The Winchester SXP Hybrid Hunter delivers reliable pump-action performance with magnum capability for waterfowl and upland game hunting. This 12-gauge shotgun chambers both 2.75" and 3.5" shells, providing versatility across hunting scenarios from early-season teal to late-season geese.
What Makes This Different
The SXP's inertia-assisted action cycles faster than traditional pump shotguns, reducing follow-up shot times by approximately 30%. The gray Perma-Cote barrel finish resists corrosion better than blued steel, while the TrueTimber VSX camouflage pattern breaks up the shooter's outline in marsh and field environments. The TruGlo fiber optic front sight gathers ambient light for improved target acquisition in low-light conditions.
Key Features
- 3.5" magnum chamber handles everything from 2.75" target loads to 3.5" waterfowl magnums
- 28" barrel with chrome-lined bore provides optimal velocity and pattern performance
- 4+1 capacity with quick-loading magazine design
- Three Invector-Plus chokes included: Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full
- TruGlo fiber optic front sight with brass bead for fast target acquisition
- Inflex Technology recoil pad reduces felt recoil by up to 50%
- TrueTimber VSX furniture blends with natural vegetation patterns
Field testing shows consistent cycling with loads from 2.75" light target shells to 3.5" steel waterfowl rounds. The chrome-lined barrel maintains accuracy through thousands of rounds while resisting corrosion from steel shot. Hunters report reliable function in temperatures from -20°F to 110°F, with the inertia-assisted action requiring minimal maintenance between seasons.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 12 gauge, 3.5" chamber
- Barrel Length: 28" with chrome lining
- Overall Length: 48.75"
- Weight: 7.25 lbs
- Capacity: 4+1 rounds
- Stock: TrueTimber VSX composite with Inflex recoil pad
- Finish: Gray Perma-Cote on barrel and receiver
- Chokes: 3 Invector-Plus tubes included
- Safety: Cross-bolt trigger guard safety
- Country of Origin: Turkey
This shotgun bridges the gap between dedicated waterfowl guns and versatile hunting firearms. The magnum chamber handles the heaviest loads for pass shooting, while the 28" barrel provides the swing characteristics upland hunters prefer.