alastair0903 Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 After alot of thought and my shooting partner buying a extreme 2 I am in the Market for a new semi . I currently shoot a browning citori and will be keeping it to shoot pheasants with so I naturally though of buying the another browning as I love my citori . I was just after some points of views on this as a couple of people are telling me that beretta is the only way to go for a semi ? Is there much difference between the A400 and the Maxus apart from the kick off and £600. I have shot the A400 and thought it was a nice gun but a little short for me . Does the Maxus come with different length stocks as I have seen one on gun trader that says is is 14 3/4 witch would make it the same length as my citori ? Thanks for looking Alastair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tim Kelly Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 I've got a synthetic Maxus and it's been good. Comes with a couple of 1/4" shims to lengthen the stock and some shims to alter cast and drop. Very happy with the gun, not shot with a modern beretta, but it's certainly at least as good as a 303. Not many clays, ducks, geese or pigeons have been safe since I bought it! Autos aren't as length sensitive as normal guns I don't think as the long forend allows plenty of options for where your left hand goes. This effectively alters the way the gun feels, and possibly why they are often relatively short stocked compared to break actioned shotguns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastair0903 Posted January 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Thanks Tim , how have you found it at cycling carts ? Thought I heard somewhere they don't like 65mm cartridges ? I would be using 24 gram carts on clays that are 65mm . The a400 managed these no problem . I'll have to do some mesuring when I get home ? Some adds on guntader say the stock is 14 3/4 and others say 14 , is this just the difference the spacers make ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kelly Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 I've put 65mm high pheasant through them with no issues. The only jams have been induced by my hammy fist! Had everything from 3" to some white cased eley clay cartridges through it and no issues so far. I think any of the known brand autos are probably fine. I believe the maxus is supposed to be lighter than the beretta ulrika, don't know about the 400 though. They're all good for what they are, and agricultural compared to a break action gun costing twice as much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangey Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 After alot of thought and my shooting partner buying a extreme 2 I am in the Market for a new semi . I currently shoot a browning citori and will be keeping it to shoot pheasants with so I naturally though of buying the another browning as I love my citori . I was just after some points of views on this as a couple of people are telling me that beretta is the only way to go for a semi ? Is there much difference between the A400 and the Maxus apart from the kick off and £600. I have shot the A400 and thought it was a nice gun but a little short for me . Does the Maxus come with different length stocks as I have seen one on gun trader that says is is 14 3/4 witch would make it the same length as my citori ? Thanks for looking Alastair i shoot a 30"maxus and get on great with it,the speed load and mag cut off are very usefull additions.when i first got it i had a load of 65mm game shells to get rid of so spanked a load through the maxus.ok for the first 50 or so then started to get a few jams,since then ive only used70mm + in it and 750+ no jams.mine is 3 1/2 chamber and says 70mm+ on barrel.dont know if 3" version is any different.ive had benelli and beretta semis but the maxus out performs em both imo.and saves you a lot of cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) i spent quite a while deciding between a Maxus and an A400,I wanted the Maxus because it was £300 new cheaper,but I bought the A400,because TBH it felt better balanced and better quailty and the grip felt weird on the Maxus it pushed my thumb up too much,it's worth remembering that the A400 has an additional recoil dampner that the bolt strikes before recoil even gets to the stock.recoil is very low on the A400,I've owned both versions of the A400 a kick-off and non kick-off,unless you were very recoil sensitive i wouldn't bother with the kick-off,it also messes the balance up.The beretta has recycled everything i've put through it from 24 grm up no problems I was in country ways,in west malling about 6 weeks ago and they have lots of Maxus in,interestingly the owner commented that he hadn't sold a single Maxus. Edited January 10, 2011 by retromlc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.b.gamebags Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 if its a 3 1/2" that you want then whats wrong with a baikal mp153 there about £600 now and will perform just as good as a maxus. they will cycle anything you put thought it. if you have any questions dont hesertate to ask. ashley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 i have just ordered a new maxus but after reading this thread iam starting to wonder if i should go for the a400 instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Thanks Tim , how have you found it at cycling carts ? Thought I heard somewhere they don't like 65mm cartridges ? I would be using 24 gram carts on clays that are 65mm . The a400 managed these no problem . I'll have to do some mesuring when I get home ? Some adds on guntader say the stock is 14 3/4 and others say 14 , is this just the difference the spacers make ? Had my Maxus for about 2 weeks now. Shot 50 Eley First (67mm for 65mm chambers according to the box) on Sunday and they cycle perfectly. Not had one cycle issue in the 150 i've put through it. I love it, for me it comes up into your shoulder naturally and handles/swings really well - i was initially worried for such a light gun that it would be a bit too lively but it never really seems to get away from you. Only shot clays with it so far mind, the ducks and pigeons weren't about last weekend. :( From what i've read and seen for myself the Maxus seems just as reliable as the Beretta fans will tell you there's is, so all you have to worry about is how they compare/feel to you when you're in the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Had my Maxus for about 2 weeks now. Shot 50 Eley First (67mm for 65mm chambers according to the box) on Sunday and they cycle perfectly. Not had one cycle issue in the 150 i've put through it. I love it, for me it comes up into your shoulder naturally and handles/swings really well - i was initially worried for such a light gun that it would be a bit too lively but it never really seems to get away from you. Only shot clays with it so far mind, the ducks and pigeons weren't about last weekend. :( From what i've read and seen for myself the Maxus seems just as reliable as the Beretta fans will tell you there's is, so all you have to worry about is how they compare/feel to you when you're in the shop. the only issue i had was stock lenth seems a bit short but other than that i feels and handles nice on the + side it is 300 quid cheaper than the a400 so iam