Comments on: New Browning Maxus Shotgun http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/30/new-browning-maxus-shotgun/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:24:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Victor Budd http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/30/new-browning-maxus-shotgun/comment-page-1/#comment-82063 Victor Budd Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:03:14 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3051#comment-82063 It's quite obvious you have not owned a Browning. I at the age of 20 spent more money on a Browning then any other shotguns J C Penny sold. I own the same A5 today at the age of 65. Browning is a gun you pass to your grandchildren and they pass to their sons. Any Browning is worth the investment. It’s quite obvious you have not owned a Browning. I at the age of 20 spent more money on a Browning then any other shotguns J C Penny sold. I own the same A5 today at the age of 65. Browning is a gun you pass to your grandchildren and they pass to their sons. Any Browning is worth the investment.

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]]> By: Nick http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/30/new-browning-maxus-shotgun/comment-page-1/#comment-82061 Nick Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:45:42 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3051#comment-82061 Love it Love it

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]]> By: Jason f http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/30/new-browning-maxus-shotgun/comment-page-1/#comment-82010 Jason f Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:34:38 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3051#comment-82010 Don't hate on something cause you can't afford it. Just saying. Do something more to get to the point to afford the gun. Their is always a way to make money if your willing to work for it! Don’t hate on something cause you can’t afford it. Just saying. Do something more to get to the point to afford the gun. Their is always a way to make money if your willing to work for it!

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]]> By: colo-duck http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/30/new-browning-maxus-shotgun/comment-page-1/#comment-78034 colo-duck Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:34:11 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3051#comment-78034 ok went out again this weekend. used remington nitro steel shots. 90% failure to hit primer hard enough to fire shells. next day used federal steel shot and all shots fired with no problems except for one time it had soft strike on primer. has anyone had trouble with remington shells? ok went out again this weekend. used remington nitro steel shots. 90% failure to hit primer hard enough to fire shells. next day used federal steel shot and all shots fired with no problems except for one time it had soft strike on primer. has anyone had trouble with remington shells?

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]]> By: colo-duck http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/30/new-browning-maxus-shotgun/comment-page-1/#comment-76864 colo-duck Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:22:13 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3051#comment-76864 had maxus for 3 seasons now. had no problems the first 2 seasons. this season during small game i experienced a soft striking pin problem, causing pin to strike the primer but not ignite it and fire. now in waterfowl season using 3 inch loads it has the same problem. upon inspecting the un shot shells, the striking pin does indent primer. the next rounds will fire properly and when reinserting the indented shell into chamber the shell does fire. has anyone had soft striking pin issues also? had maxus for 3 seasons now. had no problems the first 2 seasons. this season during small game i experienced a soft striking pin problem, causing pin to strike the primer but not ignite it and fire. now in waterfowl season using 3 inch loads it has the same problem. upon inspecting the un shot shells, the striking pin does indent primer. the next rounds will fire properly and when reinserting the indented shell into chamber the shell does fire. has anyone had soft striking pin issues also?

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]]> By: Stacy http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/30/new-browning-maxus-shotgun/comment-page-1/#comment-74249 Stacy Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:07:36 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3051#comment-74249 David: I am glad your were able to get your Maxus working like it should. Hopefully, Browning will get the idea that their customers service reps are not really informing their customers very well about this issue. Outside of them telling me that it was a cleaing issue and they recommended the use of CLP, I, like you, found that forums like this were most helpful in determoning what the real problem was and how to deal with it. My Marine Drill Instructors always told us to breakdown any new firearm issued to you, regardless of whether is was new or just new to you, and scrub the crap out of it to get rid of the cosmoline. Maybe Browning should tell everyone the same. After looking at this forum, I see numerous comments about how they contacted Browning and got a "lukewarm" responce. HELLO BROWNING, YOU HAVE A GREAT FOLLOWING OF SPORTSMAN SO START LISTENING TO THEM! I wish you well in the future use of your Maxus! David:

I am glad your were able to get your Maxus working like it should. Hopefully, Browning will get the idea that their customers service reps are not really informing their customers very well about this issue. Outside of them telling me that it was a cleaing issue and they recommended the use of CLP, I, like you, found that forums like this were most helpful in determoning what the real problem was and how to deal with it. My Marine Drill Instructors always told us to breakdown any new firearm issued to you, regardless of whether is was new or just new to you, and scrub the crap out of it to get rid of the cosmoline. Maybe Browning should tell everyone the same.

