I have had a Winchester SX4 for 2 seasons now. Has yet to to jam or have any malfunctions. Shoulders good, used it DuckHunting, Turkey Hunting, and Some Deer Hunting With it. Overall I give it 5 out of 5 👍
@rschittenhelm15872 жыл бұрын
I HOPE YOUR NOT SHOOTING SLUGS THREW IT ?
@guaporeturns94722 жыл бұрын
@@rschittenhelm1587 why not? Can shoot slugs just fine wit the right choke.
@mikehobbs74212 жыл бұрын
Why no slugs ? Please explain.
@guaporeturns94722 жыл бұрын
@@mikehobbs7421 There is no reason you can’t shoot slugs through it. I shoot em in mine just fine.
@keenanlange11412 жыл бұрын
I’ve owned 3 of them. Kept getting rid of them thinking I was going to get a benelli but kept buying sx4s. LOVE THEM. Never had any issues with them. They fit well feel great shoot true. There’s a reason I kept going back to them. You will not regret getting one if you are thinking about it
@michaeldelrossi44872 жыл бұрын
Thank You, I had one 40 years ago and never had one since!
@erikwilson76226 күн бұрын
Have the original SX2 purchased in '93. Very little difference from the 2 to the 4. If you take care, they last forever. I can't imagine how many rounds have been sent down range, and only hand to replace recoil spring. Love the simple controls, ie: pull on the charging handle and it stays open, without any mag cut off or other button to push.
@MrDexron2 жыл бұрын
Bought my SX4 black synthetic here in Norway in 2017 used it alot, 12 gauge 3,5 inch chamber. Never failed me once use alot of shells every season super happy with never regret 👍🏻👍🏻😊😊😊 Last year i bought a Remington 870 Super Magnum Express. First time i shoot a pump action gun, it was kind of tricky at first because used to my SX4. But always wanted a pump aswell. But alot more issues with the Remington not every shot shell it cycle good jams up from time to time. SX4 is more reliable gun i recommend it. Love the new SX4 that came out this year👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@TravisForth2 жыл бұрын
Had a Camo SX4. absolutely loved it. It never jammed took it deer/turkey/duck/pheasant/quail/dove hunting unfortunately my garage was broken into and they broke open the safe and stole it along with several others. before I got my Benelli M2 I used it for 3gun competition
@jackmasters99539 ай бұрын
Bought the SX4 in camo and liked it so much that I bought the same gun in the Upland model. Both 12 gauge. Now I’m leaning towards the Upland model in 20 gauge. Great bang for your buck!!! Never a doubt when you pull the trigger.
@SurvivingDuckSeason2 жыл бұрын
Hey Josh, I have both a 12 ga and 20 ga SX4. They are both great guns. They are 2 years old... I got the 12 ga first... I liked it so much I bought the 20 ga. I've used those 2 guns exclusively for the past 2 seasons, with the 20 ga being my favorite. The only issue I've had was with the 20 ga.. After 4 or 5 days of hunting in the rain I cleaned it really well, but then a few days later it started not cycling shells. I discovered that it was the recoil spring in the stock... it was gummed up really bad and rusted. I had not cleaned that part previously... But once I cleaned it, and reassembled, it cycled like a champ. I will say that taking that spring out is a pain in the butt! I'm not sure who thought it would be a great idea to put a roll pin to keep the screw in place, but it takes a lot to get it out... especially if you're not familiar with how those things work. Good vid!
@jdrollason2 жыл бұрын
I introduced myself to Winchester shotguns for a trap league after goin 1/50 with a Mossberg 500. Instantaneous improvement and the fit of these firearms to my body is incredible. They are the shotguns that fit me, and I am so happy with my sx4 and sxp trap models. Every high point you mentioned nailed it and this is an impressive review. Extremely well done and I recommend these to everybody.
@jordanzettle32042 жыл бұрын
I’ve had mine for over three years and had very minimal problems. Had a couple phases where it got very dirty duck hunting and didn’t want to cycle shells, but that was my fault. I did lose my charging handle but sent the gun into Winchester and they fixed the issue under warranty, and have not had problems since. Thanks for the review!
