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 generic Maxus is nice, but this wicked wing edition is fantastic: 9.5/10 You pull it back to open the bolt and press the bolt-release button to shut it. or a just a few dollars more, you can do much better. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. We set the decoys, climbed in the pit, and he unsheathed an original Browning Maxus. Extremely well-built at an attractive price, the 12 gauge Posted March 10, 2018. BROWNING SILVER / WINCHESTER SX3 / MAXUS. The oversize bolt handle protrudes unnecessarily from the right side of the receiver. One SX4 that I had my eye on was the SX4 Upland, very nice looking gun. Below is the standard scorecard and guide for handicaps based on price. Other than the highly rust prone finish on the SX4 I own, I don't think there is much to choose from. Other changes are also puzzling. Would I buy it again? Was looking at the sx4 and the browning maxus, what's everyone's thoughtson these guns Quote; Link to comment Share on other sites. Its an ultra-reliable, gas-driven semi-auto for less than $900. This was rectified in later models by using a lighter, titanium alloy magazine tube. Since then, I have reviewed dozens of examples under the Browning and Winchester nameplates. Things can change in a hurry. Overly hollow stocks that Im leaning towards a gas operated gun versus inertia driven. For clays most like longer, heavier guns with lighter loads. The latest in Winchester's gas gun series, the SX4 now comes in a throwback Woodland camo version that still blends in anywhere and recalls the days when hunters wore Army surplus gear to the blind. I personally chose the SX4. It is an eyesore, but works as well as its predecessors. Just want some thoughts and opinions on the Winchester SX4 and Browning Maxus. FABARM XLR5 VELOCITY autoloader that is essentially maintenance-free. The cheek piece on the stock does soften the blow of recoil, which was very manageable on the Maxus II. Thats why the Super X4 won the great buy award in our recent review on the best duck hunting shotguns. The Mossberg 930 is a value-priced model that has a better 3s (1 -ounce charge weight, 1,450 fps) 166 pellets, Browning BXD Extra Distance 3-inch, BBs (1 -ounce charge weight, 1,450 fps) 90 pellets. Todaywe have an awesome match-up between the Browning Maxus 2 and the Winchester SX4! Most of my trick shots have been pulled off with this gun, and the recoil is super soft. I will say that forevermaybe. dedicated 391 and 390 Beretta aficionados to shake their collective heads and What's not to like! The Winchester is very likely a better value but it depends how much you personally value materials, fit and finish. I asked Frampton if Browning had plans to enter this market and the answer was probably not.. Joe Genzel is a senior editor at Outdoor Life. My picks in a 3" Gas semi-auto for the needs you stated: Just wanted let you all know I took the point lastnight on buds and bought a maxus golden clays in AAA maple. I have also ordered stock spacers from Beretta, and they were inexpensive, and came quickly in the mail. The receiver on my original gun developed a hairline crack at 200K+ rounds. 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 didn't like the benelli's at first because it seemed like everyone who shot them thought they were so amazing and that you were just buying the name. The SX4 is light (7.1 pounds), making it a fine choice for walk-in duck hunters. I've been able to get my hands in a Winchester sx4 but not the Browning silver. 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. Since you said good quality, I'll scratch the 1100 right off your list. the sx3 had the same action as the maxus but I believe the sx4 is cheaply made ? I have the V3 and it is a good choice. 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. the new 2014 models are soon to be announced. 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. Member Joined Nov 2005; Posts 848; EE 100% (99) WI, USA. Its best pattern totaled 124 of 140 pellets (89 percent) inside the 30-inch circle, which was only matched by the Franchi Affinity 3. 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. All rights reserved. Your link has been automatically embedded. Just finding a place to hunt can be costly if you dont have access to good hunting on public land. 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). basic version that is easier on the wallet than the initial offering. Vibes are high! A few buddies that owned them put shooting tape on the fore-end to ensure the gun would not slip from their hands. I have been looking for a new shotgun but don't know what to choose. Whether our targets in the field or our targets in life, we will only hit what we are focused on so live the #targetfocusedlife. Browning Maxus Grackle_killer. i have had a play with both and just my opinion. Does a Browning Maxus take Invector or Invector plus chokes? My Maxus is the 3 1/2 inch stalker model. The SX4 is about half the price (The Browning name warrants a huge markup). Also take a look at the SX3 if you can find one. I left the autoloader outside the previous night to make sure it was good and cold (it got down into the single digits). The SX3 did not offer that on its waterfowl models. . The speed feed is only offered on 20 gauge models and it is invaluable to me. The oversize bolt handle protrudes unnecessarily from the right side of the receiver. What makes it better? Different guns shoot differently. Gas guns typically cost more to manufacture than their inertia-driven counterparts because there are more moving parts to them. So does this mean that the Maxus 2 isn't worth the extra money? This 26 inch barreled test gun is horribly nose-heavy and the 28 inch barrel versions will, naturally, be even worse. I would opt for the SX4 because I would want the larger safety and trigger guard. Sometimes when a gobbler hangs up you have to aim at the tom for 15 or 20 minutes (maybe longer). That is a decision that you must make for yourself! The Maxus II weighs around 7 pounds, and is available in 26- or 28-inch barrel options (except the Sporting model). Use code "targetfocused20" for a 20% discount! It has slowed down when dirty, which lets me know its time for a cleaning. , very light andvery skinny , was like shouldering a broom handle , very short in the stock . We patterned each gun with Federal Speed Shok 3-inch, No. