The Browning Maxus II All Purpose Hunter is a semi-automatic shotgun in Mossy Oak Bottomland finish, built for hunters who move between different game and terrain types. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model Name: Maxus II All Purpose Hunter 
• Gauge: 12 GA 
• Action: Semi-Automatic 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Capacity: 4 rounds (2 3/4" shells) 
• Weight: 7.1 lbs. 
• Receiver Material: Aluminum Alloy 
• Finish: Mossy Oak Bottomland 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The composite stock is shim adjustable for cast, drop, and length of pull, and can be trimmed for fit. Rubber overmolding on the stock and forearm keeps grip consistent in wet weather. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optics mounting. Sights are fiber-optic front with an ivory mid-bead for quick target acquisition in low light. 
 
Choke selection is broad: an extended X-Full Turkey choke plus three Invector Plus chokes (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder) cover most hunting situations. At 7.1 lbs the gun handles well on long days in the field. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

 
The choke options make it a legitimate turkey setup, and the lightweight receiver helps for upland bird hunting where you're covering ground on foot. The semi-auto action also works well at the range where follow-up shots matter.

Owners of the Browning Maxus II 12GA Mossy Oak generally rate it highly. The semi-automatic cycling is consistently described as smooth and reliable, and the adjustable stock gets good marks for fit. Hunters using it for both waterfowl and upland game appreciate that the gun handles both without modification.

The main point of friction in user discussions is the price. Most buyers think the quality justifies it; a smaller number feel the cost is hard to swallow for a field gun they might beat up in rough conditions. Ergonomics are rarely complained about. The stock and forearm grip hold up well in rain and cold.