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Steve Gould
0:00 Intro
0:41 Selling Points
1:03 Specs
2:54 Triggers
3:40 Ergonomics/Trigger (Look, Feel, Function)
10.33 Build Quality
11:42 Barrels/Patterning
11:26 Recoil/Reliability
17:39 Ease of Breakdown
20:04 Speed Shooting
21:54 Summary
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You down grade the a400 for things that can be adjusted with stock spacers and the shim kit for drop. The a400 shooting high means not enough drop - for you. That is why it hit your cheek too hard. You can easily add a different shim and give it more drop and more or less LOP to make it mount better. Sounds like the browning was just lucky that it fit you correctly out of the box. The beretta can easily be made to fit you or anyone, easily.
Good points. You certainly can change felt recoil some through the available adjustments. Thank you for the comment 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)
Out of the box the a400 comes short for cold weather shooting, ie a jacket or two is your extra spacer to get a longer LOP.
Isn't this dude sponsored by Winchester who is joined at the proverbial hip with Browning. Here in North Texas we have seen several Browning's ceracoat scrape off and the steel rust. Add to the price of the Browning's stock fit that a gunsmith would charge to cut and refit. The only negative that is legit on the A400 is the weight.
@@msb2948 yes.
Yes I run my A400 short stock no spacers I grew up where everyone cut down their stocks by an inch just shoulders fast and can get down on it
Going to get the a400 Xtreme plus tomorrow. Glad to see it’s simple to break down and is reliable 👍🏻.
Plz share me price of a400 Xtreme plus???
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How do you like it a year later?
Thanks for working hard on the format. Helpful demonstrations on the differences in the products.
Thanks for watching!
I've been using the beretta a400 unico for years and I love it, I just bought the new version which is the extreme plus and I'm impressed already.
Greetings from Colorado! I have 3 Beretta Xtremes in the family plus the A400 plus. No issues, between the 4 guns, we have fired thousands of rounds through them. Not one issue. With Browning firearms, I have always had problems. I have a Citori O/U, 3.5 chamber, trigger issues, I have a Browning Gold, trigger and jamming issues. I may have pointed this out to Steve in another video. I will never buy a Browning.............even if it's given to me for FREE
I enjoy watching a lot of your shotgun showdown videos. I rarely comment, but want to say that I really like how you end your videos about shooting and in life only hitting the targets that you are laser focused on. Very positive and true statement to end on. Keep doing the good work!
Kick- off system of Xtreme Plus is the best in the sector. Perceived recoil on the cheek can be as claimed but it's definitely the lightest recoil on the shoulder. To be fair, t's better to try the recoils on the table as they do it for the rifle recoils. A400 XP recoil will be much less since it's heavier and it has better recoil reduction system.
Knocking on 10k on my a400. 3/4 of that being target loads and I remember once so far I shot the last shell and it didn't fully eject, I had to dump the shell out of the chamber. Mine was off for me out of the box. I used one of the shims and the wedge now its perfect every time.
A handy feature that you missed mentioning in this video as well as the in depth video on the A400 is the unloading. Much safer. Rack the shell out of the chamber and then lift the loading shelf and pull out on the bolt release. Very handy in tight quarters and as I mentioned safer. Nonetheless great videos! Adjust that beretta with the shims and you'll be in love. I had a original maxus in the past and the failures to eject had me fed up and out buying the A400 xtreme plus.
Spot on! Unloading by cycling through the chamber is old hat and not as safe as the unloading of the A400.
You can pull the rounds out of the mag tube on the maxus very easy by pushing up the lifter and then hitting the side catch for the rounds in the mag and then remove the round from chamber. At least that’s what I do.
Adjust the firearms to fit ! 🤪
Not gonna lie, I love your videos, been watching you and your brother for a while but I felt like this was a video about shilling for browning. I don't mind you saying you prefer the browning but I'd have liked to see more reasons why each gun would work for more than just you (ie, the drop of the Beretta stock is better suited for cold weather shooting so the gun doesn't have to be as high up on your shoulder, I didn't see things like that, I felt like there was more reasons given for the outside shooter to choose the browning). That's just the impression I got, but I still give it a thumbs up because I like that someone is at least taking the time to do comparison videos and spend as much time as you did doing this video, and I'll keep watching your guys' videos. Best shotgun channel on KZhead.
