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+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]

Remington Versa Max
Type	Semi-automatic shotgun
Place of origin	United States
Production history
Manufacturer	Remington Arms
Unit cost	MSRP: $1485 (Synthetic or Tactical), $1088 (Sportsman)
Produced	2010 – c. 2020
Variants	Sportsman, Tactical
Specifications
Mass	7.5 pounds (3.4 kg) (26")
Length	47+15⁄16 inches (121.8 cm) (26")
Barrel length	26 or 28 in (66 or 71 cm); tactical and turkey models 22 in (56 cm)
Cartridge	12 gauge (up to 3½" length)
Action	Semi-automatic gas-operated
Feed system	Tube magazine: 3+1 rounds (2+1 with 3½" shells); Tactical version 8+1 (10+1 with extension)
Sights	Fiber-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-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]