alros01 Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 I've got a 31/2 inch maxus is the sx3 or the beretta xtrema 2 any better thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lister1 Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 What's wrong with the maxus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 You will get opinions on which is best from those that own a particular gun , my own opinion having owned none of them is that the xtrema 2 is by far the best on your list , they have stood the test of time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 What does better mean to you? Whatever youv'e got they are only a tube that the shot goes up. wildfowl have always been the same bird, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedge hunter Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Well i've got a cheapo escort, had it about 6-7 years. Paid £350 brand new ( still roughly that price new by me ) so i dont mind taking it down on the marsh sea front. Never missed a beat fair play i love it, would buy another tomorow eith out hesitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 I've got a 31/2 inch maxus is the sx3 or the beretta xtrema 2 any better thanks Well the maxus and SX3 are basically the same design with the main difference being in the fit the Beretta is a Beretta and will spit out the same shells as the other two. The only difference is what you like the feel and fit of best. In fact its way more relevant to talk shells than gun, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill425g6 Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 I have a Benelli sbe, Maxus camo and a Beretta A400 unico with the kick off system. They all have different strengths, I tend to use the Beretta the most although I like the speed loading of The Maxus and I also think it has the least recoil of the three. Any top of the line Semi new or second hand with an all weather stock would be fine and make sure it fits you. The right cartridge, choke combination to suit where you are shooting and away you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alros01 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 thanks for all your comments I'll give the maxus a go this year I like the gun but when I tried the gun out at the shop I also tried the sx3 and that felt better to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytheboy Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 I have had nearly every wildfowl gun available and to me the best one is the one that fits you and you can shoot with it, although most semi autos are adjustable, dome just don't fit, no matter what. The beretta Xtremas take the felt recoil out of heavy loads but they do not fit me no matter what! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 thanks for all your comments I'll give the maxus a go this year I like the gun but when I tried the gun out at the shop I also tried the sx3 and that felt better to me So why not try that SX3 then? Most wildfowlers are not the gun tarts you can find in most shooting sports but can debate coats and boots forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie10 Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Got the shadow grass Maxus, couldn't think of a better wildfowling gun, 3.5" carts, reduced recoil and speed loading and unloading. However not tried the berettas yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 My sx3 has be faultless I think it's a cracking fowling gun👍 especially with the tough coating it stands well against the salt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenshank1 Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Does anyone use or has used a browning WATERFOWL ? . I quite fancy one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill425g6 Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Got the shadow grass Maxus, couldn't think of a better wildfowling gun, 3.5" carts, reduced recoil and speed loading and unloading. However not tried the berettas yet. I've had 5 Berettas and cant fault any of them. I have the A400 Unico just now with all the kick off system but I still think the Maxus has less recoil and the speed loading is brilliant but the Beretta fits me better also I bought a Maxus camo a year ago and it cost £1050 brand new my Beretta in camo is £2000 so I would stick with the Maxus. A few of my friends shoot with the SX3 and I've never heard any of them say a bad word about the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.w. Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Remington veramax it's indestructible made for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Does anyone use or has used a browning WATERFOWL ? . I quite fancy one .There's 2 versions Waterfowl is only 3 inch Special waterfowl is 3.1/2 I believe ther only available in camo now Had one for years never missed a beat proberably had 75000 cartridge through it everything from 24 gramm up to 63 gramm But you realy do have to clean them especially around the trigger gaurd All thebest Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Muncher has one , as said they need looking after , the chambers are not chromed and are prone to rusting as are any parts that are not coated . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Escort 3.5" ,never missed a beat: Eats the Big cartridges, it loves them, No felt recoil either. Brilliant bit of kit: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee35 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Remington veramax it's indestructible made for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee35 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Really I have one bought from new and had nothing but problems I would definitely stick with a extrema that's what I'm going back to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Really I have one bought from new and had nothing but problems I would definitely stick with a extrema that's what I'm going back to What problems have you had ? I have had one for a couple of years or so and am still to have a jam , its been great . I guess you can get a duff one of any make , a friend has just took a new beretta A300 extrema back to the shop as it was giving so much trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Of course there is no answer once you widen the field, to some it will be their normal game gun with open chokes, to others only a double eight will do. When you talk of just 3 1/2" in 12 ga as Semi Autos or particular action types s/s, u/o individually etc. then the field narrows to personal preference, fit and budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi786 Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 They all are good, i've got sx3, maxus grade 3 and a400 xtrema unico optifade. Have had no issues from any of these, personally i prefer going for a400 xtreme unico optifade its just lovely to shoot. As one of the guys mentioned above make sure as soon you back from marsh give ur guns a good clean and oil them, as once i came back and just rubbed with dry cloth and back in cabinet, after couple weeks when i took out saw a bit rust below barrel. Dont buy wood stock if you going marsh, synthetic would be ur best choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byronmck Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 love my maxus camo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Best thing by far about the maxus is the speed loading/unloading. I often change between duck and goose shells during a flight so it's ideal. The xtrema and sx3 are also very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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