This is a really great comparison, thank you.
I have a 1st gen Maxus Wicked Wing. Absolutely love the gun. When deciding between the 2 without ever shooting either, the deciding factor was the safety location vs the A400. I have the same preference as you. Crossbolt safety feels more natural on the back side of the trigger guard. I've even shot 1oz loads out of my 3.5" Maxus on the skeet field. Never had actual cycling issues, but about 50% of the time, the bolt doesn't lock back on the final shot.
Thanks for the reviews. Binged watched many of them onThanksgiving night. Your videos and the comments received have convinced me to buy the Beretta A400 X+. Keep up the good work! You the Man!
You really should go hold these in your hands and shoulder them before you ever make a purchase off of a Video
I would take the Beretta anyday. Ive had very good luck with the Beretta A300 for the past 6 years, Looking forward to shooting my new A400. I guess we all pick and choose. A very well done video sir!
Thanks for sharing. You are spot on. No right or wrong, just choices. I would be happy with either shotgun. 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)
@@TargetFocusedLife Always. Have a great day sir
I have an A400 Upland and its a bad a$$ gun.
Being a lefty, I’d pretty much narrowed my search to a Beretta A400 or Benelli SBE3. I hadn’t even thought about the Maxus until the local shop told me it could be set up to fit me for both cast and drop. Being a long time Remington shooter and preferring gas over inertia, it was pretty much down to the guns in this review. After watching these head to heads and the individual reviews of each, I have the Maxus 2 with the safety flipped and the cast shims set up for my preferred setup as a lefty…even with the downside of hulls crossing my face, the Maxus 2 just hit all the boxes, and birds, for me. Thanks for your work to get this info out there!
The A400 plus comes in left handed
Thanks for the showdown, it was informative. It was obvious to me from the start that you would choose the browning.
Ha ! I thought the same thing !
It's got to come down to reliability if the browning has cycling issues out of the box what's it going to be like 5 years down the line ??
I have a Browning Maxus2 and never ever had issues on the other hand I have owned 3 different Beretta guns although not the extreme plus all had ejection issues and Beretta has the absolute worst customer service I will never buy a Beretta again period
Nice review - thanks for the in-depth. I’m considering both guns but the shim adjustability of the a400 for your cheek issue and the cycling issue of the Maxus seems like you chose the wrong one. I’m sure you can’t go wrong either way.
Extremely helpful Looking at getting one Thanks
Respect ✊ the most articulate, organized, and thorough gun review(s) I have ever seen on KZhead!!! More please 🙏 respect
Well thank you so much for the kind words. I am just getting started! 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)
Great job. Browning seems great in a lot of ways. Reliability is huge though. In the rice fields and marsh of south Louisiana I see way more Benellis and Berettas than anything else. I shoot a Beretta 3901. It is super reliable.
Best shotguns reviews ever 👍👍👍👍👍
I’ve been hunting with my original maxus for over 10 years now. Dunked in the marsh a few times. Thousands of rounds while hunting and at clays, not once has it failed me. And I can count on one hand how many times it’s had problem with ammo. Twice with bum reloads, once from a factory target load that had a bad/ out of round crimp and it failed to chamber.
Great job Steve, Thank you so much, keep going you are the best.
Much appreciated 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)
Great review, Thanks a lot. I got A400 and like it a lot.
Great, video, I really appreciate your honest opinion on both guns, keep up the good work.
Great review!
Great review, proper detailed analysis 👍
Thanks for watching
This channel is underrated!! Finally we get a honest gun opinion/ review!
Why Thank you - Honesty is important me! Cheers 👊🏻
Fair review, awesome to see all the different aspects. I have had so many issues with my Browning A5 2017 model, I'm going to have to vote the Beretta A400 E+ as two of my duck hunting friends own them. I have been lucky to shoot them, excellent guns. I am just not sold on any new model firearms from Browning based on my personal experiences.
