Maxus Question

[RutStrut]

I am new to this forum and really think it is by far the best forum.  I currently have a T/C encore turkey gun that I am trying to sell so I can purchase a Browning Maxus and I have two questions. Can the Maxus barrel be cut down and rethreaded and does anyone know of any good deals new or used on the Maxus?

[Quax]

I'm sure it could but why would you want to cut a new maxus barrel?

[J Gilbert]

If you're going to do that, just get an SX3 or Browning Silver turkey model that's already got a 24" barrel

[RutStrut]

Not sure how am I going to like the 28 inch barrel and since the shorter maxus barrels wont be available to next year, I figured having it cut off would be a less expensive alternative. Does anyone hunt turkeys with that long a barrel?

[Reloader]

I've killed a pile of longbeards with a 28" bbl with a 2" extended choke.  Never felt hindered by it.

[gunslinger]

You can get a Maxus with 26" barrel

[Quax]

Nothing wrong with a 28"; killed my first with a 30" fixed full. I prefer 26" or shorter tho. If ur stuck on a maxus, I'd wait til next year when the shorter ones are available and just hunt with the t/c this year. When I looked into getting a beretta cut last year they could only retap with tru-choke. I have a browning a5 retrofitted with tru-choke; I like it but only use for duck hunting. Not as many turkey choke options with tru-choke. I wouldn't cut a new maxus

[RutStrut]

 Thanks for all the advice, pulled the trigger tonight on a 3.5 28 inch barrel Maxus. Know all I need
Is an ic choke and turkey load advice.

[J Gilbert]

I've killed 3 turkeys with my SX3.  It's got a 28" barrel and a 2" Indian Creek choke, and I've never felt hindered by the length.  I have gone to a 20ga for weight purposes but the length hasn't been an issue at all.  For the choke and load advice, go wtih the .675 Indian Creek instead of a .665 (which is what I shoot).  I wish I had the more open choke because I've seen evidence of some blown patterns with this combo and Mag Blends before.  I would recommend the H13 6's or 7's or possibly even the mag blends if you go with .675 ed.