Description
The Winchester SX4 Waterfowl Prairie 28 is a shotgun chambered in 12 Gauge with a 28-inch barrel.
Winchester SX4 Waterfowl Prairie 28 Overview
The Winchester Super X4 (SX4) is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun built on the Active Valve system, which bleeds off excess gas with heavy loads and lets light target loads cycle reliably. It is known as one of the fastest-cycling and softest-shooting autoloaders in its price range. This is the SX4 Waterfowl Hunter – Camo version. Fit matters more with a shotgun than with almost any other firearm, because you point it rather than aim it.
Check that the stock length lets you mount the gun smoothly with your eye centered over the rib, and pattern the gun with the chokes and loads you plan to use. A few trips to the trap or sporting clays field before the season will sharpen your swing and help you learn how the gun handles.
Design and Features
The SX4 has an oversized bolt handle, bolt release and safety that are easy to work with gloves on, and an enlarged trigger guard. The Invector-Plus choke system comes with several tubes, and the back-bored barrel helps with patterns and recoil. Shells and chokes make a big difference in performance. Match the load to the game, from light target loads for clays to heavier shot for waterfowl and turkey, and pattern the gun at the distances you expect to shoot. Keeping the action and choke threads clean and lightly oiled will keep the gun running reliably for many seasons.
Handling in the Field
Its slim, light build makes it easy to carry in the uplands and swing smoothly in the blind, and the Inflex recoil pad softens heavy magnum loads.
Action and Trigger
The trigger is crisp, and the drop-out trigger group makes cleaning easy.
Sights and Optics
Mount the optic of your choice with quality rings or a mount, and zero it with the load you plan to use.
The 12 Gauge Cartridge
The 12 Gauge offers a good balance of power, accuracy, and recoil for its intended use.
Setup and Accessories
Set your shotgun up for its job: hunters will want a sling and a few choke tubes, clay shooters may add a recoil pad, and a home-defense setup benefits from a weapon light. Pattern every load and choke combination you plan to use.
Ownership Tips
Read the owner’s manual fully before your first range trip, and keep the manual, box, and receipt with your records for warranty service and resale. Unload the shotgun and confirm it is empty before cleaning. Field-strip it according to the owner’s manual, scrub the bore with a brush and patches, and wipe carbon from the action and choke threads. Apply a light coat of quality gun oil to the contact points, and wipe the exterior with a lightly oiled cloth before storage.
Product Notes
Specifications and photos are from Winchester Repeating Arms’ product page for the SX4 Waterfowl Hunter – Camo.
State Laws
Magazine capacity limits, feature restrictions, and transfer rules vary by state and locality. Check your local laws before ordering, and ask your receiving dealer if you are unsure whether this configuration is legal where you live.
Specifications
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Barrel length: 28 inches
- Chamber Length: 3 1/2″
- Choke System: Invector-Plus
- Stock Material: Composite
- Receiver Material: Aluminum
- Barrel Material: Steel
- Recoil Pad: Inflex 2
- Stock Finish: MOBL
- Receiver Finish: MOBL
- Model: SX4 Waterfowl Hunter Camo
- Winchester item number: 511258292
- UPC: 048702019043
Before You Buy
Federal law requires firearms bought online to ship to a licensed dealer, and buyers must be 18 or older to buy a shotgun from a dealer. We ship to the FFL dealer of your choice, and your dealer handles the background check and transfer.
Who It Is For
The Winchester SX4 Waterfowl Prairie 28 is a great fit for hunters, clay shooters, and anyone who wants a versatile shotgun from Winchester.
Buy the Winchester SX4 Waterfowl Prairie 28 at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Winchester SX4 Waterfowl Prairie 28 online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more shotguns. For factory details, visit Winchester.
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