bullet boy Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Have you thought about a Winchester SX3? My SX3 IMO is an excellent semi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb79 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I've had a Maxus for a while now, and love it. I've shot pigeon and ducks/geese and wouldn't be without it now. I'm 6'2 and found it was too short and the comb too low, however with a little help from the local browning dealer sourced some extra spacers and another shim to raise the comb - all for £12. It now has 4 x spacers and 2 x no.1 shims installed, still looks great and fits like a glove - the only problem is fitting it in the cabinet with the extended choke installed! Definitely recommend it, although with regards to the cycling issue, I have experienced a jam with a 65mm cartridge (although it was a 21g Comp X which I was just trying out) I haven't tried a 65mm cart since, and now stick to 67mm 28g for clays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Keep us up to date please how you get on with the A400 as Im interested in one. ok fella will do, i ordered it today from simpsons of newmarket its arriving tomorrow cant fault the turn around,paul was back on the phone with delivery info no more than 5 mins after i placed the order with him top fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 i have an A400 ,after owning 2 O/U,1 SxS and another brand of semi, i have sold them all and just have a non kick off A400 28" barrels,for me it does it all effortlessly,easy to clean,well balanced,looks good.and I shot better with it than any other gun,but that's just me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmicblue Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) 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 ? Sorry, late to the thread, been on my travels again. I have a Pr Gr3 Maxus, bought it mid-summer last year - the stocks are all the same length and have spacers both for stock length and cast - out of the box new the stock is straight. I only shoot clays too. Rugby Gun Shop that supplied mine recommended putting a 250 slab of 28grm carts through to run it in and ever since I've used 24grm - either Eley VIPs or Fiocchi Golden Trap - no jams or anything - perfect. I did buy a couple of Inv+ extended choke tubes (Modified & Skeet) just because they are easier to change. Overall I like the gun, the trigger pull is a bit heavier than my OU which is disconcerting at first but other than that a lovely piece of kit and beautifully engineered as well, the fore end is exquisitely made and feather light. One thing to bear in mind is the length of the receiver - a 28" barrelled gun is roughly the same overall length as my 30" Ultra XS OU with extended choke tubes - so make sure whatever you buy fits in your cabinet....don't ask how I know this....... Edited January 13, 2011 by Cosmicblue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 comb too low, however with a little help from the local browning dealer sourced some extra spacers and another shim to raise the comb - all for £12. It now has 4 x spacers and 2 x no.1 shims installed, Adding the 2nd No 1 shim, do you know how much this raised the comb by Currently I have a slim comb raiser fitted/stuck on, as I also found it a tad low Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPhantom Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Sorry, late to the thread, been on my travels again. I have a Pr Gr3 Maxus, bought it mid-summer last year - the stocks are all the same length and have spacers both for stock length and cast - out of the box new the stock is straight. I only shoot clays too. Rugby Gun Shop that supplied mine recommended putting a 250 slab of 28grm carts through to run it in and ever since I've used 24grm - either Eley VIPs or Fiocchi Golden Trap - no jams or anything - perfect. I did buy a couple of Inv+ extended choke tubes (Modified & Skeet) just because they are easier to change. Overall I like the gun, the trigger pull is a bit heavier than my OU which is disconcerting at first but other than that a lovely piece of kit and beautifully engineered as well, the fore end is exquisitely made and feather light. One thing to bear in mind is the length of the receiver - a 28" barrelled gun is same over all length as my Ultra XS OU with extended choke tubes - so make sure whatever you buy fits in your cabinet....don't ask how I know this....... Just out of interest which do you prefer to shoot with - ultra xs or maxus? I only ask because I have an xs too which I love...just fancy a lighter s/a for knocking down the pigeons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb79 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Adding the 2nd No 1 shim, do you know how much this raised the comb by Currently I have a slim comb raiser fitted/stuck on, as I also found it a tad low It was approximately 1/16" again, and like you I had a comb raiser on, but this second shim made all the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 It was approximately 1/16" again, and like you I had a comb raiser on, but this second shim made all the difference. I will give that a go cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbird Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 i have a maxus and to be honest it was the best thing i ever got , i wanted a gun for the field and this gun is bulit proof. i have fired over 500 shells before cleaning and it was still cycling well . it does not matter what cartridge i use as they all cycle the action . it is steel proof and will take all the weather that you can throw at it. i am one of those people that cant always clean my gun when i come home because of work comitments so i give it a quick spray and in the locker it goes. when i pick it up next time, i know the maxus will not let me down. this is my opinion and nothing will change it. kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmicblue Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Just out of interest which do you prefer to shoot with - ultra xs or maxus? I only ask because I have an xs too which I love...just fancy a lighter s/a for knocking down the pigeons. Sporting clays - Ultra XS every time, no question - it's just so predicatable (same for you too I'm sure), for Skeet the lightness of the Maxus feels advantageous - it seems more 'whippy' for chasing the simo pairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastair0903 Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 well today i finaly got chance to go and have a closer look at a Maxus and i`m going to have to get one brought ! thought it swang nice and mounted well , with both the spacers fitted out the box i think it will be about the right lop for me and it was alot lighter than the extrma 2 i also had a quick swing with . the only problem is the local dealer cannot get a camo Maxus untill the end of march so i could just get one ordered , i have to ring them on tuse to find out a date . or do i do a bit go and buy the closest one on guntrader ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 if your're going to RFD one give country ways a call on 07132 841311,it will probably be the cheapest you can find,they don't do deals as they are generally cheapest around here.it will also save you having to listen to the spheel about how they only make £50 per gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastair0903 Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 i`m off to pick up my new maxus in the morning then off out roost shooting with it . finally found one not to far away from me , well 3 hours driving . got one in camo with 28" barrel will post pics up and report back how i get on with it . can`t wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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