The Browning Citori Hunter Grade II is a 28-gauge over/under with a 26" barrel, silver nitride receiver with gold enhancements, and a Grade II American walnut stock in satin finish. At 6 lbs. 13 oz. it's light enough to carry all day in the field without much thought. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Browning 
• Family: Citori Series 
• Model: Citori Hunter Grade II 
• Type: Shotgun 
• Action: Over / Under 
• Caliber/Gauge: 28 Gauge 
• Barrel Length: 26" 
• Overall Length: 43" 
• Capacity: 2 rounds (as per manufacturer specifications) 
• Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. 
• Sights: Silver Bead (Fixed Sights) 
• Safety Features: 2 Position Top Tang Safety 
• Chamber Size: 3" 
• Choke Options: (3) Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder (F, M, IC) 
• Receiver Finish: Silver Nitride with Gold Enhancements 
• Stock Material/Finish: Grade II American Walnut with Satin Finish 
• Additional Features: Inflex II Recoil Pad 
   

Detailed Features 

The 26" barrel keeps overall length at 43", manageable in upland cover and quick to mount on flushing birds. Three chokes (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder) are included, which covers the practical range without purchasing extras. The 3" chamber handles a wider selection of 28-gauge loads than a 2.75" chamber would. Grade II American walnut in satin finish is a step up from a plain field-grade stock; the figure is visible without being distracting. The Inflex II recoil pad does its job, though felt recoil in 28 gauge is already mild by shotgun standards. Gold enhancements on the silver nitride receiver are the standard Citori Hunter Grade II styling. 
 

Target Audience 

Upland hunters and sub-gauge sport shooters who want a fitted, well-finished 28-gauge over/under. The gauge is genuinely lighter-recoiling than 12 or 20 and well-suited to smaller game birds and clay target sports where a sub-gauge class is offered. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

Upland bird hunting (quail, woodcock, grouse) where the 28 gauge's light payload and low recoil suit smaller targets and lighter-built shooters or younger hunters. It works well in sub-gauge clay target events too. Weight is a non-issue in the field; at 6 lbs. 13 oz., fatigue from carrying is essentially eliminated.

The Citori Hunter Grade II in 28 gauge gets consistent positive feedback, particularly around build quality and balance. The Grade II walnut and gold-accented receiver look good in hand, and Browning's consistency in fit and finish holds at this tier.

Balance and feel come up in most reviews, the 26" barrel and 6 lb. 13 oz. weight make it easy to swing on birds without fatigue. Performance with various 28-gauge loads is well-regarded; owners report clean patterns and smooth action across different ammunition types. The over/under format gives fast second shots without cycling.

The price is the main source of hesitation for prospective buyers. Some compare it against 12-gauge or 20-gauge options at lower price points and question the sub-gauge premium. Weight was mentioned a couple of times as a potential concern for long days, though at under 7 pounds this seems more theoretical than practical for most shooters. Overall, owners are satisfied and most recommend it to other hunters and sport shooters looking for a quality 28-gauge option.