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Waterfowl semo autos
« on: September 26, 2016, 02:23:00 PM »
This is the year I upgrade guns but I'm a little stuck on what to get.  My buddy loves his a5.  I like the feel of the Winchester sx3.  I'm not sure what the difference is really between gas vs inertia or the benifts of either or.  I'm not afraid to look at the "B" companies either.   Any other recommendations from people?

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Re: Waterfowl semo autos
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2016, 02:28:46 PM »
The SX3 is a great gun, my backup clays gun is a SX2. And they feel better to me. :twocents:
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Re: Waterfowl semo autos
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2016, 02:29:42 PM »
This is the year I upgrade guns but I'm a little stuck on what to get.  My buddy loves his a5.  I like the feel of the Winchester sx3.  I'm not sure what the difference is really between gas vs inertia or the benifts of either or.  I'm not afraid to look at the "B" companies either.   Any other recommendations from people?

I'll give a nod to the SX3.  I've put mine through the ringer in all types of conditions.  Dusty, muddy, wet, freezing conditions, it don't matter the thing just keeps on shooting.  They aren't the cheapest ones out there though.

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Re: Waterfowl semo autos
« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2016, 02:32:24 PM »
I'll be hopefully trading in 3 guns for 1 new one so I shouldn't have to pay much out of pocket.

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Re: Waterfowl semo autos
« Reply #4 on: September 26, 2016, 02:36:45 PM »
I just got a SX3 waterfowl edition as my graduation from college gift. I love it! I upgraded from a benelli nova. Im excited to put it to the test this season.

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Re: Waterfowl semo autos
« Reply #5 on: September 26, 2016, 02:45:14 PM »
I just got a SX3 waterfowl edition as my graduation from college gift. I love it! I upgraded from a benelli nova. Im excited to put it to the test this season.
This must be Kyle, you shoot it well!!
« Last Edit: September 26, 2016, 03:05:26 PM by wadu1 »
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Re: Waterfowl semo autos
« Reply #6 on: September 26, 2016, 03:03:45 PM »
Have owned and shot a Benelli and Browning, but sold them for an SX3.  No regrets either, the SX3 is a heck of a gun for the money.

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Re: Waterfowl semo autos
« Reply #7 on: September 26, 2016, 03:10:28 PM »
Whichever shotgun you buy, I'd suggest a 28" barrel. If you want to be that guy that has to have the loudest gun in the blind then go for the 24" barrel. If you do upland birds then maybe a 26".

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Re: Waterfowl semo autos
« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2016, 03:14:48 PM »
Whichever shotgun you buy, I'd suggest a 28" barrel. If you want to be that guy that has to have the loudest gun in the blind then go for the 24" barrel. If you do upland birds then maybe a 26".
Good point, shorter barrels are loud, same for hunting ported shotguns.
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Re: Waterfowl semo autos
« Reply #9 on: September 26, 2016, 03:46:15 PM »
I haven't had any problem with the escort I started shooting last season. But like with all semi autos gotta keep them clean

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Re: Waterfowl semo autos
« Reply #10 on: September 26, 2016, 04:15:12 PM »
Another sx3 vote!


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Re: Waterfowl semo autos
« Reply #11 on: September 26, 2016, 04:26:54 PM »
I upgraded to a Stoeger last year n love it

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Re: Waterfowl semo autos
« Reply #12 on: September 26, 2016, 04:28:16 PM »
I have been shooting a Browning Silver for 7 plus years and love it, I am 90% sure it is the same insides as the Winchester SX3.  I am pretty sure Browning and Winchester are made in the same facilities now days.

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Re: Waterfowl semo autos
« Reply #13 on: September 26, 2016, 04:32:50 PM »
I went with the Browning Maxus. Ejects the lightest dove loads all the way up to the heaviest waterfowl loads. Have not had an ejection failure. Comes with 3 chokes, and shims for the stock to lengthen if needed. I looked at all of them before I purchased, and fell for the Maxus. Great shotgun!
I felt like a one legged cat trying to bury a terd on a frozen pond!

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Re: Waterfowl semo autos
« Reply #14 on: September 26, 2016, 04:42:58 PM »
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