Browning Maxus 2 Worth the Money? | Maxus 2 vs Winchester SX4

[@Joshcockrum]

You should this for the Franchi affinity 3 and SBE 3

[@jacobB1049]

100%

[@Seanjury]

W idea

[@cajunoutfitters5621]

Sbe3 would win no problem that’s pointless (not trying to sound rude)

[@Jeff_C45]

@@cajunoutfitters5621having shot both no it would not obviously win on the value comparison. It would be exactly the same as this Maxus vs SX4. The Affinity has most of the same features as the SBE. I actually believe it’s the highest value semi auto on the market. For 1/2 the price of an SBE 3 all you really miss out on is the comfortech stock, mid bead, and 2 chokes. Maybe some refinement. They have the same bolt design, same reliability, similar ergonomics. Affinity has milled loading port, oversized controls, raised rib just like the SBE 3. It also has more drop spacers to customize a better fit. It is a ton of value for 1/2 the price. I bet using this videos metric it would smoke the SBE 3.

[@mikestackz854]

@@cajunoutfitters5621wrong

[@32bluewing]

I’ve ran the hybrid hunter for years now and I like it more than my franchi affinity 3.5. I ran that same sx4 for 4 seasons without cleaning it and it never jammed or had any problems… only thing I’ve noticed is occasionally it will hang up if you load up only 3.5 inch shells. But overall I highly recommend the sx4👍🏻

[@that_08_gmc]

Hey Steve you should do a showdown on the Winchester sx4 vs the Mossberg 940 pro. Love the vids Steve. May God bless you all🙏🙏🙏

[@kenbarbret6632]

I have a Maxus II and really like it! (Although sometimes not reliable. Maybe once in 60 to 80 shots doesn't cycle) When I went searching for the perfect gun for me I found that it's impossible to find any real hunting/sporting shotguns in the store. Most have to be ordered outright. Which really stinks when trying to find what feels good, looks, and hands on comfort. I went to over a dozen places to look and only one had a hunting/sporting shotgun. Everything else was either having to order it or they had a ton of Military style shotguns. So your channel is super helpful for those that can't get hands on shopping. Thanks for getting this going.

[@MartellOutdoors]

Strange I have over 40k rounds through mine not one malfunction and I beat the crap out of it

[@benschulz3559]

Totally agree. Just got an SX4 for waterfowl and love it! Great video!

[@Noah_Trabeaux]

The maxus is basically a upscale version of the sx4. Their internals are near identical. Considering they’re both browning guns

[@pg1633]

They ae NOT the same gun, The SX4 is a cheaper version of the silver. The Maxus is a different system.

[@wyattbaumler6067]

I own both, maxus in 3.5 sx4 is a 3”, have had issues cycling and also with a bolt sticking, sx4 has been flawless wish I never bought the maxus. The grip is significantly larger on the maxus and the over molding is starting to peel off from going in and out of a case as well as the paint. One thing you did not mention which I personally think is super convenient is the shot plug system on the maxus 2, that I do love. Love the videos keep it up!

[@chuckmcmahan9426]

I bought the maxus in 3in mag, I have not had that problem, me and my sons tried it, cycled perfect overhead and side waist shot with 2 3/4in number 7 shot, will be heading to the skeet range to try some again so far no problems,

[@andydemeo2437]

Cool video. I’m a big fan of Winchester shotguns. I have a 1200 pump and a 1300 turkey gun. I personally would go SX4.

[@andrewmelton8938]

Something you missed on the SX4 is that it has the speed load feature like the maxus. I have the 20ga SX4 the speed load feature is the only reason i bought it.

[@EL_Toro1]

You should add in the bonus category "lefty friendly"

[@gavinhensley3108]

I have owned alot of shotguns in my life time .browning auto 5s ,benelli's and remington 1100's .I have to say that my sx4 feels and shoots better than any of them for me .

[@RemiZ1]

I appreciate you. You're saving me lots of time and uncertainty when it comes to choosing my next waterfowl shotgun.

