My new Versa Max has arrived. Pictures to follow soon and a full run down on its capabilities as quickly as I can get to the range.
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TuJays
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Can someone confirm the thread size/pitch for the front bead?
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Getting ready to go snow goose hunting and have a couple questions .
If I take my plug out I can get three 3" loads into magazine and if I take the spring retainer out and put the cap back on another round fits. Could some body that can step out the backdoor and fire a shot tell me if the last round in the mag has enough force to trip the action and load. If it does I can put 4 in the mag float one and have one in the chamber for 6 shots no need for a mag extension.
Second Question. What size shot do you use for snow geese? Through which choke? For honkers I use 2 BBs followed by a T. From what I've heard snow geese are smaller but shots tend to be longer.
Thanks for starting this thread and being the in the field report that got me to buy one. It's not perfect, like you have pointed out but the flaws are minor.
If I take my plug out I can get three 3" loads into magazine and if I take the spring retainer out and put the cap back on another round fits. Could some body that can step out the backdoor and fire a shot tell me if the last round in the mag has enough force to trip the action and load. If it does I can put 4 in the mag float one and have one in the chamber for 6 shots no need for a mag extension.
Second Question. What size shot do you use for snow geese? Through which choke? For honkers I use 2 BBs followed by a T. From what I've heard snow geese are smaller but shots tend to be longer.
Thanks for starting this thread and being the in the field report that got me to buy one. It's not perfect, like you have pointed out but the flaws are minor.
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777,dhunter777 said:
I'll give it a try in the morning and let ya know!
If they are decoying birds and all of your shots will be inside 50 yards, #2's at 1550 fps will smack them down hard, if pass shooting use BB's and in both cases out of mine I use my "Pass Shooting" extended choke.
Are you going with a guide? if so ask him before you arrive and use exactly what he tells you! they are happier that way :wink:
Your welcome!
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It is for certain a #6 screw, but the dang thing is so darn short I am not 100% certain of the threads, but am 90% sure it is 40.....as nothing I have seen that short is 6-32 and it does not appear "fine" enough to be a 6-48, but could be as my eyes ain't what they used to be!StealthyBlagga said:
so #6-40 screw is my best guess with 6-48 coming in second.
It is a flat head, fine slotted screw that is about 1/8" long, so when you find the right screw driver to take it out be damn careful and don't drop it :wink:
You wanting to fill it in or are you up to your old tricks and adding something again
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Up to my old tricks of course :mrgreen:TuJays said:You wanting to fill it in or are you up to your old tricks and adding something again
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{hs#StealthyBlagga said:Up to my old tricks of course :mrgreen:TuJays said:You wanting to fill it in or are you up to your old tricks and adding something again
Ya know, I ain't rightly for sure what exactly is wrong with you, but i am certain that when the doctors finally it figure out, what ever they name it is gonna be really hard to pronounce :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
One gripe I have relates to the nifty green factory case the gun comes in. I was looking forward to using it to transport my shotgun when traveling for hunts. HOWEVER, I am 6'3" and as soon as you add any LOP to the stock, the receiver portion of the gun no longer fits in the case. All I hear from Remmy customer service is "yeah, that's an issue." Hurumph.
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Personally, I wish they would take the "nifty" green case and stick it where the sun does not shine, decrease the cost of the gun by at least $100.00 and call it good. I have not used mine since i unpacked the gun.7Iron said:
First, my VM never gets broke down unless I'm cleaning it,
next that green plastic case has no place in a duck hunters world,
it will break in cold weather
and if I am to travel to far off lands I always take two guns and they always go in my SS case.
The green case is a waste of their time and my money IMO!
Hi folks. I've been researching an upcoming autoloader purchase for the better part of a year, after which the 'new' versamax is a solid front runner in a long list of great options. As my wife would quickly tell you I tend to go a little overboard when it comes to researching purchases of this nature. As such, I'm fairly confident I've read everything on the web relating to this firearm. I'm sure it will come as little surprise that this thread and those who have contributed to it represent the single most informative source available - by far. So, credit where credit is due to TuJays and the like.
