The Browning Maxus II Wicked Wing is a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun with a Mossy Oak Bottomland camo finish and a Cerakote Burnt Bronze receiver and barrel. At 7.2 lbs with a 28-inch barrel, it is a full-size waterfowl gun built to run in wet, dirty conditions over a full season. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Maxus II Wicked Wing 
• Gauge: 12 GA 
• Action: Semi-Automatic 
• Capacity: 4+1 Rounds (2-3/4" shells) 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Weight: 7.2 lbs 
• Finish: Mossy Oak Bottomland Camo 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The Cerakote Burnt Bronze coating on the receiver and barrel handles corrosion better than standard blued or matte finishes, which matters for a gun that gets dunked in a blind bucket or dragged through marsh grass. The fully chromed chamber and bore reduce corrosion from the inside out and make cleaning easier after a steel-shot session. 
 
Nickel Teflon on the bolt components reduces wear and improves function in fouled conditions. The SoftFlex cheek pad cushions the comb against felt recoil from heavy waterfowl loads. The adjustable composite stock adjusts cast, drop, and length of pull, with overmolded grip panels that hold in wet gloves. 
 
Back-Bored Technology and the Banded Invector-Plus Extended Chokes (F, M, IC) optimize pattern density. Fiber optic front sight and ivory mid-bead rear are easy to pick up in a low-light blind. An ABS hard case is included.

The Maxus II Wicked Wing is positioned as a premium waterfowl gun, and most feedback treats it as exactly that.

The gas-operated system draws consistent praise for reducing felt recoil under heavy 3-inch steel loads, which is noticeable over a long morning in the blind. Reliability in cold and wet conditions gets positive mention. Several owners specifically cite hunting in freezing temperatures with no cycling issues.

The Mossy Oak Bottomland pattern and Cerakote finish are consistently called out as well-executed. The adjustable stock is valued by shooters who share the gun or who have found off-the-shelf fit to be marginal with other guns.

Weight at 7.2 lbs is a minor criticism from some hunters who prefer lighter guns for walking hunts, though most recognize it helps with heavier loads. Price relative to competitors comes up, with most owners concluding the feature set justifies it for serious waterfowlers.