@adamschronk36208 ай бұрын
I’ve used a SX3 I bought in 2011, and used it heavily! Sounds like it’s time for an SX4. Looked at one in camo yesterday. It felt nice!
@courtneyrogers53732 жыл бұрын
Bought mine last January after purchasing one for my son previous fall. Fell in love with his and had to have one. Only issue is have to clean the gas piston area after a few uses. Once it gets gunked up it won't eject. But very easy to clean.
@MrAnimalControl Жыл бұрын
Started with an SX3 shooting cormorants for the feds. Thousands of rounds. Have 4 SX4s now. LOVE them. Sold my Benellis and went all in with Winchester.
@nvojc86172 жыл бұрын
I bought the Compact SX4 3” 12 with a 26” about three years ago. Had to return it due to jenky safety/trigger group. Brownchester sent me a brand new gun. I’m a fan of the great customer service and the gun itself. I am a hard “fit” for shotguns and don’t shoot many well. I shoot this gun very, very well. I’d recommended it to anyone. I’ve never shouldered the Beretta Outlander comfortably (which I own); the Sx4 handles and knocks down birds like a dream. This gun is also extremely reliable- whether it is wet, cold, etc. Can’t recommend enough.
@blakewells90102 жыл бұрын
Got mine because of you 3 years ago. No problems with mine either. People talk crap on me for it but I love it
@darrenclements82132 жыл бұрын
I have sx 3 in 12 and 20 never had a jam shoots great. I have sx 4 in 12 with serial number 218. Only issue is 3.5 inch shells every great once in a while. I can tell you they pattern great with any shell, any choke any condition. I have a sbe3 that has shot height, left, and you have to find the perfect shell with perfect choke to shoot a decent pattern.
@eirik199501083 күн бұрын
The sx4 is the best gun i have bought, just an amazing reliable gun!
@jamesbrightsman65482 жыл бұрын
I recently picked a camo one new for 750 absolutely love it I also run a carlsons choke for ducks and geese then when that bigger honkers come in I’ll throw in my code black goose and fold them this gun has been the best I’ve owned
@a-aron7938 Жыл бұрын
Have a sx3 20g n love it! Got rid of my wicked wing! N bought the sx4 an dont regret it one bit! Have 3 of them an the sxp's n never had a problem what so ever. Great guns!!
@sethpaul8402 жыл бұрын
Mine didn’t want to cycle 3 1/2’s when I first got it, Does now fine. I clean mine about 3 times a season to keep it cycling smooth. Good gun for the price of them
@chucksmith50022 жыл бұрын
No never used one. I have Two that I use mostly One is a 12 ga. Browing A5. Two is a12 ga. Remington Versa Max Pro Bore. Never an issue with either one. Enjoyed it Josh
@bubbacole1657 Жыл бұрын
I have a Super X1 in Skeet, a Super X2 in Composite, a Super X3 in Slug gun. Next will be a Super X4 in 20 ga. As you can see, I'm a Winchester gun guy and have Model 12's, Model 94's, Moder 64 and 71 and many Model 70's, Winchester just never lets you down. Best Gun's ever built..
@SupervisorThames-sd3fm Жыл бұрын
Hi all I brought a winchester SX4 and used it for the first time last season, a very nice shooter, only one isue some rounds wouldn't eject or recycle properly so I put some more gun oil on the moving parts and it fixed that problem, so I'm only one season in and several hundred rounds fired and I would highly recommend this shotgun. Stay safe out there and identify your target, Brendon, waihou river duck scarer NZ.😂
@RAYxLEWISxSWAG Жыл бұрын
Mine is having the cycling issue you are referring to out of the box(after lubricating) I did a basic cleaning and lubrication today with Winchester's recommended products. Have yet to shoot again, hopefully this also fixes my issue or I'll be looking for a refund/exchange! Love the fit and feel but cycling issues on a brand new gun is discouraging.