I have a maxus 2 for the range and just ordered an a400 for hunting. Thx for the review
Good call, why have one when you can have both. BUT, if you could only have one, which one you taking? 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)
great review! I think you should get your hands on a savage renegauge for review! not a lot on them on youtube right now and you are so thorough! keep up the good work!
Thanks for the suggestion. I have already filmed a review with the Renegauge but it will be a few weeks before it is out.
@@TargetFocusedLife NICE!! looking forward to it. have enjoyed your content for years. appreciate what you do and your outlook on life!
I pick Reliability over everything else. Ergonomics can be fixed with more training and trigger can be adjusted or replaced with aftermarket version. If the gun doesn't cycle 100% it's not for me. Beretta should have been clear winner. I don't have either brands, so it doesn't matter to me.
Hi, I purchased a Maxus 2. Which is the best choke tube for long shots with steel cartridges. Thanks
Man these are the best shotgun reviews and head to head videos on youtube.
Well thank you so much, that means a lot! We're jest getting started 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)
Awesome video series! If possible could you do a review of either the weatherby element or the cz 712 both in 12ga? Keep up the great work.
I brought home a Weatherby Element for review yesterday! Thank you for the suggestions.
I had two cz1012s and they were great guns, inertia vs gas of 712 though.
You should a showdown between the benelli SBE 3 and the beretta A400 extreme plus
Great review, got the maxus 1 myself, did test the Beretta too. Maxus 1 has the fastest breakdown of any gun. Also you did one mistake in removing the bolt of the maxus and you lost time. Also cycling issues might occur in browning if you cycle lightish loads and you hold on pressing the trigger... Maxus 2 looks great patterns better (as maxus 1 does) but I think is the same as maxus 1 just with a screw cap for adding larger magazine.
I haven't had any problems with my maxus 2, but mine also doesn't have the fancy coatings on it. I have the vintage camo one. Cycled target loads right out of the box and has yet to jam.
Great video in details, keep it up.
Thanks, will do! 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)
I own 2 A400 Xtreme Plus, great waterfowl shotguns, never an issue. As long as both models cut em down, then it’s a win win.
I agree!
Thanks for posting, I have a Berretta A400 and I got a headache blasting at snow geese, so much so I think I may downgrade to 3 inch shells only. I also had trouble mounting it, not enough to stop me from blasting pheasants and geese, but enough to be noticeable. It is also heavy, which in waterfowl, is not that big of a deal. That being said it is still one of my favorite guns, my shoulder is never soar and I love to shoot as fast as I can. Everyone who shoots it loves it as well. (Please note I am a dude, pic is of wife)
Im a kid so I don't now too much but maybe try different shims and length of pull so it'll fit you right
Good job steve 👏, The review was great can you do a Review for the browning a5 , I want to know your opinion
My experience with both guns. The maxus 2 with my shooting position i was hitting my nose with my hand (keep in mind straight out of the box with no adjustments) the a400 fit perfectly with no cheek slap out of the box. I feel that the a400 is a better build.
Thanks for the review that I asked about. 👍
Glad I could get it done for ya! I won't be able to do all reviews that people request but I do look at all the comments and take them into consideration. Wishing you a blessed day my friend.
Great review! I have cycling issues as well with my Maxus II... turned in to Browning with "nothing is wrong with it". Very disappointed since it was jamming about every 7-8 shots. A lot of money for this to be happening.
Buddy of mine has the wicked wings edition and has the same problems. Jamming straight out of the box. He should’ve listened when I told him to get an a400..trade it in take what you can and get an a400. You’ll never need another shotgun your whole life.
I have been looking into both shotguns and will be picking up an A400. However I did find this video which seemed to fix a jamming problem with Maxus 2. Might work for you Good luck. kzhead.info/sun/qtytg9qPcIh4oo0/bejne.html
A400 all the way. Shot over 5000 rounds in the past years hunting waterfowl and upland game no issues.
Man 5000 rounds y’all shoot ducks over in China?
Thanks for the comparison, don't have any experience with the Beretta. Initially the maxus 3.5 inch can be a little bit fussy with lighter loads, but loosens up after a while. Have the previous version, am considering the mk 2.
