The Winchester SX4 Waterfowl Hunter delivers rapid-cycling performance and weather-resistant reliability for serious waterfowl hunters. This 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun handles everything from light 2¾" loads to heavy 3½" magnums without adjustment, cycling at speeds up to 4 shots per second when conditions demand quick follow-ups on fast-flying birds.
What Makes This Different
The SX4's Active Valve gas system automatically adjusts to different shell lengths and loads, eliminating the manual adjustments required by many competing shotguns. The oversized bolt handle and enlarged loading port allow reliable operation with gloved hands in cold weather conditions. Chrome-plated bore and chamber resist corrosion from moisture and fouling better than standard finishes.
Key Features
- Active Valve gas system cycles 2¾", 3", and 3½" shells automatically
- 26" barrel optimized for waterfowl hunting with tight patterns at 40+ yards
- Woodland camo finish provides concealment in marsh and timber environments
- Three Invector-Plus choke tubes included (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder)
- 4+1 capacity with 3½" shells, 5+1 with shorter loads
- Oversized controls function reliably with hunting gloves
- Chrome-lined bore and chamber resist corrosion and fouling
Field testing shows the SX4 maintains consistent cycling through temperature extremes and adverse conditions that cause other gas-operated shotguns to malfunction. The balanced 26" barrel length provides optimal swing characteristics for crossing shots while maintaining enough velocity for long-range effectiveness on high-flying birds. Hunters report reliable function with loads ranging from 1⅛ oz. target loads to 1⅝ oz. magnum waterfowl rounds.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 12 gauge, 3½" chamber
- Barrel Length: 26 inches
- Overall Length: 46.75 inches
- Weight: Approximately 7 lbs
- Capacity: 4+1 rounds (3½"), 5+1 rounds (3" and 2¾")
- Choke System: Invector-Plus threading
- Stock: Synthetic with textured gripping surfaces
- Finish: Woodland camo pattern
- Action: Gas-operated semi-automatic
The SX4 Waterfowl Hunter combines proven Winchester engineering with modern materials and manufacturing precision. Duck and goose hunters who demand reliability in challenging conditions will find this shotgun delivers consistent performance when shots count most.