@mattholden40282 жыл бұрын
I've got a stoeger with that black finish. It rusted too. Then I hydrdipped it myself and zero problems with rust since.
@johnlofranco19832 жыл бұрын
Bought one of these 2+ years ago. Used it for waterfowl, turkey and dove. Never had a issue with it. I do clean mine after just about every hunt. I hunt out of a kayak most of the time so it gets pretty wet and muddy but it's never skipped a beat.
@engineerpete72 жыл бұрын
Had mine for 3 seasons. it's never failed me once. Also, you can just get a new barrel for those things. I've got the standard 28" barrel and I bought a cantilevered turkey barrel since throwing a full choke in the stock barrel and patterning for turkeys was WAY off the mark. turkey barrel pretty much right on but gonna add a small red dot this season.
@jeffreylocke88082 жыл бұрын
Drill a hole in the lowest part of the butt stock near the recoil pad. To drain off water that gets in the butt stock.
@garygasser67602 жыл бұрын
I started out with 2 SX 1 shotguns The first one had a 30inch full chook and the second one had a 28 inch mod and a 26inproved cylinder .I shot 5 leagues and hunted water foul and up land birds .This stated when it was legal to use led .I shot thousands of rounds with out any failures .The two guns were so good I bought a SX4 two years ago and so far have no problems with it .Fits like a glove .Still love the SX 1 ,just wanted a three and a half inch .
@keithlohbc2 жыл бұрын
Shot sx4 past three seasons and I love this thing. I did experience the missing charging handle but the repair center machined the replacement bolt so it wouldn't go flying and it hasn't. I also have a bent rib and no idea how that happened..this season I took it into the shop because it froze up. It turns out my hunting in the salt marsh caught up with me and I had to replace the rusted mainspring. My bad for not maintaining that. I got a loaner SBE3 for half this season and while I liked it, when I got back the SX4 it felt like my baby was back and I used it to smoke two fat geese.
@blake326112 ай бұрын
19 years old and new owner of this so far so good
@loganthomas8572 жыл бұрын
I just bought the SX4 Hybrid, hopefully it will be here tomorrow. Can’t wait to shoot it.
@rschittenhelm15872 жыл бұрын
YOU'LL LOVE IT !!! MICHIGAN ""GOOSEMAN"" !
@rapidspaz44232 жыл бұрын
I had mine for one season and during goose conservation it was cycling 3 1/2 hyper sonic shells for about 10 shots then it would jam so great gun
@RobertWhite-fl9tq2 жыл бұрын
Shot an SX4 for 2 seasons and never had an issue. Shoots great patterns for waterfowl and turkey with a patternmaster code black duck. Nothing bad to say about it
@joshbraswell33302 жыл бұрын
I’ve also had mine for 4 seasons and it only wouldn’t cycle on one occasion. I cleaned it too well after a season of not cleaning it. Went on a sporting clays shoot and she wouldn’t eject. Gave her some lube and she didn’t skip a beat again! Absolutely love it! Hands down my favorite shotgun that I’ve ever owned. I completely agree with your review. Luckily I’ve never lost a charging handle though 😁
@anthonyrussomanno15402 жыл бұрын
I have a sx4 field grade 20 gauge love this gun looks great shoots great no complaints
@mykellaney65302 жыл бұрын
Had mine for two years and LOVE it, would definitely recommend getting one, especially if your looking for a nice gun with a good price tage
@willyfnclow99132 жыл бұрын
I’ve been running one for the last 3 seasons and not a issue yet! I bought it off an outfitter so it was definitely well used
@dandcrcs78752 жыл бұрын
I love mine it's in shadow grass habitat. Never had a problem but I keep it pretty clean
@ivanhamlyn2 жыл бұрын
I've had the sx4 for about 3 years now and no issues with it at all except for when I shoot the big magnums the charging handle flys out and that's kind of a big deal
@lgnatiusMitchell3 ай бұрын
Yep Im using the SX4 for flying foxes now and I can feel the difference from my Benelli M2
@razvan0312 Жыл бұрын
After this video I made my mind and bought a sx4 Field, waiting for it, looks like it will be a reliable shotgun
@toddabplanalp86202 жыл бұрын
Just bought the SX4 lefthanded waterfowl, shoots great.
