NRA Gun of the Week: Remington Versa Max Sportsman Turkey Shotgun

posted on April 26, 2016

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Six years ago Remington released its newest version of the gas-operated, semi-automatic shotgun, the Versa Max. More recently, the company added a turkey-specific variant to the line. You can learn more about the Versa Max Sportsman Turkey shotgun with the video embedded above, which is taken from the "NRA Gun of the Week" series.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Remington Arms
• Action: Gas-operated, semi-automatic shotgun
• Gauge: 12 gauge; 3½” chamber
• Barrel: 22”; 4140 hammer-forged steel; threaded for Remington Pro Bore chokes  
• Trigger: 5-lb., 14.4-oz. pull
• Magazine: five-round tube (two-round plug included)
• Sights: adjustable TruGlo fiber-optic rear notch, TruGlo fiber-optic front bead
• Stock: synthetic
• Finish: Mossy Oak Obsession
• Overall Length: 43 15/16"
• Weight: 7lbs. 12 ozs.
• MSRP: $1,222

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