Winchester SX4

reynolds357 · January 13, 2017, 09:39 PM

Anyone shot one yet? I want one. Wondering if it is truly an improvement over the 3.

shootniron · January 13, 2017, 10:17 PM

If it is better than the SX3...it is going to have to be GOOD.

reynolds357 · January 13, 2017, 10:40 PM

That is my thought as well. According to Winchester, it is lighter, faster (find that hard to believe), has less felt recoil, and is easier to aim. All I know for sure is, I want one.

honcho · January 13, 2017, 11:31 PM

The internals are the same as the sx3. The differences between models is cosmetic. I've got a couple of sx2''s and an sx3 sporting and have been very happy with them. I'll probably get a 4 too but I'm not expecting any big difference in performance or functionality.

tuckr2 · March 8, 2017, 05:05 PM

I recently went in search of a new shotgun for upland, dove, quail, turkey, and pretty much anything I had time to hunt. Last year I read up on the newly released Remington V3. I was ready to plunk down my money but couldn't find one local. Just about the time they showed in Washington State and I got around to holding one Winchester came out with the SX4. Intrigued I decided to try to find one. The more I read the more I thought this might be my replacement for my current Beretta AL391 Urika II. The Beretta was just to heavy to carry all day in the field. Besides, I didn't like the safety at the front of the trigger guard as I had shot my Remington's or O/U's with safety on top. Weight was a big issue with me. New Remington V3 is coming in a 7lb 2 oz and the newer SX4 in 3 in version is at 6lb 12oz. Couldn't find a SX4 but once I got to the gun shop I was able to compare an SX3 to the V3. V3 while nice, just felt a bit clunky with a slightly wider receiver. The newer SX4 was supposed to be even slimmer than the SX3. Ok, to finish this I went out and found a place online in the Midwest and order the SX4.
The gun came in late and we were headed to a reserve to hunt pheasants. Didn't even get to shoot it before hunting with it. I can tell you I am now in love with it. Hunted with the modified coke but probably could have use Imorived Cylinder. That morning we took several limits. Shot or assisted on 8 of the 12 birds we took that afternoon. Every bird after I shot immediately folded. 5 of the birds I shot solely with a single round for each except 1 took 2 shots. Light weight, carrys great, easy recoil shooting Franchi #5 Golden 2 3/4 Pheasant loads. Price point is right there with the V3 in the mid 600- low 700 dollar range depending on where purchased. I found a great deal and actually paid 618.00 for mine. Hope this helps.

Virginian · March 9, 2017, 07:20 AM

Looks like FN is trying on Beretta's marketing strategy. Always have something "new and Improved" for sale.

reynolds357 · March 9, 2017, 09:41 PM

From what I have found out so far, I believe they actually did improve the SX4 for a hunting shotgun. I think they kind of un-improved it for a sporting clays gun. It is an impressive shotgun.

January 13, 2017, 09:39 PM	#1
reynolds357 Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2012 Posts: 6,165	Winchester SX4 Anyone shot one yet? I want one. Wondering if it is truly an improvement over the 3.

March 9, 2017, 07:20 AM	#6
Virginian Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2012 Location: Williamsburg, Va. Posts: 1,528	Looks like FN is trying on Beretta's marketing strategy. Always have something "new and Improved" for sale. __________________ What could have happened... did.

January 13, 2017, 10:17 PM	#2
shootniron Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,599	If it is better than the SX3...it is going to have to be GOOD.

January 13, 2017, 10:40 PM	#3
reynolds357 Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2012 Posts: 6,165	That is my thought as well. According to Winchester, it is lighter, faster (find that hard to believe), has less felt recoil, and is easier to aim. All I know for sure is, I want one.

January 13, 2017, 11:31 PM	#4
honcho Junior Member Join Date: December 13, 2008 Posts: 9	The internals are the same as the sx3. The differences between models is cosmetic. I've got a couple of sx2''s and an sx3 sporting and have been very happy with them. I'll probably get a 4 too but I'm not expecting any big difference in performance or functionality.

March 8, 2017, 05:05 PM	#5
tuckr2 Junior Member Join Date: January 3, 2017 Location: Puyallup Wa Posts: 1	Winchester SX4 I recently went in search of a new shotgun for upland, dove, quail, turkey, and pretty much anything I had time to hunt. Last year I read up on the newly released Remington V3. I was ready to plunk down my money but couldn't find one local. Just about the time they showed in Washington State and I got around to holding one Winchester came out with the SX4. Intrigued I decided to try to find one. The more I read the more I thought this might be my replacement for my current Beretta AL391 Urika II. The Beretta was just to heavy to carry all day in the field. Besides, I didn't like the safety at the front of the trigger guard as I had shot my Remington's or O/U's with safety on top. Weight was a big issue with me. New Remington V3 is coming in a 7lb 2 oz and the newer SX4 in 3 in version is at 6lb 12oz. Couldn't find a SX4 but once I got to the gun shop I was able to compare an SX3 to the V3. V3 while nice, just felt a bit clunky with a slightly wider receiver. The newer SX4 was supposed to be even slimmer than the SX3. Ok, to finish this I went out and found a place online in the Midwest and order the SX4. The gun came in late and we were headed to a reserve to hunt pheasants. Didn't even get to shoot it before hunting with it. I can tell you I am now in love with it. Hunted with the modified coke but probably could have use Imorived Cylinder. That morning we took several limits. Shot or assisted on 8 of the 12 birds we took that afternoon. Every bird after I shot immediately folded. 5 of the birds I shot solely with a single round for each except 1 took 2 shots. Light weight, carrys great, easy recoil shooting Franchi #5 Golden 2 3/4 Pheasant loads. Price point is right there with the V3 in the mid 600- low 700 dollar range depending on where purchased. I found a great deal and actually paid 618.00 for mine. Hope this helps.

March 9, 2017, 09:41 PM	#7
reynolds357 Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2012 Posts: 6,165	From what I have found out so far, I believe they actually did improve the SX4 for a hunting shotgun. I think they kind of un-improved it for a sporting clays gun. It is an impressive shotgun.