Berettas A400 shotguns are well known for their recoil mitigation system, called Kick-Off. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. less together in 2010, the Vinci has proved to be one of the most innovative and I like that. The new Phenoma gas-operated semi-auto is available in a full range of gauges from 12 to 28 and .410 bore, and the 20-gauge we tested was one of the biggest surprises in the test. Your link has been automatically embedded. Im looking at a new autoloader for bird hunting and skeet shooting. done, I'll take a stab at it. The first is Speed Load Plus, which lifts the first shell you load into the magazine right into the chamber. three years, but this is the best Remington autoloader to be introduced since 1963. 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). You cannot paste images directly. I like the Winchester sx4 and the Browning silver due to price. Below is the standard scorecard and guide for handicaps based on price. Browning supplies many of the same options in its A5 and Maxus II. Whatwe're really looking to find out today is whether or not the Maxus 2 is worth the extra money when the SX4 shares many of the same internal parts as the Maxus. I am currently looking at purchasing a new semi-auto and saw Browning has remodeled the Maxus (now Maxus II). And just like that, we have a surprising winner from this long-awaited shotgun showdown! Active Valve runs as clean as any gas operating system there is. 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. Nor the 12 bore SX3, the 20 bore SX3 does. If youre a left-handed shooter, its simple to switch the safety to the other side. This test has six categories where we rank the guns on a 1-10 scale. 2 Reply Euphoric_Protection3 1 yr. ago Thomas Jefferson. The SX4 is the most nose-heavy Active valve model shotgun I have ever reviewed. Get started today before this once in a lifetime opportunity expires. Pasted as rich text. 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 . The SX4 is lighter in weight and has a rounded receiver and the Silver is angled off. Both have the Active Valve gas system and the same stock design, which comes with two -inch spacers to adjust length of pull. I did have the forcing cones lengthened inside the .742-inch bore to increase pattern density. Let's go! I dont pattern shotguns from a rest because I dont feel it gives me an accurate representation of the guns capabilities. That square fore-end. Winchester Super X4 Overview Winchester SX4. 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. It's a gun I don't mind carrying around all day that's for sure. The best made, most fully featured autoloading target gun on I'd call it above average. But for now, I must say that SX4 is a better deal for the money. We have them in stock now! warranty (three years with a peculiar "within 30 days" registration Though reliable, the latter was one of the strangest fitting shotguns I have ever owned. A group of Outdoor Life and Field & Stream editors (myself included) tested this gun in Sept. 2021, at Pintail Hunting Club in Texas. Vibes are high! You also need all kinds of geara truck, boat, trailer, decoys, etc.to effectively hunt waterfowl. While the aesthetics may dismay, it has good shell handling, a 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. Versa-Max has been improved to the point where it merits serious consideration Although saying that browning didn't produce a . AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. trigger, extremely light weight and a better than average recoil pad. 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. DEL123, up or thumbs down verdict on several firearms. Putting a gun on paper often gives you the answer as to why you are missing birds. Was looking at the sx4 and the browning maxus, what's everyone's thoughtson these guns. It handles 1 ounce, 1180 fps I have the V3 and it is a good choice. Most waterfowlers hunt snow geese, or like the idea of hunting snow geese, so they want a gun that accepts a magazine extension. Winchester, and sister company Browning, have cornered the market on shotgun trims. Its impressive when you consider the SX4 is a full pound lighter than the A400. Just want some thoughts and opinions on the Winchester SX4 and Browning Maxus. What's not to like! I have the SX4 and my old man has the Browning. It is priced right and functions beautifully. Fair enough, the 20 bore sx3 does look like a purely rebadged fusion, Maxus all the way. 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. I was wondering if anybody has hands on experience with both? Was looking at the sx4 and the browning maxus, what's everyone's thoughtson these guns Quote; Link to comment Share on other sites. While you can shoot trap with it , it is not a trap gun. The MSRP runs from $1,600 to $2,100. Regardless of which gun you choose, it will certainly get the job done. 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. In this video we break down. We put all kinds of ammo through them. There is a cut out on each side of the fore-end your thumb and fingers will naturally find. Winchester stopped making it in 1981 because the SX1 struggled to compete with Remingtons 1100, which had a lower price tag. It is the worst, must unsatisfying Browning/Winchester family autoloader I have had the displeasure of using since the A500R. In either 20 or 12 gauge, this ATA made autoloader is one of Winchester, and sister company Browning, have cornered the market on shotgun trims. This particular gun has a Cerakote barrel and receiver coupled with Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Habitat camo on the stock and fore-end. 