After looking at this forum, I see numerous comments about how they contacted Browning and got a “lukewarm” responce. HELLO BROWNING, YOU HAVE A GREAT FOLLOWING OF SPORTSMAN SO START LISTENING TO THEM!

I wish you well in the future use of your Maxus!

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]]> By: David http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/30/new-browning-maxus-shotgun/comment-page-1/#comment-74147 David Sun, 16 Oct 2011 04:20:02 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3051#comment-74147 Thanks Stacy!! Despite using BreakFree CLP on several complete cleaning exercises, I was unable to get any ammo to cycle through my Browning Maxus, it kept failing to feed or failing to eject. I was extraordinarily frustrated with it. Given Browning's lukewarm response when I called them, I finally decided to go medieval on the Stalker. It was that ... or send it back. Your words of encouragement had jump started my moral support. So - I was 'all in'. 1) I stripped the Maxus all the way down down 2) Used scratch free scotch bright on the magazine for about 10 minutes 3) Pulled out the Dremel and loaded a stainless steel wire brush in it 3) Used Dremel on the bolt ... and found some sort of nasty 'gummy crap' 4) Used Dremel on every part of bolt assembly 5) Used Dremel inside receiver to all of the receiver 6) Used Dremel inside receiver with specific focus to clean bolt rails 7) Used Dremel bolt end of piston assembly 8) Used Dremel on inside and out of piston 9) Used Dremel on inside of barrel-to-piston mating surface 10) Used Dremel on inside of barrel protruding into receiver Then I washed every bit of every part (except stalk) in Mineral Spirits. After washing each part, I sprayed it liberally with electrical contact cleaner. Then, I used BreakFree CLP on every thing, wiping it down. I used specific focus to put a couple drops of CLP between bolt assembly mating surfaces. I pub a couple drops of CLP on each bolt rail. I put three drops of CLP on the outside of the piston. I put three drops of CLP on the inside of the piston. I wiped the magazine down with CLP. I put three drops of CLP on barrel to piston mating surface. Then I fully reassembled the shotgun. I went to sporting clay range. I used three different shells, but all were approximately 2-3/4"; 1-1/8oz; 3dram; 7-1/2 shells. First up, I used 50 Winchester AA shells. They cycled flawlessly. Then I used 50 Remington Nitro shells. They cycle flawlessly. The gun had very little visible powder residue. The I started using Winchester TRGT12M7 shells. After five rounds, the inside of the receiver was an absolute mess with powder residue. I fired a total of 50 TRGT12M7 rounds. All cycled flawlessly!! Finally!!! I was completely impressed and VERY pleased with my Browning Maxus. Finally ... my Maxus was cycling like it was supposed to. It was working like a Swiss watch! I really didn't want to have to go medieval on the Stalker. But - it worked. Went out today, and that gun was unstoppable. It was eating everything I threw at it. As well, one of my shooting partners started using it, and it cycled everything he threw at it. After much perseverance, elbow grease, and time - I can now say that my Browning Maxus Stalker shoots all loads effortlessly and without any issues. My Maxus now cycles beautifully regardless what I feed it. I now LOVE MY MAXUS!! Thanks Stacy!!

Despite using BreakFree CLP on several complete cleaning exercises, I was unable to get any ammo to cycle through my Browning Maxus, it kept failing to feed or failing to eject. I was extraordinarily frustrated with it. Given Browning’s lukewarm response when I called them, I finally decided to go medieval on the Stalker. It was that … or send it back. Your words of encouragement had jump started my moral support. So – I was ‘all in’.

1) I stripped the Maxus all the way down down
2) Used scratch free scotch bright on the magazine for about 10 minutes
3) Pulled out the Dremel and loaded a stainless steel wire brush in it
3) Used Dremel on the bolt … and found some sort of nasty ‘gummy crap’
4) Used Dremel on every part of bolt assembly
5) Used Dremel inside receiver to all of the receiver
6) Used Dremel inside receiver with specific focus to clean bolt rails
7) Used Dremel bolt end of piston assembly
8) Used Dremel on inside and out of piston
9) Used Dremel on inside of barrel-to-piston mating surface
10) Used Dremel on inside of barrel protruding into receiver

Then I washed every bit of every part (except stalk) in Mineral Spirits. After washing each part, I sprayed it liberally with electrical contact cleaner.

Then, I used BreakFree CLP on every thing, wiping it down.

