Browning Maxus Sporting Golden Clays
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PapiBarcelona
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- Jan 1, 2011
- 7,359
Good gun. I had one, it handled my 7/8 ounce reloads reliably in the amount of time I shot with it.
My only gripe on the model Maxus I had was the bright fiber optic front sight.
My only gripe on the model Maxus I had was the bright fiber optic front sight.
- Dec 27, 2012
- 30,192
You're going to love that gun.
That's good to know about the 7/8 loads. Thanks. I sold my over under to reduce felt recoil. Considered the Beretta Xcel but didn't like the blue receiver. I'm used to the fiber optic sights.
Looking forward to shooting it, hopefully soon.
tball
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sweet!!!
Mack C-85
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I love the fiber optic sights on my Brownings. However, they do have plain white pins that are very easy to change out.
Beautiful, enjoy it!
browning guy
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I have the maxus hunter, have used it for a few seasons now and have had zero problems. Easy to take down and clean all and all a good platform.
- Dec 27, 2012
- 30,192
It's a good thing because it is one dirty gun.
Very soft shooting though and fast too.
STeveZ
Thank you, Abelard
Wow, that's a real looker! I've heard nothing but good things about the Maxus and Browning quality is unimpeachable. Enjoy!
Most of my guns have a white front bead, but I like the couple I have w/ hi-viz. While its popular to parrot the "never look at your barrel" mantra, the reality is that you do track your muzzle peripherally and a hi-viz bead can really help under certain circumstances. Conversely, when first using one you have to be wary of that big green dot drawing your eyes away from the target.
Most of my guns have a white front bead, but I like the couple I have w/ hi-viz. While its popular to parrot the "never look at your barrel" mantra, the reality is that you do track your muzzle peripherally and a hi-viz bead can really help under certain circumstances. Conversely, when first using one you have to be wary of that big green dot drawing your eyes away from the target.
- Feb 4, 2013
- 28,175
Funny, I had the best luck in teaching people by REMOVING the bead.
And one of the first things taught in instructing is how to tell when the student looks at the bead. The gun stops moving everytime you look at it.
And one of the first things taught in instructing is how to tell when the student looks at the bead. The gun stops moving everytime you look at it.
PapiBarcelona
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- Jan 1, 2011
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Different flavors of kool aid. I've found that my preference and scores (60-79%) on the "easy" recreational sporting clay courses in about a 200 mile radius of Harford County work best with just a white, 3/32" diameter bead on my Browning.
If I ever started getting in the 80/90%, I'd probably find another hobby. I don't have time or interest in competition level targets - I barely have time for recreational weekend fun!
If I ever started getting in the 80/90%, I'd probably find another hobby. I don't have time or interest in competition level targets - I barely have time for recreational weekend fun!
fabsroman
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Yeah, I usually shoot in the 40's with sporting clays, which would put me at the 80%+ level. However, I have no desire to get into another hobby. lol
The front bead on shotguns really isn't there to help with target acquisition. About the only time I actually focus on the front bead is when I mount the gun while shooting trap or skeet, or when I practice mounting the gun. In those situations, I make sure the mid bead and end bead line up. When I am shooting sporting clays or hunting, I don't even pay attention to the bead.
With all that said, I replaced every bead on every shotgun of mine with a red fiber optic bead because I really liked the one that came with my Teknys.
I am about to replace all the front sights on my Sig handguns with a green fiber optic sight. Now there, I do pay attention to the three beads because it is completely different. The gun with the green fiber optic front sight just works so much better for me versus three white dots.
Heck, shot my first two pheasants with a Browning A-5 with no bead on the barrel back in the 70's.
Where do you order your sights fabs? I have been thinking about replacing my sigs as well and haven't been too pleased at what i have seen on the market lately.
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