The Weatherby Element II DUX Edition 12 gauge shotgun (brand part no. EX21228PGM) is Weatherby‘s redesigned Element inertia gun dressed for the waterfowl blind in a hydrodipped DUX camo finish. It runs a 28-inch barrel with a 3-inch chamber and a 2+1 capacity, and Weatherby’s field-proven inertia system keeps the receiver clean through a long season of steel and bismuth loads. The stock has textured touch points and a soft cheekpiece, with shims for cast and fit, and the receiver is competition-cut for easier loading with an oversized safety lever, charging handle and slammer button. Three Crio Plus chokes plus an extended Gold choke ship in the box with a wrench and case, the recoil spring comes apart without tools for cleaning, and the whole gun weighs 7.3 pounds. For a duck or goose hunter who wants a soft-shooting inertia gun that is ready for a mounted optic and cold-weather gloves, this is a purpose-built choice.

Key Specifications

• It is chambered for 12 gauge shells up to 3 inches, covering the steel and bismuth waterfowl loads the DUX Edition is built for.
• The barrel is 28 inches, the all-around waterfowl length, topped with a fiber-optic front bead.
• Capacity is 2+1, the plugged count for migratory bird hunting.
• The action is Weatherby’s inertia recoil system, which stays cleaner than a gas gun over a long season.
• The stock is hydrodipped in DUX camo with textured touch points, a soft cheekpiece and shims for cast and fit.
• Weatherby ships improved cylinder, modified and full Crio Plus chokes plus an extended Gold choke, with a wrench and carrying case.
• Overall length is 49.5 inches and weight is 7.3 pounds in 12 gauge.
• Length of pull is 14.5 inches, with a 1.5-inch drop at comb.
• The controls are oversized, with a larger safety lever, charging handle and slammer button that work with gloves on.
• The receiver is drilled and tapped and competition-cut for faster loading.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chokes come with it? Improved cylinder, modified and full Crio Plus chokes plus one extended Gold choke, with a wrench and carrying case.

Is it easy to clean after a wet hunt? Yes. The inertia action keeps gas out of the receiver, and Weatherby designed the recoil spring to come apart without tools.

Can I mount an optic? Yes. The receiver is drilled and tapped, and the fiber-optic bead remains for shooting without one.

Buy the Weatherby Element II DUX Edition 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 28-Inch

The Element II DUX Edition packs an inertia action, oversized controls and a full choke set into a camo gun that weighs a shade over seven pounds, which is exactly what a cold blind calls for. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see the rest of our semi-auto shotguns while you are here.