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 prefer a shotgun with a high POI because I don't break any clays with a flat 50/50 gun. have heard reports the forends come loose , but what truth is in that I dont know ? Browning Maxus Grackle_killer. 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. My current pair is still running strong; together pushing 150K rounds. The other changes are puzzling as well. 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. This part will keep your shotgun in top shooting shape. 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. Mine came with two 1/4" inserts and you can buy more. JavaScript is disabled. I'm not a fan of the Sx4. Was looking at the sx4 and the browning maxus, what's everyone's thoughtson these guns Quote; Link to comment Share on other sites. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. scheme) is not confidence inspiring, in particular when compared to the seven extra barrels ($799) all combine to make the A400 series one that has caused There is now a rectangular cross-bolt safety that is an eyesore, but works just fine, but no . While the aesthetics may dismay, it has good shell handling, a Duratouch is junk, it rubs right off. The Mossberg 930 is a value-priced model that has a better Well, it is absolutely the simplest to take down for cleaning of any that I've ever seen. Grouse is usually a shorter, lighter gun with lighter loads. I asked Frampton if Browning had plans to enter this market and the answer was probably not.. The Fusion is a Maxus before the marketing department came up with the name Maxus and played with the fore-end shape. 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. Just $1 per month , Brownings flagship gas-operated autoloader has slimmed down and become a more shooter-friendly shotgun, By But its also a good indicator that you are on the gun.. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. Its an ultra-reliable, gas-driven semi-auto for less than $900. 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. Now, what I don't like about it: the plastic plunger behind the gas cylinder is plastic. Although Winchester advertising claims it is lighter, it weighs the same (6-3/4 pounds) as the SX3 walnut previously tested. Royboy. For 2017, Winchester has introduced the SX4. 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. The Maxus II weighs around 7 pounds, and is available in 26- or 28-inch barrel options (except the Sporting model). How do you put an extension magazine on that for snow goose hunting, I inquired. 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. Its also much easier to clean and has almost a 60 year track record of reliability. The SX4 is about half the price (The Browning name warrants a huge markup). The gun has never failed to cycle. 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. More sharing options. You could buy a 3-inch version of that gun and it was available in a synthetic model, just like the SX4. 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. If you are going to use on clay targets, stay with Beretta. has done a very good job of continually improving this line and they stand Just finding a place to hunt can be costly if you dont have access to good hunting on public land. I'm more a browning guy because they fit me well. This 26 inch barreled snout-heavy pig is horribly nose-heavy, and the 28 inch barrel versions will naturally be even worse. The SX3 did not do that as well, because its Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad was not as advanced. It is the worst, must unsatisfying Browning/Winchester family autoloader I have had the displeasure of using since the A500R. The Browning Maxus II pattern from 35 yards. Different guns shoot differently. AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types. 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. trigger, extremely light weight and a better than average recoil pad. SX4: This is a solid-looking gun. Browning has made sure that its shotshells pattern beautifully out of its guns. I hadnt seen the Maxus up close yet. soft shooting gun and cycles 2 3/4, 3 & 3 1/2 all without any issues The gun cycled flawlessly on a brisk 20-degree day in late February. You also need all kinds of geara truck, boat, trailer, decoys, etc.to effectively hunt waterfowl. 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). It also included 3 chokes and I bought a skeet choke. Since you said good quality, I'll scratch the 1100 right off your list. 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 like the Winchester sx4 and the Browning silver due to price. . The Browning Gold was also marketed as the Winchester Super X2 in a somewhat plainer configuration. . The SX4 has also been incredibly reliable throughout my career. It is supplied with a garishly oversized pad without an insert. I cannot comment on the Browning. 9/10. This is Euro-trash styling at its worst. Overly hollow stocks that I know most hunting guns shoot flat but I wasn't sure if the Browning Maxus Sporting and SX3 sporting adjustable had high POI. The first is Speed Load Plus, which lifts the first shell you load into the magazine right into the chamber. a disaster, the new A5 is a very hard shotgun to love. Ive used an SX4 for my main duck gun the last two seasons and shot it on spring snow geese with a seven-round magazine extension affixed. Genzel grew up chasing mallards and Canada geese in the Illinois River Valley. 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. The Inflex pad was built to direct recoil away from the shooters face. Winchester SX3 - 02/16/10 04:38 PM. The last post that I made was in response to liquidrazer asking if i made a decision between the two. 