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THREE-SHOT ADAPTER (PLUG)
AlwAys keep the muZZle pointed in A sAfe direction. before
removing or instAlling the three-shot AdAptor, completely
unloAd the shotgun. open the Action And visuAlly inspect
the chAmber, feed mechAnism And mAgAZine to be Absolutely
certAin the fireArm is completely unloAded. plAce the “sAfety”
in the on sAfe position. fAilure to follow this wArning could
result in serious injury or deAth.
weAr eye protection when removing or instAlling the
three-shot AdAptor to prevent springs, spring-loAded
pArts, solvents or other Agents from contActing your
eyes, resulting in injury.
The Maxus is delivered with the magazine three-shot adapter (plug)
installed in the magazine, limiting magazine capacity to two shells in
compliance with federal migratory bird regulations. If you do not
wish to be limited to three shots, when it is not required by law, you
can remove (or reinstall) the three-shot adapter as follows:
REMOVING THE THREE-SHOT ADAPTOR (PLUG)
1 Lock the bolt rearward by pulling the operating handle fully
to the rear.
NOTICE! never Allow the Action to slAm closed by pressing the
bolt releAse button without the bArrel instAlled. if the bolt is
releAsed forwArd with the bArrel removed, the operAting
hAndle will strike the receiver And cAuse dAmAge.
2 Remove the forearm as explained previously.
3 The Maxus features the unique TurnKey Magazine Plug which
is quickly and easily removed by inserting a key or standard
screwdriver into the slot in the end of the magazine tube. To
remove the three-shot magazine adaptor, press inward and turn
A 3" chAmber. doing so cAn result in A buildup of dAngerously
high pressures. fAilure to follow this wArning could result
in serious injury or deAth And cAuse dAmAge to your shotgun.
do not put A 16 or 20 gAuge shell in A 12 gAuge shotgun. do
not put A 28 gAuge shell in A 20 gAuge shotgun. do not put A
.410 bore shell in A 28 gAuge shotgun. never put metAllic
cArtridges of Any kind in A shotgun. specificAlly, never put
centerfire rifle or pistol cArtridges in A shotgun chAmbered
for .410 bore. fAilure to follow this wArning could result in
serious injury or deAth And cAuse dAmAge to your shotgun.
The most certain way to bulge or rupture a shotgun barrel is to load
a smaller gauge shell into a larger gauge chamber. The smaller gauge
shell will not fall completely through the barrel; its rim is caught by
the front of a larger gauge chamber or at the larger gauge’s choke.
Your shotgun will misfire (with the chamber appearing to be empty).
It is then possible to load the correct gauge shell behind the smaller
gauge shell. If the shotgun is then fired, the result will be a so-called
“12-16, 12-20, 20-28 or 28-.410 burst” which can cause extensive
damage to your shotgun and possible serious injury to you and others.
We can assume no responsibility for incidents which occur through
the use of shells of nonstandard dimension or those developing
pressures in excess of SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition
Manufacturers’ Institute) established standards.
Maxus 12 gauge, 3" chamber models will shoot all 12 gauge, 2¾" and
3", 1 oz. and heavier factory lead and steel field loads. Maxus 12 gauge,
3½" chamber models will shoot all 1 oz. and heavier factory lead and
steel 12 gauge, 2¾", 3" and 3½" field loads.
MAGAZINE CAPACITY
With the magazine three-shot adapter (plug) removed, Maxus 3"
shotguns will hold four 2¾" or three 3" shells in the magazine.
Maxus 3½" shotguns will hold four 2¾" shells, or three 3" or 3½"
shells in the magazine.
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