Browning Maxus II Camo Auric 12 Gauge
Make sure you have a grip on the best there is when you wade into the marsh with a Maxus II — a reliable gas-operated autoloading waterfowl hunting shotgun with additional enhancements to improve performance and shooting comfort. Wrapped in the distinctive Auric camouflage pattern and chambered for the most powerful 3½-inch magnum loads, the Browning Maxus II Camo Auric stands as Browning’s definitive waterfowl semi-automatic shotgun — combining the most reliable gas system in its class with next-generation ergonomics, recoil management, and field-ready features purpose-built for serious waterfowlers.
Power Drive Gas System
The perfectly tuned Power Drive Gas System improves reliability across the ammunition spectrum and reduces felt recoil. The Power Drive Gas System uses larger escape valves to remove gas more quickly with heavy loads. A brand-new patented design for an integrated valve keeps residue outside the mechanism for cleaner functioning, and a 20% increase in piston run makes it even more reliable with light charges. The system works with loads ranging from 24g to 64g. Whether firing light field loads or punishing 3½-inch magnum goose rounds, the Power Drive Gas System adapts automatically for flawless, adjustment-free cycling.
Lightning Trigger
The Lightning Trigger delivers the fastest lock time of any autoloader in its class. Minimal over-travel and a fast reset allow hunters to acquire and engage multiple targets rapidly — a critical advantage when working decoys in fast-moving duck or goose hunting scenarios.
Recoil Reduction & Comfort
The SoftFlex cheek piece and 1½-inch thick Inflex Recoil Pad further reduce felt recoil, easing the sting of 3½-inch magnum goose loads. Together, these two systems work in tandem to redirect recoil energy downward and away from the shooter’s face and shoulder, allowing faster follow-up shots and dramatically reducing fatigue during long shooting sessions in the blind.
Stock & Ergonomics
Overmolded rubber panels on the stock and forearm improve grip in all conditions, and the redesigned stock offers enhanced comfort and the ability to trim up to ¾ inch for a perfect fit. Comfortable ergonomics, trim dimensions, and excellent balance promote a smooth swing — contributing to the Maxus’s status as the shotgun to have for the field, marsh, and range.
Barrel & Choke System
The chrome-lined barrel and brushed nickel Teflon-finished bolt and bolt slide resist harsh and wet bird hunting conditions. The back-bored barrel delivers three key benefits: an increase in speed and penetration, improvement of patterning, and less recoil. Three Invector-Plus extended chokes in Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder allow hunters to match their shot pattern to the hunting conditions.
Magazine Cut-Off
The Maxus II features a magazine cut-off for unloading and replacing the chambered shell with a new load without having to cycle the new shell from the magazine — an invaluable feature when switching from steel shot to a bismuth load mid-hunt, or when a different choke is needed for an unexpected hunting opportunity.
Auric Camo Finish
The Auric camouflage pattern covers the composite stock, forearm, and receiver in a versatile, warm-toned pattern designed to blend seamlessly into the golden reeds, cattails, and harvested cornfields of late-season waterfowl environments. A fiber-optic front sight and ivory mid-bead deliver fast, precise target acquisition even in the low-light conditions of early-morning marsh hunting.
Oversized Controls
Oversized bolt handle and bolt release allow hunters wearing heavy gloves to operate the action quickly and confidently in cold, wet field conditions — a practical design feature that sets the Maxus II apart from competitors in real-world waterfowl hunting scenarios .
Key Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Action | Gas-operated semi-automatic |
| Gauge | 12 gauge |
| Chamber | 3½ inch |
| Barrel Length | 26 or 28 inch |
| Overall Length | 49⅜ inch (28-inch barrel) |
| Weight | 7 lbs 2 oz |
| Capacity | 4+1 (2¾ inch shells) |
| Receiver | Aluminum alloy |
| Finish | Auric camo |
| Stock | Composite with SoftFlex cheek pad |
| Recoil Pad | Inflex II (1½ inch) |
| Chokes | 3 extended Invector-Plus (F, M, IC) |
| Sights | Fiber optic front / ivory mid-bead |
| Trigger | Lightning Trigger |
| Length of Pull | 14⅜ inch |
| Drop at Comb | 1¾ inch |
| Drop at Heel | 2 inch |
Summary
The Maxus II builds on the success of the original Maxus and adds a fresh look and more features that improve shooting comfort, performance, and speed without sacrificing an ounce of the proven reliability the Maxus is lauded for. Draped in the Auric camouflage pattern and engineered from the ground up for the demands of waterfowl hunting, the Browning Maxus II Camo Auric 12 Gauge represents the pinnacle of gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun technology — a firearm that excels from the opening day teal season through the final days of late-season Canada goose hunting
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