So, how did the Versa Max do in the blind, lefty7?

 

It rained steady the entire time we were out there, I felt no recoil with the 3" shells and to finish my green-winged teal off it handled dove load great (the bird was on land walking away, not in water so it wasn't toxic). It was great!

 

Nice to hear your versamax is working well. However, I'm sure you meant you finished off that teal with a steel trap load. Just having lead shot in your possession while waterfowl hunting is illegal... :wink:

 

I've been very happy with my 3.5" Super X2 for ducks and geese, but must admit the Versa Max has got me interested.

 

I was looking at the SX2 because one of my buddies has it and the SX3 because his dad has it and I decided with the versa max sportsman. I do not regret it one bit. And Buc Doc, yes I remember, It was steel shot to finish off the bird...

 

I just picked up a versamax I really like it . Fits me well haven't hunted it yet anything I should know about it .

 

Thanks for the review. I plan on getting one for my next semi dedicated to waterfowl. Not right away but in the future

 

I Picked up a used versamax last year and been using it for geese and ducks, shot 1500 rounds with it so far not a single jam mostly experts and Rio blue steel for ducks and kents for geese the gun has been good, recoil is low compared to anything else i have owned and i am very pleased with the gun.

 

All my Shotguns at this point are "B" guns and I love them so, but ever since the Versa Max came out I fell in love with it. I've decided to wait a little while to see how people like them.....read a few reviews ets. etc. Another happy customer is nice to hear and I think I will purchase mine now. Thanks

 

I have been hunting strictly with the Versa Max for waterfowl for two full seasons now and not one hiccup. Hunted everything from dry/dusty/muddy fields for early season geese to bitter/snowy/icy conditions for late season ducks, followed by salty air/water from the Gulf of Mexico on a diver hunt. Even use those dirty Federal Speed Shok shells a lot. It's a great gun!

 

Got mine about 6 months ago and loving it. Don't hunt though so it's lead a sheltered life! Trap and such but its been great!

 

I have liked mine and have had it two seasons. I have read some bashing on them but ironically, not from owners, just people whose brothers-sisters-best friends in laws let them hold it.

 

After doing a lot of research on them, I'm about ready to spring for a Versa Max myself. I just wish they had a model with walnut furniture.

 

I have liked mine and have had it two seasons. I have read some bashing on them but ironically, not from owners, just people whose brothers-sisters-best friends in laws let them hold it.

Yep exactly, that is usually what happens these days and the bad thing about this internet chatter. Lots of people like to talk and be the biggest and baddest online, when in fact in real life they are just the opposite.

 

After doing a lot of research on them, I'm about ready to spring for a Versa Max myself. I just wish they had a model with walnut furniture.

Patience DHart, patience. :wink: Nothing wrong with having one of each when time comes.

 

After doing a lot of research on them, I'm about ready to spring for a Versa Max myself. I just wish they had a model with walnut furniture.

Patience DHart, patience. :wink: Nothing wrong with having one of each when time comes.

fallsflight... you're speaking my language, friend. I would have no qualms about picking up a synthetic Versa Max now, and then adding another, with walnut furniture, when they become available.

I have a hunch that Remington will develop the Versa Max line as time moves along... positioning it as their flagship semi-auto shotgun. Some deluxe versions, with beautiful walnut furniture, and some sporting clays versions simply must be in the planning!

Hopefully, Remington will do with their Versa Max line as Browning has done with their superb Maxus line:

 

Hey guys been looking for a new semi auto and being a Remington guy I love the idea of this gun. I was just wondering if guys are finding a difference from the original versa max compared to the sportsman edition. Is it worth the extra money for the original? Thanks

 

I too like remington and own several 870's and an 887, when it came time for a semiauto purchase I wanted to buy the versa max but it just didnt shoulder well or feel right for me so I went the Maxus (a purchase that I have no regrets!). I duck hunt with a guy that has a first year versamax and he has never had a problem. If you want a gas operated gun and the versamax doesnt fit you well, check out the maxus or sx3.

 

Hey guys been looking for a new semi auto and being a Remington guy I love the idea of this gun. I was just wondering if guys are finding a difference from the original versa max compared to the sportsman edition. Is it worth the extra money for the original? Thanks

stan... there is a comparison between the Synthetic and the Sportsman here:

http://www.remington.com/products/firea ... tsman.aspx

Personally, I feel the extras would be worth the extra money for the Synthetic. But for each person, that would also depend on just how tight the budget is.

 

You Men have me have me hooked I am going to try a VM my shoulder needs one! and all my short recoil guns kill me with 3" mags I haven't duck hunted with a Rem in 25yrs

 

a5magg... go for it, man. I'd say it ranks right up there with the current crop of today's semi autos, plus or minus a little, here or there, for this feature or that... and realizing that none of them will be a PERFECT gun, in all respects, for all purposes.

The Versa Max truly is a very comfortable gun to shoot, even with 3" magnum loads... the felt recoil is quite pleasantly soft! And it's notably reliable with a very wide variety of loads.

I happened to select the Tactical model (dumb name, I know - but it's designed with high capacity for defense purposes). I've only had it a short time, but so far, I've been very pleased with how it shoots everything from 2 3/4" 1 oz. light target loads, 2 3/4" 00 high velocity Buck shot, and 3" magnum high velocity slugs. Handles them all reliably and with little noticeable difference in felt recoil.









This model comes with very handy accessories to change the angle and cast of the stock, as well as the length of pull, and height of the comb. Sweet ability to set-up the gun to fit just right.

Given my experience with this VMT model, I wouldn't hesitate to pick up a 26" or 28" model, set up for hunting. The "Sporting" model is the least expensive, but has the least features as well. The "Synthetic" model offers more customizable features and is more expensive.

 

The Versa Max truly is a very comfortable gun to shoot, even with 3" magnum loads Thats why I am going to get one won't be long I will let you know when I do. Its time for me to go back to gas!!!!!!!!! but remember I love My Brownings LOL

 

The Versa Max truly is a very comfortable gun to shoot, even with 3" magnum loads Thats why I am going to get one won't be long I will let you know when I do. Its time for me to go back to gas!!!!!!!!! but remember I love My Brownings LOL

a5magg.... remember Mick's sage advice... "it's a gas, gas, gas!" :lol: (Jumping Jack Flash)

I think you'll soon become another satisfied Versa Max owner.

 

I have now shot over 3500 shells through my versamax and had no issues whatsoever. I have cleaned it due to this being a habit i have always done but i feel it would keep going without cleaning if you were that way inclined. I did buy an SRM terror .700 choke for this gun but other than that addition i felt necessary for my intended use the gun is perfect as it is.

 

I have now shot over 3500 shells) Thats what I am talking about!! tried by fire a duck killin gun
How about a LM carlson extended tube? I like the way they patteren in my other guns