LucassDouds Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Afternoon chaps Anyone got or had any experiences with the Winchester SXP wildfowl? 3.5 chambers 28inch barrel. I'm looking at getting one as a rough gun I ain't to scared to get scratched/ dirty etc especially as I'm wanting to do some wild fowling later in the year. But I'd be using it for anything rough generally. They are also really cheap.. But that isn't always good lol Seen some decent reviews online etc but wanted too see if you lot had any input! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Yep got one, use and abuse it and it never complains. Been on the Marsh, washed in a cattle trough and been pigeon shooting even shot the first drive of a driven partridge day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucassDouds Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Yep got one, use and abuse it and it never complains. Been on the Marsh, washed in a cattle trough and been pigeon shooting even shot the first drive of a driven partridge day Nice! That's exactly what I want out of it ha! People Keep saying to get a semi auto as I'll regret getting a pump in the long run. But for the price and what it's for.. I think it seems decent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 I can rattle 3 shots off as quick as anybody. Can't really go wrong, as long as your arm works, it will work! And like you say, for the price you won't cry is you scratch it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 I can rattle 3 shots off as quick as anybody. Can't really go wrong, as long as your arm works, it will work! And like you say, for the price you won't cry is you scratch it!Very TrueAnd when you get really used to it you only have to PUSH not PULL as I believe it has what is called a Easy Assist Pump System eg when fired it blows back on its own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 (edited) Are the sxps a modern remake of the old Speed pump Winchester 1200 1300 and the cheap plain jane 120 ranger? are they a rotary bolt ? I had a Ranger winchoke 3 inch 12 should never have sold it. Edited August 1, 2016 by TONY R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveboy Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 I can't decide on the SXP or the SX3 is there much difference in recoil ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 (edited) I can't decide on the SXP or the SX3 is there much difference in recoil ? OH YES! the SX3 is a pussycat by comparison, pumps are ok but reducing felt recoil is not on their job description im sorry to say. Edited August 1, 2016 by TONY R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucassDouds Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 I'm totally torn between one or going with a Semi... 🤔 Everyone I've spoke too has suggested getting a semi auto It was just the 3.5 chambers, price and looks that were drawing me.. And it seems to be able to handle a bit roughness 😼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Are the sxps a modern remake of the old Speed pump Winchester 1200 1300 and the cheap plain jane 120 ranger? Don't know Tony are they a rotary bolt ? Yes I've only fired about 6 - 3.5" Steel and ONE 3.5" Hevi Shot ( someone gave me to try ) but some serious number of 3" Steel cartridges and have to be honest Tony I've felt no difference in recoil to when I've used my mates sx3 !!!!!! Perhaps shooting all the Winchester Super X 1-7/8oz and 3oz from a 4ga in the Lead days have numbed my shoulder lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 True about the pump thing, if you shoot it one handed (surprised by a pigeon on the phone or having a toilet break) the slide comes most of the way back and the cartridge sits half way out of the action by itself. As for recoil, I have had some fast paced goose flights and fired 15-20 home loaded 3.5" fast steel and never felt anything, had more of a battering from a badly placed 30g 6!! I'm not going to pretend they are the gun to end all guns, but for a rough, throw about tool they are perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveboy Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Yes a Pigeon on the phone would be surprising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Are the sxps a modern remake of the old Speed pump Winchester 1200 1300 and the cheap plain jane 120 ranger? Don't know Tony are they a rotary bolt ? Yes I've only fired about 6 - 3.5" Steel and ONE 3.5" Hevi Shot ( someone gave me to try ) but some serious number of 3" Steel cartridges and have to be honest Tony I've felt no difference in recoil to when I've used my mates sx3 !!!!!! Perhaps shooting all the Winchester Super X 1-7/8oz and 3oz from a 4ga in the Lead days have numbed my shoulder lol I thought they might have been a 1200 copy. Great guns they are. Know what you mean ab out recoil, what we shoot today is nothing like the old days, And if the stocks long enough fits ok with a softish pad you wont really notice much. One thing about pumps i alway liked was multiple shots on ducks etc, if you started shooting at say a pack of widgeon piling in up lead take the first shot, then if you got your eye on the next bird pumped it and as you moved the forend forwards steered the gun with that movement momentum whatever you want to call it take the next shot and repeat again if aplicable, its suprising how many doubles and tripples i got with pumps the old winchester ranger being so fast an action it was a breaze,.. Man listen to me im talking myself into one right here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucassDouds Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 I thought they might have been a 1200 