Thanks for sharing. I have a lot of experience with the Winchester SX4 that has a similar gas system and I know my guns have always worked better after a few hundred rounds, but I also usually shoot a 3".
@@TargetFocusedLife 3 inch a little more suited to lighter loads!
My Maxus 2 out of the box but cleaned out factory grease first as recommended by Browning ran a box of 11/8 trap loads with no problems. My old Maxus would run 1 oz loads with ease and have no doubt the 2 would run them also.Very reliable. I would put it up against any shotgun.
Run it against an A400 and see which one has to get cleaned first.
@@techfowl It won’t be the Maxus. Those things are go to war reliable.
I shoot a first gen maxus, it's been ultra reliable for me too. Never had an FTE - but I shoot mine right side up.
How do you like the maxus after 1 year?
Hi Steve I am consistent follower of your videos I love the way you explain I learned a lot from your videos specially about dominant eye I am thankful to your detailed explanation keep it up great work. Question I have does Bretta Extreme plus is available in wood stock I am wood stock lover.
Great video. Thanks ! And, I shoot a Beretta A400 and love it, but realize it is not for everyone. I respect your opinion, but still love my shotgun.
Give me the Beretta all day. The maxus is a very nice shotgun, but I own a400 xtreme plus and it is awesome. It’s competition barrel puts the shot right where you put the bead
Thanks for the great review. I was hoping Maxus 2 wouldn't have cycling issues since it looked like such a nice gun. Can you compare A400 and SBE3? SBE3 seems like it has nice ergonomics but not sure if Benelli fixed the POI issues in recent models.
If you shoot a lot of target loads, I always advocate shooting a 3" gun instead of a 3.5". Since the Maxus 2 won this showdown I compare it to the SBE3 in an upcoming video. I do plan to do some patterning videos soon. Benelli is known for shooting high and sometimes left as well. 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)
@@TargetFocusedLife Thanks man looking forward to your videos. You got some of the best in-depth review. Can't wait for the patterning videos. I hope you do multiple distances (20yd, 30yd, 40yd).
In your view which is better in term of pattern produced and soft shooting? Thanks in adv
Great reviews, but maybe just a little biased seeing that the Maxus is the older cousin of the Winchester SX4, seeing Browning and Winchester are owned by the same parent company and share most of the technology with both. Let’s see if you can pick between the Maxus 2 and the SX4??? Another great parent company comparison would be the SBE3 and A400 plus.
I would suggest using both with their factory chokes for a better representation of what the average shooter will experience. Nice video, keep it up.
But Carlson want sponsor him if he does that
I walked in a gun store planning to walk out with the beretta and ended up walking out with an sbe 3 and haven’t regretted it one bit yet
Benelli makes a fine shotgun. I will be releasing a shotgun showdown video of the SBE3 vs the Maxus 2 in the coming weeks.
Did you do a pattern test on your SBE3? I have read that they tent to shoot high. I'm hoping Benelli fixed the issue.
Sbe 3 is a joke
Just sold my a400xtreme plus very dependable gun but just didn’t like the way it fits and feels . Too bulky feeling bought a maxus 2 and love it. Also have benelli sbe 20 and sbe 12 guage 3 inch only .
How do you like the maxus after 1 year?
What about tunability, the shim system of the Beretta allows changing of stock drop and cast plus you can get different length pads pre fit from Beretta.. I’m no fan of gimmicky guns so my A409 has the standard stock and I love it.
thanks
Ciao. Quale dei 2 consiglieresti a un tuo amico? Grazie.
Does the Beretta A400 also have a return spring in the stock? Because I think that's why the Maxus hangs up on over the shoulder shots
I haven’t tried to shoot a Remington 1100 overhead but I’m sure it wouldn’t function because the shell has to hit the bolt release for it to cycle if I’m not mistaking so I wouldn’t say that its a test of reliability as much as it is how the shotgun is designed
I had the first maxus and loved the gun mostly but had repeated trigger freeze with it which never happens with my sbe 2.
Interesting comparison but it misses the mark. The most important factor for me is the ability to practice. I shoot trap and skeet a lot to improve my skills for shooting geese. If the gun won't cycle sporting loads then it does me little or no good. For that reason I bought a Beretta.