[@noahbouchard5155]

Love my vintage tan maxus 2, picked it up from scheels on sale for only 1100. For that deal and only a couple hundred dollars difference from what the sx4 cost I stand by my decision

[@OrangesmokeM7]

That’s crazy good deal. They are 1700 around here

[@noahbouchard5155]

@@OrangesmokeM7 they had my shotgun on the shelf for almost 6 months. I guess nobody liked the vintage camo so it was marked down a lot and had a percentage off on top

[@Alen725]

You absolutely dont stand by your decision and you are completely insecure about it. Thats why you even wrote this comment. Nobody asked you to explain yourself at all.

[@zachd830]

Do you have cycling issues?

[@noahbouchard5155]

@@zachd830 never have. Mine is also a 3.5 inch chamber but it cycles 1 1/8 oz target loads no problem at all. The biggest reason people have problems is because they don’t follow brownings instructions for break in. Takes a couple boxes of high brass shells to properly break them in

[@jerdabear18]

We need to see the two most popular inertia guns compete... the Browning A5 and the Benelli SBE3

[@stratosxidias4867]

Both shotguns are made in Belgium 🇧🇪 and assembled in Portugal 🇵🇹 (mostly the winchester) Are owned by FN Herstal group the government gunmaker of Belgium. FN was produced rifles for ΝATO.Great review Steve!

[@doomcrewoutdoors1613]

I wanna see the classic Mossberg 500 vs Remington 870 get the SOSA test!

[@olegig5166]

I've found a good way to test recoil is to slide the trigger hand forward so the finger next to trigger finger contacts the back of the trigger guard. When fired the trigger guard will contact the second finger giving a precise sensation. Also in all shotgun reviews I would enjoy showing the ease of manually unloading the shotgun. Many times when shotgun hunting it's necessary to manual unload.

[@stanfamoutdoors]

The browning rubber cheek pad pulled my beard hair every time I mounted it in store. I could not get over that.

[@woodyandcarterreifowitz982]

I love my SX4s. I have the NWTF turkey and waterfowl version and just can’t beat them.

[@anthonydeveno2928]

Interesting video I'm interested in seeing a head to head between the Beretta A400 and the A300

[@turkeyhunter7617]

Thinking about getting a SX4 12 gauge. They seem to have a good reputation. Especially for the price. 👍

[@duckbrian7973]

Think it’s gonna be hard for another gas gun to rise above Winchester SX line up. Those are some great options for the working man needing a bird gun

[@johnathanstorm6939]

I’d still like to see a head to head of the Element and CZ 1012, great video

[@kross1261]

I just went through this decision. I’m a Benelli guy but wanted a gas operated shotgun to try because of I’m getting to be a bit recoil sensitive in my older years. Especially when shooting some of these magnum loads at geese. Anyway I went to sheels and started looking. I don’t like the safety location of the Beretta and there were hardly any Brownings to look at but the SX4 hybrid was on sale for just over $750. Which I thought was a good price especially in today’s economy. I pulled one of my 10 year old Benelli Montefeltros out of my safe I no longer use and sold it for about the same price. I hope I like this gun. It definitely doesn’t feel as refined as my Benelli’s but it’s also a lot less $.

[@hissingoose]

tried to like the SX4 but it fit poorly and doesn't come with any adjustments, i really wanted to like it because i had 4 aftermarket invector + chokes from my pump at the time . same with my wife, she tried the compact SX4, ended up with a compact Affinity 3 because she's a left and we were able to get the cast right for her with the included shims and spacers. I ended up with an A400, which also comes with shims and spacers.

[@jernar8472]

Could you please do a shotgun showdown between the Benelli Nova and the Winchester SXP?

[@PureDFX]

Thanks Steve, I was hoping to see this showdown one day, and love that you used the SOSA test. I’m also really curious how the rubber over molding will hold up over time. And thanks for the laugh… “When I poured water in it and froze it… something may have happened”.

[@proudestmonkey1073]

I have both the Sx4 and Maxus II, the over molding on the fore grip started to peel off after 2 seasons of hard use. Crazy glue fixed it though. Having said that, I found myself shooting the Maxus II more than the SX4 this past season. Just feels better in my hands.

[@PureDFX]

@@proudestmonkey1073, thanks for the reply that's good to know.