copy. Great guns they are. Know what you mean ab out recoil, what we shoot today is nothing like the old days, And if the stocks long enough fits ok with a softish pad you wont really notice much. One thing about pumps i alway liked was multiple shots on ducks etc, if you started shooting at say a pack of widgeon piling in up lead take the first shot, then if you got your eye on the next bird pumped it and as you moved the forend forwards steered the gun with that movement momentum whatever you want to call it take the next shot and repeat again if aplicable, its suprising how many doubles and tripples i got with pumps the old winchester ranger being so fast an action it was a breaze,.. Man listen to me im talking myself into one right here. Go get one and give me a go pal👀 Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Go get one and give me a go pal Haha Thats your job, trouble with me is i dont take any taking into anything, just show me one and if i like it ill buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caravanman Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Had mine about a year and love it. Haven't put any 3.5 inch through it yet but will give them a go tomorrow as a fox is causing problems for my farmer so I'm going to pattern a few heavy loads. Bet I stick with 36g BBs though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucassDouds Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Had mine about a year and love it. Haven't put any 3.5 inch through it yet but will give them a go tomorrow as a fox is causing problems for my farmer so I'm going to pattern a few heavy loads. Bet I stick with 36g BBs though. Find it hard to get used too or have you shot pumps before? Good luck with your fox! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caravanman Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Had a pump before but they are very easy to get used too. Speed pump is very very fast, I can shoot faster than my mate with his auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucassDouds Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Had a pump before but they are very easy to get used too. Speed pump is very very fast, I can shoot faster than my mate with his auto. Nice man. The only real thing that's putting me off is seeing that a load of the SXPs were slam firing & had to be recalled etc & Winchester said this could happen under 'certain circumstances' so does that mean if you test it and it's okay, that it always will be or is there a chance in the future it could go off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraivi Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 The recall was not on the standard sxp, only the sxp waterfowl 3.5"mag version, on a limited batch. I had one of said batch and never experienced the fault, but did respond to the recall and returned the gun. A brilliant pump, loved it and agree with the above posts on reloading speed and action. I got my hands on a new Browning BPS and got rid of the SXP. Love the BPS, but miss the winchester and may well re aquaint myself with one. Go get one, you wont be disappointed. The recall was not on the standard sxp, only the sxp waterfowl 3.5"mag version, on a limited batch. I had one of said batch and never experienced the fault, but did respond to the recall and returned the gun. A brilliant pump, loved it and agree with the above posts on reloading speed and action. I got my hands on a new Browning BPS and got rid of the SXP. Love the BPS, but miss the winchester and may well re aquaint myself with one. Go get one, you wont be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucassDouds Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 The recall was not on the standard sxp, only the sxp waterfowl 3.5"mag version, on a limited batch. I had one of said batch and never experienced the fault, but did respond to the recall and returned the gun. A brilliant pump, loved it and agree with the above posts on reloading speed and action. I got my hands on a new Browning BPS and got rid of the SXP. Love the BPS, but miss the winchester and may well re aquaint myself with one. Go get one, you wont be disappointed. The recall was not on the standard sxp, only the sxp waterfowl 3.5"mag version, on a limited batch. I had one of said batch and never experienced the fault, but did respond to the recall and returned the gun. A brilliant pump, loved it and agree with the above posts on reloading speed and action. I got my hands on a new Browning BPS and got rid of the SXP. Love the BPS, but miss the winchester and may well re aquaint myself with one. Go get one, you wont be disappointed. It's the 3.5 waterfowl one im looking at 😬 Although it is brand new from a gun room So I'd assume they'd have addressed this issue..? I'll speak to them tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caravanman Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 It will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roostshooter1 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 I had one and sold it due to mot using 3.5 much but one thing that came to light was that using 23/4 carts regularly through it was wearing the forcing come at the end of chamber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie10 Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Had a SXP, didn't like having to pump it all the time, puts you off your shot. Get a semi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveboy Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Recoil will be the biggest thing for me so I will be going down the SX3 route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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