You should have used the original chokes on both guns that's how they are built and just choose the same size chokes. 😉
I have the browning gold hunter wich is better than the maxus imo, also have beretta a400 extreme, being from south louisiana the extreme weather mud and humidity reliability beats ergos and what not imo and beretta is the way to go
Loves the video!! I think that you should do a challenge between the sx4 and the maxus 2.👍👍👍
Thank you for the suggestion. I was thinking about that but they are so far off in price point I am not sure if it makes sense. The SX4 is around $700-$800 and the Maxus 2 is more than 2x the price.
Thanks for your reply. But I think that the sx4 will beat the maxus 2.👍👍
Another consideration when shooting from a blind is the soft thick coats often worn; this may impact your cycling reliability. I shoot the A400 w Boss 3/5, 3" ammo and have had zero issues. --Blessings
I actually prefer a gun that doesnt automatically pull up the next shell. I often switch out my first load without unloading the 2 in the tube. Once your used to it youll love the option especially if you hunt ducks and geese at the same time and carry different shot sizes
I’d say the reliability issues with the maxus come from it being a 3.5” chamber. I had a maxus with 3” chamber and always shot 1 oz loads and it never jammed once
I have a 3.5 inch maxus she fires every thing no jams some people don't break them in rifht
I honestly think the different coatings on the wicked wing need a break in period, because my vintage camo maxus 2 has 0 of the issues he's having.
Love your video but Which gun would you recommend if I was mostly going to use it for sporting clays but also wanted a gun to wood duck and turkey hunt with in FL. Recoil is a bit of a concern for me because a shoulder issue but so is having a consistent mount between shots and when I throw it up. I usually don’t mount the gun at address when I target shoot. Also I live in FL which means it would get wet allot. Thanks
Lance, there are a lot of good options out there that would do you well. First, I would shy away from any 3.5" gun and I would stick with a 3". If you want to minimize recoil I would stick with a semi-auto gas gun. What is your ideal budget?
I live in another country and I'm watching you. I want to ask a question. Which one do you think is more durable and hassle-free in terms of quality and durability? Beretta A400 XP .. SBE3 .. Browning A5 .. Browning maxus. maxus 2. ???
I have an important question ¿Do You know what's the difference betwen the model a400 extreme plus to a400 lite?
Nice video!!! Could you do a review of the Beretta A 300 Ultima? Regards from Puerto Rico
Yes I can! Filmed the Ultima review this week and it should be released next week. Thanks for the suggestion.
Great review Steve. Best bud buying the Maxus II. I have the A400 and yes - have felt the face kick when firing a 3 1/2 inch #1.
Thanks Dave. Now you and your bud can have your own shotgun showdown 💥 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)
Absolutely loved the patterning you added in this video. Gives us viewers how these specific shotguns general pattern which is awesome! I went with the maxus 2 after I had terrible POI Issues with the SBE3. Glad I did it shoots spot on 50/50 for me.
Yeah I feel like these are the best two guns on the market. I went back-and-forth until I just bought one of each. The Beretta when we’re sitting in the ducks and geese. If we’re going to be walking and moving I take the browning.
Can't go wrong if you have both!
Cool video thank you very much I love autos and Clays had a Maxs 1 woos really good and a A300 very good value for money wood love a A400 but is it not A lot more expensive ? I don’t mind paying for quality but that extra 600? Could make a big difference ?
If I was going to shoot a lot of clays with my hunting gun I would stay away from a 3.5" gun. 3" shotguns are more versatile and reliable for hunting and target loads. 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)
Thanks very much for taking the time to reply I an very A big fan and always like your videos respect your point of view
I just bought a Beretta A400 Xplor that would not cycle out of the box. Called Beretta and they said it’s a 6-8 week process to even look at the gun and even suggested that I could find my own gunsmith to look at it .At my expense . A warranty is only as good as the company behind it.
