The Browning Maxus II Hunter Maple 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 26-Inch is a maple-stocked field autoloader for upland and waterfowl hunting, part of the Browning Maxus II line (Browning part no. 011778205). The Maxus II is built around Browning’s Power Drive gas system and a Lightning Trigger, a pairing the company pitches on reliability across the ammunition spectrum and reduced felt recoil. The Hunter Maple sets a gloss AAA Grade maple stock against a black receiver and matte blued barrel. At 47-3/8 inches overall with a 26-inch barrel and a listed weight of 7 lb 1 oz, it is sized for a full day afield. Browning lists a hard ABS case with the shotgun.

Key Specifications

• Gauge and chamber are 12 gauge with a 3-inch chamber, the shell length Browning lists for this model.
• Barrel length is 26 inches, a length that balances swing speed against sight radius on a semi-auto.
• Magazine capacity is four 2-3/4-inch shells in a tubular magazine, as Browning publishes it for this model.
• Safety is a crossbolt safety, so the gun can be put on safe or fired with the trigger hand without changing grip.
• Weight is listed at 7 lb 1 oz, enough to soak up recoil on long days at the range or in the field.
• The stock is gloss-finished AAA Grade maple with a close-radius grip and shim adjustment for length of pull, cast and drop.
• The barrel is matte blued and the receiver is matte black anodized aluminum alloy, a dark contrast to the light stock.
• Three Invector-Plus flush choke tubes (Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder) ship with it, so one gun covers a range of cover and distances.
• A fiber-optic front sight and ivory mid-bead give a quick sight picture on moving targets.
• The action is Browning’s Power Drive gas system, which is designed to cycle a wide range of loads and cut felt recoil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it come with a case? Yes. Browning lists an ABS hard case as included with the Maxus II.

How many shells does it hold? Browning lists the magazine capacity as four 2-3/4-inch shells, and the magazine has a cut-off for switching loads.

What kind of action does it use? It is a gas-operated semi-auto using Browning’s Power Drive gas system, designed to cycle a wide range of loads.

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