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. But I do want to hunt with it also. One gun for all three of the uses you cite (clays, grouse, turkey) will mean a slight compromisenot perfect for all three, but adequate for all. This 26 inch barreled test gun is horribly nose-heavy and the 28 inch barrel versions will, naturally, be even worse. Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more. the rear. additions problematic. another choke tube system that improves nothing, the A400 line is an advance to I'd recommend it. Because without a reliable firearm, theres not much sense in heading to the blind. Browning has made sure that its shotshells pattern beautifully out of its guns. The gun cycled flawlessly on a brisk 20-degree day in late February. Fits 12 gauge Winchester SX3 & SX4 camo, and composite . 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. Pick the one that you like the best. BROWNING SILVER / WINCHESTER SX3 / MAXUS. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. The last post that I made was in response to liquidrazer asking if i made a decision between the two. I have used the SX4 for most of my professional career, but I have also really enjoyed the Maxus 2. And you get the same reliability from the SX4 that you would from those three guns. The industry standard is 40 yards, but we wanted to showcase the patterns at a more realistic yardage for duck hunters. You already know the SX3 and SX4 are similar guns. Lastly, if you are serious about trap, get yourself a real trap gun. Most of my trick shots have been pulled off with this gun, and the recoil is super soft. it has features you don't find very often: authentic walnut stock, decent The SX4 is the most nose-heavy Active valve model shotgun I have ever reviewed. Less plastic and MIM parts. Im just wondering how the 2 compare and what would give 1 an edge over the other from someone that has handled both. My custom gun paired with a Rob Roberts T3 choke does shoot better at distance. category, in alphabetical order. 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). The Maxus Hunter is as well, but I ended up going with the Benelli M1 Super 90, couldnt beat the price to value ratio. 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. Pleasantly soft-shooting. . It cycled them all without issue. The firing pin has been reliable as well. In 2006, Winchester debuted the SX3 with the Active Valve gas system. So does this mean that the Maxus 2 isn't worth the extra money? Weatherby 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 front "bead" is a fiber optic tube. Maxus all the way one of the best autos i use for wildfowling, I do like Berettas but tempted by the Maxus in camo when I change my semi auto in future, Thanks folks, I've heard a lot of mixed reports about the sx4, Neither Benelli m2 Ive shot hundreds of geese with mine never misses a beat. 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. Mainly for clays turkey and grose. I asked Frampton if Browning had plans to enter this market and the answer was probably not.. Sometimes when a gobbler hangs up you have to aim at the tom for 15 or 20 minutes (maybe longer). It also gives you better control of the Maxus II. The Mossberg 930 is a value-priced model that has a better I thought it was odd-looking. My test model was the Maxus II Wicked Wing. I am leaning toward the browning but am not sure yet. 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 SX4 bolt has the same simple two-piece design as the SX3. Powered by Invision Community. The SX4 is the best value is a gas operated auto loader for the field. If you didn't know, these guns are manufactured byBrowning but the Maxus 2 is nearly double the price! 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 8/10. 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. soft shooting gun and cycles 2 3/4, 3 & 3 1/2 all without any issues basic version that is easier on the wallet than the initial offering. A well-built inertia shotgun with a good trigger. It is supplied with a garishly oversized pad without an insert. Even their websites are very similar. Heavy rib, heavy trigger and 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. TFL SOSA SCORECARD: HANDICAPS BASED ON PRICE: BROWNING MAXUS 2 WICKED WING: $2,099 (-7 HANDICAP), WINCHESTER SX4 HYBRID HUNTER: $1,029 (-3 HANDICAP), SX4: Hands down, the Winchester SX4 is one of the lightest recoiling shotguns. Mine is the "Flannigun" with the red receiver, duratouch and synthetic stock which I really like on rainy days. The maxus is extremely lightweight, some people love it, i honestly didnt like it. The BXD BBs performed phenomenally at the range. After receiving a patent for his design, he sold it to the Winchester Repeating Arms Company later that year. I am always curious to see what will be revealed about a gun once its patterned. I've only seen them on the browning site and haven't seen an actual retail price. FWIW the SX4 is available in 20ga and the Maxus is 12ga only. The US improved