I used specific focus to put a couple drops of CLP between bolt assembly mating surfaces. I pub a couple drops of CLP on each bolt rail. I put three drops of CLP on the outside of the piston. I put three drops of CLP on the inside of the piston. I wiped the magazine down with CLP. I put three drops of CLP on barrel to piston mating surface. Then I fully reassembled the shotgun.

I went to sporting clay range. I used three different shells, but all were approximately 2-3/4″; 1-1/8oz; 3dram; 7-1/2 shells. First up, I used 50 Winchester AA shells. They cycled flawlessly. Then I used 50 Remington Nitro shells. They cycle flawlessly. The gun had very little visible powder residue. The I started using Winchester TRGT12M7 shells. After five rounds, the inside of the receiver was an absolute mess with powder residue. I fired a total of 50 TRGT12M7 rounds. All cycled flawlessly!!

Finally!!! I was completely impressed and VERY pleased with my Browning Maxus. Finally … my Maxus was cycling like it was supposed to. It was working like a Swiss watch!

I really didn’t want to have to go medieval on the Stalker. But – it worked. Went out today, and that gun was unstoppable. It was eating everything I threw at it. As well, one of my shooting partners started using it, and it cycled everything he threw at it.

After much perseverance, elbow grease, and time – I can now say that my Browning Maxus Stalker shoots all loads effortlessly and without any issues. My Maxus now cycles beautifully regardless what I feed it.

I now LOVE MY MAXUS!!

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]]> By: David http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/30/new-browning-maxus-shotgun/comment-page-1/#comment-74146 David Sun, 16 Oct 2011 04:17:21 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3051#comment-74146 Despite using BreakFree CLP on several complete cleaning exercises, I was unable to get any ammo to cycle through my Browning Maxus, it kept failing to feed or failing to eject. I was extraordinarily frustrated with it. Given Browning's lukewarm response when I called them, I finally decided to go medieval on the Stalker. It was that ... or send it back. And, Stacy (from this form) had jump started my moral support. So - I was 'all in'. 1) I stripped the Maxus all the way down down 2) Used scratch free scotch bright on the magazine for about 10 minutes 3) Pulled out the Dremel and loaded a stainless steel wire brush in it 3) Used Dremel on the bolt ... and found some sort of nasty 'gummy crap' 4) Used Dremel on every part of bolt assembly 5) Used Dremel inside receiver to all of the receiver 6) Used Dremel inside receiver with specific focus to clean bolt rails 7) Used Dremel bolt end of piston assembly 8) Used Dremel on inside and out of piston 9) Used Dremel on inside of barrel-to-piston mating surface 10) Used Dremel on inside of barrel protruding into receiver Then I washed every bit of every part (except stalk) in Mineral Spirits. After washing each part, I sprayed it liberally with electrical contact cleaner. Then, I used BreakFree CLP on every thing, wiping it down. I used specific focus to put a couple drops of CLP between bolt assembly mating surfaces. I pub a couple drops of CLP on each bolt rail. I put three drops of CLP on the outside of the piston. I put three drops of CLP on the inside of the piston. I wiped the magazine down with CLP. I put three drops of CLP on barrel to piston mating surface. Then I fully reassembled the shotgun. I went to sporting clay range. I used three different shells, but all were approximately 2-3/4"; 1-1/8oz; 3dram; 7-1/2 shells. First up, I used 50 Winchester AA shells. They cycled flawlessly. Then I used 50 Remington Nitro shells. They cycle flawlessly. The gun had very little visible powder residue. The I started using Winchester TRGT12M7 shells. After five rounds, the inside of the receiver was an absolute mess with powder residue. I fired a total of 50 TRGT12M7 rounds. All cycled flawlessly!! Finally!!! I was completely impressed and VERY pleased with my Browning Maxus. Finally ... my Maxus was cycling like it was supposed to. It was working like a Swiss watch! I really didn't want to have to go medieval on the Stalker. But - it worked. Went out today, and that gun was unstoppable. It was eating everything I threw at it. As well, one of my shooting partners started using it, and it cycled everything he threw at it. After much perseverance, elbow grease, and time - I can now say that my Browning Maxus Stalker shoots all loads effortlessly and without any issues. My Maxus now cycles beautifully regardless what I feed it. I now LOVE MY MAXUS!! Despite using BreakFree CLP on several complete cleaning exercises, I was unable to get any ammo to cycle through my Browning Maxus, it kept failing to feed or failing to eject. I was extraordinarily frustrated with it. Given Browning’s lukewarm response when I called them, I finally decided to go medieval on the Stalker. It was that … or send it back. And, Stacy (from this form) had jump started my moral support. So – I was ‘all in’.

