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The Winchester SX4 Cantilever Buck is a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun purpose-built for slug hunting on deer. Unlike a general-purpose waterfowl gun pressed into service for big-game season, this shotgun is engineered from the ground up with the rifled barrel, sight plane, and ergonomics that serious deer hunters need. The 22-inch rifled barrel optimizes accuracy with 2¾" and 3" sabots and slugs, while the Weaver-style cantilever rail makes scope or electronic sight mounting straightforward. At 43 inches overall and 7 lbs 8 oz, it handles well through brush and maintains control during the quick moments that matter.
The SX4's semi-auto action uses Winchester's self-adjusting active valve system, which reliably cycles a wide range of loads while keeping recoil manageable—critical when you're wearing layers in November and need to stay steady for follow-up shots. The synthetic stock with textured grip surfaces won't slip in cold, wet conditions, and the non-glare matte black finish won't spook wary bucks. An ambidextrous crossbolt safety lets both right- and left-hand shooters access it naturally, while the drop-out trigger group makes field cleaning easy on a hunt.
Fit matters. The SX4 Cantilever Buck includes length-of-pull spacers so you can dial in the stock to your frame—whether you're a smaller hunter or running a winter coat. The Inflex recoil pad is angled to send felt recoil downward and away from your cheek, reducing flinch and fatigue during a long day in a blind or hiking ridge country. It comes with a TruGlo fiber-optic front sight and adjustable rear sight for quick, low-light aiming when you don't have a scope mounted.
If you've been trying to hunt deer with a gun built for ducks, the Winchester SX4 Cantilever Buck is the right tool that actually fits the job.
| Gauge | 12 ga |
| Chamber | 3" |
| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Barrel Type | Rifled |
| Overall Length | 43" |
| Length of Pull | 14¼" |
| Drop at Comb | 1¾" |
| Drop at Heel | 2" |
| Weight | 7 lbs 8 oz |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 (2¾" shells) |
| Action | Semi-automatic |
| Stock Material | Synthetic |
| Finish | Satin (matte black) |
| Rail System | Weaver-style cantilever |
The rifled barrel is optimized for 2¾" and 3" sabots and slugs in 12 gauge. The self-adjusting active valve cycles a wide range of ammunition loads, so you can use standard hunting rounds and buckshot as well.
Yes. The Weaver-style cantilever rail is designed for easy mounting of both electronic sights and conventional rifle scopes. It comes with TruGlo fiber-optic sights, but you can add a scope for extended-range hunting.
The SX4 Cantilever Buck comes with a TruGlo fiber-optic front sight and adjustable rear sight. Length-of-pull spacers are included to customize the stock fit, and the drop-out trigger group simplifies field cleaning.
Yes. The ambidextrous crossbolt safety is reversible, making it accessible to both right- and left-hand shooters.


SKU: 120916461 • Width: 9in • Height: 3.2in • Depth: 37.5in • Weight: 9.5oz





Availability: In Stock
The Winchester SX4 Cantilever Buck is a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun purpose-built for slug hunting on deer. Unlike a general-purpose waterfowl gun pressed into service for big-game season, this shotgun is engineered from the ground up with the rifled barrel, sight plane, and ergonomics that serious deer hunters need. The 22-inch rifled barrel optimizes accuracy with 2¾" and 3" sabots and slugs, while the Weaver-style cantilever rail makes scope or electronic sight mounting straightforward. At 43 inches overall and 7 lbs 8 oz, it handles well through brush and maintains control during the quick moments that matter.
The SX4's semi-auto action uses Winchester's self-adjusting active valve system, which reliably cycles a wide range of loads while keeping recoil manageable—critical when you're wearing layers in November and need to stay steady for follow-up shots. The synthetic stock with textured grip surfaces won't slip in cold, wet conditions, and the non-glare matte black finish won't spook wary bucks. An ambidextrous crossbolt safety lets both right- and left-hand shooters access it naturally, while the drop-out trigger group makes field cleaning easy on a hunt.
Fit matters. The SX4 Cantilever Buck includes length-of-pull spacers so you can dial in the stock to your frame—whether you're a smaller hunter or running a winter coat. The Inflex recoil pad is angled to send felt recoil downward and away from your cheek, reducing flinch and fatigue during a long day in a blind or hiking ridge country. It comes with a TruGlo fiber-optic front sight and adjustable rear sight for quick, low-light aiming when you don't have a scope mounted.
If you've been trying to hunt deer with a gun built for ducks, the Winchester SX4 Cantilever Buck is the right tool that actually fits the job.
| Gauge | 12 ga |
| Chamber | 3" |
| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Barrel Type | Rifled |
| Overall Length | 43" |
| Length of Pull | 14¼" |
| Drop at Comb | 1¾" |
| Drop at Heel | 2" |
| Weight | 7 lbs 8 oz |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 (2¾" shells) |
| Action | Semi-automatic |
| Stock Material | Synthetic |
| Finish | Satin (matte black) |
| Rail System | Weaver-style cantilever |
The rifled barrel is optimized for 2¾" and 3" sabots and slugs in 12 gauge. The self-adjusting active valve cycles a wide range of ammunition loads, so you can use standard hunting rounds and buckshot as well.
Yes. The Weaver-style cantilever rail is designed for easy mounting of both electronic sights and conventional rifle scopes. It comes with TruGlo fiber-optic sights, but you can add a scope for extended-range hunting.
The SX4 Cantilever Buck comes with a TruGlo fiber-optic front sight and adjustable rear sight. Length-of-pull spacers are included to customize the stock fit, and the drop-out trigger group simplifies field cleaning.
Yes. The ambidextrous crossbolt safety is reversible, making it accessible to both right- and left-hand shooters.
SKU: 120916461 • Width: 9in • Height: 3.2in • Depth: 37.5in • Weight: 9.5oz