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. If you want a 12 gauge, you may want to look at the maxus. The SX4 is merely an updated SX3, using the same old gas system as the Browning Gold/Silver, and the Winchester SX2 and SX3. Weatherby Which is the Better Gun: Maxus II 12 gauge shotgun compared to the Winchester SX4 12 gauge shotgun. Ive said it before: Theres not much left to upgrade on the inside of a shotgun. Why do you like the beretta? three years, but this is the best Remington autoloader to be introduced since 1963. Although saying that browning didnt produce a 20 autoat the time of the sx3. Heavy rib, heavy trigger and Although saying that browning didn't produce a . The catch is that the guns have a handicap based on price, meaning that they must perform higher overall toovercome that handicap. 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. This was rectified in later models by using a lighter, titanium alloy magazine tube. Lastly, if you are serious about trap, get yourself a real trap gun. 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. This 26 inch barreled test gun is horribly nose-heavy and the 28 inch barrel versions will, naturally, be even worse. It is well-finished in the Hunter and other walnut stocked versions and is Browning's best autoloading shotgun. The SX2 more closely resembles the SX4. 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 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). Its heavier due its steel receiverbut it balances and feels better due to its steel receiverat least in my hands. Even their websites are very similar. That would be number one on my list. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win. Regardless of which gun you choose, it will certainly get the job done. The SX2 operated slightly different though. DEL123, We pulled many of these guns off the production line and put them through a 5,000-round ammo test, Frampton says. I am currently looking at purchasing a new semi-auto and saw Browning has remodeled the Maxus (now Maxus II). Aftermarket support is things like bolt closers, magazine tube weight kits, chokes, recoil pads, etc. Please "Like", comment and subscribe to our channel. And just like that, we have a surprising winner from this long-awaited shotgun showdown! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. That made the gun a little more difficult to swing than some of its competitors. for the goose pit. Browning supplies many of the same options in its A5 and Maxus II. The one difference you will find in the Winchester Super X4 is a brass ring at the base of the piston, not a black rubber O-ring. Other changes are also puzzling. All have been good performers, providing a couple of tweaks are made. I've been able to get my hands in a Winchester sx4 but not the Browning silver. Anyone would prefer an SX3, a Browning Silver, or a Browning Maxus to this Winchester SX4. in shooting comfort over a conventional stock. All Rights Reserved. autoloader that is essentially maintenance-free. 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). 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. We will never sell your information, for any reason. Winchester stopped making it in 1981 because the SX1 struggled to compete with Remingtons 1100, which had a lower price tag. 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. 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. In the end I bought a used Browning Citori Trap Model. Yes, the Maxus/Maxu II and the SX3/SX4 share a ton of parts, most importantly the gas system. All rights reserved. Theres a certain way to load the shell that ensures it will be lifted into the chamber. Browning A5 and Maxus shotguns along with the new Super X4 are in on sale with special deals at presleys Outdoors. The SX4 only relies on Active Valve and an Inflex recoil pad (a piece of rubber that is 2 inches thick). People in glass houses shouldn't sink ships. Maybe down the line I'll buy a Maxus. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. Ive had similar experiences with the SX3 and SX4 paired with Winchester Xpert. The 20 did have it the 12 doesn't , I know because I owned a 20 and 12 bore SX3. , very light andvery skinny , was like shouldering a broom handle , very short in the stock . The Winchester is an all around solid gun. Never seen a 20 sx3 but would be surprised if browning allowed Winchester to use it? Use code "targetfocused20" for a 20% discount! I really did not understand how it could possibly fit any human being. It is well-finished in the Hunter and other walnut stocked Only had 1 or 2 malfunctions and that was with 1 oz loads. I have fired 1500 rounds through a 1986 model; no jams. read a product review in which no clear impression is ever arrived at. A few buddies that owned them put shooting tape on the fore-end to ensure the gun would not slip from their hands. Vibes are high! Weatherby Most waterfowlers hunt snow geese, or like the idea of hunting snow geese, so they want a gun that accepts a magazine extension. 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. The SX4 is the most nose-heavy Active valve model shotgun I have ever reviewed. Been shooting Browning Golds since introduced in 1995. I thought it was odd-looking. The weak one year Beretta limited 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. done, I'll take a stab at it. This 26 inch barreled snout-heavy pig is horribly nose-heavy, and the 28 inch barrel versions will naturally be even worse. Less plastic and MIM parts. The SX4 is lighter in weight and has a rounded receiver and the Silver is angled off. It defines 500 years It shoulders well, recoil isn't bad and weight is also nice. autoloaders are poorly finished, jam-prone and aren't improving. Cost me just under $1000. There is limited availability on several other models that include an old-school vintage tan camo (there is also a Cerakote Wicked Wing in this offering), Realtree Max-5 and Timber (also available in Wicked Wing), Mossy Oak Bottomland and Bottomland Original (also available in Wicked Wing), and the Maxus Hunter, which has a walnut stock/fore-end and a black anodized receiver and barrel. 