Hi Robert, sorry to hear you are having issues. I would like to get my hands on an A400 Xplor and test it out. I am surprised that you are having cycling issues. Did you give it a good cleaning and use good lubricant? I love the Otis Dry lube targetfocused.link/otisdrylube If it is cleaned well my next question would be the quality of ammo. How old is the ammo and has it been stored in a cool, dry environment? Lastly, how many rounds do you have through the gun? 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)
@@TargetFocusedLife We bought the gun last week and it came disassembled in the box. I did wipe it down and swabbed the bore but did not see excessive grease or lubricant and it looked good to go. I shot about 30 rounds and included several different brands (all 2 3/4, 1 1/8 oz - Winchester AA, Remington STS and Aquilla). At this point, I decided to stop shooting it until I could get the gun checked out. It would not cycle any of the rounds into the chamber and most did not eject or jammed. We carried it to the local range (Georgia Gun Club - they have a rifle and pistol indoor range as well as sales and a gunsmith). They advised sending it to the manufacturer. Beretta should get the gun today (fingers crossed). I thoroughly enjoy watching the shooting exhibitions you do. The content and quality of your videos is outstanding. Thanks for the response and I appreciate the recommendation on the lubricant - I'll give it a try.
I was cross-shopping the old maxus against the a400, ended up with the a400. This new maxus looks nice.
If I had to choose between the Maxus 1 and the a400, I would have made the same decision. 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)
I know this gun is in a different price point and style but I’d love to see the Remington versa max waterfowl pro review
Thanks for the suggestion and for watching.
I have been using a400 for over 8 years. Shoots straight , I love it . I was going to buy maxus at the time, but I didn’t get to find in camo. Both are great toys.
Nice review..I would pick the browning if it is available in left hand
I don't believe either of these shotguns are available in left handed versions. Benelli SBE3 has some left handed options though. In an upcoming shotgun shodown I will be comparing the Maxus 2 to the SBE3. Thanks for watching.
Beretta A400 comes in left handed. I love mine.
I have the og maxus. The only issue I've had is the gummy stock. That just means custom paint job. 5k rounds and never had a single ftf
I had the same gummy issue and sent it back to Browning. They resurfaced it but not with the original rubbery feel.
I am 6'1" and had to add the 3R cast shim to get the shot to be exactly Center on target!
Love them bro ❤️❤️
Glad you like them!
Why did they do away with the quick release end cap on the original maxis? And on a side note I’m curious as to why the maxis had trouble with cycling when you held it loose, usually that’s an inertia system flaw not gas. A gas system doesn’t need the recoil to function.
On the forend cap, my assumption is because it limits people from putting on a magazine tube extension, at least that was the reason I didn't like it. Even gas guns rely on the inertia to help cycle. They use gas to help push the bolt back but if the gun isn't held solid like it normally is against a shoulder the energy is absorbed differently. Think of hitting one into your other hand that is held firm. Then hit your hand into your other hand while it is moving away from the hit. Which scenario transferred more energy? Hope that makes sense. 👊 Stay Target 🎯Focused (Hebrews 12:1-3)
The Browning Maxis2 is just a fancy Winchester SX4. I know because I own both. I also own the A400 xtream plus. While they are all great shotguns the A400 is the softest shooting by a smidge.
Also I much prefer the beretta or benelli manual of arms.
Also also. Hunted with all three with a group of friends last weekend while I used my super Vinci. The Maxis2 started having issues with 3-1/2 on the second morning goose hunt. Issues went away when using 3inch shells…. Not sure what happened there. The Beretta and Maxis were equally easy to clean. The beretta bolt and carriers stayed noticeably cleaner. Of course the super vinci and sbe3 were the easiest to clean but we’re not talking about those.
Geez. What a review. Seemed really unbiased.😂
A Maxus 2 is the refinement of the original Browning Maxus and demonstrates that Browning listens to their customers and potential customers. The nickel Teflon treatment and pegs in the rear of the forearm keep the forearm from getting loose and wiggling loose. Maxus 2 with a 26 inch barrel is my choice. And at 7 pounds a nice carry weight for an all around shotgun.
Well said Jeffrey 👊
I too have a Browning Maxus 2 with a 26” barrel. I love it. I tested it on the skeet range. I have 100 rounds on the Skeet Range. Not a single mis fire or mis feed issues. I was shooting handloads. Remington Gun Club 2 3/4” Hull 1200 FPS. Great shooting gun.