1) I stripped the Maxus all the way down down
2) Used scratch free scotch bright on the magazine for about 10 minutes
3) Pulled out the Dremel and loaded a stainless steel wire brush in it
3) Used Dremel on the bolt … and found some sort of nasty ‘gummy crap’
4) Used Dremel on every part of bolt assembly
5) Used Dremel inside receiver to all of the receiver
6) Used Dremel inside receiver with specific focus to clean bolt rails
7) Used Dremel bolt end of piston assembly
8) Used Dremel on inside and out of piston
9) Used Dremel on inside of barrel-to-piston mating surface
10) Used Dremel on inside of barrel protruding into receiver

Then I washed every bit of every part (except stalk) in Mineral Spirits. After washing each part, I sprayed it liberally with electrical contact cleaner.

Then, I used BreakFree CLP on every thing, wiping it down.

I used specific focus to put a couple drops of CLP between bolt assembly mating surfaces. I pub a couple drops of CLP on each bolt rail. I put three drops of CLP on the outside of the piston. I put three drops of CLP on the inside of the piston. I wiped the magazine down with CLP. I put three drops of CLP on barrel to piston mating surface. Then I fully reassembled the shotgun.

I went to sporting clay range. I used three different shells, but all were approximately 2-3/4″; 1-1/8oz; 3dram; 7-1/2 shells. First up, I used 50 Winchester AA shells. They cycled flawlessly. Then I used 50 Remington Nitro shells. They cycle flawlessly. The gun had very little visible powder residue. The I started using Winchester TRGT12M7 shells. After five rounds, the inside of the receiver was an absolute mess with powder residue. I fired a total of 50 TRGT12M7 rounds. All cycled flawlessly!!

Finally!!! I was completely impressed and VERY pleased with my Browning Maxus. Finally … my Maxus was cycling like it was supposed to. It was working like a Swiss watch!

I really didn’t want to have to go medieval on the Stalker. But – it worked. Went out today, and that gun was unstoppable. It was eating everything I threw at it. As well, one of my shooting partners started using it, and it cycled everything he threw at it.

After much perseverance, elbow grease, and time – I can now say that my Browning Maxus Stalker shoots all loads effortlessly and without any issues. My Maxus now cycles beautifully regardless what I feed it.

I now LOVE MY MAXUS!!

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]]> By: Jason http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/30/new-browning-maxus-shotgun/comment-page-1/#comment-73567 Jason Mon, 10 Oct 2011 03:55:05 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3051#comment-73567 Lets put it this way im a browning guy all the way , been hunting for over 30 years ,Got over 13 browning rifles and shotguns, Just picked up my 30 bbl 3 1/2 wood stock, unfortunatily started jamming from day one , went 3 times back to the store and the gunsmith tried to fix it but problems still there, sometimes it doesnt even crank and safety button doesnt work , for me this is a big safety issue, few days ago problem came worst when loaded my gun with 3 1/2 shells I was trying to press safet button It fired by itself , now its in the hands of browning and there is no way on earth im keeping it, I still believe browning is a great product, in my personal opinion a browning silver hunter is alot faster, reliable, built to last and more solid way far than a Maxus Lets put it this way im a browning guy all the way , been hunting for over 30 years ,Got over 13 browning rifles and shotguns, Just picked up my 30 bbl 3 1/2 wood stock, unfortunatily started jamming from day one , went 3 times back to the store and the gunsmith tried to fix it but problems still there, sometimes it doesnt even crank and safety button doesnt work , for me this is a big safety issue, few days ago problem came worst when loaded my gun with 3 1/2 shells I was trying to press safet button It fired by itself , now its in the hands of browning and there is no way on earth im keeping it, I still believe browning is a great product, in my personal opinion a browning silver hunter is alot faster, reliable, built to last and more solid way far than a Maxus