not going to cancel my order just yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officerdibble777 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I own a citori and a Beretta A400 light,(don't need 3 1/2 chamber)but since I bought the A400 the o/u has been left in the safe.The A400 is a shade over 6lb handles great and cycles everything from 21g.I only use mirage carts and they cycle no problem.It's my first auto,and I researched many before making my choice.It was the Beretta technology that done it for me,added to thet I got a 10 year warranty with it.Iv'e only shot clays with it,skeet =fantastic,dtl=super smokers and sporting =handles quick and points well.I think the new HP choke has a lot to do with that,it patterns great but only comes with cyl,mod and full,replacements are available from a few places now,Iv'e gone the Briley road.A400 for me all day long... john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastair0903 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Well I'm still leaning towards the Maxus as i have not really liked the feel of the extreme 2 or the a400 . But i really need to have a swing around with a maxus to make my mind up . Does anyone know If the Maxus comes in different stock lengths ? I have seen the on guntrader with a 14" stock and others with 14 and 3/4" ? Is this just purely the difference the spacers make ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officerdibble777 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) Check out the gun sales in the trading post,there's a beretta a400 light going for £800 .It can only be months old as it only went on sale October Edited January 11, 2011 by officerdibble777 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfletch Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 The Beretta A400 explor light looks a great gun Ive just been looking at a Beretta Teknys very nice and my hand was on the wallet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 the only issue i had was stock lenth seems a bit short but other than that i feels and handles nice on the + side it is 300 quid cheaper than the a400 so iam not going to cancel my order just yet Well I'm still leaning towards the Maxus as i have not really liked the feel of the extreme 2 or the a400 . But i really need to have a swing around with a maxus to make my mind up . Does anyone know If the Maxus comes in different stock lengths ? I have seen the on guntrader with a 14" stock and others with 14 and 3/4" ? Is this just purely the difference the spacers make ? Out of the box the stock was quite short for me, nearly picked my nose every time i pulled the trigger. I've put one of the 1/4" spacers on and i'll use it like that for a while. Now seems to be the right length for me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Well I'm still leaning towards the Maxus as i have not really liked the feel of the extreme 2 or the a400 . But i really need to have a swing around with a maxus to make my mind up . Does anyone know If the Maxus comes in different stock lengths ? I have seen the on guntrader with a 14" stock and others with 14 and 3/4" ? Is this just purely the difference the spacers make ? The Maxus comes with 2 spacers, with both spacers fitted the LOP is 14 3/4'' I have a Maxus, No complaints from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangey Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 After alot of thought and my shooting partner buying a extreme 2 I am in the Market for a new semi . I currently shoot a browning citori and will be keeping it to shoot pheasants with so I naturally though of buying the another browning as I love my citori . I was just after some points of views on this as a couple of people are telling me that beretta is the only way to go for a semi ? Is there much difference between the A400 and the Maxus apart from the kick off and £600. I have shot the A400 and thought it was a nice gun but a little short for me . Does the Maxus come with different length stocks as I have seen one on gun trader that says is is 14 3/4 witch would make it the same length as my citori ? Thanks for looking Alastair im over six foot and after trying the a400 i picked up the maxus,out of the box it was a little short in the stock but after adding 1 spacer it fitted perfect and wouldnt swop it for any other semi out there,reguardless of price.but get the gun that feels right for you cos no matter how much you lash out on it,if it dont fit right your wasting ya money.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRDS Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) My 2p worth. If you shoot Clays to practice Game shooting then swapping guns about will make you a worse shot, if you want to be good then have one gun that fits you and use it all the time for everything. If you shoot Clays for more than practice try and find a gun you can use for both disciplines if the Citori doesn't make a good clay gun. I use a Beretta Perennia 3 30 inch for both and covers all bases admirably. I speak from experience I used a Winny 101 for years for everthing and shot fine. Then decided I need a Semi for Wildfowling got a Browning Gold and a SBS for Game shooting so got a Winny Model 23. My shooting went to pot with three guns all shooting and handling slightly differently. Realised the error of my ways and got shut of all 3 for the Perennia and my shooting was back to how it was. Yes its nice owning different guns and variety is the spice of life but it won't help the quality of your shooting. Edited January 11, 2011 by JRDS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastair0903 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 The Maxus comes with 2 spacers, with both spacers fitted the LOP is 14 3/4'' I have a Maxus, No complaints from me im over six foot and after trying the a400 i picked up the maxus,out of the box it was a little short in the stock but after adding 1 spacer it fitted perfect and wouldnt swop it for any other semi out there,reguardless of price.but get the gun that feels right for you cos no matter how much you lash out on it,if it dont fit right your wasting ya money.. thanks for the replys guys just the sort of answers i need to hear , i`m 6,2' so the gun realy needs to be atleast 14 3/4 LOP. i really just need to go and swing one about now , i`m keen on a camo one as it will be my main pigeon and crow gun shooting the odd clay or to and it should stand up to a fair bit of stick . the closest one to me on guntrader is 2 hours drive and along with work and being busy beating every sat for the rest of the season i`m not going to get time to go look at one untill feb . Thanks Alastair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 so no real bad points about the maxus so far witch is nice to hear as it will be a maxus or a a400 light for me when it finally arives at the gun dealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 went for the a400 in the end as dealer is having trouble getting the maxus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfletch Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 went for the a400 in the end as dealer is having trouble getting the maxus Keep us up to date please how you get on with the A400 as Im interested in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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