The Browning Maxus II Hunter Maple is a semi-automatic shotgun with an AAA Grade Maple stock and matte black finish. At just over seven pounds, it's light enough to carry through a full day of hunting without wearing you down. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Browning 
• Family: Maxus Series 
• Model: Maxus II Hunter Maple 
• Type: Shotgun 
• Action: Semi-Auto 
• Caliber/Gauge: 12 Gauge 
• Finish: Matte Black Finish 
• Stock/Grips: AAA Grade Maple Stock 
• Barrel Length: 26" 
• Overall Length: 47.375" 
• Capacity: 2+1 (Based on Manufacturer Specifications) 
• Sights: Fiber Optic Front Sight (Fixed Sights) 
• Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. 
• Chamber Size: 3" 
• Choke Options: Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder (F, M, IC) 
• Additional Features: 
  • Gloss Metalwork 
  • Inflex II Recoil Pad 
     

Detailed Features 

The 26" barrel hits a useful middle ground for both upland bird hunting and clay target work. The fiber optic front sight picks up well in low light, which matters when birds are moving at dawn or dusk. The Inflex II recoil pad absorbs a meaningful amount of felt recoil, so extended range sessions stay manageable. 
 
The semi-auto action cycles quickly for follow-up shots. Paired with the light overall weight, this gun handles fast without feeling skittish.

The Browning Maxus II Maple 12 Gauge generally draws positive reactions from owners. The AAA Maple wood and gloss metalwork get consistent praise. It's a good-looking gun that holds up in the field.

On the performance side, owners report smooth, reliable cycling and note the reduced recoil makes it comfortable over long shooting sessions. The semi-auto action handles a variety of loads without much fuss.

Versatility comes up often: shooters use it for everything from waterfowl to sporting clays, and it tends to perform well across those contexts. The main criticisms are around price and weight relative to other options at this tier, though most buyers feel the quality is worth it.