hunting with a buddy one warm January morning. The rubber slows that process. Theres also a checkered texture so you have something to hold onto. 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. It's a nice light shotgun for what it is. I will say that forevermaybe. I stand and bring it to my shoulder like I would in a duck blind or pheasant field, and fire. Very second nature. ***Buy American***. I believe theyre both made at Browning Portugal. Although saying that browning didnt produce a 20 autoat the time of the sx3. SX4: This is a solid-looking gun. The SX4 is light (7.1 pounds), making it a fine choice for walk-in duck hunters. hassle-free. But it also cushions the sting your shoulder feels when shooting magnum 3- or 3-inch duck loads by spreading the force over a larger area. It has functioned flawlessly in all the SX4s I have shot. Pick the one that you like the best. Ive had similar experiences with the SX3 and SX4 paired with Winchester Xpert. No drop shims are supplied, but you do get one thin plastic spacer you can use to slightly lengthen the stock. Reeds make this content possible, so if this content is helpful to you,please consider Reeds for your next firearm purchase. As this is written, late in 2013, I'm mindful that You have to see what feels better in your hands. The Super X4 replaced the X3 in 2019, retaining the light weight and trim lines of the X3 while adding englarged bolt handle, safety, trigger guard, and bolt release to make it easier to use in . Just $1 per month , Brownings flagship gas-operated autoloader has slimmed down and become a more shooter-friendly shotgun, By Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Regardless of which gun you choose, it will certainly get the job done. That square fore-end. Both are protected by a nickel-Teflon coating (as is the carrier) to inhibit corrosion, which saltwater and brackish water duck hunters will appreciate. 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. I intend on doing a considerable about of clay shooting with it. Since you seem to favor a gas gun I would add the Fabarm auto's. There is a cut out on each side of the fore-end your thumb and fingers will naturally find. It was invented by John Brownings son, Val, and patented in 1952. The safety is also larger and square instead of a circle. I have an SX3 and it is a good gun but not great gun for range games. Im looking at a new autoloader for bird hunting and skeet shooting. Today we're using the SOSA TEST (Steves' Official Shotgun Assessment To Effectively Save Time). Since then, I have reviewed dozens of examples under the Browning and Winchester nameplates. The cheek piece on the stock does soften the blow of recoil, which was very manageable on the Maxus II. 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. If i was looking for a gun for sporting clays or wingshooting i would've went with the SX3, it seemed to be more balanced and swing better for me. or a just a few dollars more, you can do much better. Extremely well-built at an attractive price, the 12 gauge 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. My custom gun paired with a Rob Roberts T3 choke does shoot better at distance. I've been asked many, many times to give a brief thumbs You really can make a poor decision between the two. The guns are very close. The fore end of the Maxus clips on, and the Maxus has a magazine cutoff. Let's go! Red dots and Magnifiers. 1100, its design has stood the test of time. I'm more a browning guy because they fit me well. Versa-Max has been improved to the point where it merits serious consideration Don't leave out the Beretta A300, or even the A400, if you have the funds. 8/10, SX4: I know I can shoot this shotgun well. In this video we break down. the rear. What is a IMP CYL choke? 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 gas system is almost the same except the Maxus is a bit heavier duty with an additional metal piece rather than polymer. BROWNING SILVER / WINCHESTER SX3 / MAXUS. It also included 3 chokes and I bought a skeet choke. All three uses require very different guns for the purest. ALL the ones I have see have been fine . 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