Given that you guys are the experts (at least in my eyes) I have come to you with the few remaining questions my research has failed to answer re the versamax. If you manage to answer these questions you will be the first to do so - online anyway.
So here we go. I'm looking for this gun to handle anything from clays to black bears and EVERYTHING in between so barrel options are very important to me. You guys have brushed on this topic (I've read all 48 pages - multiple times) and i know that there is more than likely a slug barrel of some description (length, rifling, sights, style all TBD) in the works for this fall and while I'm willing to wait and see I'm wondering what one could do with the options already confirmed by Remington. Specifically - could I buy a MODB version in 28", then purchase "accessory" barrels from the Tactical (22" - turkey) and the R12 (18" rifle sight - big game) - will they fit. I know the tactical is rumoured to not take 3.5" but the R12 specs say it can - odd. I know the R12 hasnt been mentioned as of yet here - likely because its not currently available outside military/enforcement circles but it IS a versamax platform. I know you raised the question TuJays re barrel swapping with the tactical but i dont think you got an answer. I think its been available in the states for a while now so am wondering if one of you knowledgeable folks might have put hands on one or be able to in order to answer the question. I'm relatively certain that the receivers are all the same but dont know how the barrels of these other models will mate with 'our' field forearms. Also wonder about the 3" "limit" on the tactical. At the very least one would think these other barrel offerings would be a quick/cheap starting point for them when it comes to accessories for 'our' guns. Oh, and I know the R12 'slug barrel' isnt likely rifled but thats fine with me as I'll be shooting foster style slugs out of whatever barrel I get anyway - sabots are too expensive for the amount I intend to shoot and the accuracy difference is of little consequence in the bush on running game IMHO.
In any event, I appologize for the length of my first post and look forward to your thoughts on my question re barrel options for the versamax.
Bushguy
Given that you guys are the experts (at least in my eyes) I have come to you with the few remaining questions my research has failed to answer re the versamax. If you manage to answer these questions you will be the first to do so - online anyway.
So here we go. I'm looking for this gun to handle anything from clays to black bears and EVERYTHING in between so barrel options are very important to me. You guys have brushed on this topic (I've read all 48 pages - multiple times) and i know that there is more than likely a slug barrel of some description (length, rifling, sights, style all TBD) in the works for this fall and while I'm willing to wait and see I'm wondering what one could do with the options already confirmed by Remington. Specifically - could I buy a MODB version in 28", then purchase "accessory" barrels from the Tactical (22" - turkey) and the R12 (18" rifle sight - big game) - will they fit. I know the tactical is rumoured to not take 3.5" but the R12 specs say it can - odd. I know the R12 hasnt been mentioned as of yet here - likely because its not currently available outside military/enforcement circles but it IS a versamax platform. I know you raised the question TuJays re barrel swapping with the tactical but i dont think you got an answer. I think its been available in the states for a while now so am wondering if one of you knowledgeable folks might have put hands on one or be able to in order to answer the question. I'm relatively certain that the receivers are all the same but dont know how the barrels of these other models will mate with 'our' field forearms. Also wonder about the 3" "limit" on the tactical. At the very least one would think these other barrel offerings would be a quick/cheap starting point for them when it comes to accessories for 'our' guns. Oh, and I know the R12 'slug barrel' isnt likely rifled but thats fine with me as I'll be shooting foster style slugs out of whatever barrel I get anyway - sabots are too expensive for the amount I intend to shoot and the accuracy difference is of little consequence in the bush on running game IMHO.
In any event, I appologize for the length of my first post and look forward to your thoughts on my question re barrel options for the versamax.
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Bushguy & All,Bushguy said:
As of today there are no barrel's available for retail sale for any VM model. You get what comes on your gun.
I can ASSURE ALL HERE that Remington Product engineering is VERY aware of this and I know they are working hard at getting our needs taken care of by first; making the existing barrel options for the various models available for sale and secondly; by producing a line of hunting barrel options before this fall.
Now with that said here is the facts as i know them to be at 1:27 pm cst:
The Versa Max Receivers in every model are 3.5" rated and are all the same except for color of finish.
Field forearms should work with any barrel as the inside design is identical.
The 22" Tactical is 3.5" rated and will fit any Versa Max. Yes I know what it says, but you gotta trust me on this one!!!