[@avidwaterfowler7522]

It’s incredibly hard to beat the sx4 against any gun at this point. The price alone makes it a crazy value. I bought the huge flop known as the SBE3 and of course mine shot high and left. Then I bought a new beretta a400 xtreme plus in 20ga and it was defective out of the box. Had to be replaced as per beretta. I never have issues with the browning or Winchester products.

[@georgecrosby113]

I'm a Browning guy, but I could not justify the extra $$$ for the Browning. Until I needed a 3/8th" thick pad on the comb to get the SX4 shooting close to where I'm looking. Haven't shot a Maxis II, but own two Browning Golds. They both shoot dead on out of the box. Would love some adjustment to raise the comb and eliminate the pad, which is a total pain.

[@roystephenson5607]

Love to see Mossberg 940 pro waterfowl against the Winchester SX 4

[@10glocks40]

I'll comment before I even watch the video: I have two of each. A Maxus II slug gun with cantilever rail, and 26" vent rib model (both 12 gauge). And an SX4 Universal Hunter 12 gauge and a Waterfowl model in 20 gauge. Will say that of you can live without the speed load feature and magazine cutoff on the Maxus II, then the SX4 is the way to go. It's 90% of the gun for 3/5ths the price. ^^^ Edit: Now that I watched your video, I agree 100%.

[@TannerEly]

I'd like to see you put together a top ten list for left handed shooters. Some guns aren't available for us lefties.

[@haydenyork6695]

Can u do a review on the cunack hunter semi auto 12 gage?

[@NewarkPirate]

Sadly the "TFL24" discount code doesn't work on the SX4 with Reeds. Otherwise I was going to buy one through them this morning. The "RINGS10" 10% discount that they show on GB doesn't work on the SX4 waterfowl either. Without that discount they are the same price as my local shop, so I'll support local. It sounds like the cycling issue is a 3.5" chamber issue that potentially comes back to the carrier rubbing/catching on the release button.

[@mikeanderson9478]

SX4 vs Mossberg 940 pro field. Going to purchase ASAP need input advice.

[@ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΣΚΟΥΒΑΣ]

Which choke is recommended to use in the browning maxus 2?

[@davechrenek8220]

I got a maxus 2 and brother in law has the sx4. We both love each gun,..granted his is just the blue lower end model and I have the wicked wing. I how ever was able to get a great deal on mine and was way cheeper then it should of been. I only have had the maxus 2 for a short time but soon as it came in we put 200 rounds through it of various sizes, light target to 31/2” bb. Have had issues aside one the Rubber inlays is slightly peeling how ever it is the far front and I’m so short I’ll never even reach that. Some of the features I love on the maxus but if it was full retail I’d of likely went with the sx4. My brother in law has had it for a year now and we put a lot of rounds through it. How ever now that water fowl is closed here we plan on patterning and shooting a lot so we’ll see then what we like more. That all being said I find the maxus 2 fits me better being shorter and he found his sx4 fit him better and he’s a lot taller then me. Guess end of the day both are nice guns and a joy to shoot.

[@adventuredronebiker]

Great review, great content, just found your channel!

[@rionadelacruz4698]

I really want to see you do a Winchester SX4 vs Mossberg 940 pro either the field or waterfowl! I have both and latterly bought both because of your reviews but I’d love to see what you have to say about them in comparison

[@kgrantmckeown]

So what exactly is the difference between the sx4 hybrid Hunter and sx4 waterfowl ? Is it just the camo patterns?

[@krowland1990]

How does the sx4 compare to the remington v3 waterfowl?

[@cbaum0478]

I love my Winchester sx4 it’s pretty new but no problems yet I might be looking for an inertia next any thoughts

[@stavrospapadimitrakis8598]

May i ask sir where whinchester sx4 are made?

[@michaeldelrossi4487]

Which Winchester OU can compete with the Browning Cynergy CX?

[@Πατέγος]

Great guns .Can you do a review of the Remington 1100 ??

[@paulk6077]

No because none of these would beat an old 1100. It shoots reloads but not 3"".

[@joelvaldes8525]

SBE 3 vs Frachi affinity

[@erichowe9019]

I like the look of the maxus 2 better but cost I'd lean to sx4. Especially if they are neck 2 Neck I'd go with sx4.