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]]> By: ruffedgrousehunter http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/30/new-browning-maxus-shotgun/comment-page-1/#comment-73340 ruffedgrousehunter Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:37 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3051#comment-73340 I was astonished when I had just purchased this super fine and expensive shotgun made by a top notch firearms manufacturer about 2 years ago. Like you said, it has all kinds of excellent features like speed loading and unloading...and its so light. However, my maxus (same exact model as yours) jammed at the start also when I used a super light federal shell. I called Browning and they didnt offer me much info, so I called the sporting goods outfit where I purchased the firearm and they simply told me to use a slightly stronger 2 3/4"n shell. I cant remember the load I started using but it was just a very light shell good for upland game birds...and my shotgun hasnt jammed since. I should try the same shell which caused my shotgun to jam at the start to see whether my shotgun will jam again now thats its well broken in. I was astonished when I had just purchased this super fine and expensive shotgun made by a top notch firearms manufacturer about 2 years ago. Like you said, it has all kinds of excellent features like speed loading and unloading…and its so light. However, my maxus (same exact model as yours) jammed at the start also when I used a super light federal shell. I called Browning and they didnt offer me much info, so I called the sporting goods outfit where I purchased the firearm and they simply told me to use a slightly stronger 2 3/4″n shell. I cant remember the load I started using but it was just a very light shell good for upland game birds…and my shotgun hasnt jammed since. I should try the same shell which caused my shotgun to jam at the start to see whether my shotgun will jam again now thats its well broken in.

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]]> By: David http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/30/new-browning-maxus-shotgun/comment-page-1/#comment-73302 David Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:16:00 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3051#comment-73302 Your comments give me hope. I cleaned the first time with Winchester Gun Scrubber, completely breaking down the gun into its main components. Then I oiled (wiped) with Breakfree CLP. I put a drop on both bolt rails. I wiped the magazine with CLP, but did not lubricate the piston assembly in any way. I used Gun Scrubber on the action tube, and I put a few drops of CLP in the tube/spring from both ends and cycled the action. I will break it down again and rigorously clean it and reassemble again with CLP. I have purchased a few boxes of Winchester AA and Remington Nitro loads, and I will give it a go with those rounds too. Perhaps the Winchester TRRGT12M7 rounds were an issue. I'll give it a go with another 200 ~ 300 rounds before I make any further decisions. In any case - I will keep experimenting for a bit in an effort to get it working. Your comments have offered some much needed moral support -- given my experiences with the Maxus to date. THANKS! Your comments give me hope.

I cleaned the first time with Winchester Gun Scrubber, completely breaking down the gun into its main components. Then I oiled (wiped) with Breakfree CLP. I put a drop on both bolt rails. I wiped the magazine with CLP, but did not lubricate the piston assembly in any way. I used Gun Scrubber on the action tube, and I put a few drops of CLP in the tube/spring from both ends and cycled the action.

I will break it down again and rigorously clean it and reassemble again with CLP. I have purchased a few boxes of Winchester AA and Remington Nitro loads, and I will give it a go with those rounds too. Perhaps the Winchester TRRGT12M7 rounds were an issue. I’ll give it a go with another 200 ~ 300 rounds before I make any further decisions.

In any case – I will keep experimenting for a bit in an effort to get it working. Your comments have offered some much needed moral support — given my experiences with the Maxus to date. THANKS!

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]]> By: Stacy http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/30/new-browning-maxus-shotgun/comment-page-1/#comment-73275 Stacy Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:33:09 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3051#comment-73275 What did you initially clean it with? I used it for a season without breaking it down to really clean it. I thought I would be smart and break it down all the way like the manuel states. I used rem oil several times on the inside of the bolt group and started having the same problem you mentioned. Try cleaning it with Breakfree CLP. THis solved my problem but I had to shoot the gun several times and clean it again. I had a 5 gallon bucket full of various size shells and loads and it took about half of the bucket of shells shot to get the rem oil based silicon out of gun so it would shoot like it should. I have since shot many more boxes of shells through the gun and cleaned it with CLP and have not had a problem since. The rem oil works fine on the outside of the gun but I do not recommend it on the inside. Good luck and do not give up hope. What did you initially clean it with? I used it for a season without breaking it down to really clean it. I thought I would be smart and break it down all the way like the manuel states. I used rem oil several times on the inside of the bolt group and started having the same problem you mentioned. Try cleaning it with Breakfree CLP. THis solved my problem but I had to shoot the gun several times and clean it again. I had a 5 gallon bucket full of various size shells and loads and it took about half of the bucket of shells shot to get the rem oil based silicon out of gun so it would shoot like it should. I have since shot many more boxes of shells through the gun and cleaned it with CLP and have not had a problem since. The rem oil works fine on the outside of the gun but I do not recommend it on the inside. Good luck and do not give up hope.

