Anyone own a Browning Maxus?

[bumDharma]

I have been eyeballing these badboys for a couple months now. I was wondering if anyone had any feedback or reviews on one?

Basically I am looking for an autoloader that I can take to the field that will shoot everything from firebreathing 3 1/2" goose loads to mellow 2 3/4 trap and skeet loads. Browning claims they have the gun that delivers. I shoot sporting clays (for fun) and hunt as often as I can. Yes I know a dedicated sporting clays gun would be better for that, but I don't have that kind of bread. I want one gun that is good enough to shoot at the range and in the field.

So, if anyone has actual experience with the Maxus, could you perhaps share with us your thoughts?

[hattles]

I have heard they are very good shotguns. You might also consider the Beretta A400 Xplor Unico as a very good alternative. My shotgun of choice that shoots all 3 length of shells is the Benelli SBEII. Simpler to maintain, relys on the inertia recoil system vs gas pistons. I don't think you would make a bad choice picking any of them.

[AdiosKali]

Got a Maxus. Shoots very nice! No issues thus far.

[tpuig]

I read about the Maxus and decided it was at the top of my new shotgun list, for the same reasons you have. Was at a show and spoke with the guys in the booth, who said even the office receptionist shot it, and loved it. From what he said, it's based on the Win X3. I was 99% convinced it was the one for me. Handled the gun, went to Scheels in Reno and saw a couple versions, I loved it.

However, then the Beretta A400 Xplor came around... My first firearm was a Browning BPS and it's still my favorite, so in that regards Browning has the edge. But I think I like the A400 a bit more than the Maxus. Check out both before you buy, you can't go wrong with either.

I thought my Rem 1100 would be able to shoot everything, but it only seems to feed reliably on the magnum turkey loads, and that makes my shoulder sore after a couple rounds of trap... ;-)

[professionalcoyotehunter]

I had one and liked it.

[trob]

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[trob]

handled 3 guns when i was shopping. did not care for the maxus, didnt point well for me and I didnt like the sights. Liked the sights and weight of the Xtrema2 but it felt like a boat paddle to me. The SBE2 was like it was built specifically for me. Points great, swings well, fits me like a glove, and i LOVE the sights.

i bought the SBE2. theres something to be said for a design that has been field proven for over a decade. i shoot light loads as well as 3.5"s and have not had a single problem.