auto loader for waterfowl.

[Stilly bay]

  I liked the way the Maxus feels, but wasn't thrilled with the lever on the left side.  I seemed to slide my hand over it to frequently. 

thats my only complaint about my maxus, I would flip the switch and forget to flip it back causing a jam. its completely operator error but I removed that switch anyway.

I also have a SBE II and can't find a darn thing to complain about with that gun.

[Superhunter333]

100% benelli SBE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

X2

[CP]

  I liked the way the Maxus feels, but wasn't thrilled with the lever on the left side.  I seemed to slide my hand over it to frequently. 

thats my only complaint about my maxus, I would flip the switch and forget to flip it back causing a jam. its completely operator error but I removed that switch anyway.

I also have a SBE II and can't find a darn thing to complain about with that gun.

That wouldn’t be a jam, that lever is the magazine cutoff, it’s supposed to prevent the next round from chambering.   All my Browning Autos have that lever, it’s a very useful feature.

[snocohunter]

I was in your situation a couple months back. I came very close to getting a SBEII. But then I went and held one next to a SX3, and a Maxus, and a few other guns. I'm a fan of benelli but one thing i always hated about my Nova and the SBEII is how the forend is shaped. The SX3 feels much better in my hands and shoulders great for me. I had a tough time getting used to it at first because it swung so much better, at least on clays, but i've had no issues on live birds.

[Balladeer]

My ol' school SBE continues to be bullet proof. I'm surprised no one has brought up any over/unders yet

HA! I just realized what the title of the post was.  

[Stilly bay]

  I liked the way the Maxus feels, but wasn't thrilled with the lever on the left side.  I seemed to slide my hand over it to frequently. 

thats my only complaint about my maxus, I would flip the switch and forget to flip it back causing a jam. its completely operator error but I removed that switch anyway.

I also have a SBE II and can't find a darn thing to complain about with that gun.

That wouldn’t be a jam, that lever is the magazine cutoff, it’s supposed to prevent the next round from chambering.   All my Browning Autos have that lever, it’s a very useful feature.

if you need tools to fix it and it turns your gun into a single shot... thats a jam in my book.

have you ever accidentally left that lever up and tried to slide a shell into the magazine? it holds them so tight you need plier to get the shell out of the magazine.

[CP]

No, I’ve never done that in 30+ years of operating Brownings. 

[goosegetter79]

Mossberg 935.  I love it!

X2 love mine as well never had a hiccup.

[Phantom Gobbler]

Definitely agree with going in and buying the 3.5 auto-loader that fits, feels and points the best for You!

I have the Mossberg 935 and Remington 1187 Super Mag, both good waterfowl guns.

[krbyers84]

Has anyone seen the new Remmington Versamax in person, I am curious about this gun. Currently I am shooting my brother's SX3 and really like it but it never hurts to look at the new stuff.

[mkcj]

100% benelli SBE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[thomasmx]

Personally I dont think you need a 3 1/2 shot for ducks. if your a good shot, 2 1/2 is great!

I was a remington 870 guy all the way. I was going to get a super black eagle 2 but with the Stoeger M2000 auto loader sitting next to it for under half the price i couldnt pass it up. Its almost the same gun as the B.E.2. Same internals except for the recoil system. All the same chokes and sights, it comes with an extra barrell for other game for under $600 retail. The gun was really tight at 1st but after about 200 rounds and some oil she spits the shells out of there like crazy!

Great gun and would buy another anyday!!!

[CountryslickR]

Remington 870 supermag will do the trick...will shoot in all conditions, and if needed u can put 3 1/2 through it!

[ICEMAN]

Mossberg 935.  I love it!

X2 love mine as well never had a hiccup.

x3

[Widgeondeke]

I love my 870. Its 21 y/o an never had an issue. A few years ago I got the Weatherby SAS (semi-auto synthetic). Its been a great gun. It did take me a few outing to stop trying to pump it. I love the reduced recoil felt with the auto loader.