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Thanks teal. You make a good Charlie Sheen.



Travis

Another round of kudos for the Super X line.

I shot my X2 without cleaning it for 8 years..........just to see how long it would take to malfunction. The guilt trip finally overcame my sense of curiosity and I cleaned the poor thing. Hasn't malfunctioned, not once, not ever, yet. I have run hundreds of WHATEVER through it from 7/8 oz. el-cheapo's to 3 1/2" turkey smashers. It's next hiccup will be its first.

My X3 has a lower round count. But its been just as freakin' flawless as its older brother. Wouldn't trade either of them for an Italian Mossberg.

Buy with confidence, I'd say.

Thanks Yoder. Good to know.



Travis

The Browning Gold is an SX2, only nicer. It works well.

But nothing points and shoots like a Benelli for me.

The SX series has always been heavier than a Benelli, at least in 12 gauge. The Benelli ComfortTech stock really does work.

Ummmmmmmm............. huh uh.

Comparing apples to apples........... the SBE II Waterfowl (ComfortTech) to the SX3 Waterfowl.......... both with 28" tubes........ The SX3 is 2 oz. lighter. Not any big deal in the real world, but factual.

You're right--I was thinking the SX2/BGold series with the steel magazine tubes. They are heavier.

I do find the Benelli to point better for me.

It's bought and paid for. Hidden away.

Hopefully we can shoot it this coming Sunday.




Travis

Yep. They are.

It's pretty noticeable (the difference at the back end of the gun) between lighting a 3 1/2" turkey smasher in the SX3 versus the SX2.

You did well. I have shot several X3s and most of the guys I duck hunt with bought X3s when they first come out. It may take a breakin period to cycle lighter loads. Sometimes when they are new they don't cycle as well because machining marks haven't worn any yet. Also before you shoot it tare it down and clean everything cause sometimes they have packing grease in moving parts and they won't cycle worth a $hit. Also run a brush then a mop down the recoil tube that is in the stock. If he shoots it a lot change the recoil spring out every couple of years and you won't have any problem.

You did a good thing getting a gas gun cause recoil will feel somewhat less cause its a light gun to begine with. The X3 is way more reliable than the browning gold series. Allthe guns with the speed feed feature gets slugish in cold weather regardless of how cold it gets, I know I have 2 of them and my buddy Taver has one and all 3 do it. The X3 doesn't do that. Really solid gun. I will buy one if my M1, SBE or 391 ever wear out.

Another good thing about them, winchester finds something that works and leaves it the hell alone for a while. Beretta changes their lineup every few years although it isn't broken cause they know people will buy the latest and greatest but sometimes the latest isn't the greatest, sometimes a idiot just mind [bleep] a gun till they render it a POS or over engineered, such is the way of the semi auto market. I mean look at what benelli did to there line with the vinci! Looks like a flippin nerf gun. Its extra gay.

Thanks SB. You guys got me stoked about this Winchester.




Travis

LOL, I can hear it right now " But dad I wanted a Benelli like yours, haven't you allways said Benelli's the best,f** the rest" Huh dad Huh?

Yes son. But only dad gets the best...

So far he ain't complaining. We'll go shoot some clays today. Can't upload pictures because photobucket is FUBAR right now.



Travis

Half a case went downrange without a hitch. He's lovin' it.





Travis

Glad to see he is liking it ! Good to see a lot of other sx3 fans sharing the same thoughts on the sx3. SB - I totally agree on the benelli Vinci being a total abortion. Super Gay

I went back and forth between my M2 and the SX3 today. The SX3's recoil was felt less than the Benelli. Whatever that's worth.

I'm really liking it. Tore it down and Firecleaned it before going out. We'll see how long it keeps shootin'.



Travis

Its a good gun. He will get many years of use out of it.

That picture was so weird for me, no trees at all! Its no wonder you guys are so damn good with rifles. We would be lucky to be able to shoot 75 yards around here.

That is one lucky kid to have an SX3! Glad he likes it!

Unless you clean it again, it'll probably start messing up in about 8 or 10 years.

That's what I'm hoping!


Travis

Does your M2 have the Comfortech stock?