The Browning Maxus II Wicked Wing is a semi-automatic shotgun chambered in 12 GA with a 26-inch barrel and 4-round capacity. It's built around Browning's Power Drive Gas System, which cycles a wide range of loads reliably and keeps felt recoil lower than most inertia-driven designs of similar weight. The Auric Camo finish on the stock and the Burnt Bronze Cerakote on the receiver are both durable and low-maintenance, which matters when the gun is spending time in marsh conditions. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Browning 
• Model: Maxus II Wicked Wing 
• Type: Semi-Auto Shotgun 
• Gauge: 12 GA 
• Barrel Length: 26" 
• Capacity: 4 Rounds 
• Weight: 7 lbs. 
• Finish: Auric Camo 
• Receiver Finish: Burnt Bronze Cerakote 
   

Features 

The chrome-lined bore is easy to clean after a day in the field and holds up well under extended use with steel and bismuth loads. The Inflex Technology recoil pad reduces felt recoil further, which becomes noticeable during higher-volume days of shooting. Sighting is handled by a fiber optic front sight and an ivory mid sight, giving good visibility in low-light morning conditions. Three chokes are included (Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder) covering most hunting and clay shooting setups without additional purchase.

The Browning Maxus II Wicked Wing draws strong feedback from waterfowl hunters. Reliability comes up most. Owners report that the Power Drive Gas System cycles steel and heavier non-toxic loads consistently, which is specifically what they need for late-season hunts. The recoil management is a common positive; high-volume days at the range or in the field are more comfortable with this gas design than with comparable inertia shotguns.

The Auric Camo and Burnt Bronze finish combination gets genuine appreciation, not just for the look, but for the Cerakote's resistance to water and rust in marsh and wet-field conditions. Build quality is consistently described as solid and up to the demands of hard hunting use.

Ergonomics are well-regarded. Most users find the 7-lb. weight manageable over a full day, and the stock dimensions work for a broad range of shooters without adjustment.

The price generates the most debate. Buyers who use the shotgun hard tend to say it earns its cost; those comparing on paper to lighter-used options sometimes feel the premium is steep. Some owners also mention interest in more adjustable stock options as a standard feature rather than an aftermarket addition.