Description
There's a reason the Maxus earned a loyal following among waterfowlers, and the Maxus II keeps everything that worked while cleaning up the small stuff. At the heart of it is Browning's Power Drive gas system, which cycles a wide spread of factory ammo and takes a real bite out of felt recoil. With the 3.5-inch chamber, this gun happily digests everything from clays loads on a summer afternoon to full-house magnum goose shells in December, and the 28-inch back-bored vent rib barrel with Invector-Plus choke system gives you dense, consistent patterns at the ranges that matter.
Built for Wet Mornings and Long Seasons
The Vintage Tan camo finish is a throwback look that hides well in dead grass and cattails, and the corrosion protection underneath is just as practical. The bolt, bolt slide, shell carrier, bolt release, and charging handle wear a nickel Teflon coating, while the chrome-lined chamber and bore shrug off moisture and clean up fast after a muddy hunt. Overmolded rubber grip panels on the stock and forearm keep the gun planted in cold, wet hands, and the oversized bolt handle and controls are easy to run with gloves on.
Comfort Upgrades on the Maxus II
Browning stacked the recoil-fighting features on this one. A thick Inflex recoil pad and SoftFlex cheek pad work with the gas system to tame those 3.5-inch loads, so a full morning in the blind doesn't leave you sore. The trimmable composite stock can be shortened up to 3/4 inch for a proper fit, and the Lightning trigger is crisp enough that follow-up shots on cupped birds come naturally. A fiber optic front sight with an ivory mid bead gets your eye down the rib quick in low light.
Why This Vintage Tan Maxus II Earns Its Spot
The screw-on magazine cap is a small change with big upside, letting you add a magazine extension if you ever want to run it for competition. Between the 4+1 capacity, the TurnKey magazine plug, and an included ABS case with three choke tubes, this is a complete waterfowl rig right out of the box. Soft shooting, fast handling, and built to last, it's the kind of autoloader you buy once and hunt with for decades.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 011740204
- UPC: 023614997634
- Model: Maxus II Camo
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3.5"
- Action: Gas-Operated Semi-Auto (Power Drive Gas System)
- Barrel Length: 28" Back-Bored, Vent Rib
- Capacity: 4+1
- Choke System: Invector-Plus (F, M, IC included)
- Sights: Fiber Optic Front, Ivory Mid Bead
- Safety: Crossbolt
- Finish: Vintage Tan Camo
- Stock: Trimmable Composite with Overmolded Grip Panels and SoftFlex Cheek Pad
- Weight: Approx. 7.2 lbs
- Overall Length: Approx. 49.375"
What’s Included
- Browning Maxus II Camo Vintage Tan shotgun
- Three Invector-Plus choke tubes (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder)
- Choke tube wrench
- TurnKey magazine plug (installed)
- ABS hard case
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Browning Maxus II Vintage Tan handle 3.5-inch magnum loads?
Yes, this model has a 3.5-inch chamber and will run everything up to full magnum waterfowl loads. The Power Drive gas system, Inflex recoil pad, and SoftFlex cheek pad all work together to keep those heavy shells manageable. For reliable cycling, plan on 1-1/8 oz loads as a practical minimum with the 3.5-inch gun.
What choke tubes come with the Maxus II Camo, and can I use aftermarket chokes?
It ships with three Invector-Plus tubes: Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder. The Invector-Plus system is one of the most widely supported choke platforms out there, so you'll have no trouble finding extended waterfowl or turkey chokes from Browning and plenty of aftermarket makers.
How does the Maxus II differ from the original Maxus?
The biggest changes are a screw-on magazine cap in place of the old latched forearm, overmolded rubber grip panels on the stock and forearm, a SoftFlex cheek pad, and an oversized charging handle and bolt release. The stock can also be trimmed up to 3/4 inch to shorten the length of pull. The proven Power Drive gas system carries over unchanged.
Is the Maxus II Vintage Tan a good choice for wet waterfowl hunting?
It was built for exactly that. The bolt, bolt slide, shell carrier, and controls have a nickel Teflon coating, and the chamber and bore are chrome-lined for corrosion resistance. The full-coverage Vintage Tan camo finish protects the exterior while the rubber grip panels keep the gun secure in wet or gloved hands.



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