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]]> By: David http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/30/new-browning-maxus-shotgun/comment-page-1/#comment-73238 David Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:22:50 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3051#comment-73238 Thank you for your post. I wish that I had seen it before I bought my gun. Although, there are endless posts stating that the Maxus will cycle anything. Like you, I found that is not true. I also had severe jamming with my Maxus. 10% of the rounds fed properly, and 90% of the rounds either failed to feed or failed to eject. I was using Winchester TRGT12M7 rounds which are 2-3/4" 3 Dram with 1-1/8 oz. of 7-1/2 shot. Thus far, I remain very disappointed with the Maxus. Thank you for your post. I wish that I had seen it before I bought my gun. Although, there are endless posts stating that the Maxus will cycle anything. Like you, I found that is not true. I also had severe jamming with my Maxus. 10% of the rounds fed properly, and 90% of the rounds either failed to feed or failed to eject. I was using Winchester TRGT12M7 rounds which are 2-3/4″ 3 Dram with 1-1/8 oz. of 7-1/2 shot. Thus far, I remain very disappointed with the Maxus.

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]]> By: David http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/30/new-browning-maxus-shotgun/comment-page-1/#comment-73237 David Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:07:01 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3051#comment-73237 I purchased a Browning Maxus Stalker chambered for 2-3/4″ ~ 3-1/2″ … because I had read endless testimonials about the shotgun’s reliability. I stripped, cleaned, and lubed the gun as outlined in the owner’s manual - with Breakfree CLP. Then, I used the gun for a sporting clays shoot. I was shooting Winchester TRGT12M7 shells. These are 2-3/4 12ga target shells with 3 drams 1-1/8 oz of 7-1/2. Out of a case (250 rounds) of shells, approximately 25 cycled properly. All of the rest either failed to feed or failed to eject. I contacted Browning support. Their answer was that I should be shooting a heaver shell. Their suggestion was that I shoot 3″ or 3-1/2″ shells. They reminded me that I had just purchased a magnum gun, and I was shooting light shells (2-3/4″). I reminded them that heavy field loads are not allowed at the range. Their next suggestions were: 1) Continue to live with the condition; 2) Continue to experiment with loads of different manufactures; or 3) Send the shotgun back for investigation when I was prepared to separate with it for several weeks. I purchased a Browning Maxus Stalker chambered for 2-3/4″ ~ 3-1/2″ … because I had read endless testimonials about the shotgun’s reliability. I stripped, cleaned, and lubed the gun as outlined in the owner’s manual – with Breakfree CLP. Then, I used the gun for a sporting clays shoot. I was shooting Winchester TRGT12M7 shells. These are 2-3/4 12ga target shells with 3 drams 1-1/8 oz of 7-1/2.

Out of a case (250 rounds) of shells, approximately 25 cycled properly. All of the rest either failed to feed or failed to eject.

I contacted Browning support. Their answer was that I should be shooting a heaver shell. Their suggestion was that I shoot 3″ or 3-1/2″ shells. They reminded me that I had just purchased a magnum gun, and I was shooting light shells (2-3/4″). I reminded them that heavy field loads are not allowed at the range. Their next suggestions were: 1) Continue to live with the condition; 2) Continue to experiment with loads of different manufactures; or 3) Send the shotgun back for investigation when I was prepared to separate with it for several weeks.

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]]> By: David http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/30/new-browning-maxus-shotgun/comment-page-1/#comment-73236 David Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:02:54 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3051#comment-73236 I purchased a Browning Maxus Stalker chambered for 2-3/4" ~ 3-1/2" ... because I had read endless testimonials about the shotgun's reliability. I stripped, cleaned, and lubed the gun as outlined in the owner's manual. Then, I used the gun for a sporting clays shoot. I was shooting Winchester TRGT12M7 shells. These are 2-3/4 12ga target shells with 3 drams 1-1/8 oz of 7-1/2. Out of a case (250 rounds) of shells, approximately 25 cycled properly. All of the rest either failed to feed or failed to eject. I contacted Browning support. Their answer was that I should be shooting a heaver shell. Their suggestion was that I shoot 3" or 3-1/2" shells. They reminded me that I had just purchased a magnum gun, and I was shooting light shells (2-3/4"). I reminded them that heavy field loads are not allowed at the range. Their next suggestions were: 1) Continue to live with the condition; 2) Continue to experiment with loads of different manufactures; or 3) Send the shotgun back for investigation when I was prepared to separate with it for several weeks. My overall assessment: The Browning Maxus Stalker is beautiful, light, loaded with features, elegantly designed, easy to clean, fits perfectly, aims like a dream, and jams endlessly. Based solely on the severe jamming problem when shooting 2-3/4" loads, I am very disappointed with the Maxus. I purchased a Browning Maxus Stalker chambered for 2-3/4″ ~ 3-1/2″ … because I had read endless testimonials about the shotgun’s reliability. I stripped, cleaned, and lubed the gun as outlined in the owner’s manual. Then, I used the gun for a sporting clays shoot. I was shooting Winchester TRGT12M7 shells. These are 2-3/4 12ga target shells with 3 drams 1-1/8 oz of 7-1/2.

