Remington Versa Max

The Remington Versa Max, also styled as VERSA MAX, is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun introduced by Remington Arms in 2010. It is chambered to use 12 gauge shells of 2 34 inches (7.0 cm), 3 inches (7.6 cm), and 3 12 inches (8.9 cm) in length.[4] It was named the shotgun of the year for 2011 by American Rifleman.[5]

Remington Versa Max
TypeSemi-automatic shotgun
Place of originUnited States
Production history
ManufacturerRemington Arms
Unit costMSRP: $1485 (Synthetic or Tactical), $1088 (Sportsman)
Produced2010–present
VariantsSportsman, Tactical
Specifications
Mass7.5 pounds (3.4 kg) (26")
Length47 1516 inches (121.8 cm) (26")
Barrel length26 or 28 in (66 or 71 cm); tactical and turkey models 22 in (56 cm)

Cartridge12 gauge (up to 3½" length)
ActionSemi-automatic gas-operated
Feed systemTube magazine: 3+1 rounds (2+1 with 3½" shells); Tactical version 8+1 (10+1 with extension)
SightsFiber-optic; bead on Sportsman
References[1][2][3]

Design

The Versa Max features a patented gas-operated reloading system that "self-regulates gas pressure, based on the length of the shell".[1] The internal cup that holds a shell when it is fired has a series of holes that regulate gas flow; shorter shells expose more of the holes than longer shells.[1][4] Remington states that the Versa Max "reduces 12 gauge recoil to that of a 20 gauge."[6] The action of the Versa Max is a redesign of the Benelli M4.[3]

Offerings

The Versa Max Sportsman is a reduced-coast variant of the Versa Max. Differences include a bead sight rather than a fiber-optic sight, only one choke rather than five chokes, and reduced cosmetics.[4]

As of June 2020, Remington lists seven versions on their website:[1]

  • Versa Max: Synthetic (no camouflage), Realtree AP HD Camo, Waterfowl Pro, Mossy Oak Duck Blind
  • Versa Max Sportsman: Plain (no camouflage), Mossy Oak Duck Blind, Mossy Oak Turkey Camo

There are additionally two tactical offerings, the Tactical and Competition Tactical.[7]

References

  1. "The Versa Max". remington.com. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
  2. "Owner's Manual / Instruction Book for: Remington VERSA MAX Autoloading Shotguns" (PDF). remington.com. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
  3. Wakeman, Randy (2013). "Review: Remington Versa Max 3-1/2 inch Autoloading Shotgun". Retrieved June 6, 2020.
  4. Adriel (March 30, 2017). "Remington Versa Max Review". huntinggearguy.com. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
  5. "Remington Versa Max". American Rifleman. October 15, 2012. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
  6. "Versa Max Synthetic". remington.com. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
  7. "Remington Tactical Shotguns". remington.com. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
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