Remington Versa Max

Semi-automatic shotgun

47+15⁄16 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-operatedFeed systemTube magazine: 3+1 rounds (2+1 with 3½" shells); Tactical version 8+1 (10+1 with extension)SightsFiber-optic; bead on SportsmanReferences^[1]^[2]^[3]

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+3⁄4 inches (7.0 cm), 3 inches (7.6 cm), and 3+1⁄2 inches (8.9 cm) in length.^[4] It was named the shotgun of the year for 2011 by American Rifleman.^[5]

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-cost 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^[update], Remington listed 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 were additionally two tactical offerings, the Tactical and Competition Tactical.^[7]

References

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

External links

Remington Versa Max Review via YouTube

Remington firearms and cartridges

Rifles

Bolt-action	.22 Junior Special JuniorTarget 521TL Remington–Keene rifle M1903 Springfield rifle Pattern 1914 Enfield M1917 Enfield Model 5 Model 6 Model 7 Model 30 Model 34 Model 504 Model 511 Model 512 Model 513 Model 521 Model 580 Model 581 Model 582 Model 600 Model 660 Model 673 Model 700 Model 710 Model 720 Model 721 Model 770 Model 783 Model 788 Model 798 Model 799 M24 Sniper Weapon System M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle Modular Sniper Rifle
Pump-action	Model Six Model 14 Model 121 Model 141 Model 572 Model 572 Fieldmaster Model 760 Model 7600
Semi-automatic	Nylon 66 Model Four Model 8 Model 24 Model 241 Model 522 Model 552 Model 597 Model 740 Model 742 Model 7400 Model 750 R4 R5 Remington Gas System Model R-25 RSASS
Automatic	Adaptive Combat Rifle
Single shot	Rolling block

Shotguns

Pump-action	Model 10 and 29 Model 17 Model 31 Model 870 Model 887
Semi-automatic	Model 11 Model 11-48 Model 58 Model 878 Model 1100 Model 11-87 Model 11-96 Model SP-10 SPR 453 Versa Max V3
Break-action	SPR 18 SPR 94 SPR 100 SPR 210 SPR 220 SPR 310

Handguns

Semi-automatic	1911 R1 Model 51 R51 RM380
Revolver	Model 1858 Model 1875 Model 1890
Derringer	Model 95 Rider Single Shot Pistol Zig-Zag Derringer
Other	Naval Model 1865 Pistol XP-100