Should I buy beretta extreme vs browning maxus 2, what are the pros and cons? Can you translate it into Turkish and write it?
I don't have the maxxus but I've got an A400, an sbe3 and an A5. I've changed the shims and drop and cast on the A400 and it still punches you in the cheek. The fit of the A400 just doesn't match that of the others I have. It's heavy, not balanced as well and what he said about the grip and trigger was spot on. It just doesn't come up as natural as the others.
I just sold my a400 for the exact same reasons 4 more days maxus 2 will be here!!! #reedsoutdoors
Which gun do you prefer? Trying to decide between these 4 guns for nasty goose hunts
Wicked wing bottomlands maxus 2 is here in hand 🤯🔥💣🤯🤞 I hope it’s bomb and shoots straight
@@deadeyedail06 browning gold light 2020 10ga is my go too!!!!! With a terror tube!!
@@meclay4671 that’s just dirty talk right there
Could you do a review on the stoeger M3000? I am new to waterfowl hunting i am also on a budget so I’m looking for a reliable gun but not break the bank. And maybe could you suggest other brands I should look at in the same price range. Thanks!
Have you considered the m3500? They’re somewhat similar.
@@TargetFocusedLife no I have not but I have heard mixed reviews and I’m scared to buy it! Should I save my money and get something better? I am also afraid of gas action guns but I would love your word on the different brands you would recommend!
The cycling issues on the Maxus are a little concerning, but overall I think you're right. The average person isn't going to be shooting it over the head or speed shooting so it ends up being a non issue for the most part. With the Maxus being lighter and with the superior ergonomics and shot pattern, I think it's the overall superior gun. I think I may just end up getting the Maxus just for the sheer fact that the safety on the Extreme Plus is on the far side of the trigger guard, a BIG deal breaker for me because I always have my safety on, especially while walking around dove or pheasant hunting. Overall, a very fair, honest, and thorough review! I really enjoy the structure of your reviews, nicely done!
Thanks for watching, Josh. As I mentioned in the video, I agree about the safety. Does anyone prefer the safety on the front?
I've had both safety in the back and front and prefer the front safety of my A400 XP. Too me it's easier to slide back onto the trigger then to move up to it. But all personal preference
@@TargetFocusedLife I like it, not sure i prefer it. As long term pistol or rifle shooter, newer to shotguns, its natural to have your trigger finger riding above the trigger guard pointing forward and will naturally be right on the safety when prepping to aim and shoot.
I shoot left handed. I wanted a Browning shotgun but they didn't have a left handed shotgun. I sent a letter to Browning about left handed guns. I received a nice letter from them, but that was all. Beretta has a A400 left handed and I been shooting that since 2018 at the range and birds
Bro is downgrading the best shooting gun on the market and favoring a browning over the beretta this dude crazy
question: You said that the Maxus had cycle issues when not held fast to your shoulder. Do you thing that could have been the same issue when shooting overhead? I say that because when you shot over your head the end of the gun was not held fast to anything. You were just holding it in your hands and not anchored against anything like your shoulder.
Not faced with any such decisions about choice. Have been shooting the A400 for 9 seasons. Just added Browning Maxus II to the stable. Big blind has room for both. Maxus will be gun of choice when the Canadas slide in, the A400 for ducks
A400 and Maxus 2, I like the way you think!
Can u plz do maxus 2 vs sx4 I just recently bought one
Great reviews, could you do one on the retay masai mara
My goal is to eventually have reviews on most shotguns but I have a long way to go. Thank you for your suggestion. I will keep an eye out for a Retay.
@@TargetFocusedLife thanks theres a few reviews but I feel your reviews are alot more in depth
Do a video of sb3 with berreta a400......
kick off system has a break in period, the more shots the less recoil, plus you didnt mention the chrome lined barrel on the berretta
The trigger guard on that Browning tho 🤤
Беретта а 400 какой ствол выбрать для охоты 710 или 760 ?
@@r.g.2532 choke for lead shot ?