Description
Slug gun hunters know the drill: in a lot of whitetail country, your shotgun is your deer rifle, so it had better shoot like one. That's exactly what Winchester built the SXP Extreme Deer to do. The 22-inch fully rifled barrel with a 1:35 twist is made to stabilize modern sabot slugs, and it handles conventional rifled slugs just fine too. With today's sabot ammo, this setup is capable of accuracy that would have seemed out of reach for a pump shotgun not that long ago. The 3-inch chamber gives you room for the hotter deer loads, and the chrome-plated chamber and bore make cleanup easier while shrugging off wet November weather.
Why the SXP Action Earns Its Reputation
The SXP line runs on an inertia-assisted slide action with a four-lug rotary bolt, and it has a well-earned reputation as one of the quickest-cycling pumps out there. In practical terms, that means a smooth, fast follow-up shot when a buck doesn't drop on the first one. The aluminum alloy receiver keeps the whole gun right around 7 pounds, so it carries well to the stand and swings easily when you get there. Capacity is 4+1 with 2-3/4 inch shells.
A Slug Gun You Can Fit to Yourself
This is where the Extreme Deer separates itself from basic slug guns. The black composite pistol grip stock comes with two interchangeable comb pieces and a pair of 1/4-inch length of pull spacers, so you can dial in cheek weld whether you're running the included TruGlo fiber optic sights or mounting glass on the drilled and tapped receiver. That adjustability matters more on a slug gun than almost anything else, because a consistent cheek weld is half the battle for accuracy at 100 yards and beyond. The pistol grip also gives you real control from a treestand or box blind, where you're often shouldering the gun from awkward angles.
Setting Up Your SXP Extreme Deer
Most hunters top this gun with a low-power scope or red dot and settle in with a sabot load it likes. Spend a range session finding that load, adjust the comb to match your optic height, and you've got a purpose-built deer gun that's ready for opening morning.
Key Specifications
- Model: SXP Extreme Deer
- Manufacturer Part Number: 512312340
- UPC: 048702005992
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3 inch
- Action: Pump Action
- Barrel Length: 22 inches, fully rifled
- Rate of Twist: 1:35 right-hand
- Capacity: 4+1 (2-3/4" shells)
- Sights: TruGlo fiber optic front and rear
- Receiver: Aluminum alloy, drilled and tapped
- Stock: Black composite pistol grip, adjustable comb
- Length of Pull: 13-1/2 inches
- Overall Length: 43 inches
- Weight: Approx. 7 lbs
- Barrel Finish: Matte blued, non-glare
What’s Included
- Winchester SXP Extreme Deer shotgun
- Two interchangeable comb pieces
- Two 1/4-inch length of pull spacers
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mount a scope on the Winchester SXP Extreme Deer?
Yes, the receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so adding a scope base is straightforward. Many hunters run a low-power variable scope or a red dot on this gun. The interchangeable comb pieces let you raise your cheek weld to line up properly with an optic, which is a big plus for consistent accuracy.
What kind of slugs should I shoot through the fully rifled barrel?
Sabot slugs are where a fully rifled barrel really shines, and that's what this gun was designed around. The 1:35 twist stabilizes sabots for the best accuracy at extended ranges. Conventional rifled slugs will work too, though most guns of this type group tighter with sabots, so it's worth testing a few brands to find what yours prefers.
How is the SXP Extreme Deer different from a standard SXP?
The Extreme Deer swaps the smoothbore barrel for a 22-inch fully rifled one and adds deer-specific touches like TruGlo fiber optic sights, a pistol grip stock, and an adjustable comb with length of pull spacers. It shares the same fast inertia-assisted action and rotary bolt as the rest of the SXP family. Think of it as the SXP set up as a dedicated slug gun rather than a general-purpose shotgun.
Does the SXP Extreme Deer handle 3-inch shells?
It does. The 3-inch chamber accepts both 2-3/4 inch and 3-inch loads, so you can run magnum sabot slugs if you want the extra punch. Magazine capacity is 4 rounds with 2-3/4 inch shells, plus one in the chamber.





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