Out of a case (250 rounds) of shells, approximately 25 cycled properly. All of the rest either failed to feed or failed to eject.

I contacted Browning support. Their answer was that I should be shooting a heaver shell. Their suggestion was that I shoot 3″ or 3-1/2″ shells. They reminded me that I had just purchased a magnum gun, and I was shooting light shells (2-3/4″). I reminded them that heavy field loads are not allowed at the range. Their next suggestions were: 1) Continue to live with the condition; 2) Continue to experiment with loads of different manufactures; or 3) Send the shotgun back for investigation when I was prepared to separate with it for several weeks.

My overall assessment: The Browning Maxus Stalker is beautiful, light, loaded with features, elegantly designed, easy to clean, fits perfectly, aims like a dream, and jams endlessly. Based solely on the severe jamming problem when shooting 2-3/4″ loads, I am very disappointed with the Maxus.

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]]> By: Woody http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/30/new-browning-maxus-shotgun/comment-page-1/#comment-72919 Woody Mon, 03 Oct 2011 01:53:07 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3051#comment-72919 I recently purchased and shot my new Browning Maxus and was very pleased with its performance. But, I had an issue upon finishing the hunt and cleaning the gun. I noticed numerous clear plastic balls in the action of the gun. They were perfectly round and clear. As I inspected the chamber, I noticed there is a piece of plastic at the top of the chamber that must act as a "stop" for the action on recoil. I am assuming this had pieces shaved off during the use of the gun causing the plastic balls to form. Has anyone else experienced this problem? If so is it a recurrent problem when hunting with the gun? Thanks I recently purchased and shot my new Browning Maxus and was very pleased with its performance. But, I had an issue upon finishing the hunt and cleaning the gun. I noticed numerous clear plastic balls in the action of the gun. They were perfectly round and clear. As I inspected the chamber, I noticed there is a piece of plastic at the top of the chamber that must act as a “stop” for the action on recoil. I am assuming this had pieces shaved off during the use of the gun causing the plastic balls to form. Has anyone else experienced this problem? If so is it a recurrent problem when hunting with the gun? Thanks

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]]> By: ruffedgrousehunter http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/30/new-browning-maxus-shotgun/comment-page-1/#comment-72616 ruffedgrousehunter Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:19:26 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3051#comment-72616 I've had a chance to use my Browning Maxus Stalker many times now and I must say I'm impressed with it. Im not trying to butter this gun up when I say thats its the most impressive 12 gauge shotgun which I've ever owned! It is very light with an extremely solid feel. It loads and unloads very quickly which is so handy in my situation. There's lots of money expenditures which Ive made in my life that were foolish, but the money which I spent on this shotgun is well worth every penny! I would recommend the Browning Maxus to anyone out there who is truly looking for a quality made shotgun with impressive features! Goodluck on your next hunting adventure! I’ve had a chance to use my Browning Maxus Stalker many times now and I must say I’m impressed with it. Im not trying to butter this gun up when I say thats its the most impressive 12 gauge shotgun which I’ve ever owned! It is very light with an extremely solid feel. It loads and unloads very quickly which is so handy in my situation. There’s lots of money expenditures which Ive made in my life that were foolish, but the money which I spent on this shotgun is well worth every penny! I would recommend the Browning Maxus to anyone out there who is truly looking for a quality made shotgun with impressive features! Goodluck on your next hunting adventure!

