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tigerfan5959 
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| Browning Silver vs Maxus (Posted on 12/4/12 at 6:44 pm)
I'm planning to buy a browning silver soon . Is the maxus really worth the extra money? Whats the difference in the two? I'm going to use the shotgun to duck hunt. Where can I find some good prices on these two?
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blkhawktiger
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| re: Browning Silver vs Maxus (Posted on 12/4/12 at 6:51 pm to tigerfan5959)
wouldn't mind hearing some answers for this thread either. I've had my eye on a new shotgun for a while. I use to sell them both but that was a while ago and I need to hear from those who have hunted with them, not some BS the firearm reps would yap about
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loopback
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| re: Browning Silver vs Maxus (Posted on 12/4/12 at 7:00 pm to blkhawktiger)
Why the silver or the Maxus? I've been eyeing the new A5, anyone hear any reviews? I'm currently shooting the Gold and I love it.
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wiltznucs 
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| re: Browning Silver vs Maxus (Posted on 12/4/12 at 7:01 pm to tigerfan5959)
Silver is really nothing more than a value packaged version of the now discontinued Gold. I own the Gold and am looking to upgrade to Maxus. Maxus is a better field gun and I'd feel much better carrying it into a duck blind than the Silver. Lighter, faster and probably more reliable.
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cchoque93
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| re: Browning Silver vs Maxus (Posted on 12/4/12 at 7:10 pm to tigerfan5959)
I shoot a maxus, and I like it.
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nathannb22
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| re: Browning Silver vs Maxus (Posted on 12/4/12 at 7:11 pm to wiltznucs)
I have a Maxus.
I love it. Autoloading is great, gun is very light, I can shoot 3 1/2s all day and not be sore at all. Very easy to clean. All around a great gun.
Im sure some of you will disagree but my buddy has a SBE 2 and the maxus out performs it, kicks less, and his has jammed on him on several occasions while we have been hunting. Ive never had mine jam up. Money wise, I think it was well worth the money and I would buy another one in a heartbeat.
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tigerfan5959
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| re: Browning Silver vs Maxus (Posted on 12/4/12 at 7:20 pm to nathannb22)
Is the silver not worth the money? Is it a good gun?
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nathannb22
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| re: Browning Silver vs Maxus (Posted on 12/4/12 at 7:21 pm to tigerfan5959)
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Is the silver not worth the money? Is it a good gun?
How much is it?
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tigrbaseball 
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| re: Browning Silver vs Maxus (Posted on 12/4/12 at 7:24 pm to tigerfan5959)
Get the Maxus i shoot one and its the greatest gun ive ever owned.
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tigerfan5959
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| re: Browning Silver vs Maxus (Posted on 12/4/12 at 7:25 pm to nathannb22)
I think I can get it for around $900
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nathannb22
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| re: Browning Silver vs Maxus (Posted on 12/4/12 at 7:31 pm to tigerfan5959)
You should go hold both of them and see how they feel. Either one you go with, you shouldn't be disappointed. The Maxus is probably worth the extra $400 but I guess it's all up to you
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wiltznucs
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| re: Browning Silver vs Maxus (Posted on 12/4/12 at 7:36 pm to tigerfan5959)
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Is the silver not worth the money? Is it a good gun?
A decade plus ago the Silver was considered a fine gun. The modern autos have really come a long way in recent years...
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Tigerhaven03 
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| re: Browning Silver vs Maxus (Posted on 12/4/12 at 7:37 pm to nathannb22)
Just bought a maxus this past weekend. Looking forward to shooting it this weekend
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TopWaterTiger
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| re: Browning Silver vs Maxus (Posted on 12/4/12 at 8:10 pm to nathannb22)
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I love it. Autoloading is great, gun is very light, I can shoot 3 1/2s all day and not be sore at all. Very easy to clean. All around a great gun.
i LOVE mine! Got it about 2 yrs ago. Several of my closest hunting buddies shoot the Berretta Xtrema2 and IMHO, the Maxus is better. Much less recoil and lighter gun. Its my favorite gun to shoot.
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TulaneUVA 
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| re: Browning Silver vs Maxus (Posted on 12/4/12 at 8:15 pm to tigrbaseball)
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Get the Maxus i shoot one and its the greatest gun ive ever owned.
This. Love mine
Team Browning 
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bbvdd 
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| re: Browning Silver vs Maxus (Posted on 12/4/12 at 8:47 pm to TulaneUVA)
I have a old Browning Gold that I bought new proba my 12 yrs or so ago. I put that gun through hell and it still shoots just fine. I bought an SBE2 4 yrs ago and it's much lighter and the Gold kicks like a mule. I also bought a Super Vinci a couple of years ago and absolutely love it.
O e of my best friends sells guns and he has a Maxus and be loves it. I didn't shoot it but it felt great and it's extremely light. I wouldn't try to talk anyone out of it.
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joeleblanc
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| re: Browning Silver vs Maxus (Posted on 12/4/12 at 9:29 pm to nathannb22)
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I have a Maxus. I love it. Autoloading is great, gun is very light, I can shoot 3 1/2s all day and not be sore at all. Very easy to clean. All around a great gun. Im sure some of you will disagree but my buddy has a SBE 2 and the maxus out performs it, kicks less, and his has jammed on him on several occasions while we have been hunting. Ive never had mine jam up. Money wise, I think it was well worth the money and I would buy another one in a heartbeat.
Just curious as why a hunter would need 3.5s, unless he/she is shooting geese from a mile up
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DownshiftAndFloorIt
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| re: Browning Silver vs Maxus (Posted on 12/4/12 at 9:30 pm to joeleblanc)
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Just curious as why a hunter would need 3.5
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SmackoverHawg 
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| re: Browning Silver vs Maxus (Posted on 12/4/12 at 9:33 pm to tigerfan5959)
I've got a gold and a silver. Love the Silver. No issues at all. I hate the way the maxus looks. Personally, I'd go with the silver.
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TulaneUVA
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| re: Browning Silver vs Maxus (Posted on 12/4/12 at 9:45 pm to joeleblanc)
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Just curious as why a hunter would need 3.5s
I don't think the muzzle jump and price is worth it...but some hunters would argue that if you're going spend tons of $$ and time getting out there, why not spend a little extra to get the most 'bang' for your buck. That means more shot, more powder, better fps. 3.5's provide that...but I don't think it's necessary. 3" 'higher end' shells are adequate and don't knock you on your arse (regardless of how good your recoil is on your gun)
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