Browning Maxus Shotgun Troubleshooting

Well, I shot about 2 boxes of shells, 1 1/2 box of steel dove loads and then some steel duck loads

Had 0 trigger issues but then again its about 50 degrees warmer than the hunting weather where I had most of my problems

Dove and Urban Goose season coming up, haven't had much time for clays this summer as I'm working a new schedule and getting together with buds to shoot has been difficult.

Welcome to the Browning Owners Forum Mike !!

I have a 3" Maxus that I use mostly for sporting clays that has had numerous cycling problems. I only shoot 1oz AA super sporting loads. I am a clean freak and its not a carbon or cleaning issue. Tried other cheaper and 1 1/8 oz loads but had way to many jamming issues. After the first 3000 rounds the piston spring broke and was finally diagnosed by Browning customer service and missed by two reputable gunsmiths. Browning was aware of the problem and said they had bought some bad steel that the springs were made of and was common to guns with 3-4k rounds through it. Sent free replacement and everything was fine until shells would'nt feed from magazine tube. Got that fixed. Now its an entirely new problem. First shot fires and ejects no problem but second shell lays atop carrier and will not feed up into chamber. Pulled entire trigger assembly apart and cleaned.... get box and a half through it works like a charm then it starts again. Tried this routine 3 times now with same results. QUESTION: Does anyone know if the tortion on the carrier spring "can" or "has" failed? Mine seems to have lots of spring to it but for whatever reason is not vaulting the second shell into the chamber. Would gladley send the gun down the road if it was'nt for the fact that I shoot "lights out" with it when it is working. Tried and have been fitted w/ all the other semi-autos out there but scores don't compare. Love my Maxus but need a gun that goes "boom" every time I pull the trigger. Any suggestions?

Nope... looks like new and seems to have lots of tortion or "spring" to it. Cleaned and put drop of oil on both sides of the carrier pin and shot 48 flawless 1 1/8 oz loads today in 7 degree Minnesota temps, but dropped last true pair with same malfunction (second shell lays atop carrier). Trigger and firing pin do function as the action ejects first round and re-sets but get the dreaded "click". Just cant get that second shell to flip up into chamber. Took it back into clubhouse whiped it down again went out and shot fifty rounds at 5 Stand without issue. Totally perplexed!

While we're at it I thought to inquire as today I also ran into buddy that showed up with a brand new 3 1/2 inch stalker that I convinced him to buy not knowing he also shoots clays and trap (Thought he was just a waterfowler)...Ooops! Needless to say he was very disappointed. Would'nt cycle low brass. Is there anything he can do? Said he really does not need to shoot 3 1/2 inchers but liked the camo pattern and sale price on the gun. Could it be tweeked not sure what if anything can be done. Thanks again. Dan

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Welcome to the Browning Owners Forum Dan !!

I will check...have not done in a while. But have a couple pipe cleaners that'll do the trick. Thanks for helping out.

You da man! Thanks

Hey Dan and BTK,

I picked up a Maxus Sporting Golden Clays earlier this week as my first gun. At the end of today I have had 300 rounds through it without issue untill the last station of sporting clays today.

I am having the exact same issue that repeated itself several times right at the end of the day. Same issue as Dan, the first shell ejects but the second is sitting ontop of the carrier.

I have only had 300 rounds through the gun, and have cleaned it after each day of use (100 per day). Has anyone figured out why it wont throw it up?

Thanks,
Sheldon

Thanks Billy. Yes I did an initial cleaning, but there wasnt really any grease anywhere, just their factory lube. And the shells get thrown pretty good. It just wouldnt bring it up for some reason. The last pair cycled perfectly, but the few before that didnt, and the first shell ejected as usual.