The Browning Maxus II Sporting Carbon Fiber 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 28-Inch is a modern-looking semi-auto for sporting clays, waterfowl and upland birds, part of the Browning Maxus II line (Browning part no. 011708304). 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 Sporting Carbon Fiber wears a hydrographic carbon fiber finish over a composite stock with a SoftFlex cheek pad and Inflex II recoil pad. At 49 inches overall with a 28-inch barrel and a listed weight of 7 lb 2 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 2 oz, enough to soak up recoil on long days at the range or in the field.
• The barrel, receiver and stock carry a hydrographic carbon fiber dip finish, with satin receiver flats.
• The composite stock has overmolded rubber grip panels and can be trimmed up to 3/4 inch, with shim adjustment for cast, drop and length of pull.
• Five extended Invector-Plus Midas Grade choke tubes (Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder and Skeet) ship with it.
• Sights are a HiViz TriComp front sight and an ivory mid-bead, a bright reference on clay 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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