The Weatherby Sorix Bottomland is a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun with an inertia-operated action, a 28" barrel, and a 3.5" chamber. It comes in Patriot Brown Cerakote over a Mossy Oak Bottomland camo stock, and includes five Crio Plus choke tubes. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Weatherby 
• Family: Sorix Family 
• Model: Sorix Bottomland 
• Type: Shotgun 
• Action: Semi-Auto 
• Caliber/Gauge: 12 Gauge 
• Finish: Patriot Brown Cerakote 
• Finish Type: Applied Finish 
• Stock/Grips: Camo Stock (Mossy Oak Bottomland) 
• Barrel Length: 28" 
• Overall Length: 49" 
• Weight: 7.1 lbs. 
• Safety Features: Push-Button Safety 
• Chamber Size: 3.5" 
   

Features 

The inertia-operated action keeps things mechanically simple: fewer parts to clean, reliable cycling across a wide range of loads. The 3.5" chamber handles everything from light field loads to heavy waterfowl magnums. Five Crio Plus choke tubes come in the box, covering the spread from tight turkey patterns to open skeet configurations. 
 
At 7.1 lbs. with a 28" barrel, the balance leans toward the muzzle, which suits sustained wing shooting. The Mossy Oak Bottomland pattern is darker and more tree-bark oriented than many camo options, making it work well in hardwood timber. The Patriot Brown Cerakote on the receiver and barrel holds up to field conditions without the upkeep bare metal needs. 
 
Push-button safety is right where your thumb expects it. Nothing unusual about the controls, straightforward to run.

Weatherby Sorix Bottomland owners tend to focus on two things: how the camo looks in the field and whether the action cycles reliably. On both counts, feedback is mostly positive. The Bottomland pattern gets credit for working well in wooded and hardwood bottomland settings, and the Cerakote finish holds up to rough handling without issue.

The inertia action cycles smoothly with standard loads, and most users report no feeding problems after initial break-in. It's quick for follow-up shots, which matters when birds are moving fast. Ergonomics are described as comfortable for most builds, though a few users have found the balance and weight distribution takes some adjustment coming from a gas-operated gun.

Price comparisons to Beretta, Browning, and other semi-auto shotguns in the same range come up regularly. Most buyers conclude the Sorix holds its own on features and finish for the money. Those who push back on value usually have strong brand loyalty to something else.

Maintenance gets mentioned occasionally. Regular cleaning keeps the inertia system running well, and the gun rewards owners who stay on top of it. Overall, it's a well-regarded field shotgun without a lot of controversy.