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. Nor the 12 bore SX3, the 20 bore SX3 does. Not at all. I actually haven't held either of them yet but typically brownings feel good to me. 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.. Browning supplies many of the same options in its A5 and Maxus II. warranty (three years with a peculiar "within 30 days" registration Its impressive when you consider the SX4 is a full pound lighter than the A400. Updated Dec 1, 2021 9:34 AM EST. Well, it is absolutely the simplest to take down for cleaning of any that I've ever seen. Don't leave out the Beretta A300, or even the A400, if you have the funds. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. If you want to shoot 3-inch shells that will eliminate the 1100. Very second nature. The other changes are puzzling as well. Recreational and practical applications abound with these .22 caliber handguns. The firing pin has been reliable as well. Heavy rib, heavy trigger and I stand and bring it to my shoulder like I would in a duck blind or pheasant field, and fire. Did u notice the forearm being loose at all? The SX4 is offered in 20 different synthetic, camouflage, and a combination of camouflage and Cerakote finishes called Wicked Wing. The Fusion is a Maxus before the marketing department came up with the name Maxus and played with the fore-end shape. A forum community dedicated to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including the Remington, Beretta, and Mossberg shotguns brands. It is solid. Its an awesome feature because these are both areas of the gun that can become worn over time. are difficult to fit, finishes impossible to match and horrifically over-priced Mama to the baby side by side comparison. You already know the SX3 and SX4 are similar guns. Sometimes pins on cheaper guns will wear out fast, and wont strike the shotshell primer deep enough to set off the charge. Adjustability, reliability, amount of aftermarket support, resale, reputation of Beretta brand. In any way I can possibly rate a shotgun, the SX-4 is a significant downgrade from the SX-3. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. A group of Outdoor Life and Field & Stream editors (myself included) tested this gun in Sept. 2021, at Pintail Hunting Club in Texas. 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. To me, it is clearly a rapid advance to the rear, compared to the SX3. The SX4 is lighter in weight and has a rounded receiver and the Silver is angled off. the market today, with the most non-gunsmithing user adjustments, the softest Browning redesigned its popular Maxus semiauto this year, making enough changes to earn it the designation Maxus II. Want to make America great again? I shot at a 30-inch target. The maxus is extremely lightweight, some people love it, i honestly didnt like it. The maxus is an improvment on the SX3, an already great gun. 2 Reply Euphoric_Protection3 1 yr. ago Pick the one that you like the best. The gun has never failed to cycle. You have to be nit-picky to find something wrong with the SX4. It used a gas tippet system borrowed from the Browning Gold. Ive been able to get my hands in a Winchester sx4 but not the Browning silver. SX4: This is a solid-looking gun. Skinny money roll out with the SX4, want to be a baller in the blind ain't no better answer than the Maxus 2 Wicked Wings. It is supplied with a garishly oversized pad without an insert. Genzel grew up chasing mallards and Canada geese in the Illinois River Valley. For those that own or have used the guns, which do you prefer and are there major differences? 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. The Winchester is an all around solid gun. Now, what I don't like about it: the plastic plunger behind the gas cylinder is plastic. Berettas A400 shotguns are well known for their recoil mitigation system, called Kick-Off. 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. Posted By: BOBO the Clown. I intend on doing a considerable about of clay shooting with it. the best imports I've used in some time. Never seen a 20 sx3 but would be surprised if browning allowed Winchester to use it? Ive shot the SX3 plenty and was impressed with its functionality, but Winchester lowered the price on the SX4 by $200, and my thought was: that cost cutting had to come from somewhere. (Just a side note: I was impressed the SX4 cycled as well as the SX3, and it has better ergonomics and overall fit and feel). Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Reeds make this content possible, so if this content is helpful to you,please consider Reeds for your next firearm purchase. The only In this video we break down. While you can shoot trap with it , it is not a trap gun. The Maxus II is capped by a grooved, triangular screw cap. This 26 inch barreled snout-heavy pig is horribly nose-heavy, and the 28 inch barrel versions will naturally be even worse. If you love the Maxus 2 in your hands and all the added features, don't hesitate to go for it. AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. We shot light 1-ounce target loads and heavy 1 1/8-ounce duck ammo on bluewing teal with the SX4. 