[@Benwaldner3298]

Do a review of the Mossberg 940 pro field vs Winchester sx4

[@TOMRYANLUKE]

THANK YOU SO much for this review. Really Appreciate you.

[@MrJReeves22]

Would love to see a head to head of the V3 and the SX4

[@fredreese-jh9dg]

Have you put the SX4 against the Beretta A400

[@jamespopielarcheck5294]

Awesome review thanks!

[@marc-antoineaudet214]

Hi have both, an I fully agree with Steve's conclusion, yes the maxus II is a nicer gun but God is it hard to argue with value proposition of the sx4.

[@FWBNation]

Would love to see a side by side comparison of a Retay vs another comparable in your eyes.

[@marcepan8142]

Which choke brand is better ?

[@jacksonkennedy5987]

Beretta a400 xtreme plus vs benelli super black eagle

[@travisdeemer704]

Can you do the Browning a5 vs Winchester sx4 I’m not sure which on the buy for hunting and clay shooting or tell me what you recommend?

[@panosloukas9916]

Please,give us a review for the Beretta UltraLite vs Benelli Beccacia. Here,in Greece the majority of hunters hunt light upland game like quail,thrush,blackbirds,chukar,woodcook etc. Many hours of walking and light (very...) guns are preferable for these birds . You will be very helpful to us,if you review these guns.Beretta vs Benelli is the main matter for dispute between Greek hunters,lol!

[@stevenmesquita13]

Do a showdown between the benelli sbe3 and the beretta a400 xtreme plus

[@kostashellas3339]

The differences between the two shotguns are the shims(sx4 doesnt include) and Maxus 2 has more chokes.

[@justinhuddleston2303]

My thought process is that the browning is more bang for your buck if you take care of it. In 20 years, that browning will at worst hold its value, and at best, its value will increase. That value , right or wrong, is in the name Browning.

[@Noah_Trabeaux]

Also the bore on the maxus is chrome lined.

[@zachightower6698]

What chamber length on these guns?

[@hydro1581]

Steve, Please please, PLEASE look at the retay goridon. They are decent guns for the price i wanna see your opinion

[@peaktimecars5334]

Please review a mossberg 835 and Stevens 301 12 gauge

[@TheMrBirddog]

Have you seen the trigger hang on the SX4 previously? I encountered that on a duck hunt with my SX4 but shrugged and blamed my gloves.

[@michelburgess4246]

I'd enjoy the Franchi affinity 3 in walnut vs Benelli Montefeltro.

[@joelragsdale1360]

A5 vs SBE 3 vs Affinity 3. Give the people what they want.

[@paullywallee]

What about the chokes?

[@kenconti7053]

Are those 3" or 3.5"?

[@jimjulius7802]

Would love to see a review on the CZ 712 G3. Not finding many reviews on it.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

I’ve been talking with CZ, and it sounds like they were going to send me one for review.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Picked up the G3 yesterday. Now we just need some better weather....

[@jimjulius7802]

@@TargetFocusedLife That's great. How about a cold weather review?😀. Just kidding. Warmer weather is on the way.

[@kennethroyal4316]

isn’t the sx4 a 3 inch gun though? if it is that could make the difference in the reliability tests.

[@jamesl2697]

I would like to see a cz 600 series review. Not much content on the Internet of this pump

[@seandoherty723]

does anyone know of a shim or way to fit the sx4? too much drop for me :(

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

Personally, I think both Browning and Beretta (being world leaders in shotguns) inflate their prices with "blue sky/name recognition".

[@Gordo115]

Can you do the a400 plus against the affinity 3.5

[@nickonsy7106]

should do between the beretta A300 and the A400 xtreme plus

[@mattmckellip8538]

I'd like to see a test on the Remington V3 waterfowl pro

[@markechuca9398]

Get rid of the 3.5 inch for a 3 inch stalker or similar. Then apples for apples. I just bought Maxus 2 Max 5, only due to availability in Australia. I’ll probably trade for a 3 inch after a year or so.

[@itsallgonemad]

That’s why I bought the WSX4 based on your usage of the gun & your reviews. Thankfully it’s still got the edge based on price & performance… great shotgun. Thanks Steve

[@antonin2007]

Love to see a review on the Fabarm XLR5 vs A400

[@jayklarquist7912]

I would love to see the beretta a400 xplor vs the sx4

[@jeremymurray3692]

It’s not really fair to compare the wicked wing maxus and a standard Sx4. Your cost handicap throws it too far off. The wicked wing features don’t offset the cost handicap.

