Remington VERSA MAX
Although there is not much new to add, I was remiss in forgetting to blog about the final specs of Remington's new VERSA MAX shotgun was announced.
From the press release ...
Remington is pleased to announce the most exciting addition to its respected 100-year lineage of autoloading shotguns – the highly-anticipated VERSA MAX. This technologically-advanced, gas-piston operated 12-gauge, 3½-inch autoloader shatters convention and all previous benchmarks for reliability with an action that is unlike any that have come before it. Built to withstand the elements, function reliably with all 12-gauge shells with less recoil than some 20-gauge shotguns, and designed to be fully adjustable for length of pull, comb height and stock drop and cast; the VERSA MAX represents true versatility to the MAX!
Initial VERSA MAX offerings include a 28-inch black synthetic version with custom grey overmolded grips and 28-inch Mossy Oak Duck Blind® full camo version with black overmolded grips. In January 2011, two additional 12-gauge models will be introduced - a 26-inch black synthetic offering with grey overmolded grips and a 26-inch Realtree® AP™ fully-camouflaged version. Both the 26-inch and 28-inch black synthetic models come with five Flush Pro Bore® chokes (Full, Mod, Imp Mod, Light Mod and IC) and both camouflaged versions come with four Pro Bore Extended choke tubes (IC, Mod, Full and Extra Full). All models feature our soft-touch finish on the stocks and fore-ends.
At the heart of VERSA MAX is our patented VersaPort™ gas piston system; an extremely-reliable, semi-automatic operating system consisting of seven gas ports and two gas pistons for enhanced load versatility, while softening recoil and reducing maintenance. The VersaPort gas system self-regulates gas pressure based on the length of the shell, for flawless cycling no matter the load! Additionally with its self-cleaning gas piston system, overall maintenance time and effort is greatly reduced. With fewer parts than conventional gas systems, not only is cleaning easier but there are fewer parts to maintain. From the lightest 2 ¾-inch target loads to the heaviest 3 ½-inch magnums, the VERSA MAX cycles with ultimate consistency, softer recoil and less maintenance than ever experienced before.
| Specifications (Black Synthetic 28" model) | |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 12 Gauge (3.5") |
| Capacity | 3+1 (2.75/3") or 2+1 (3.5") |
| Finish | Black Oxide |
| Stock | Grey Overmolded Stock |
| Barrel | 28" TriNyte Coating (26" barrel also avalible) |
| Total Length | 49 15/16" |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs |
| Front Sight | HiViz |
| MSRP (Price) | $1399 |
The Camo models have an MSRP of $1599.
A video about the shotgun:
1,850.00 EUR = 2,476.23 USD dear gentlement , this is the price of VERSA MAX (BLACK) in Europe GREECE .
BERRETA A400 UNICO goes for 1655 euros.
what do you believe will happen , for this (VERSA MAX) in Europe? I come to believe that REMINGTON doesn’t care , for Europe.
Sorry , enjoy your new gun , for us will remain on pictures.
Hey Fellas just for us old guys couldn’t you have come up with an option for one with a real nice piece of wood
Horseman
I love remington! Has anyone shot a maxus(browning) I’m sorry to say it but shoting my buddies. I like it… I want to give the versa Max a chance. I guess what I’m saying is… tell me how much better the versa max is over maxus. they cost the same out of gander mt.
i’m curious as to whether they have left the grip area slender as in the 1100 and 1187. i find this desireable. in comparison the browning silver pistol grip is fat and feels uncomfortable in my hand. i’ll wait for the 26″ barrel also as that fits my purposes better.
I just bought a versa max in duck blind camo. The choke tubes that came with have PROBORE PASS SHOOTING, PROBORE OVER DECOYS, PROBORE FLOODED TIMBER and PROBORE WINGMASTER HD TURKEY/PREDATOR. All are extended length. Which is the full, modified and improved cylinder, I expect the TURKEY is the extra full.
I recently purchased a versa max and plan on breaking it in tomorrow on some clays.
You are correct,
Turkey/Predator = Extra Full
Pass Shooting = Full
Over Decoys = Modified
Flooded Timber = Improved Modified
I couldn’t understand why they didn’t just give them normal labels to eliminate confusion.
I just bought the Versa Max Synthetic late today. Wont get it for another 2-3 weeks but I got a chance to check one out several weeks ago and its well balanced, low recoil and a nicely crafted peice to ad to my collection. Looking forward to brining my new baby home. Price for this was $1210
Anyone know when they will finally be available?
I HOPE REMINGTON WIIL DO THE DIFFERENSE , BETWEEN , MAXUS , VINCHI, BERRETA A-400 . ONE POINT OF EXTREME IMPORTANCE . WHAT THE PRICE WILL BE IN EUROPE. THE KINGDOM OF ITALY AND BROWNING.
GIVE US THE GUN IN A COMPETITIVE PRICE AND WE WILL TEST IT OURSELFS TO HELL !. IF IT IS WORTHY IT WILL BE REWORDET.
WITH RESPECT
FROM GREECE.
“ANYWHERE-ANYLOAD-EVERYTIME”
Yay! The Remington PR Department reads the Firearms Blog!
‘The VERSA MAX represents true versatility to the MAX!’
And what I done wrote -
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/07/09/remington-versamax-shotgun-coming-soon/
Still, I can’t wait to see this new and wonderous ‘self-cleaning piston gas piston system’.
SpudGun, I don’t know for sure if they read the blog.
“…come with five Flush Pro Bore® chokes”. Is this another new choke system that will be incompatible with the current Rem Chokes?