@markm13872 жыл бұрын
Totally agree that if you want your gun to get damaged nothing will do that faster than shooting out of a kayak. On the bright side with just a blued barrel you can always just sand that down and re blue it, with those camo painted ones im not sure how durable the paint is but you might be out of luck when that gets damaged.
@mitcheladams43972 жыл бұрын
Love my sx4 I have the 3” Waterfowl Model in real tree max 5 camo 28” barrel paired with a Patternmaster code black goose choke , cycles all the shells I’ve put in , folds the honkers real good 👍 always keep it clean , great product from Winchester
@MathewsGuitarWorks2 жыл бұрын
Cycle low brass ok?
@mitcheladams4397 Жыл бұрын
@@MathewsGuitarWorks yes sir
@turkeyhunter761710 ай бұрын
Good info, thinking about getting a SX4 myself 👍🦆
@timeslick81672 жыл бұрын
Shot the SXP last year. Just bought the SX4 in the hybrid pattern. Haven’t shot it yet but can’t wait for waterfowl season. As long as gun performs well for you thats all that matters. You can find something negative about any gun no matter the price point. Love the videos.
@rschittenhelm15872 жыл бұрын
YOU'LL LOVE IT ! SMOOTH SHOOTING, FAST ACTION, LIGHT RECOIL EVEN WITH 1 5/8 oz. GOLDEN GOOSE LOADS !!! "MICHIGAN GOOSEMAN"" ..
@nicolasemeraro74192 ай бұрын
Good morning I have a little curiosity to ask you, every how many shots you have to clean it to avoid having problems. I'm undecided between purchasing the SX4 and the Franchi Affinity, given that I shoot a lot on the hunting trail and like you I don't take much care of guns, which one would you recommend between these two? congratulations for the channel, keep it up
@Aicreation1012 жыл бұрын
Yesss Thank you😁👌🏼🦆
@bullsprig33242 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Been looking at getting into the semi auto world…
@masonhumphries3092 жыл бұрын
You won’t regret it!
@jay-ce1rb2 жыл бұрын
Still using my 870, that is 30 yrs old. Rib looks like yours, darn tailgates. This summer going to try a Winchester SX and a Franchi....wish Franchi made a 3 1/2 inch in a left handed version.
@ry-man43542 жыл бұрын
This video helps with perspective and general reliability in Winchester. I just purchased my first shotgun and chose the sxp. The sx4 was sitting right next to it on the rack but I figured I would probably be better off with a pump for my first gun. Maybe I can graduate on to the sx4 after the next season. So far Winchester feels like it will be a comfortable fit for me. Thanks for the video!
@seanstacy86292 жыл бұрын
I did the same thing and no regrets going to the sx4 and now I have a great backup
@clintsmith61112 жыл бұрын
They run $1000 now my son used the 20 gauge version during snow goose and loved
@woofielove19702 жыл бұрын
Neglected but reliable. Music to my ears.
@keithdetwiler63402 жыл бұрын
What a Fantastic Gun the SX4 is love mine. I had a SX1 years ago I absolutely loved it. Winchester shotguns are Great!
@lfsabch2 жыл бұрын
2 seasons, lovin mine
@tipsyrippers2 жыл бұрын
I just got one. I watched your original video and it had me hooked also. Got the same one you got only the 26 I h barrel ! Can’t wait to shoot it and put some red parts on it. Solid review though. All videos
@anthonyrussomanno15402 жыл бұрын
I have the sx4 in 20 gauge the only complaint I have is I couldn’t get the choke out brand new it was bone dry I had to put a screwdriver in the wrench for leverage it was seized that pissed me off but after some choke grease it’s fine the gun shoots great awesome gun
@scottoneill64252 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post. Only issues I've had are due to moisture and freezing temperatures. Hard to imagine, I know! 😂🦆
@caseymidstokke63572 жыл бұрын
The butt pad wore down on mine after 4th year. I cut up some old waders and made a pad, ir works great haha. Still haven't lost the charging handle. Been lucky to find it when it fell out 2x. Mine gets abused too haha. No issues cycling.