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]]> By: POE http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/30/new-browning-maxus-shotgun/comment-page-1/#comment-72422 POE Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:27:23 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3051#comment-72422 My son is an avid dove hunter here in South Georgia. He shoots a Beretta Auto and it started jaming on him in the heat of the shoot. He had it broke down by a gunsmith who cleaned and polished the parts and reassembled. I told him to take my Browning Maxus with him on his next Dove shoot just incase his Beretta started hanging up on him again. He did just that and ended up shooting my Browning Maxus. Not only did he have a good shoot.........he fell in love with the Maxus. He has sent his Beretta off to a regional service center and says he wants to swap guns with me when he gets his back. I told him sure thing ............ I'll just trade for another Maxus! My son is an avid dove hunter here in South Georgia. He shoots a Beretta Auto and it started jaming on him in the heat of the shoot. He had it broke down by a gunsmith who cleaned and polished the parts and reassembled. I told him to take my Browning Maxus with him on his next Dove shoot just incase his Beretta started hanging up on him again. He did just that and ended up shooting my Browning Maxus. Not only did he have a good shoot………he fell in love with the Maxus. He has sent his Beretta off to a regional service center and says he wants to swap guns with me when he gets his back. I told him sure thing ………… I’ll just trade for another Maxus!

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]]> By: Lars http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/30/new-browning-maxus-shotgun/comment-page-1/#comment-72374 Lars Tue, 27 Sep 2011 03:01:47 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3051#comment-72374 I have a few Brownings and since i have been a kid, I have used brownings usually O/U at that time and it's that long time tradition of Browning's being quality that lasts a lifetime. I suspect that some of the problems shooters have with guns misfiring could be cleaning issues. I just bought another Browning today, the Maxus Stalker since i want to use it as an all around shotgun since its so light. Can't wait to get it. I choose Gas operation for speed of target acquisition with multiple targets, not to mention ease of cleaning and simplicity of breaking the gun down. I believe in enjoying what you buy and getting to experience another gun allows us more reasons to buy another gun :) everybody makes a decent gun, many of us think Brownings are Best! I have a few Brownings and since i have been a kid, I have used brownings usually O/U at that time and it’s that long time tradition of Browning’s being quality that lasts a lifetime.
I suspect that some of the problems shooters have with guns misfiring could be cleaning issues.
I just bought another Browning today, the Maxus Stalker since i want to use it as an all around shotgun since its so light. Can’t wait to get it. I choose Gas operation for speed of target acquisition with multiple targets, not to mention ease of cleaning and simplicity of breaking the gun down.
I believe in enjoying what you buy and getting to experience another gun allows us more reasons to buy another gun :) everybody makes a decent gun, many of us think Brownings are Best!

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]]> By: J DOT http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/30/new-browning-maxus-shotgun/comment-page-1/#comment-67981 J DOT Mon, 25 Jul 2011 02:56:10 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3051#comment-67981 Just bought a Browning Maxus Stalker 3.5" - 28". This gun is awesome. It's fast, light, fast, well balanced, reliable, fast, easy to take apart for cleaning, and it's fast. Minimal recoil. No cycling issues. Speed feed, speed unload, magazine cut off, easy removal of forearm and magazine reducer. Made to accept a sling. Comes with 3 invector plus choke tubes and a shim kit. Has back bored barrel technology and vector pro lengthened forcing cones. Has the new Browning Power Drive Gas System and Dura Touch Armor coating. My only beef is with the recoil pad - it does what it says (directs the stock down and away so it doesn't hit your face) - but it is a bit grippy on your clothing. I got it for about $600 or $700 less than the Benelli SBEII or the Super Vinci. With the money you save you can get all your accessories and ammo, or even buy a pump action too. Just bought a Browning Maxus Stalker 3.5″ – 28″. This gun is awesome. It’s fast, light, fast, well balanced, reliable, fast, easy to take apart for cleaning, and it’s fast. Minimal recoil. No cycling issues. Speed feed, speed unload, magazine cut off, easy removal of forearm and magazine reducer. Made to accept a sling. Comes with 3 invector plus choke tubes and a shim kit. Has back bored barrel technology and vector pro lengthened forcing cones. Has the new Browning Power Drive Gas System and Dura Touch Armor coating. My only beef is with the recoil pad – it does what it says (directs the stock down and away so it doesn’t hit your face) – but it is a bit grippy on your clothing. I got it for about $600 or $700 less than the Benelli SBEII or the Super Vinci. With the money you save you can get all your accessories and ammo, or even buy a pump action too.

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