cylinder choke has a (12 bore) constriction of 0.010" vs 0.020" of the . I also shot several turkey loads through my personal SX4 to break it in after purchase. Unless you're trying to kill turkeys at 60 yards. I know most hunting guns shoot flat but I wasn't sure if the Browning Maxus Sporting and SX3 sporting adjustable had high POI. Extremely well-built at an attractive price, the 12 gauge It shoulders well, recoil isn't bad and weight is also nice. Theres also an oversized bolt handle on the Winchester Super X4 so you can load and unload it with cold fingers or gloved hands. But thats not the case with the Winchester. MAXUS 2: This shotgun stands out to me. There is now a reversible, rectangular cross-bolt safety. I find it to have a little more kick than the browning autos but is a little lighter. Easy on the eyes and shoulder alike, Lines are molded into the butt stock and the recoil pad does not follow the toe line of the stock. I have an Italian made 390. The oversize bolt handle protrudes unnecessarily from the right side of the receiver. 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. Essentially it skips the step of having to press the bolt release button. The inside of the barrel is chrome plated. You pull it back to open the bolt and press the bolt-release button to shut it. Although with all the features that the maxus has I might just forget about the forearm. How do you put an extension magazine on that for snow goose hunting, I inquired. autoloader that is essentially maintenance-free. The guns are very close. Copyright 2013 by Randy Wakeman. Duck hunting is an expensive pursuit. I really did not understand how it could possibly fit any human being. Today we're using the SOSA TEST (Steves' Official Shotgun Assessment To Effectively Save Time). I have an SX3 and it is a good gun but not great gun for range games. There were better shotguns in our test, but you will pay a premium for them. In the end I bought a used Browning Citori Trap Model. Its an ultra-reliable, gas-driven semi-auto for less than $900. Updated Nov 10, 2021 10:05 AM EST. Let's get into this showdown! Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. For 2017, Winchester has introduced the SX4. 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. SX4: This is a solid-looking gun. High brass 2-3/4 is plenty for most anything. The Maxus II is capped by a grooved, triangular screw cap. Weatherby JavaScript is disabled. Presumably, someone at the Herstal Group must have thought this gun doesn't scream cheap and ugly, but it does. Browning supplies many of the same options in its A5 and Maxus II. 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. Like all . That made it durable, but expensive to produce. And the last place you want to skimp on is your shotgun. Been shooting Browning Golds since introduced in 1995. Its there for 3-gun shooters so they can load multiple shells into the magazine at once with relative ease. A few buddies that owned them put shooting tape on the fore-end to ensure the gun would not slip from their hands. 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). Where the SX4 Came Up Short It took A forum community dedicated to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including the Remington, Beretta, and Mossberg shotguns brands. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Posted March 10, 2018. 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. 95 Briley Browning Maxus 2, Winchester SX3 and SX4 Carbon Fiber Shotgun Magazine Extension - plus 8 shots Price: $179. The SX4 is available with stock lengthening inserts. I have fired 1500 rounds through a 1986 model; no jams. It performed so well they kept it in the SX4. It has functioned flawlessly in all the SX4s I have shot. Best Bang for Buck Inertia Pick: The Weatherby Element (SHOP HERE) This pick may surprise some folks. That would be number one on my list. Once you get out to 40 it takes more skill, and the likelihood of crippling birds goes up. Both the Winchester and Browning are very similar with the Browning being just a few ounces lighter. The 20 did have it the 12 doesn't , I know because I owned a 20 and 12 bore SX3. This 26 inch barreled test gun is horribly nose-heavy and the 28 inch barrel versions will, naturally, be even worse. model, it defines the all-around gas autoloader. current Browning autoloaders, it is one of the softest-shooting seven pound Introduced in 2008, the SA-08's dual-valve gas system has demonstrated excellent reliability in cycling 12-gauge shells from ultra-light 7/8-ounce target loads to 3-inch magnums. I have had a Maxus for 3 months and really like it. Gun Parts. Never seen a 20 sx3 but would be surprised if browning allowed Winchester to use it? Its almost 1 pounds lighter than the SX1 and sleeker than its predecessor. One new winner* is announced every week! After a very poor launch saddled with an instant recall, the 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. Since this is so very rarely The rubber slows that process. 