The Browning Maxus II Hunter 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, Blued and Walnut, 28-Inch is a classic field autoloader for waterfowl, chukar and pheasant, part of the Browning Maxus II line (Browning part no. 011735304). Browning designed the Maxus II around the Power Drive gas system, which cycles a wide range of loads, and a Lightning Trigger with a fast lock time. The Hunter pairs a satin Turkish walnut stock and matte blued barrel with a matte black anodized receiver. At 49-3/8 inches overall with a 28-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 28 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 satin-finished Grade I Turkish walnut with a vertical 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 low-glare combination for the field.
• Three Invector-Plus flush choke tubes (Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder) ship with it, covering waterfowl, chukar and pheasant.
• 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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