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:
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Versa Max black synthetic I bought for my wife for trap shooting has been troubling. She is on her second serial number since Remington swapped out the original one. 5-8% of the time the shells would not go into the barrel from various companies when the bolt moved forward cutting the shell tip. Now with the 2nd gun after 500 rounds the firing pin fouled intermittently. Now after 650 rounds of target loads the button to release the bolt forward is immovable. With cleaning and oiling per Remington both problems seem to clear up. Is anyone out there having problems? Their technical support suspects a bent part since the button when working seems to need a lot of pressure to engage. Remington has been very helpful but I have not read much about problems. The recoil reduction on this model is outstanding. Any feedback would be appreciated.
i bought my versa max last november. Everytime i shoot it now, my third shell will never come out of the magazine n kick into the chamber. the chamber opens and ejects the used shell but wont cycle the 3rd shell. It does it every time with Black Clouds which i shoot but it dont for blind side or Kents. Anyone else with this problem? and i have a huge problem with my key/pin for my chamber falling out. It has fallen out 3 times just this year already. I found the key 2 times but last weekend couldnt find it and i called remington on monday and its gunna take 5-10 days to ship my new part! In my opinion that is ridiculous. So now i sit with a gun with no key/pin to hunt with for geese this wkend....c'mon remington.....your better then that