Browning Maxus Hunter vs James Purdey Side by Side S3-12GA28

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Rank
#21601
#38320
Action Semi-Automatic
Capacity 4+1 17+1
Finish Black Black
Length 51"
Caliber 12 GA 12 GA
Gun Type Shotgun
Sights Brass Bead Sight Iron Sights
Barrel Length 30" 28" Vent Rib
Details
Brand Browning
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Prices
MSRP $1,349.89 $74,670.83
Used Price $944.92 $52,269.58
Sale Price $1,214.90 $67,203.75

Shotguns Descriptions

Browning Maxus Hunter

MAXIMUM RELIABILITY. MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE. Real-world reliability is the most important feature any manufacturer can build into a firearm. Thats why it was the first priority when we set about developing the Browning Maxus. The Power Drive Gas System is designed to perform under harsh hunting and shooting conditions with a wide array of loads. But reliability isnt the whole story. The Maxus delivers 18% less felt recoil for greater comfort, 44% less muzzle jump for more accurate follow-up shots, 19% faster bolt speed and 24% faster locktime than the nearest competitor. Unequalled reliability and features, all found in the finest, most reliable gas-operated autoloader ever to swing on a bird.

James Purdey Side by Side S3-12GA28

Available with non-selective single triggers and automatic safety catch, or with 3" magnum chamber. Actions are available in either conventional square bar, round bar or ultra round bar shape. Stock comes in straight, semi or full pistol grip. The Purdey side by side action patented in 1880 is still made now with only very minor changes. The action mechanism, designed by Frederick Beesley, retains a portion of the energy in the mainsprings to facilitate the opening of the gun - "an inherent easy opener!" The Purdey side by side action patented in 1880 is still made now with only very minor changes. The action mechanism, designed by Frederick Beesley, retains a portion of the energy in the mainsprings to facilitate the opening of the gun - "an inherent easy opener!"All Purdey barrels, both SxS and O/U, are of chopper lump construction.Each individual tube is hand filed and then “struck up” using striking files. This gives the tube the correct Purdey profile with wall thickness tollerance of .001”. Purdey Slakum finish is an oil finish, unique to Purdeys and is made up in house from linseed oil, beeswax and driers. Stock is made of Turkish walnut.

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