@andrewn.51172 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you’ve had multiple issues
@brettpratt68282 жыл бұрын
Love my sx4. shoots thro any weather. the new model all bottomland cost me $1025 . Have the kicks highflyer choke . Long as im on birds crumble.
@deerhunter16142 жыл бұрын
Had the same thing happen to my rib on mine, took it into the machine shop and got it bent right back. My barrel rusts pretty bad also, just sent it off to get cerakoted.
@johncotter200810 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting this video. Would this shotgun do well for trap shooting at the range?
@twaynerobert89442 жыл бұрын
Just bought one too and it’s amazing 👍🏽👍🏽 thx for the video
@paulcarr3862 жыл бұрын
Bought one about four years ago, stuck in in an North Carolina sink box for an afternoon and it hasn’t been the same gun since
@avidwaterfowler75222 жыл бұрын
I have one in 20ga and I love it. I either use rio or Remington 1oz at 1400 FPS 4’s for ducks, or boss 1-1/8oz 4 for ducks and geese.
@kurtwilhelm3823 Жыл бұрын
I’m looking at the 20 ga. Mostly for turkey, but if I decided to duck or goose hunt is a 20 ga enough?
@avidwaterfowler7522 Жыл бұрын
@@kurtwilhelm3823 it is enough for ducks a geese. I find bismuth makes it a solid option today. Not that steel doesn’t work, but payloads are small and you usually have to go up in pellet size to get enough pellets to satisfy pattern density. If you get your birds in tighter, it’s more than enough. I’m in PA and it’s not always the easiest to get them in real tight. I have a few videos up on my channel showing pattern with 20ga and different ammo options.
@avidwaterfowler7522 Жыл бұрын
@@kurtwilhelm3823 100%. Especially if you go TSS!
@kurtwilhelm3823 Жыл бұрын
@@avidwaterfowler7522 thank you
@brodymaroon73862 жыл бұрын
I have had one 1 1/2 years and never had a single problem out of it
@Merritt32462 жыл бұрын
I own SX2's, 3's and a 4, and they're all awesome guns, I don't shoot anything else!
@charlesbryant22792 жыл бұрын
You can take a screw driver and go under neath the rib and straighten out those dents. Had to do that on mine when it got nocked over.
@donaldsmith56412 жыл бұрын
I've got a brand new one, I bought 3 years ago for my dad. He never duck hunted and wanted to try it, so I bought him a gun. Things haven't worked out, we haven't made it yet. This fall for sure.
@kostashellas33392 ай бұрын
I bought the sx4 a month ago . I hope it is one of the best shotguns . I have a question , on the magazine where is the piston works do you have any scratches ? Because mine after 10 shots has two little scratches
@kerryjacobs4729 ай бұрын
Do you ever have trouble with the sx4 loading 3 1/2 in shells in the magazine ? After I put one shell in the mag the second shell has to be lined up perfectly to plung in the mag tube and can be a pain. ive cleaned the mag tube and even sprayed a little rem oil in the follower area with zero results.. Maybe just my gun. I love this gun and have been shooting the SX4 since they first came out. No other problems to complain about. Probably at least 1000 rounds down the pipe with waterfowl loads.
@jeffreylocke88082 жыл бұрын
You can get that SX4 cerakote covered on the metal.
@rogermeyer8602 жыл бұрын
i bought a Beretta A300 Ultima due to availability. Should have waited for an SX4 as I had to send my A300 back to Beretta after it failed the first time in the field for a known trigger reset problem:( They've had it for 5 weeks and counting.