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 can remember goose hunting with a buddy one warm January morning. Both are protected by a nickel-Teflon coating (as is the carrier) to inhibit corrosion, which saltwater and brackish water duck hunters will appreciate. I am currently looking at purchasing a new semi-auto and saw Browning has remodeled the Maxus (now Maxus II). Sometimes I pull shots right and left, high and low. Rubber would have been better, and finally, two gas cylinders. I also shot several turkey loads through my personal SX4 to break it in after purchase. The gas system is almost the same except the Maxus is a bit heavier duty with an additional metal piece rather than polymer. The same tube extensions that fit Winchester SX3 and SX4 guns fit the Maxus II. versions and is Browning's best autoloading shotgun. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. It's a nice light shotgun for what it is. 8/10. Fair enough, the 20 bore sx3 does look like a purely rebadged fusion, Maxus all the way. What do I like about the gun? 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. 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. I find it to have a little more kick than the browning autos but is a little lighter. of product you'll have to buy twice and that is no bargain. All rights reserved. The BXD BBs performed phenomenally at the range. During our Texas shotgun test it was clear from the first mornings hunt that the SX4 was a favorite to win best buy. The SX4 is most poorly balanced, nose-heavy Active valve model shotgun I've ever tested. The SX1 was chambered for 2-inch shotshells, like many of the auto-loaders and double guns of that era. 95 Briley Browning Maxus 2, Winchester SX3 and SX4 Carbon Fiber Shotgun Magazine Extension - plus 8 shots Price: $179. It had no problem gobbling them up. extra barrels ($799) all combine to make the A400 series one that has caused A very good auto the maxus - nearly as good as a beretta A400 Xplor ??? I have also killed some honkers with that at 40-plus yards using the A5. If youre a left-handed shooter, its simple to switch the safety to the other side. less together in 2010, the Vinci has proved to be one of the most innovative and It is the overwhelming favorite of Sporting Clays shooters. FABARM XLR5 VELOCITY Today we're using the SOSA TEST (Steves' Official Shotgun Assessment To Effectively Save Time). Been shooting Browning Golds since introduced in 1995. Both the Winchester and Browning are very similar with the Browning being just a few ounces lighter. 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). It feels like a downgrade from the sx3. It also included 3 chokes and I bought a skeet choke. 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. Even their websites are very similar. reasonable seven pound weight and a ComforTech stock that is a huge improvement Pleasantly soft-shooting. Paying $1,800 and not getting that feature is a hard pill to swallow, and Im sure it made some hunters pass on the first iteration of the Maxus when it was introduced in 2009. 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 A5 and Maxus shotguns along with the new Super X4 are in on sale with special deals at presleys Outdoors. The SX4 is offered in 20 different synthetic, camouflage, and a combination of camouflage and Cerakote finishes called Wicked Wing. The Browning Maxus II pattern from 35 yards. 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 . The SX4 has also been incredibly reliable throughout my career. This 26 inch barreled test gun is horribly nose-heavy and the 28 inch barrel versions will, naturally, be even worse. It cycled them all without issue. What is a IMP CYL choke? MAXUS 2: This shotgun stands out to me. While not The gun cycled flawlessly on a brisk 20-degree day in late February. Pigeon Watch Ltd. Clear editor. stick plastic kick-off, a shot counter by Nintendo (in the Xcel model) and There was almost always an even distribution of pellets above (60 percent) and below (40 percent) my aim point. trigger and a lower price than many would think possible. It is the best working man's autoloader Remington has ever created and it is a very good gun. The rest are cosmetic differences other than then bolt handle, and safety size. Browning upgraded the fore-end and pistol grip with rubber over molds. DEL123, It sticks a little when closedespecially in the coldand requires some muscle to open. I like the Winchester sx4 and the Browning silver due to price. I have the SX4 and my old man has the Browning. March 10, 2018 in Guns & Equipment, Hi folks, looking at getting a new gun in the summer. Good luck. Never seen a 20 sx3 but would be surprised if browning allowed Winchester to use it? Essentially it skips the step of having to press the bolt release button. It was a smooth, blocky fore-end that became slick in the rain or snow. 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. You cannot paste images directly. The safety is also larger and square instead of a circle. The 20-gauge version of the gun is only 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and is an even better option for waterfowlers who pheasant hunt or are run-and-gun turkey hunters. I like that. Mainly for clays turkey and grose. . autoloaders are poorly finished, jam-prone and aren't improving. Winchester SX4. If you didn't know, these guns are manufactured byBrowning but the Maxus 2 is nearly double the price! Welcome to /r/Shotguns, Press J to jump to the feed. The pellets did shade slightly to the left side of the target, but there were no holes in the patternboard large enough for a duck to fly through. Other changes are also puzzling. Ive found the system to be both handy and a pain in the ass. Pasted as rich text. ALL the ones I have see have been fine . The Herstal Group, referred to as Browning more often than not, has had the Active valve genre of gas-operated autoloaders on the market for a good long while. The US improved cylinder choke has a (12 bore) constriction of 0.010" vs 0.020" of the . 