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. Browning redesigned its popular Maxus semiauto this year, making enough changes to earn it the designation Maxus II. I myself have no desire for 3in shells. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! It has served me well in trap and I don't regret it. Just $1 per month , If youre looking for a reliable 3-inch auto-loader thats affordable, theres no better choice than the Winchester Super X4, By May want to shoulder both as well, from what I remember the stock of the SX4 is abit shorter. Thats why the Winchester SX4 is such a great choice. FABARM XLR5 VELOCITY Full of gimmicks, including fake plasta-wood finishes, pogo The SX4 is the most nose-heavy Active valve model shotgun I have ever reviewed. 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. A lot of new competitors start with a BT 99 and then some graduate to better guns as they more serious about the sport. 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 find it to have a little more kick than the browning autos but is a little lighter. There is also a new, peculiar looking, parallelogram-shaped bolt release and a trapezoid shaped trigger guard. Gas guns typically cost more to manufacture than their inertia-driven counterparts because there are more moving parts to them. Because without a reliable firearm, theres not much sense in heading to the blind. the new 2014 models are soon to be announced. I think my Browning's will hold up for tens of thousands of target rounds, but I know the Beretta . Theres never a feeding issue when you are shooting, but when loading and unloading the gun, it can take a few extra seconds to place the shotshell in the magazine or remove it. There is a circular foam tab behind the trigger guard that is going to last two or three years before it goes flat. up or thumbs down verdict on several firearms. Joe Genzel 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!! less together in 2010, the Vinci has proved to be one of the most innovative and That is a decision that you must make for yourself! another choke tube system that improves nothing, the A400 line is an advance to Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. It cycled them all without issue. Now to the handling enhancements. Unless you're trying to kill turkeys at 60 yards. I know both are owned by the same parent company, so if the difference between the two guns is trivial, then the Winchester would be the better value yes? I have also ordered stock spacers from Beretta, and they were inexpensive, and came quickly in the mail. It is a seven pound ***Buy American***. Plus, your average hunter should keep shooting distances inside 35 yards. Sometimes when a gobbler hangs up you have to aim at the tom for 15 or 20 minutes (maybe longer). Get a FREE case of Federal Ammowith the purchase of a shotgun > $500! There is now a reversible, rectangular cross-bolt safety. 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. Imo, it is hard to beat a Browning shotguns. 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. I'm leaning towards a gas operated gun versus inertia driven. What is a IMP CYL choke? Copyright 1996-2023 AR15.COM LLC. Your link has been automatically embedded. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. basic version that is easier on the wallet than the initial offering. 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. As this is written, late in 2013, I'm mindful that The same tube extensions that fit Winchester SX3 and SX4 guns fit the Maxus II. I stand and bring it to my shoulder like I would in a duck blind or pheasant field, and fire. others that offer a clearly better-built product. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The triggers are too heavy, as always, but . The only 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. Sometimes pins on cheaper guns will wear out fast, and wont strike the shotshell primer deep enough to set off the charge. Mainly for clays turkey and grose. Browning supplies many of the same options in its A5 and Maxus II. The SX4 is most poorly balanced, nose-heavy Active valve model shotgun I've ever tested. There were better shotguns in our test, but you will pay a premium for them. felt like a proper bit of kit to be honest, good weight and wellbalanced , very smooth cycleing. Other changes are also puzzling. Everyone had different buying motives and these are just my opinions. The Maxus II is capped by a grooved, triangular screw cap. can do without the speed loading feature. go elsewhere. Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited. trigger and a lower price than many would think possible. 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. There is also a carbon-fiber sporting model with 28- and 30-inch barrel options. This factory original Browning/Winchester part is made to the highest standards like the parts already found in your Browning/Winchester shotgun. 8/10. Remington's gas gun is a very soft shooter and is now available in a Sportsman You really can make a poor decision between the two. Pigeon Watch Ltd. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. There was almost always an even distribution of pellets above (60 percent) and below (40 percent) my aim point. Inside 40, which is where we should all be shooting ducks and geese, Ive never noticed any difference. 