The Browning Maxus II Wicked Wing is a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun with a 28-inch barrel, 3.5-inch chamber, and a burnt bronze Cerakote receiver over a Realtree Timber composite stock. The Wicked Wing configuration targets late-season timber and hardwood hunting where the Realtree Timber pattern matches bare branches and leaf litter. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model Name: Maxus II Wicked Wing 
• Gauge: 12 GA 
• Action: Semi-Automatic 
• Capacity: 4+1 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Overall Length: 49.37 inches 
• Weight: 7.2 lbs. 
• Receiver Material: Aluminum Alloy 
• Receiver Finish: Burnt Bronze Cerakote 
• Stock Material/Finish: Composite with Realtree Timber Camouflage 
• Sights: Fiber Optic Front & Ivory Mid Bead Rear 
   

Detailed Features 

The lightening trigger system provides a consistent pull. Fiber optic front sight and ivory mid bead rear give a clear sight picture for both waterfowl and clay shooting. The overmolded grip panels on the fixed stock improve control in wet conditions. 
 
The burnt bronze Cerakote on the receiver holds up to weather and hard field use better than a standard anodize finish. The 3.5-inch chamber handles everything from light 2.75" field loads up to 3.5" magnums without adjustment. Three Invector Plus choke tubes are included.

The Browning Maxus II Wicked Wing is used primarily for waterfowl hunting, and most feedback comes from that context. The shotgun earns consistent praise for reliability across varied weather, cold, wet, muddy conditions that challenge other semi-autos. The gas system cycles different load lengths without manual adjustment.

The Realtree Timber pattern is appreciated by hunters who work timber edges and hardwood swamps in late season. It blends well in the intended environment.

The burnt bronze Cerakote finish draws positive comments for both its look and practical durability. Browning's build quality is recognized.

The lightening trigger is described as crisp, and the fiber optic front sight helps in low-light early morning conditions.

The main concerns are price, weight, and break-in period. At 7.2 lbs the gun is manageable but not light for an all-day carry. Some new owners report inconsistent light-load cycling until the first few hundred rounds are through the gun. Maintenance after heavy hunting use is more involved than a simpler inertia design, which some owners mention as a trade-off for the gas system's load versatility.