1100, its design has stood the test of time. 8/10, SX4: I know I can shoot this shotgun well. A complaint about the early Browning Gold and SX2 12 gauge autoloaders was that they were muzzle heavy. Of the crop of new autoloaders that hit the market more or The updates are all ergonomic. I'm leaning towards a gas operated gun versus inertia driven. After all this, at long last came the Browning Gold of 1994. Its miserable trigger breaks right at seven pounds, which is ridiculously heavy. read a product review in which no clear impression is ever arrived at. Mama to the baby side by side comparison. You really can make a poor decision between the two. Theres also a checkered texture so you have something to hold onto. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The SX4 is light (7.1 pounds), making it a fine choice for walk-in duck hunters. 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. 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. 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. only MC 312 is one of the latest inertia autoloaders. Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited. It is the best working man's autoloader Remington has ever created and it is a very good gun. Copyright 1996-2023 AR15.COM LLC. Todays SX4 looks much different than the SX1. Although the Maxus retains the heavy triggers of most I've been able to get my hands in a Winchester sx4 but not the Browning silver. 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). Beretta firearms are pretty good. Winchester makes the SX4 in a compact model with a 13-inch length of pull as well. 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 . Paste as plain text instead, Use code "targetfocused20" for a 20% discount! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. For the same dollars, This 26 inch barreled test gun is horribly nose-heavy and the 28 inch barrel versions will, naturally, be even worse. of product you'll have to buy twice and that is no bargain. I personally chose the SX4. While not Side note: Go with the Old School Camo . extra barrels ($799) all combine to make the A400 series one that has caused 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. Stephen Maturen. Imo, it is hard to beat a Browning shotguns. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. felt like a proper bit of kit to be honest, good weight and wellbalanced , very smooth cycleing. Description: Browning Maxus/Winchester SX3 & SX4 Action Spring Tube. The Winchester is an all around solid gun. 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. hassle-free. Its too bad it didn't. 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 SX4 is about half the price (The Browning name warrants a huge markup). It's a nice light shotgun for what it is. I cannot comment on the Browning. The bolt reliably cycles, but it does take some force to pull back. This factory original Browning/Winchester part is made to the highest standards like the parts already found in your Browning/Winchester shotgun. These opinions may change as I continue to shoot and experience more guns! With a budget around 1200-1500 wanting a good quality wood gun ..which would you recommend and why? Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. . The SX3 (and Browning Silver) share the same action and can March 10, 2018 in Guns & Equipment, Hi folks, looking at getting a new gun in the summer. You'll note that there are more thumbs-up models For me the answer is clearid get an 1100 and never look back. Other changes are also puzzling. All have been good performers, providing a couple of tweaks are made. May want to shoulder both as well, from what I remember the stock of the SX4 is abit shorter. All three uses require very different guns for the purest. Updated Dec 1, 2021 9:34 AM EST. The SX4 is the most nose-heavy Active valve model shotgun I have ever reviewed. stick plastic kick-off, a shot counter by Nintendo (in the Xcel model) and Not at all. Do the Winchester have speed load like the maxus yet or do you have to faff around loading the first cartridge ? And I think we accomplished that with the Maxus II.. 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). Winchester SX4. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. The 2017 Winchester SX4 Puzzler First Look: 2017 Benelli Super Black Eagle 3, the Best Ever? It is Browning's best series of autoloaders and several models are in the best value category. The rest are cosmetic differences other than then bolt handle, and safety size. I stand and bring it to my shoulder like I would in a duck blind or pheasant field, and fire. The fore end of the Maxus clips on, and the Maxus has a magazine cutoff. The exterior is not on par with more expensive auto-loaders, but again, youre not paying as high a price for this gun. 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. I would opt for the SX4 because I would want the larger safety and trigger guard. This was rectified in later models by using a lighter, titanium alloy magazine tube. 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. has done a very good job of continually improving this line and they stand There is also a carbon-fiber sporting model with 28- and 30-inch barrel options. Probably, but the A400 Xpolar is surely tempting albeit more money. 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. But Ive also patterned and shot a handful of other SX4s on ducks, snow geese, and clay birds. or anything that involves a Shotgun There's no cheaping out in this gun either, which is remarkable considering the price tag. Other changes are also puzzling. 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