Description
There's a good argument that a 20 gauge pump is the smartest duck gun most hunters never consider. The Winchester SXP Waterfowl Hunter makes that case well. At around 6.6 pounds it carries easy on long walks to the blind, swings quick on crossing birds, and the 3 inch chamber gives you plenty of payload for ducks over decoys or geese working the spread. The inertia-assisted slide and rotary bolt are what set the SXP apart from other pumps, though. The action practically throws itself open after the shot, so your second and third rounds come faster than you'd expect from a slide gun.
Built for the Marsh, Dressed for It Too
This version of the SXP wears full-coverage Realtree Max-7, the current marsh pattern from Realtree, over the barrel, receiver, and composite stock. It's designed to break up your outline in cattails, flooded timber, and cut grain fields where birds are looking hard. Underneath the camo, the hard chrome-plated chamber and bore resist the rust that comes with dunked forends and rainy limits, and cleanup at the end of the day goes quicker because of it. Sling swivel studs come standard, and the Inflex recoil pad takes the edge off heavier waterfowl loads.
SXP Waterfowl Hunter Features That Matter in the Field
The 28 inch vent rib barrel is back-bored and runs the Invector-Plus choke system, with Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder tubes plus a wrench in the box. That covers you from close-in decoying birds to longer pass shooting without buying anything extra. A TruGlo fiber optic front sight grabs light at first shooting hours when a plain bead tends to disappear against gray skies. Dual action bars keep the pump stroke smooth with no bind or twist.
For a young hunter stepping up to their first real duck gun, a recoil-conscious shooter, or anyone who wants a lighter gun for walk-in spots, this 20 gauge SXP is a workhorse that won't complain about mud, rain, or a season's worth of hard use.
Key Specifications
- Model: SXP Waterfowl Hunter
- Manufacturer Part Number: 512431692
- UPC: 048702024214
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Chamber: 3 in.
- Action: Pump Action
- Barrel Length: 28 in. vent rib, back-bored
- Choke System: Invector-Plus (F, M, IC included)
- Capacity: 5+1 with 2-3/4 in. shells
- Overall Length: 48.5 in.
- Length of Pull: 13.75 in.
- Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz.
- Sights: TruGlo fiber optic front
- Receiver: Aluminum alloy
- Stock: Composite with sling swivel studs
- Finish: Realtree Max-7 camo, full coverage
What’s Included
- Winchester SXP Waterfowl Hunter shotgun
- Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder Invector-Plus choke tubes
- Choke tube wrench
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Winchester SXP Waterfowl Hunter 20 gauge handle 3 inch shells?
Yes, this model has a 3 inch chamber, so it runs both 2-3/4 and 3 inch loads. That gives you enough payload for ducks and geese while keeping the softer shooting manners of a 20 gauge. The Inflex recoil pad helps tame the stouter magnum loads too.
Is this SXP safe to shoot steel shot through?
It is. The Invector-Plus choke system is rated for steel and other non-toxic shot, which is exactly what this gun was built for. As with any shotgun, stick to Modified or more open chokes with steel and save the Full tube for lead or bismuth type loads.
How does the SXP pump action compare to other pump shotguns?
The SXP uses a rotary bolt with an inertia-assisted slide, which means the action starts unlocking the moment you fire. Follow-up shots come noticeably faster than most traditional pumps, and dual action bars keep the stroke smooth without binding. It's a big part of why the SXP has earned its reputation as one of the quickest pumps on the market.
Will the camo finish hold up to wet hunting conditions?
The Realtree Max-7 finish covers the barrel, receiver, and composite furniture, and it's applied over materials chosen for foul weather. More importantly, the chamber and bore are hard chrome plated, so the parts that see the most moisture and powder residue resist corrosion well. A quick wipe down after a wet hunt is still smart, but this gun was built with swamp duty in mind.





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