barrold Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Evening all To cure the depression of the season ending i've decided to get rid of the old pump and invest in a semi auto. I've wittled it down to either an SX3 composite or a maxus duck blind. The gun will be used on the foreshore and for pigeons and the occassional practise session on the clays so it will need to cope with a range of loads from 21 ounce for the clays to 3 1/2 mags for the geese I'm struggling trying to decide between them, i can get the SX3 slightly cheaper but i like the features of the maxus with its speed loading and it looks easier to break down for cleaning. However i've heard that the camo peels from them through time. Also the SX3 has a sort of silver barrel and action and i'm not sure how it will cope on the salt marsh. Does anyone have either of the above and could offer me some advice? From the reviews they both look like great reliable guns Cheers in advance for any advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewluke Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) i would get the sx3,i've had mine for 3 or 4 years and never had a problem whatever cartridges i've used from 2.5"-3.5",i've got the camo model, andrew Edited February 24, 2013 by andrewluke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Just to throw a spanner in your works baz, have you seen the new browning A5? http://browning.eu/products/mresult.php?group1=1&group2=2&group3=2&submod=A-A5CAMOINF3 If they are anything like the old A5s then they'll be damn good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I have the silver grey finish on my sx3 and its very good in the salt environment,bought it secondhand out of season cheap as chips. However my mate got a brand-new black sx3 and the finish on it isnt as good as the grey one as his has rusted on the barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sx3 clay breaker Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I shoot a sx3 duck blind and witll cycle 21 gram but its not its favourite but 24-63 gram your be good Rgds scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reabrook Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Silver Grey SX3 for me as well. I think it's just completed its third season maybe even its fourth I can't remember but either way its never missed a beat. Cycles everything and no issues with corrosion on the shore, in truth I'm not the best at cleaning it after each trip.if I'm out again the next day it tends to get left. Easy to strip and maintain. Can't think of anything I'd swap it for despite having a few Maxus owning friends who seem to think their gun is better!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sx3 clay breaker Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Same here if I'm going out the next weekend I usually won't clean it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Grey SX3 for me too, completely corrosion resistant and the grey coating is will not flake or chip. As above i know some one with the black SX3 and he has corrosion issues after 4 months use. I was worried about the grey SX3 looking out of place on the marsh but it really doesn't, and mine normally ends up caked in mud anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Can I ask what the loading/unloading difference is between the SX3 and the maxus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I think you should get an old marlin goose gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) Just wondering what the reasoning was for whittling it down to these two guns? Price? Are you going for new or used? Edited February 25, 2013 by motty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldway Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 there's always the a400 xtreme its a great gun points really well and handels all shells martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 I am hoping to get a sx3 grey before the new season..have read and heard many a good report and think the are good value guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrold Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Lads, cheers for all the replies. To answer a few With regards to the loading/unloading i seen a clip with the maxus were you can load without operating the bolt and you can stop the magazine so you can empty the chamber and load a single cartridge. Not sure if the SX3 does this Motty, the main reasons for picking these two are mainly price also my Dad shoots an SX3 which i like the look of and also shoot pretty well with. I've also had a go with a maxus which i enjoyed shooting and i've always been abit of a browning fan. My first gun being an ultra GT before swapping onto SBS. I will be going for new (It needs to last me years as i'm tight as a ducks ***) There seems to be alot of praise for the SX3, i occasionally shoot with a fat old bloke when he gets out of bed early enough. He shoots an SX2 and ensures me its a good gun however i've not seen it get alot of use. Maybe Big Matt has seen it used but i very much doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawntredder Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 have a butchers at the versa max i have one its fantastic never shot a better auto ;p))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 I'm preserving my sx2 for such a time I don't have to nurse you to the hot spots and stick you under the birds baz. Remember those duck when I took you and James the first time. Won't mention woodcock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrold Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Just had a glance at the versa max, first impressions look good. I'll have to dig up some info on it I'm preserving my sx2 for such a time I don't have to nurse you to the hot spots and stick you under the birds baz. Remember those duck when I took you and James the first time. Won't mention woodcock. The sun was in my eyes mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Lads, cheers for all the replies. To answer a few With regards to the loading/unloading i seen a clip with the maxus were you can load without operating the bolt and you can stop the magazine so you can empty the chamber and load a single cartridge. Not sure if the SX3 does this Motty, the main reasons for picking these two are mainly price also my Dad shoots an SX3 which i like the look of and also shoot pretty well with. I've also had a go with a maxus which i enjoyed shooting and i've always been abit of a browning fan. My first gun being an ultra GT before swapping onto SBS. I will be going for new (It needs to last me years as i'm tight as a ducks ***) There seems to be alot of praise for the SX3, i occasionally shoot with a fat old bloke when he gets out of bed early enough. He shoots an SX2 and ensures me its a good gun however i've not seen it get alot of use. Maybe Big Matt has seen it used but i very much doubt it. This old fat man has used his SX2 even less than the one you are refering to :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 I had a hold of one of those versa max in the gun shop one day, felt abit cheap and tacky in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sx3 clay breaker Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 You have to run the bolt for the sx3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) Lads, cheers for all the replies. To answer a few With regards to the loading/unloading i seen a clip with the maxus were you can load without operating the bolt and you can stop the magazine so you can empty the chamber and load a single cartridge. Not sure if the SX3 does this The SX3 can do this too. Edited February 25, 2013 by aister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrold Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 This old fat man has used his SX2 even less than the one you are refering to :lol: Your not fat Harrycat, just festively plump I had a hold of one of those versa max in the gun shop one day, felt abit cheap and tacky in my opinion. what sort of price was it mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrold Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 ah, thats good. Its looking good for the SX3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 what sort of price was it mate? Haven't got a clue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrold Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Haven't got a clue You're useless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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