Description
There is something about a walnut and nickel autoloader that just looks right coming out of the case on opening morning. The Maxus II Upland gives you that classic field gun character with an oil-finished Turkish walnut stock and forearm, a satin nickel-plated receiver with brushed sides and game scene engraving, and a gloss blued 26-inch vent rib barrel. It is the kind of gun that gets noticed at the truck tailgate, but everything underneath is built to work hard in the field.
Why the Maxus II Upland Cycles So Smooth
Browning's Power Drive Gas System is the heart of this gun, and it is tuned to run a wide spread of loads while soaking up a surprising amount of recoil. Pair that with the Inflex 2 recoil pad and you get one of the softest-shooting gas guns in its class, which means less muzzle jump and quicker second shots when a covey flushes wild. The Lightning Trigger delivers a fast lock time, and the back-bored barrel works with the included Invector-Plus choke tubes to keep patterns even and consistent. Smart touches carry over throughout: a nickel PTFE coating on the bolt, bolt slide, and carrier for corrosion resistance and easy cleanup, an oversized bolt handle and release you can run with gloves on, and the Speed Load Plus system that feeds the first shell straight from the magazine into the chamber.
Built for Long Days Behind a Bird Dog
At around 7 pounds with a 3-inch chamber and a 4+1 capacity on 2.75-inch shells, this Maxus II carries well through CRP grass and swings naturally on crossing birds. The close radius grip fills the hand nicely, and the stock is shim-adjustable for length of pull, cast, and drop, so you can tune the fit instead of adapting to it. A fiber-optic front sight and ivory mid-bead give you a clean, fast sight picture in low morning light. Browning ships it with Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder chokes and a hard case, so it is ready for the field right out of the box.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 011779205
- UPC: 023614858874
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3 inch
- Action: Semi-Auto, Power Drive Gas System
- Barrel Length: 26 inch, vent rib, back-bored
- Capacity: 4+1 with 2.75 inch shells
- Stock: Oil-finished Turkish walnut, shim-adjustable
- Receiver Finish: Satin nickel with brushed sides
- Barrel Finish: Gloss blued
- Sights: Fiber-optic front, ivory mid-bead
- Choke System: Invector-Plus (F, M, IC included)
- Recoil Pad: Inflex 2
- Overall Length: 47.25 inches
- Weight: Approx. 7 lbs
What’s Included
- Browning Maxus II Upland shotgun
- Three Invector-Plus choke tubes (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder)
- ABS hard case
- Stock adjustment shims
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Browning Maxus II Upland handle 3-inch shells?
Yes, it has a 3-inch chamber, so it runs everything from light 2.75-inch target loads up to 3-inch magnum hunting loads. The Power Drive Gas System is tuned to cycle reliably across that whole spread, which makes this a versatile gun for birds beyond just upland work.
What choke tubes come with the Maxus II Upland?
It ships with three flush-fit Invector-Plus chokes: Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder. That covers most upland situations, from tight-holding early season birds with the IC tube to late season pheasants stretching out with the Full. The Invector-Plus system is widely supported, so aftermarket options are easy to find if you want to expand.
Can I adjust the stock fit on this shotgun?
You can. The Maxus II Upland is shim-adjustable for length of pull, cast, and drop, so you can dial in the fit to your build and shooting style rather than living with a factory-set dimension. Proper fit makes a real difference in how naturally the gun points on flushing birds.
Is the 26-inch barrel a good choice for upland hunting?
For most upland hunters, yes. The shorter barrel keeps the gun quick and maneuverable in thick cover and tight shooting lanes, which matters when a rooster flushes at your feet. If you spend more time on open-country crossing shots or clays, the 28-inch version offers a slightly longer sighting plane, but the 26-inch is the handier all-around field length.




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