matt1982 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I am in the process of buying my first auto for Pigeon and crow shooting. I am trying to decided between the Maxus or the New A5. I appreciate the look of the new A5 is not to everyone's liking but i quite like the retro look and when mounting the gun it seems to come up better for me than the Maxus. I've tried to read up as much as possible on each gun, but there's nothing like a bit of first had experience. Does anyone own a new A5 and can they give any feedback on it?? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxus77 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Not tried the a5 yet but they do give a good warranty on it, agree in the retro ugly duckling look I quite like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solz Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I've heard the a5 has a lot of felt recoil compared to other recoil operated guns. Obv the Maxus is going to have less recoil than the a5 dues to it being gas operated. I have never shot the a5 and had only a few shots through the Maxus, which was a very nice gun to shoot. Hopefully some one who has shot the a5 can help u out more ATB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fib new Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Tried them both. Decided on the a5. Might seen strange, but the recoil on the maxus was more felt than the new A5. Both very nice and reliable to shoot. A5 doesn't like cartridges less than 28grms. Cleaning the A5 is very simple and only takes 2 minutes. Maxus is a bit more sensitive for dirt or exces of lubricants. Very happy with the A5 -does the job very well-. I like the retro look. But if I had to use a maxus for a while that wouldn't bother me either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Really sorry, don't usually put down other peoples choice in anything, but the A5 is a really ugly gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt1982 Posted September 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Tried them both. Decided on the a5. Might seen strange, but the recoil on the maxus was more felt than the new A5. Both very nice and reliable to shoot. A5 doesn't like cartridges less than 28grms. Cleaning the A5 is very simple and only takes 2 minutes. Maxus is a bit more sensitive for dirt or exces of lubricants. Very happy with the A5 -does the job very well-. I like the retro look. But if I had to use a maxus for a while that wouldn't bother me either. Thanks for the feedback. I went to the midland on Sunday to buy the A5 and there was only one on the whole of Gunmakers row to the spec that i wanted and unfortunately it had a ding in the barrel so i decided not to buy it. The chap selling it also advised me not to bother putting 65mm cartridges through it as well as it has been designed mainly for 70mm. Not sure if you have come across any issue with those at all when you have been using yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Thanks for the feedback. I went to the midland on Sunday to buy the A5 and there was only one on the whole of Gunmakers row to the spec that i wanted and unfortunately it had a ding in the barrel so i decided not to buy it. The chap selling it also advised me not to bother putting 65mm cartridges through it as well as it has been designed mainly for 70mm. Not sure if you have come across any issue with those at all when you have been using yours. I don't know about the A5's preference for cartridges but my advice would be to get an auto which isn't so fussy. With the price of carts nowadays, you don't want to be held to ransom by choice available to you. Obviously depends how deep your pockets are, but even though I have preferences in cartridges which I like to use, when pigeon shooting gets busy, price is a factor when stocking up. Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdX Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 The Maxus probably won't cycle 65mm carts either. Most will cycle 67mm ok but I haven't come across a Maxus that cycles 65mm carts reliably yet. We have at least 5 Maxus types in the group and all have been ultra reliable other than 21g loads or carts less than 67mm. Can't speak to the A5, if you like it I'm sure it'll be a fine gun, ignore what people say about its looks, the only opinion that counts in that department is yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fib new Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 The a5 I have is a 3 1/2 chamberred one. It's not fussy in what sort of carts you shoot, only doesn't like any lighter than 28grms -which doesn't bother me since I never shoot anything lighter than 28grms, in fact I hardly use anything lighter than 32grms in the field. It's not a clay gun for me, it's the gun I use for pigeon, crow and wildfowling. So far had no real issues with the gun -only orderred some additional chokes for it. Throws very tight patterns with steel, so I orderred a skeet choke for pigeon. Still very nice gun. And yes, de 3 1/2 inch chamberred maxus I tried doesn't like the 24 grms carts either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neillfrbs Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 get the beretta a400 xtreme ,recycles every cartridge you put through it ,never had a jam ,mint bit of kit . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningDJC Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I like the look of the new A5, i think its good they kept a bit of the design from the old auto 5 as it kept its heritage. I havent shot one yet but if its as good as the maxus it will be brilliant. I think in time i will have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fib new Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I like the look of the new a5 as well, but that's about all it shares with the original a5. Don't know if it is of any importance to you, but the a5 seems to cycle a bit slower than the maxus. Not that you notice any of that during hunting. Haven't tried any of the 3 1/2" carts up till now -don't even know where to get them over here, but it's very soft on recoil when shooting fast 3" steel loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I like the look of the new a5 as well, but that's about all it shares with the original a5. Don't know if it is of any importance to you, but the a5 seems to cycle a bit slower than the maxus. Not that you notice any of that during hunting. Haven't tried any of the 3 1/2" carts up till now -don't even know where to get them over here, but it's very soft on recoil when shooting fast 3" steel loads. No location in your profile do we don't know where you are to help with getting 31/2 cartridges. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fib new Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Not UK at the moment. Live in Holland. But don't see the point of 3 1/2" at the moment. Shoot most of my geese -mainly greylag- with 2 3/4", and sometimes 3". Not realy on topic, but anyone convinced of the need for 3 1/2" carts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt1982 Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Thanks for all the advice. Bought a new A5 yesterday, Standard Model 28 inch Barrels. Lets hope i get on well with it. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fib new Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 You'll love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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