The Browning Maxus II Wicked Wing 26-Inch Auric pairs a shorter barrel with the same hard-use waterfowl build as the longer gun (Browning part no. 011751205). Burnt Bronze Cerakote protects the barrel and receiver, and the composite stock wears Auric camo. Chambered for 3-1/2-inch shells, it accepts big goose loads yet stays light and quick at 7 pounds. The shorter barrel is easier to manage in a pit, a boat or a tight blind. For hunters who value handling over reach, this Browning fits the bill.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12, the go-to bore for waterfowl.
• The chamber is 3-1/2 inches, so it can run magnum goose loads.
• Barrel length is 26 inches, set up for quick handling from a blind.
• Magazine capacity is 4 rounds of 2-3/4-inch shells.
• The barrel and receiver wear Burnt Bronze Cerakote, a protective finish that Browning says is superior to bluing.
• The stock is a composite in Auric camo, trimmable and shim adjustable for cast, drop and length of pull.
• Sights are a fiber optic front and an ivory mid-bead.
• Three banded, extended Invector-Plus goose chokes come in the box in Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder.
• The action is gas operated through the Power Drive Gas System, which is tuned to run across a wide range of loads and to reduce felt recoil.
• Weight is 7 pounds and overall length is 47-3/8 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose the 26-inch Auric over the 28-inch? The 26-inch barrel is shorter and lighter at 7 pounds, which makes it quicker in tight blinds, boats and pits, while the 28-inch gives a longer sight plane.

Is it chambered for 3-1/2-inch shells? Yes. The chamber is 3-1/2 inches, and the gun is supplied with banded, extended Invector-Plus goose chokes.

What finish is on the metal? The barrel and receiver are coated in Burnt Bronze Cerakote.

Buy the Browning Maxus II Wicked Wing 12 Gauge Shotgun, 26-Inch Barrel, Auric Camo

Short barrels favor hunters who shoot from cramped spots, and this Wicked Wing was built around that need. Auric camo, Cerakote and an oversized bolt handle round out the practical details. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see other semi-auto shotguns on our site.