sja90 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Hi, Looking for a new pigeon and clay gun and pretty tempted by the Browning Maxus, any of you guys have any experience with this that could let me know your thoughts? In the past I have always shot O/U but I can see the benefits of a semi auto, particularly on the pigeons. This brings me onto the second part of my question, barrel length, 26", 28" or 30", particularly given that the semi auto workings of the maxus make it a longer gun anyway by an inch or so, I am wondering what people think is the best barrel length to consider, particularly as it will be used in a hide. Many thanks, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 (edited) Over all they are good guns. I didnt get on with mine and I couldnt get it to fit me properly either. As for length, its personal preference, I had the 3.5" chambered synthetic version with a 28" barrel which was nearly as long as a 32" o/u. Saying that, I think a 30" barrel maxus would handle better. But that's just my personal opinion. Edited June 6, 2012 by chrispti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 I have a Browning Fusion, which is quite similar in shape to the Maxus. Even with the 26" barrel its longer than my other semi auto which has a 28" barrel! You can imagine how much longer it is than my Beretta Onyx with 28" barrels. If you want to stay close to O/U length, get as short as you can source, 26" or even 25/24 if you can find one. The Maxus's are great guns, and the only reason I got a Fusion instead was the lack of funds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Good gun - just sold mine (Carbon Sporting) after spending a couple of weeks trying to get it to fit which I could not. If it fits you I think the 30" feels a little better than the 28" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdX Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 I have a Maxus Hunter in 28" flavour, must be getting on for a year now and so far it's been faultless. I looked at a few semi-autos when I was buying but as soon as I picked it up and shouldered it I knew it was the one for me. If you can get on with it, and some clearly don't, then you won't go far wrong as far as autos are concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangey Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Hi, Looking for a new pigeon and clay gun and pretty tempted by the Browning Maxus, any of you guys have any experience with this that could let me know your thoughts? In the past I have always shot O/U but I can see the benefits of a semi auto, particularly on the pigeons. This brings me onto the second part of my question, barrel length, 26", 28" or 30", particularly given that the semi auto workings of the maxus make it a longer gun anyway by an inch or so, I am wondering what people think is the best barrel length to consider, particularly as it will be used in a hide. Many thanks, Simon ive been using a maxus on the pigeons for over a year now and love it,ive used loads of different autos over the years but the maxus just fits me right and wouldnt swop it for anything else out there at the minute.it all boils down to fit.and it dont matter how expensive your gun is,if it doesnt feel right you wont shoot well with it.i put over 200 shells off assorted makes through it on sat and no probs,although i never us anything less than 67mm be it 28gm or 63mm,no probs.the speed load comes into its own on busy pigeon sessions.i use a 30"barrel witch comes out about 3" longer than my 30" o/u but the longer barrel suits me and its no problem in a hide as you load it upright anyway.great gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 I have the maxus sporting Carbon in 32" barrel and fac 5 shot Its brilliant, fires all sizes of carts Never jammed minimal recoil superfast follow up shots very light looks good in the pigeons or at a clay ground not overly expensive Drawbacks? havent found one yet, mine came with all sorts of stock adjustment gizzmos, but it fitted me straight out of the box...superb bit of kit 10/10 :good: :good: Actually there is one drawback to the 32"...i HAVE TO TILT IT TO GET IT IN THE GUN CUPBAORD!!!! :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sja90 Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Going to go and have a look at some early next week, see if it fits and which barrel feels right, thanks for all of your help, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Have to say mine won't cycle anything less than 70mm regularly,(odd jam once in a while with shorter stuff). Went for 3 1/2 chamber and 26 barrel and it's quick to move,(ie teal zipping past you ect). Wouldn't get more than a 28 barrel. Very happy with it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sja90 Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 I think it comes with a 2" barrel extender doesn't it, so would I be wise going with maybe a 28" or a 30" that I could then extend to 30" or 32" should I wish to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 I think it comes with a 2" barrel extender doesn't it, so would I be wise going with maybe a 28" or a 30" that I could then extend to 30" or 32" should I wish to? Its a 2" choke (1/2) (US Turkey choke) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Its a 2" choke (1/2) (US Turkey choke) The Turkey choke is 3/4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 The Turkey choke is 3/4. Mine said 1/2 on the side of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdX Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 My extended choke is a 1/2 also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Mine and a friends are 3/4? One's a Fusion, the other a Maxus. How very odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Mine and a friends are 3/4? One's a Fusion, the other a Maxus. How very odd. What exactly do they say on the chokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 What exactly do they say on the chokes Imp. Mod. (Improved modified.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 3/4 My barrel is actually 32" without the extended, you dont get one of those with the carbon, and if i did id have to take it out each time I used it, defo wouldnt go into my cupbaord!!! :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Imp. Mod. (Improved modified.) Tis strange, seems to be a lucky dip as to what you get then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyshooter Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Is the Maxus supplied with a cartridge catcher, a wire clipped on to the side of the reciever (on u-tube). If so does any one know how they work :unsure: ?, deflecting the cart' down or just holding it in situ' I have a Maxus, in duck blind, comming through end of next week to chew over , Gel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Is the Maxus supplied with a cartridge catcher, a wire clipped on to the side of the reciever (on u-tube). If so does any one know how they work :unsure: ?, deflecting the cart' down or just holding it in situ' I have a Maxus, in duck blind, comming through end of next week to chew over , Gel. No. Never seen or heard of this ''cartridge catcher'' either Could you put up a link to the video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyshooter Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 No. Never seen or heard of this ''cartridge catcher'' either Could you put up a link to the video I am not very good with computers, c, the vid is by Yankee Cowboy under Maxus review, he has two or three vids on the maxus. Will try to put a link up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyshooter Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 No. Never seen or heard of this ''cartridge catcher'' either Could you put up a link to the video "browning maxus shotgun review with the yankee cowboy" Thats about as near as I can get to a link c , the guy calls it a shell catcher but does not say if you have to remove the shell before refiring or whether the shell just gets deflected downwards. Sorry for my ignorance c, Gel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 (edited) Edited June 9, 2012 by chrispti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 "browning maxus shotgun review with the yankee cowboy" Thats about as near as I can get to a link c , the guy calls it a shell catcher but does not say if you have to remove the shell before refiring or whether the shell just gets deflected downwards. Sorry for my ignorance c, Gel. Its an after market (home made?) addition. He says it catches the shell for when hes trap shooting, so it stops the guy next to him getting hit by the ejected empty. He will only be using 2 shots anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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