The Browning Maxus II Rifled Deer in OVIX camo is a 12-gauge semi-auto shotgun built for slug hunting. The 22-inch thick-wall fully rifled barrel is the defining feature. It's what lets this gun shoot slugs accurately at longer ranges where a smoothbore fades out. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Maxus II Rifled Deer 
• Brand: Browning 
• Caliber: 12 GA 
• Action: Semi-Auto 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds (2 3/4" shells) 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches (thick wall, fully rifled) 
• Overall Length: 43.38 inches 
• Weight: 7.18 lbs 
• Chamber Length: 3 inches 
• Sights: Optic Ready 
• Stock Material: Composite with overmolded grip panels 
• Safety Mechanism: Crossbolt safety 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The barrel ships with a cantilever Weaver-style scope mount, so you can get a riflescope on it without any gunsmithing. The composite stock has vertical grip panels and a shim-adjustable fit. Length of pull, cast, and drop can all be tuned to your frame. The OVIX camo finish covers both the stock and receiver. The crossbolt safety is standard and easy to reach from a natural shooting grip. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

 
This is primarily a deer gun for slug-legal zones. The rifled barrel and optic-ready setup make it more accurate with saboted slugs than a typical deer shotgun. At 7.18 lbs and 43.38" overall, it's manageable for most hunters in a treestand or ground blind. The semi-auto action smooths out follow-up shots compared to a pump.

Owners of the Browning Maxus II Deer Camo generally rate it positively, with a few consistent criticisms.

Accuracy with slugs gets the most praise. Shooters report tight groups at deer hunting distances, and the rifled barrel combined with the optic-ready cantilever mount makes dialing in a scope straightforward. The semi-auto cycling is smooth and the gun functions reliably across different ammunition and weather conditions.

Ergonomics come up often as a positive. The adjustable stock and grip panels make it easier to fit different shooters, and the overall balance feels comfortable for a long sit in a stand.

On the negative side, 7.18 lbs is on the heavier end for a shotgun, and some hunters notice it over a long walk-in. Price is the other recurring complaint; it sits at the upper end of the deer shotgun market, and some buyers feel that gap versus budget alternatives needs justification. A small number of users mention needing to run a break-in round count before everything cycles perfectly.

Overall the feedback tilts toward satisfied hunters who prioritize slug accuracy and build quality over price.