rangey Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 has anyone else had the gas piston spring break in their maxus.mine is only 12 months old and the sping snapped.still works ok but surely shouldnt snap after 12 months.i spoke to the people who sold me the gun and they asked me to post the piston on to them and they would pass it on to browning.he also said build up of carbon could cause the spring to weaken.not sure i believe that.i clean my gun regular but difficult to get at the spring in the piston.just wondering if this is a 1 off or common problem.apart from this a geat gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot shot Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I've heard of this happening with some (older ones I think). Your issue lies with browning, not the dealer. Go straight to source for a warranty claim to avoid the time delay through the dealer. Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdX Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I have heard of this also. IIRC, they beefed up the spring I think but I know you can get an (alledgely stronger) aftermarket one. You should be good for a warranty repair though I'd have thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krugerandsmith Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 has anyone else had the gas piston spring break in their maxus.mine is only 12 months old and the sping snapped.still works ok but surely shouldnt snap after 12 months.i spoke to the people who sold me the gun and they asked me to post the piston on to them and they would pass it on to browning.he also said build up of carbon could cause the spring to weaken.not sure i believe that.i clean my gun regular but difficult to get at the spring in the piston.just wondering if this is a 1 off or common problem.apart from this a geat gun. Nothing new my friend ..... Gemini 52 had the same problem, his piston spring damaged the action .....Browning replaced the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangey Posted September 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Nothing new my friend ..... Gemini 52 had the same problem, his piston spring damaged the action .....Browning replaced the gun. thanks for the info,i think i will give it a good inspection and make sure nothing else is damaged... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 I've heard of this happening with some (older ones I think). Your issue lies with browning, not the dealer. Go straight to source for a warranty claim to avoid the time delay through the dealer. Best of luck I had a spring break rung browning,didnt want to speak to me all he kept on saying was go through your dealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 has anyone else had the gas piston spring break in their maxus.mine is only 12 months old and the sping snapped.still works ok but surely shouldnt snap after 12 months.i spoke to the people who sold me the gun and they asked me to post the piston on to them and they would pass it on to browning.he also said build up of carbon could cause the spring to weaken.not sure i believe that.i clean my gun regular but difficult to get at the spring in the piston.just wondering if this is a 1 off or common problem.apart from this a geat gun. This has been a problem with these guns, google browning maxus problems,a lot of unhappy owners, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangey Posted September 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 This has been a problem with these guns, google browning maxus problems,a lot of unhappy owners, i sent the broken spring and piston back to dealer.5 days later new spring and piston arrivved from browning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 i sent the broken spring and piston back to dealer.5 days later new spring and piston arrivved from browning It would be interesting to see what the cost to browning has been up to now for all these broken springs and replacement guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 How likely is the spring to break? How many shells are we talking and is it blatantly obvious when it happens? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) How likely is the spring to break? How many shells are we talking and is it blatantly obvious when it happens? Cheers Mine broke after using a few 3.5'' fowling loads. The gun would then not cycle at all. There is a place you can order an aftermarket (stronger/better quality) spring Edited September 26, 2011 by chrispti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laird Lugton Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Should have bought a Hatsan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Should have bought a Hatsan. Yes ,and every thing except the spring would have broken . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanl50 Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) Yes ,and every thing except the spring would have broken . Harnser . ABSOLUTE BULL*$£^% with regards to Hatsans Ive had mine since March 2009 no probs at all If you go through all the makes they all have issues I have Winchester SX3 which has had the same issues with the aforementioned spring before the Maxus was even available to the uk, Try this link and buy a proper spring: http://gas-piston-springs.com/index.html easy to fit obviously get it done under warranty but have one of these as a spare. Alan Edited September 27, 2011 by Alanl50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Yes ,and every thing except the spring would have broken . Harnse Quote of the year!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 [quote name='Alanl50' timestamp='1317074389' post='1538196' Try this link and buy a proper spring: http://gas-piston-springs.com/index.html easy to fit obviously get it done under warranty but have one of these as a spare. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krugerandsmith Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Mine broke after using a few 3.5'' fowling loads. The gun would then not cycle at all. There is a place you can order an aftermarket (stronger/better quality) spring I had a word with Brownings at the Midland Fair regarding this problem chap there introduced me to their gunsmith who assured me that they now fit beefed up stainless steel springs ....New complete piston approx ...£80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I had a word with Brownings at the Midland Fair regarding this problem chap there introduced me to their gunsmith who assured me that they now fit beefed up stainless steel springs ....New complete piston approx ...£80. That could well be true. I swaped mine with another (brand new) maxus gas valve off the dealers shelf and never had a problem thereafter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Ill let you know, got one of the first carbon ones in the Uk coming saturday, ill post a piccy of the spring and you can tell me if its changed!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangey Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 How likely is the spring to break? How many shells are we talking and is it blatantly obvious when it happens? Cheers mine broke after about 2000 shells through it mostly 30gm.didnt know it was broke till i took it apart to clean it and piece of the spring fell out.could have been broke for weeks but still worked fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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