@peterlivesey27029 ай бұрын
just got one in the UK £830 with£75 cash back! it's awesome
@meclay46712 жыл бұрын
Mines is pretty much as old as yours but the gun was soo damn good the “ maxus 2” is the sx4 I own both!! The sx4 hands down the one to get if your on a budget!! Only issues I’ve had was my charge handle went 🪰in during🦃 season front bead came off this year idk how but other than that I’ve abused let ppl use drop in water snow ice never has it not went 💥 Josh didn’t tell y’all how crazy the Turkey loads pattern with a kicks highFlyer turkey choke 🥺😶🌫️ y’all if you can’t afford the maxus 2 which is hands down the best and I mean the best all around 12ga out there sx4 is move for you!!
@SHOCKWAVEDAVE2 жыл бұрын
My SX3 has kept the feathers flying and the smoker rolling!
@darrenwilliamson79442 жыл бұрын
I have the Benelli SBE3 BE. S. T and I need something for my boys. Looking real hard at the SX4 vs the Beretta a300 Ultimate vs the Franchi Affinity 3...... 🤔🤔🤔
@BentonKeith-pn9po Жыл бұрын
Never owned a Winchester. I have a Remington Versa Max that I bought about 10 years ago. LOVE the Versa Max! It's been dependable and goes bang when I pull the trigger. Earlier this year I upgraded and bought a Beretta A400 Extreme Plus and am very pleased with it. Took it on a conservation snow goose hunt in Arkansas back in Feb and dove hunted with it here in TN on opening day. Got 12 on opening day. I'm not saying I'm putting the Remington down for good, but the Beretta is my new favorite for sure!
@SoFlo_Outdoors2 жыл бұрын
Awsome review man might have to look into buying one. I didn't know it was a gas gun
@andycarless90692 жыл бұрын
I own the sx3 & the 4 love them both😁👍
@243bmk11 ай бұрын
I'm seriously considering one cambered in 3-1/2. How do they do on light loads for doce hunting or sporting clays?
@Aicreation1012 жыл бұрын
Yesss Thank you😃👌🏼🦆
@cornbread6158 Жыл бұрын
I just wish they came with shims and adjustment plates they just don’t fit me good enough to get one
@Ejjohnson372 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah Rogers
@stevenbergeron7084 Жыл бұрын
Just purchased one
@ctlandry Жыл бұрын
Can you shoot a trap load with the 3-1/2 chamber
@JoseRodriguez-bg9uw2 жыл бұрын
If you could only shoot your sx4 or your new 20 ga, which are you choosing?
@SouthernJaeger Жыл бұрын
I’m stuck between this shotgun and the Benelli M2 Field. Any suggestions?
@oldArmyVet Жыл бұрын
Rogers lures, like that store
@jeremiahbarney29742 жыл бұрын
I use a sx3 over 10 years now
@porterrabach26552 жыл бұрын
Question, what kind of waders do you run with?
@nightvan44272 жыл бұрын
I bought Weatherby element by Randy walkman clip I don't like the Turkish made sight on it:( no drop hill
@dangitBobby742 жыл бұрын
Dented ribs, lost charging handles, beads falling off and loose stocks were way too common issues for me to invest in one. Also, my buddy’s shot almost a foot left with a turkey choke, even after sending it back to Winchester and returning the choke for a different one. They’re all going to have their quirks, I know.
@timothydavey11212 жыл бұрын
I want to buy one, but they are so rare for a decent price at this time! The only bad thing I have heard is that it is front heavy. Is this an issue?
@justintanner2462 жыл бұрын
I held one today at a gunshop and it felt light to me. Only thing is the price.. 1k on a gun for me is a little crazy but I'm thinking about it.. felt good.
@JayMarkwood Жыл бұрын
What charging handle is on your SX4? I need a replacement. Thanks
@brandonpearl13452 жыл бұрын
Can you do the same review on your 20ga
@kurtwilhelm3823 Жыл бұрын
Is there any reason that you couldn’t shoot them left or right handed?
@manbearpig60262 жыл бұрын
you should shoulder a maxus II
@bigal25938 Жыл бұрын
Four years is nothing in gun life. I have my Dads 20 gauge that has been used a lot for over 80 years and it never fails.
@davidfuller77928 ай бұрын
I think the Winchester SX4 will be the next gun I buy 🙂