Gun advice?

[Spuddieselwwu]

Finally saved enough to pick up a new shotgun - moving from the Benelli Nova pump to a semi-auto. 

Here's the thing - I was going to get a Benelli SBE2, but now I'm hearing really good things about the SX3...  Any of you guys have any opinions about the SBE2 vs. SX3?

[Spuddieselwwu]

Also - if you guys have one (or know of anyone) that are interested in parting with in good conditions... Let me know! 

[hdshot]

Like my sbe2 but with how dirty and wet a duck blind gets causes it to have bad days.  Now only use it in the coffin blinds.     

[WSU]

Not sure if you are set on those two, but take a look at stoeger.  I've had one for 2 or 3 years and have put around 3 or 4 cases of shells through it duck hunting with no errors.  I'm not religious about keeping it clean and it often has dirt and mud on it (as often happens duck hunting). 

[Blackjaw]

What about an Extrema2?

[Quackwhacker]

Myself and three other buddies have been shooting the Extrema for several years. I personally have had mine for about eight years. Never had a problem.

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[Fish4Fun]

Had major issues with an 2 different 11-87 Super Mags, so I bought the Winchester SX3 last season. Best shooting shotgun I have now, it was used in coffin blinds and out in the duck blinds. No trouble in any condition it has been put in. Now I have both an SX2 and the SX3, the SX2 is my loaner gun for family when we are hunting now.

[BiggLuke]

do you want the best?

or just something that'll be good enough?

John Browning invented the Semi-Auto shotgun.
And in my opinion, Browning still makes the absolutely best shotguns you can own.

The Browning Maxus is what you should get.
Best in the world.
Very soft recoil, shoots anything you want without changes to settings or barrels. 3 1/2" mags or trap loads.
Check out their web site.   http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/family.asp?webflag_=024B

You thinking about the SX3?
Well stop. Winchester USED to be an amazing company. Not so anymore. The SX3 is too light. I've seen it and shot it. Very difficult second shot because the muzzle rises so much, it takes your eye off target.

Benelli makes a good product, but they are a bitch to take apart and clean.

Just my 2 cents.... spend a little extra, and get the best.

[pianoman9701]

I got to use my buddy's SBE for two years and I miss it a lot. It was unfailing for me.

[BiggLuke]

Besides all that....  what's wrong with a pump?
lol....

[Kola16]

Besides all that....  what's wrong with a pump?
lol....

Nothing...it is just that semi's are better!

[CP]

I shoot a Maxus.  It is ultra reliable, cycles everything I put in it, goes bang every time I pull the trigger and birds usually fall.

A friend of mine shoots a SBEII.  It usually goes bang but sometimes it goes click, click instead.  Other than that it is a fine gun too.

[L-ofalab]

I have both SX3 and SBE and I like them both. To the guy that was talking up the Browning- The Browning and SX3 are both made at the same factory in Belgium! The SX3 is the fastest cycling auto loader you can buy. There is a video of a guy that shoots clay targets so fast it sounds like one big boom. 12 targets in 1.4 seconds! Check this out on You tube-

Patrick Flanigan and Winchester SX3 Fastest Shotgun in the World

[BiggLuke]

Who cares how fast you can cycle the gun when you're hunting. Its not like its a competition to shoot the fastest.
Its a competition to connect with every shot....  well you guys know what I mean. lol

I love winchester, but I'm just saying that side by side, between the sx3 and the maxus, the sx3 takes longer to kill birds simply because when you squeez the trigger, the bird disappears under the barrel. That is if you missed.... And we all miss, sometimes. And I feel that a fraction of a second can make or break whether or not you get to shoot at the Duck again.

[CP]

Zero muzzle rise on the Maxus.

[L-ofalab]

I guess you didn't watch the video! It looks like Muzzle jump isn't a big problem. I have not noticed any problem with muzzle jump in the 3 years I have had it but if you did have a problem you could have the barrel ported out at the muzzle on top and that would push the barrel back down for you. I have had a couple guns with porting but that wasn't why I bought them. The main reason for me buying the Winchester was because I like my old Winchester 1400 so much. I have had it for over 40 years and it still works perfect but it only shoots 2 3/4 inch shells.

[h2ofowlr]

I have both SX3 and SBE and I like them both. To the guy that was talking up the Browning- The Browning and SX3 are both made at the same factory in Belgium! The SX3 is the fastest cycling auto loader you can buy. There is a video of a guy that shoots clay targets so fast it sounds like one big boom. 12 targets in 1.4 seconds! Check this out on You tube-

Patrick Flanigan and Winchester SX3 Fastest Shotgun in the World

Maxus is partially made in each location Belgium & Portugal.

I have several of each gun in different gauges.  Great guns.

[ing]

I went with the Benelli M2 field.  I couldn't justify spending an extra $400 to $500 for an SBE just to be able to shoot 3-1/2" shells.  It was a great shotgun, never shoulda sold it...

