The Browning Maxus II Sporting Golden Clays is a semi-automatic shotgun in 12 Gauge with a 28-inch barrel and a 3-inch chamber. It has a walnut stock with a nickel finish, scroll engraving, and gold accents, and it ships with five Midas Grade chokes and a hard case. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: Maxus II Sporting Golden Clays 
• Caliber: 12 Gauge 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Barrel Length: 28 in 
• Color/Finish: Walnut / Nickel 
   

Detailed Features 

• 28-inch barrel with 3-inch chamber 
• Walnut stock with scroll engraving and gold accent detailing 
• Nickel finish on the receiver 
• Includes five Midas Grade choke tubes 
• Ships with a hard case

The Maxus II Sporting draws consistent praise from clay shooters who appreciate the soft-cycling gas system that keeps recoil mild over a long day at the range. Walnut-stocked versions attract buyers who want traditional aesthetics paired with a modern semi-auto platform, and the Golden Clays engraving work typically gets positive comments in person.

Trigger feel splits opinions. Some sporting shooters find it clean and suitable for competition right out of the box, while others prefer to have it tuned before taking it to a registered event. The five included chokes give a useful spread of constrictions without needing an immediate aftermarket purchase.

A recurring complaint centers on the higher price point relative to other gas-operated sporting guns. Most owners feel the walnut fit and engraving justify the premium, but those who plan to use the gun hard in wet conditions occasionally wish they had chosen a synthetic-stock variant instead.