Description
There's a reason the Maxus name carries weight with waterfowl hunters, and the Maxus II Woodland builds on it with a look that stands out in a sea of modern digital camo. The vintage-style Woodland pattern covers the barrel, receiver, and composite stock from end to end, and underneath it sits Browning's Power Drive gas system, which cycles everything from 2.75 inch target loads up to 3.5 inch magnums while soaking up a noticeable amount of recoil in the process. The Lightning Trigger gives you a crisp break with one of the fastest lock times in the autoloader world, so follow-up shots on cupped birds come naturally.
Built for Wet Mornings and Heavy Loads
Browning clearly designed this Maxus II for real hunting conditions. Rubber overmolded grip panels on the stock and forearm keep your hands planted when everything is soaked, and the nickel Teflon coating on the bolt, bolt slide, carrier, and bolt release adds corrosion protection along with slick operation. The chamber and bore are chromed for durability, the bolt handle and release are oversized for gloved hands, and the ramped trigger guard makes loading quick when birds are working. Between the Inflex II recoil pad, SoftFlex cheek pad, and that gas system, heavy waterfowl loads feel a lot more civilized than they should.
Dialing In Your Maxus II Woodland Fit
Fit matters on a shotgun, and this one gives you options. The composite stock is shim adjustable for cast and drop, and it can be trimmed to shorten the length of pull for a truly personal fit. Up front, the 28 inch back-bored barrel wears a fiber optic front sight with an ivory mid-bead, and the Invector-Plus choke system comes ready to go with three extended tubes: Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder. At around 7 pounds 2 ounces, it swings smoothly without feeling like a boat anchor on a long walk to the blind. Browning even tosses in an ABS hard case, which is a nice touch at this level. If you want one autoloader that handles ducks, geese, turkeys, and upland birds without complaint, this one earns its spot in the safe.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 011765204
- UPC: 023614857488
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3.5 in
- Action: Semi-Auto, Power Drive Gas System
- Barrel Length: 28 in, back-bored with vent rib
- Overall Length: 49.375 in
- Length of Pull: 14.375 in
- Weight: 7 lbs 2 oz
- Magazine Capacity: 4 rounds (2.75 in shells)
- Choke System: Invector-Plus Extended (F, M, IC included)
- Sights: Fiber optic front, ivory mid-bead
- Stock: Composite, shim adjustable, overmolded grip panels
- Recoil Pad: Inflex II
- Finish: Full-coverage Woodland camo
- Receiver Material: Aluminum alloy
What’s Included
- Browning Maxus II Woodland shotgun
- Three extended Invector-Plus choke tubes (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder)
- Flat choke tube wrench
- ABS hard case
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Maxus II Woodland cycle light target loads or does it need heavy shells?
The Power Drive gas system was tuned specifically to run a wide range of factory ammunition, from lighter 2.75 inch loads up to 3.5 inch magnums. Like most gas guns, give it a couple boxes of shells to break in and keep the gas system reasonably clean, and it will feed just about anything reliably. That flexibility is a big part of why hunters pick this gun for everything from doves to geese.
Can I adjust the fit of the stock on the Browning Maxus II?
Yes, the composite stock is shim adjustable for cast and drop, so you can fine-tune how the gun points for your build. The stock can also be trimmed up to about 3/4 inch to shorten the length of pull, with the Inflex II recoil pad refit afterward. That makes it a solid choice for hunters who need something other than a factory-standard fit.
What choke tubes come with this shotgun and can I buy others?
It ships with three extended Invector-Plus tubes: Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder, which cover most field situations right out of the box. The Invector-Plus system is one of the most common choke platforms out there, so aftermarket options from Browning, Carlson's, Patternmaster, and others are easy to find. Swapping to a dedicated waterfowl or turkey choke takes just a minute with the included wrench.
Is the Maxus II Woodland a good waterfowl gun for bad weather?
That is exactly what it was built for. The full-coverage Woodland camo hides the gun in timber and marsh grass, while nickel Teflon coated internals plus a chromed chamber and bore resist corrosion from rain and marsh muck. Rubber overmolded grip panels and oversized controls also make it easy to handle with wet or gloved hands.




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