Description
Browning took a shotgun that duck hunters already trusted and made it easier to live with. The Maxus II runs on the Power Drive gas system, which cycles everything from light field loads to heavy 3.5 inch magnums while bleeding off gas to keep felt recoil down. Add the thick Inflex recoil pad and SoftFlex cheek piece, and a full morning of goose loads stings a whole lot less than you'd expect from a 3.5 inch gun. The Lightning Trigger is a genuine standout too, crisp with one of the fastest lock times you'll find in a gas autoloader.
Why the Maxus II Fits Just About Anybody
The composite stock is where this generation really earns its keep. It's shim adjustable for cast and drop, and the stock itself can be trimmed up to 3/4 inch to dial in length of pull. Rubber overmolded panels on the grip and forearm keep your hands planted when everything is soaked, and the oversized bolt handle and bolt release are easy to run with cold fingers or gloves on. Browning also switched to a traditional screw-on magazine cap on this generation, a small change that hunters had been asking for.
Vintage Tan Camo That Stands Out by Blending In
The Vintage Tan pattern is a nod to Browning's classic waterfowl guns, and it looks sharp without being loud. It's a practical finish for cattails, cut cornfields, and dry marsh grass, and full coverage means the whole gun disappears in the blind.
Maxus II 26 Inch Barrel Setup
This version wears a 26 inch back-bored vent rib barrel with a fiber optic front sight and ivory mid bead, a combination that swings fast on decoying birds and points naturally in tight timber. Three Invector-Plus choke tubes in Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder cover everything from close flushes to passing shots, and the 4+1 capacity with the included magazine plug keeps you ready for the field. At roughly 7 pounds, it carries well on long walks to the blind and settles down nicely when the birds commit.
Key Specifications
- Model: Maxus II Camo, Vintage Tan
- Manufacturer Part Number: 011740205
- UPC: 023614997627
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3-1/2"
- Action: Gas-Operated Semi-Auto (Power Drive Gas System)
- Barrel Length: 26"
- Overall Length: 47-3/8"
- Length of Pull: 14-3/8"
- Capacity: 4+1
- Chokes Included: Invector-Plus Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder
- Sights: Fiber Optic Front, Ivory Mid Bead
- Receiver: Aluminum Alloy
- Stock: Composite, Trimmable and Shim Adjustable, Overmolded Grip Panels
- Finish: Vintage Tan Camo, Full Coverage
- Safety: Crossbolt
What’s Included
- Browning Maxus II semi-auto shotgun
- Three Invector-Plus choke tubes (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder)
- TurnKey magazine plug (installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Browning Maxus II cycle light target loads or does it need heavy shells?
The Power Drive gas system was tuned specifically to run a wide spectrum of factory ammunition, and it handles standard 2-3/4 inch target loads as well as heavy 3.5 inch magnums. That flexibility is a big part of why the Maxus platform earned its reputation. Like any gas gun, keeping the gas system reasonably clean helps it stay reliable with the lightest loads.
Can I adjust the fit of the Maxus II stock?
Yes, and it's one of the best features of this generation. The composite stock is shim adjustable for cast and drop, and the buttstock can be trimmed up to 3/4 inch to shorten the length of pull. That makes it much easier to get a proper fit whether you're layered up in heavy waterfowl gear or shooting in a t-shirt.
Is the 26 inch barrel a good choice for waterfowl hunting?
It is. The 26 inch barrel makes the gun quicker to mount and swing in a cramped blind or flooded timber, and with back-bored Invector-Plus chokes you're not giving up meaningful pattern performance versus a longer tube. If most of your shooting is over decoys, plenty of hunters prefer this length.
How does the Maxus II handle recoil from 3.5 inch shells?
Better than most. The gas action itself soaks up a good chunk of the push, and Browning stacked a 1-1/2 inch thick Inflex recoil pad and SoftFlex cheek piece on top of that to take the sting out of magnum goose loads. It's still a 3.5 inch 12 gauge, but a full day of shooting is far more comfortable than with a fixed-breech gun.



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