allanm Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) Why would people pay the extra money for a maxus over an sx3,as I understood all the internals were the same .not knocking anyone just wondered what the differences were Edited September 2, 2014 by allanm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Why would people pay the extra money for a maxus over an sx3,as I understood all the internals were the same .not knocking anyone just wondered what the differences were I picked both up in the shop. Maxus felt slimmer at the fore-end and fitted me better. The SX3 probably has a better weight to it but I preferred the lighter gun. The speed loading/unloading is great on the maxus too. I can change the two shells in the magazine without having to empty all 3 shells out of the gun: i.e. 3 duck shells in gun, hear geese comming close range. I can swap shells 2 and 3 for geese shells whilst still having cartridge no. 1 in place incase the geese are ontop of you quicker than you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie10 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Speed loading and unloading, low recoil, light, fits me. not jammed, easy to to break down to fix, needs little oil, no screw foreend. Easy to fit sling, Comes in a nice box with trigger lock and loads of chokes, comes in a variety of colours, 3.5 chamber. Can hit alot with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) Only thing I'll add is that I've found both the sx3 and maxus can jam on sub 70mm shells. Pretty sure the manual says to use 70mm and above shells anyway so that's what I do for clays, game and wildfowling Edited September 2, 2014 by wildfowler.250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reabrook Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 My SX3 has never let me down no matter what I put through it plus I can unload and swap shells as quick as anybody using the dearer Maxus. At the end of the day it's down to personal choice and what ever suits and fits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neutron619 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) Maxus all the way. The most impressive and trouble free auto i've ever shot. +1. Excellent gun and the auto loader feature is useful at times - especially if you have a large number of birds overhead. That's never happened to me of course - they always see me about 600 yards off and turn left... Edited September 2, 2014 by neutron619 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 My SX3 has never let me down no matter what I put through it plus I can unload and swap shells as quick as anybody using the dearer Maxus. At the end of the day it's down to personal choice and what ever suits and fits. Same here, can't fault mine and I really should look after it better!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie10 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 My SX3 has never let me down no matter what I put through it plus I can unload and swap shells as quick as anybody using the dearer Maxus. At the end of the day it's down to personal choice and what ever suits and fits. OK but it's not an attack on the SX3. You may can change cartridges fast but putting it in the chamber pressing the button then putting another 2 in the magazine is so 80's, I can just feed 3 straight into the magazine and I am ready. They aren't much more expensive in the price either, another 200 more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoz82 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 I've had quie a few auto's Inc the sx3, I now have a benelli super black eagle 2, it cycles any shell from 24g 70mm to 89mm magnums, it does not need a regular cleaning regime like gas op autos, it's just an awesome bit of kit !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reabrook Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 OK but it's not an attack on the SX3. You may can change cartridges fast but putting it in the chamber pressing the button then putting another 2 in the magazine is so 80's, I can just feed 3 straight into the magazine and I am ready. They aren't much more expensive in the price either, another 200 more. I wasn't attacking anything!! Merely stating the case for the gun I use much the same as you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme1 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 I am sorry but everyone is talking about right handed guns. Only bennelli and Hatsan make left handed 3.5" autos, if you shoot with both eyes open then the flash alone from a right hand auto will ****** your night vision and getting smoke/**** in your eye when out on a windy evening is no fun at all. If you do go for a righthander then definitely try before you buy, I did and couldn't get on with it so due to budget restraints went for the Hatsan Escort and must say it works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 I am sorry but everyone is talking about right handed guns. Only bennelli and Hatsan make left handed 3.5" autos, if you shoot with both eyes open then the flash alone from a right hand auto will ****** your night vision and getting smoke/**** in your eye when out on a windy evening is no fun at all. If you do go for a righthander then definitely try before you buy, I did and couldn't get on with it so due to budget restraints went for the Hatsan Escort and must say it works for me. Goggles and a dust mask would do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie R Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 I have used a hatsan and a mossberg 935. I prefer the build quality of the mossberg but the downside is that it regularly gives me a headache from frequent use. Also the hatsan is easier to strip and clean. For reliability I would avoid the hatsan if your budget can afford it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawntredder Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Ohh no hope my new ones not going be a Bob Marley gun. Figgy lol.....mine only jammed with 31/2" shells thru it dont know why tends to be lighter loads that jam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reabrook Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 I am sorry but everyone is talking about right handed guns. Only bennelli and Hatsan make left handed 3.5" autos, if you shoot with both eyes open then the flash alone from a right hand auto will ****** your night vision and getting smoke/**** in your eye when out on a windy evening is no fun at all. If you do go for a righthander then definitely try before you buy, I did and couldn't get on with it so due to budget restraints went for the Hatsan Escort and must say it works for me. Im left handed and shoot a right handed gun. I have had several differant Auto's over the years but have never experienced any issues with flash or smoke. One of the reasons I bought my SX3 was because the safety catch can be adjusted for left handed shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Im left handed and shoot a right handed gun. I have had several differant Auto's over the years but have never experienced any issues with flash or smoke. One of the reasons I bought my SX3 was because the safety catch can be adjusted for left handed shooting. Years ago I had an old Franci 5 shot and used Baikal cartridges in it and they used to singe your eyebrows with the flash that came out the side and blind you with all the carp that came out like confetti. Those were the days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie R Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Can't have been that nice for the fish either? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Can't have been that nice for the fish either? Only just got that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 bum pneed more review on sx3.... i saw some at the game fair...... very nice.. any dissadvantage compared to the maxus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry P Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Had my sx3 for 5 years, no problems. Add a kicks Mod choke and with you homeloading skills you'll have a gun that will serve you well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifly Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 browning pheonix which is the same as sx3 great gun no problems in years, thousand of shells through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 bum p need more review on sx3.... i saw some at the game fair...... very nice.. any dissadvantage compared to the maxus? Yes it costs less and has a nicely protected Matt finished barrel instead of shiny blacked one. SX3 has old style forend cap not a latch like a standard shotgun. Biggest disadvantage is the Winchester SX3 is made in the FN Herstal factory in Belgum If it fit me properly I would never have sold mine, it worked flawlessly with all carts after running in and learning to lube the slide rails inside the action, regardless of people saying not to. The only reason to buy the maxus is fit as the stock shapes differ slightly or the dealer has one at a good price nearly new. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 This is a perennial question which comes up in various formats a few times each season The answer to the question is whichever one fits you best. phone a few shops attached to clay grounds and see if they have any in... most will let you try before you buy if they have. It may be that you end up with a right hander which feels better or like me, decide that a SA is not the way to go as I could not get used to it and go for an OU just for fowling it is far more important that it feels right for you than Joe Bloggs on the forum said it was good for him (sorry for picking on you again Joe :-) ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeus Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Biggest disadvantage is the Winchester SX3 is made in the FN Herstal factory in Belgum Does this factory have a bad rep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 You can't dis thesx3 it's a work horse of a gun great for fowling, love mine but everyone is biased towards what gun they have so tbh go with what feels good for you sx3, maxus, beretta extremas etc, versa max, benelli m2/vinci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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