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. I did notice that more of the pellets struck the right side of the paper. Pick the one that you like the best. Things can change in a hurry. Theres also no rotating bolt head, which ensures better lockup when the shotshell is pushed into battery. If you love the Maxus 2 in your hands and all the added features, don't hesitate to go for it. JavaScript is disabled. or a just a few dollars more, you can do much better. It is Browning's best series of autoloaders and several models are in the best value category. The US improved cylinder choke has a (12 bore) constriction of 0.010" vs 0.020" of the . Also take a look at the SX3 if you can find one. The receiver on my original gun developed a hairline crack at 200K+ rounds. I personally chose the SX4. One of the cardinal rules of gunmaking is to not give the consumer a reason not to buy the gun. autoloaders out there. warranty (three years with a peculiar "within 30 days" registration The Winchester is very likely a better value but it depends how much you personally value materials, fit and finish. Joe Genzel is a senior editor at Outdoor Life. Product Description. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. Collectively, these updates make for a slimmer, lighter and livelier gun than the predecessor. Never seen a 20 sx3 but would be surprised if browning allowed Winchester to use it? Copyright 2017 by Randy Wakeman. A moderately heavy Since then, I have reviewed dozens of examples under the Browning and Winchester nameplates. We all love old shotguns but that checkering on the grip isnt that great if the gun gets wet, Frampton says. The SX4 is every bit as functional as higher priced duck guns. Very second nature. Posted March 10, 2018. 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. The front "bead" is a fiber optic tube. 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. A later one went ~80K rounds and cracked in a different spot. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time. One new winner* is announced every week! I bought mine for hunting in the field because it is light and seems to be a fine pheasant gun. Worked ok . It is an eyesore, but works as well as its predecessors. hassle-free. Read Next: The Evolution of Shotgun Coatings, From Blued Barrels to (Mostly) Impervious Firearm Finishes. I have never actually shot the maxus, but I have only heard good stuff. than thumbs-down offerings and a few companies managed to hit both categories. 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. I also like the wood they put on it a LOT. No magazine cap; just some funky little latch you pulled on to field strip the gun. I'd recommend it. You'll note that there are more thumbs-up models I made the same errors with the Maxus (I shot the gun with each load at each distance until I felt I made the best shot possible, which you will see in the data below). The industry standard is 40 yards, but we wanted to showcase the patterns at a more realistic yardage for duck hunters. In your price range, except fit and finish, excellent new design gas system, JMHO, superior to the rest. Essentially it skips the step of having to press the bolt release button. Did u notice the forearm being loose at all? 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. FWIW the SX4 is available in 20ga and the Maxus is 12ga only. 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. unmarred by progress and is over-priced. You have to see what feels better in your hands. Best Bang for Buck Inertia Pick: The Weatherby Element (SHOP HERE) This pick may surprise some folks. The bolt-release button is larger on the SX4 as well. By 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. We shot light 1-ounce target loads and heavy 1 1/8-ounce duck ammo on bluewing teal with the SX4. Its best pattern totaled 124 of 140 pellets (89 percent) inside the 30-inch circle, which was only matched by the Franchi Affinity 3. 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. Let's go! 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. Duck hunting is an expensive pursuit. There are some shotshells the gun wont like and wont speed load. No they don't have the speed load feature. In this video we break down. 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. It has an excellent trigger, 2000 round recommended gas piston cleaning intervals and is the softest shooting shotgun in its weight bracket, edging out the Winchester SX3 and Browning Maxus. Snow goose hunters and exhibition shooters take note. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I will say that forevermaybe. I do look after it though! i have had a play with both and just my opinion. Although Winchester literature says this gun comes with a "Hard Heel Insert" recoil pad, that is not the case. 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. So does this mean that the Maxus 2 isn't worth the extra money? Although with all the features that the maxus has I might just forget about the forearm. save you a few pesos compared the Maxus, if you like the raised rib (SX3) and Pleasantly soft-shooting. 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 loads right out of the box. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. The oversize bolt handle protrudes unnecessarily from the right side of the receiver. The safety is also larger and square instead of a circle. A well-built inertia shotgun with a good trigger. Thats why the Super X4 won the great buy award in our recent review on the best duck hunting shotguns. . Turkey is usually a shorter, middle weight gun with very heavy loads. Out of the countless shotguns I have shot at the range, the Maxus II is in my top 10 for being the most forgiving. 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