[@Tlevel86]

Do a review on the ATA NEO X and the Retay shotguns

[@brianmiller2739]

Great video very informative

[@jkamp]

I'm typically a tactical shotgun guy. I have the 1301, A300 Ultima Patrol, 940 Pro Tac, M3000, and a couple of the Turkish cheapo's to play with. I'm wanting to get started playing in the trap game or similar with a possible move to some hunting in the future. I was considering the A300/A400 series since I'm a bit of a Beretta fanboy, but I'm thinking I'll pick up the SX4 at the price i'm seeing them. My question is - I see such a HUGE selection of SX4 models that I'm a little lost on what I'd want. I don't think I really care about a factory camo style. I tend to just rattle can my stuff anyways. But what would you recommend for something like that? starting in trap and maybe hunting? I see SX4 standard, waterfowl, universal, hybrid...26"? 28"? I'm a little lost. I don't think I need a 3.5" chamber. Thanks man. Loving your videos!

[@Uhoh224]

get a 28” barreled sx4 in black with a 3” chamber then. Sounds like that would be right up your alley.

[@jkamp]

@@Uhoh224 yeah that’s pretty much what I’m looking at. Currently eyeballing the 28 versions of the SX4, Ultima, and 940.

[@averystewart3869]

You really should do a review on the mossberg silver reserve ll that would be great you can’t find anything out there and you would do great at it.

[@swatllamatbmc4675]

When did you film this?

[@outdoorforlife7018]

Please review the cx all American combo

[@kowalski6640]

Great reviews hombre! A interesting review would be the original Auto-5 V the A5. Always wondered what is the better gun since price wise they are similar-ish.

[@relytthegamer5474]

Hey could you review the girsan mc312

[@isaacmoore8272]

Definitely getting the sx4

[@najib19nawas]

Would like to see a review on Fabarm L4S sporting models

[@ExpeditionaryRanger]

Same here. I couldn't wait, so I bought one earlier this year. I can say it's brilliant and perhaps answer any questions you might have. Check out Randy Wakeman's written review and youtube vid on it also. I like it so much I just sold my Maxus Ultimate to be replaced with a L4S Hunter.

[@BenHoulePassionChasse]

Great video my friend 🔥

[@Spurphy]

SX3 all day baby! Although I’ve been tempted many times to upgrade to the SX4.

[@buckrush8612]

Having owned a maxus 1 and sx4 they feel pretty much the same to me at least

[@trevorandkellypeters9877]

Love watching your videos

[@blackflag_fishing]

If I pay over 500 bucks it should go bang every single time I pull the trigger.

[@kenwelsh4189]

Noticed a couple things. You already gave points for the maxus rubber features yet you mention them as your giving points. Also, you talk about the self loading feature in the maxus but not the sx4. Newer models sx4 also close and load the chamber when you put a shell into the tube. I only mention these items because you mention them multiple times. It appears you gave points to the maxus for reliability. Ya, both guns were frozen and the sx4 was able to perform upside down and over head whereas the maxus required running the bolt 3 separate times. Shooting both guns the maxus didn’t cycle all three rounds during the quick shoot. I’m gonna say, maybe, maybe if I had a wad full of cash in my pocket I might consider the Browning Maxus. Or maybe, just maybe, I’d upscale my current Winchester SX4’s for Upland field versions with lots of nice engraving. And guess what? I can afford to buy both the 12 and 20 gauge for the price of the Browning. I have many buddies who own Brownings but in this instance - price point gets me 2 fer. Having shot at least a thousand rounds through my 12 it’s a workhorse. As to the 20 gauge, I have about 500 rounds though it and did experience a loose safety button (easily went from safe to fire position) this last fall in NODak hunting. The 20 is currently back at Winchester (not doing any happy dances as it’s been there since mid December) “WINCHESTER TAKE NOTE” I give the sx4 overall thumbs up. This is a great, well priced, easy all day carry, awesome ergonomics shotgun and I don’t think for the money you can find anything better on the market.