[Tealer]

do you want the best?

or just something that'll be good enough?

John Browning invented the Semi-Auto shotgun.
And in my opinion, Browning still makes the absolutely best shotguns you can own.

The Browning Maxus is what you should get.
Best in the world.
Very soft recoil, shoots anything you want without changes to settings or barrels. 3 1/2" mags or trap loads.
Check out their web site.   http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/family.asp?webflag_=024B

You thinking about the SX3?
Well stop. Winchester USED to be an amazing company. Not so anymore. The SX3 is too light. I've seen it and shot it. Very difficult second shot because the muzzle rises so much, it takes your eye off target.

Benelli makes a good product, but they are a bitch to take apart and clean.

Just my 2 cents.... spend a little extra, and get the best.

None of this is accurate or helpful in any way. I award you no points. An SBE II takes me less then 10 minutes to clean, and I don't even own one. SX3's are fine guns so are everything else out there. It's all personal preference.

Find a gun that fits and clean it.

[wrangler]

iv had an sx3 for 2 seasons now, its SWEEEEEEEEEET! i used an sx2 for 8 years before that and never once had a misfire or ftc. both these guns get around 40 days in the blind each year. by in the blind i mean mud, snow, rain more mud, shells being dropped in mud and water and still cycle with no problem. dirty as hell and still no problems. if well maintained i would put it up against any other auto loader out there. oh and as far as muzzle jump... i dunno what that guy is talkin about, never heard of that being an issue and sure isn't with mine. either way, your not going to be dissappointed in any $1000+ shot gun you buy. get what feels right! (not cause it's pimped by duck commander  )

[mr.ktm95]

The sx3 is the best shotgun I have ever had, It is a top of the line gun. I had a choice between an SX3 and A SBE2 and I went with the winchester and couldnt be happier.

[Stilly bay]

I have a SBEII, I added the wolf 25% stronger recoil and magazine springs ($24 DIY investment) and I couldn't be happier.
I don't take care of it to the point of neglect. it just rots in my truck during the entire duck season when not in use. I only clean it once a year (even though its easy to do so)  and it has never failed.

[Odell]

do you want the best?

or just something that'll be good enough?

John Browning invented the Semi-Auto shotgun.
And in my opinion, Browning still makes the absolutely best shotguns you can own.

The Browning Maxus is what you should get.
Best in the world.
Very soft recoil, shoots anything you want without changes to settings or barrels. 3 1/2" mags or trap loads.
Check out their web site.   http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/family.asp?webflag_=024B

You thinking about the SX3?
Well stop. Winchester USED to be an amazing company. Not so anymore. The SX3 is too light. I've seen it and shot it. Very difficult second shot because the muzzle rises so much, it takes your eye off target.

Benelli makes a good product, but they are a bitch to take apart and clean.

Just my 2 cents.... spend a little extra, and get the best.

I have an SBE2 and it is the easiest gun to take apart and clean I have ever seen. Not sure where you got your info.

[Huntbear]

I will just keep my 870 Wingmaster 3" mag.  Works flawlessly.. and I can shoot as fast as any semi auto.... 

[wrangler]

I will just keep my 870 Wingmaster 3" mag.  Works flawlessly.. and I can shoot as fast as any semi auto.... 

the 870 is tried and true without a doubt! i have one and love it, so does everyone that i let use it when in the field.  but c'mon now... fast as any semi? now that's just a silly statement. maybe from the hip! the 870 has one of the longest strokes around!

[Spuddieselwwu]

Thanks all for the feedback.  I'll be shooting the SX3 tonight and I'll let you guys know which I pick. 

Thanks!
MC

[pianoman9701]

Super Black Eagle for sale $1K here:

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,111206.0/topicseen.html

[Spuddieselwwu]

Super Black Eagle for sale $1K here:

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,111206.0/topicseen.html

Yep - spoke with Richard yesterday.  It's the SBE1 L.H., i'm looking for the 2.

[Bluemoon]

It is a Right Handed not Left..

[whitey]

I will just keep my 870 Wingmaster 3" mag.  Works flawlessly.. and I can shoot as fast as any semi auto.... 

"Bull Chitter Alert" 
Again this is an offical "Bull Chitter Alert"

[Stilly bay]

I will just keep my 870 Wingmaster 3" mag.  Works flawlessly.. and I can shoot as slowly as any semi auto.... 

there fixed it

[Huntbear]

I will just keep my 870 Wingmaster 3" mag.  Works flawlessly.. and I can shoot as slowly as any semi auto.... 

there fixed it

Thanks.. not sure what I was thinking...   

[Andrew8235]

i've got the Beneli Super Vinci, it is supposed to be benelli's "waterfowl gun" the inertia system is designed to reduce muzzle rise....and its fun to shoot