Description
There's something about carrying a walnut-stocked autoloader through October cover that just feels right, and the Browning Maxus II Upland leans into that tradition without giving up modern performance. The oil-finished Grade I Turkish walnut stock and forearm sit against a nickel-plated receiver with brushed sides, and the gloss blued 28 inch barrel ties the whole package together. At around 7 pounds, it carries well through a full day of walking fencerows, and the balance encourages the kind of smooth, natural swing that puts flushing birds in the bag.
What Makes the Maxus II Upland Run
Under the wood, Browning's Power Drive gas system does the heavy lifting. It's tuned to cycle everything from light target loads to stout 3 inch pheasant medicine, and it bleeds off gas in a way that noticeably softens recoil. The Lightning Trigger breaks clean and crisp, which is a real advantage when a rooster gets up wild and you only have a second to work with. Browning also added an oversize bolt handle and bolt release, Speed Load Plus for faster reloads, a magazine cutoff, and a chrome-lined chamber and bore that shrugs off field grime.
Fit and Feel, Tailored to You
The shim-adjustable stock lets you dial in length of pull, cast, and drop so the gun mounts where your eye naturally lands, and the Inflex II recoil pad plus SoftFlex cheek pad take the sting out of a high-volume day. Up front, a fiber optic sight and ivory mid bead give you a fast, clear sight picture in early morning light or late afternoon shadows.
Choked and Cased for the Field
Three Invector-Plus choke tubes come standard, Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder, so you're covered from tight-holding quail over a pointer to late-season pheasants flushing at the edge of range. Browning rounds it out with an ABS hard case, making this a complete field-ready package the day you bring it home. It's equally at home breaking clays in the off-season, which makes it an easy gun to shoot year round.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Browning
- Model: Maxus II Upland
- MPN: 011779204
- UPC: 023614858881
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3"
- Action: Semi-Auto, Power Drive Gas System
- Barrel Length: 28" Vent Rib
- Barrel Finish: Gloss Blued
- Capacity: 4+1 with 2.75" Shells
- Stock: Grade I Turkish Walnut, Oil Finish, Shim Adjustable
- Receiver: Nickel-Plated Aluminum with Brushed Sides
- Sights: Fiber Optic Front, Ivory Mid Bead
- Choke System: Invector-Plus (F, M, IC Included)
- Overall Length: 49.375"
- Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz
What’s Included
- Browning Maxus II Upland shotgun
- Three Invector-Plus choke tubes (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder)
- Flat choke tube wrench
- ABS hard case
- 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 both 2.75 and 3 inch loads. The Power Drive gas system is tuned to cycle a wide spectrum of ammunition reliably, from light target loads to heavier hunting shells, while also reducing felt recoil.
What choke tubes come with the Maxus II Upland?
It ships with three Invector-Plus flush-mount choke tubes: Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder, along with a flat choke wrench. That spread covers most upland scenarios, from close flushes over a dog to longer late-season shots, and the Invector-Plus system gives you plenty of aftermarket options if you want to expand.
Can I adjust the stock fit on this shotgun?
Yes, the Maxus II Upland uses Browning's shim adjustment system, letting you fine tune length of pull, cast, and drop so the gun mounts consistently for your build. Combined with the Inflex II recoil pad and SoftFlex cheek pad, you can get a genuinely custom feel without a trip to a gunsmith.
Is the Maxus II Upland good for sporting clays as well as hunting?
Absolutely. The 28 inch vent rib barrel, smooth-swinging balance, and crisp Lightning Trigger make it a natural on the clays course. Many owners use it as a dual-purpose gun, shooting targets in the off-season and chasing pheasants and chukar come fall.




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