Description
Browning built the Maxus II Sporting for people who burn through cases of shells, not boxes. At the heart of it is the PowerDrive gas system, which vents excess gas on stout loads and still cycles light target ammo without a hiccup, all while shaving down felt recoil so round 200 feels a lot like round 20. Pair that with the Inflex II recoil pad and the fast lock time of Browning's Lightning Trigger, and you get a gun that stays comfortable and consistent through a full day of registered targets or casual weekend rounds.
A Maxus II Built to Fit You
The satin-finished Turkish walnut stock features a close radius grip and an adjustable comb, so you can dial in your cheek weld and get your eye lined up right down the rib instead of settling for a factory-average fit. Oversized bolt handle and bolt release controls are easy to run in a hurry, and the matte black metalwork keeps glare off the receiver when the sun is high. At around 7.6 pounds with a 28 inch vent rib barrel, it carries enough weight up front to smooth out your swing on crossers without feeling sluggish on quick pairs.
Chokes, Sights, and the Rest of the Package
The barrel uses Browning's Total Barrel Dynamics with the Invector-Plus choke system, and this model ships with five Midas grade extended tubes: Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Skeet. That covers everything from close skeet stations to long sporting presentations, and the extended design means swaps between stations take seconds. A HiViz TriComp front sight pulls your eye to the target fast, and the 3 inch chamber gives you flexibility beyond target loads. An ABS hard case and choke wrench round out the package.
The original Maxus earned a reputation as one of the most reliable gas autoloaders out there, and this second generation keeps that going while adding the refinements clay shooters asked for. If a soft-shooting semi auto is on your short list for sporting clays, this one deserves a hard look.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 011782204
- UPC: 023614859956
- Model: Maxus II Sporting
- Action: Gas-operated semi-auto (PowerDrive Gas System)
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3"
- Barrel Length: 28" vent rib
- Capacity: 4+1 with 2.75" shells
- Choke System: Invector-Plus
- Chokes Included: Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder, Skeet (Midas grade)
- Stock: Satin Turkish walnut with adjustable comb and close radius grip
- Metal Finish: Matte black
- Front Sight: HiViz TriComp
- Recoil Pad: Inflex II
- Overall Length: 49.375"
- Weight: Approx. 7.6 lbs
What’s Included
- Browning Maxus II Sporting shotgun
- 5 Midas grade extended choke tubes (F, IM, M, IC, SK)
- Choke tube wrench
- ABS hard case
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
How soft does the Browning Maxus II Sporting shoot?
This is one of the softer-shooting gas guns on the market. The PowerDrive gas system bleeds off excess gas and spreads out the recoil impulse, and the Inflex II pad soaks up what's left. Combined with the 7.6 pound weight, it stays comfortable through several hundred rounds in a day.
Will the Maxus II Sporting cycle light target loads reliably?
Yes, that's one of the strong points of the PowerDrive gas system. It's designed to run everything from light 2.75 inch target loads up to heavy 3 inch shells without adjustment. The Maxus line built its reputation on cycling a wide range of factory ammo right out of the box.
What choke tubes come with this shotgun?
It ships with five Midas grade extended choke tubes in the Invector-Plus pattern: Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Skeet. That range covers skeet, trap, and just about any sporting clays presentation. The extended design lets you swap tubes quickly between stations, and a choke wrench is included.
Can I hunt with the Maxus II Sporting or is it strictly a clays gun?
It's set up for the clays course, but there's nothing stopping you from taking it afield. The 3 inch chamber handles common hunting loads, and the 28 inch barrel with the included choke selection works fine for doves, upland birds, and ducks. Plenty of folks use one gun for both jobs.



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