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. 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. I have an Italian made 390. The guns are very close. The Element is made in Turkey and comes at a very attractive price point - $599 for the base. recoil (despite a fine pad), incomprehensible choke tube system and high price combine Also I would like to know if anyone knew the retail for both of those guns because the local cabelas has the hunting models for about $400 less than the website prices. go elsewhere. I like the Winchester sx4 and the Browning silver due to price. While CZ-USA is a fine company, their Huglo (of Turkey) made Unless you're trying to kill turkeys at 60 yards. 9.5/10, SX4: I am so used to this gunthat it basically form fits my hands. Do the Winchester have speed load like the maxus yet or do you have to faff around loading the first cartridge ? The Inflex pad was built to direct recoil away from the shooters face. Recreational and practical applications abound with these .22 caliber handguns. This part will keep your shotgun in top shooting shape. The SX3 (and Browning Silver) share the same action and can has done a very good job of continually improving this line and they stand SX4: I gave the SX4 a bonus point for being an absolute workhorse and serving me well in my career as a professional shooter and in every test I throw at it. I have an SX3 and it is a good gun but not great gun for range games. I would not have any interest in a Franchi. Its there for 3-gun shooters so they can load multiple shells into the magazine at once with relative ease. Everyone had different buying motives and these are just my opinions. It's a gun I don't mind carrying around all day that's for sure. We hate SPAM. We will never sell your information, for any reason. It could also be that my huge, bratwurst-sized thumbs are not conducive to speed loading. Joe Genzel 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. Powered by Invision Community. There is also a carbon-fiber sporting model with 28- and 30-inch barrel options. It helped me in bringing the gun to my shoulder at the range, and I also think it will be an added bonus for turkey hunters. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. And there are turkey- and deer-specific models too. It is Browning's best series of autoloaders and several models are in the best value category. Weatherby As mentioned, the Maxus was put on a diet, not so much weight as bulk. There is now a reversible, rectangular cross-bolt safety. The other changes are puzzling as well. Updated Nov 10, 2021 10:05 AM EST. I have owned, and extensively hunted with, at least five Browning Golds. I am leaning toward the browning but am not sure yet. Full of gimmicks, including fake plasta-wood finishes, pogo More sharing options. That would be number one on my list. Because without a reliable firearm, theres not much sense in heading to the blind. can do without the speed loading feature. I used my Maxus for a duck hunt in January and have shot 6 rounds of skeet with it. The sx3's i have shot aref ine but they are a bit on the heavy side and a little harder to swing than other browning semis i've shot. The MSRP runs from $1,600 to $2,100. Beretta firearms are pretty good. Sure, you have to change valves to switch from low brass to high, but hey, that's a lot of versatility for the money. The receiver, trigger guard and trigger are aluminum alloy. It is priced right and functions beautifully. I've been taking apart the SX4 for a very long time. I think my Browning's will hold up for tens of thousands of target rounds, but I know the Beretta . One of the cardinal rules of gunmaking is to not give the consumer a reason not to buy the gun. The fore-end of the SX4 was redesigned so that shooters have a better grip on the gun in the unpleasant weather. 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 am still considering getting a semi for huntin and sporting clays and if I do it will be either an SX-3 or a benelli. A moderately heavy hassle-free. 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!! One thing I continue to be impressed by are Browning and Winchesters commitment (they are owned by the same company) to ensuring their shells shoot well out of the guns they build. Easy on the eyes and shoulder alike, 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. Winchester SX4: https://www.winchesterguns.com/products/shotguns/super-x4/current/sx4-waterfowl-hunter-woodland.html, Browning Maxus II: https://www.browning.com/products/firearms/shotguns/maxus-2/limited/maxus-2-camo-realtree-timber.html, https://www.winchesterguns.com/products/shotguns/super-x4/current/sx4-waterfowl-hunter-woodland.html, https://www.browning.com/products/firearms/shotguns/maxus-2/limited/maxus-2-camo-realtree-timber.html. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The only problem was i wanted it for trap so a semi in the first place wasn't my best interest so i decided if i got one i wanted one with the works, which is the maxus, but it didn't feel right. The initial offering for what it is absolutely the simplest to take down for cleaning of any that 've. If Browning allowed Winchester to use it handle protrudes unnecessarily from the shooters face the. 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