The 18" R12 will fit any Versa Max.
The 14" R12 will fit any Versa Max but is not within Federal legal allowed lengths for public use.
Black finished version of extra barrels will most likely be offered first when they are made available.
Weaver #48454 one piece base will fit the 4 screw pattern on top of the receiver of all Versa Max's for mounting optics.
CTi 105 Pro Bore chokes are identical to the Versa Max Pro Bore chokes.
Remington Product Engineering and Parts personnel read this Topic daily and follow it closely :wink:
John
Thanks very much TuJays!
Not at all unexpected, but good to hear someone with some knowledge (possibly even inside) on the topic confirm my suspicions. Can't wait to see these and other accessories start rolling out to make this already great firearm even better. Heres hoping that other fella gets his 26" MODB and you get your wood 20, or 16... though I suspect you'll be waiting longer than ths fall. Thanks again.
Not at all unexpected, but good to hear someone with some knowledge (possibly even inside) on the topic confirm my suspicions. Can't wait to see these and other accessories start rolling out to make this already great firearm even better. Heres hoping that other fella gets his 26" MODB and you get your wood 20, or 16... though I suspect you'll be waiting longer than ths fall. Thanks again.
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Your Welcome Bushguy!Bushguy said:
And Welcome to SGW {hs#
If I was you i would purchase the 26" Black version that comes with 5 chokes. then I would patiently await the availability of barrel options. Once a slug barrel is purchased you will be set for life!
I want this gun in a 20 gauge so bad I can taste it!!!!!!
Remington Green anodized receiver, shiny chromed bolt, gold trigger, shiny blued and polished barrel, and only the finest dark rich walnut or mahogany finished to a high gloss luster.....man oh man does that sound good :mrgreen:
Where can they be had for under $1000.......... ? ?TuJays said:Thanks JT.......yayaya blaming me to get out of hot water with the bride {hs#arduckhunter said:
Personally I would leave it black and hunt the heck out of it with the 5 chokes provided, offer him $900.00 cash and use the rest to buy more ammo. Your friend will make $880.00 on a $20.00 game of chance and you will have a fine shotgun. Just be certain to do a transfer thru your local FFL, then go online to Remington and register it for warranty purposes in your name.
Why, you ask?
Camo is only for us, the ducks don't care. Besides the black version is just as durable as the camo one from what i have witnessed.
The 5 chokes are flush instead of 4 extended, but I guarantee that out of those 5 you will be able to produce excellent patterns with steel shot, beside you can buy more chokes later. And this gives you more options out of the box for clay games and small game like doves.
And finally cost, new Black VM's can be found for under $1000.00 on retailer shelf's.
Welcome to SGW by the way
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All sales may be off, most of what I am seeing today is 1040.00, but at one time:
Grabagun.com & CTD has them for around $995.00, but now it seems to be a little higher?
http://grabagun.com/long-guns/shotguns- ... k-syn.html
Cheaper than dirt is what they claim to be as well and was 995.00 last i checked but now they are a little higher?
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/69662-1.html
In Canada...Lebaron!!!
Black Synthetic version $935 on special (no discount) + HST = $1056 out the door
MODB Waterfowel is $1264 - 10% (membership card) +HST = $1286 out the door
On black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, Buckeye Outdoors, a gun shop in Hebron , ohio had Versa max's in black for 799.00 out the door....
Grady's in Anderson, South Carolina had the black synthetics on sale $999 plus tax..
Grabagun.com & CTD has them for around $995.00, but now it seems to be a little higher?
http://grabagun.com/long-guns/shotguns- ... k-syn.html
Cheaper than dirt is what they claim to be as well and was 995.00 last i checked but now they are a little higher?
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/69662-1.html
In Canada...Lebaron!!!
Black Synthetic version $935 on special (no discount) + HST = $1056 out the door
MODB Waterfowel is $1264 - 10% (membership card) +HST = $1286 out the door
On black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, Buckeye Outdoors, a gun shop in Hebron , ohio had Versa max's in black for 799.00 out the door....
Grady's in Anderson, South Carolina had the black synthetics on sale $999 plus tax..
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