12ga Remington Versamax 28" Inter-choke

12ga Remington Versamax 28" Inter-choke

The Remington VersaMax is a gas operated, magazine tube-fed, semi-automatic shotgun that is Remington’s hat in the ring of versatile shotguns that work with a variety of shells. Unlike the older Remington 1100, the Versa Max uses an ingenious port based system to adjust gas pressure appropriately based on shell length without having to change barrels. The Versa Max also updates some of the ergonomics of the 1100 to more modern standards.

The Remington Versa Max is gas operated, which means that it bleeds a bit of the high pressure gas just behind the shot cup down through some ports in the barrel into a piston system that drives the action. Technically, the Versa Max uses 2 small pistons just below the magazine tube. This differs from the older 1100 design that used a sleeve-style piston system that goes around the magazine tube. It should be an advantage for the VersaMax, because the smaller pistons should self-clean better, although they do add a bit of girth to the forend. 

The gun is chambered for 2 ¾-, 3-, and 3 ½-inch shells, and handles the three shell lengths interchangeably, without any adjustment. The reason for this feature—to handle a variety of shell lengths—is that the Remington VersaMax makes use of seven gas ports that are strategically located in the shotgun's chamber area. The length of the shell dictates how many ports allow gas to escape, thereby cycling the action. The 2 ¾-inch shell exposes all seven ports, the 3-inch shell exposes only four ports, while the 3 ½-inch shell allows only three ports to function. You could load all three sizes of 12 gauge shells into the gun, at the same time, and they all would cycle reliably, with minimum recoil. While this gas system is an exciting feature, the VersaMax has even more going for it.

Another interesting feature of the VersaMax is that it has interchangeable stock combs. The comb is popped out by hand, and extra combs of differing heights are available to fit the gun to a particular shooter. While the shotgun comb is off, an adjustment plate can be accessed that allows the shooter to change stock drop and cast to suit his particular needs. The stock shims and extra combs are included with the standard VersaMax package.

Soft shooting, versatile with shell selection, inexpensive (for a semi auto shotgun), and reliable, the Remington Versa Max makes for a compelling case as a duck/goose gun as well as a 3 gun competition shotgun. And if you’re looking for a reliable semi-auto shotgun that takes anything you feed it, check out the Remington Versa Max.

Specifications

• Calibre: 12 gauge
• Chamber: 2 3/4" - 3.5"
• Barrel Length: 28"
• Barrel Type: Vent rib
• Weight: 7.7 lbs
• Sight: Fibre optic
• Stock: Synthetic stock with overmolded grip panels
• Finish: TriNyte coated barrel
• Recoil Pad: SuperCell
• Capacity: 3+1 (2 3/4" or 3" shells), 2+1 (3 1/2" shells)

Purchase of this item requires a firearms licence, and if wanting it delivered, a signed off Police Mail Order Form. You will need to complete the form and take it into your local police station to be signed off. You can download the form using the link below. Alternatively, you can buy online and pick up from your nearest Gun City store without a Police Mail Order form.

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