The Maxus Wicked Wing in Realtree Max-5 is a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun built specifically for waterfowl use. The Cerakote Burnt Bronze finish on both the barrel and aluminum alloy receiver resists corrosion in wet environments. At 7 lb 2 oz with a 28" barrel and 3.5" chamber, it handles magnum steel loads without complaint.
Key Specifications
- Series/Collection: Maxus Wicked Wing - Realtree Max-5
- Action: Semi-Automatic
- Magazine Type: Tubular
- Stock Type: Fixed
- Trigger Type: Lightning
- Magazine Capacity: 4 (2-3/4" Shells)
- Caliber/Gauge: 12 Ga
- Sight: Fiber Optic Front
- Barrel Material: Steel
- Receiver Material: Aluminum Alloy
- Stock Material: Composite
- Barrel Finish: Cerakote Burnt Bronze
- Receiver Finish: Cerakote Burnt Bronze
- Stock Finish: Realtree Max-5
- Barrel Length: 28"
- Chamber Length: 3.5"
- Length of Pull: 14.25"
- Overall Length: 49.25"
- Weight: 7 lb 2 oz
- Checkering: Textured Grip Panels
- Chamber Finish: Fully Chromed Barrel Bore
- Recoil Pad: Inflex 1, Small with Hard Heel Insert
- Trigger Finish: Gold Plated
- Trigger Guard Engraving: Buck Mark in Gold
- Trigger Guard Finish: Matte Black
- Includes: Chokes, Flat Wrench
- Bolt Slide Finish: Brushed Nickel
- Choke System: Banded Invector Plus Extended
- Chokes Available: Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder
Detailed Features
The Lightning trigger is crisp and consistent, which helps with timing on fast-moving targets. The fully chromed barrel bore cleans easily and resists fouling from steel shot. Cerakote on barrel and receiver holds up to the salt water, mud, and rain that come with serious waterfowl hunting.
The Inflex 1 recoil pad with hard heel insert pulls the stock comb away from the face during recoil, reducing slap on heavy loads. Textured grip panels keep control in wet gloves. The Banded Invector Plus Extended choke system ships with Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder chokes.
Usage Scenarios
The Realtree Max-5 pattern is built around cattails and marsh grass, fitting the gun's intended use in flooded fields and open water setups. The 3.5" chamber and Cerakote finish make it suited to demanding late-season hunts where gear takes a beating. At the range, the extended chokes and fiber optic sight work well for sporting clays.