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I like the 2 moa dot on my Romeo5. For up close fast sight squire I just run the brightness up high. The 2 moa easily looks like a 5 moa. For longer more precise shots dim it down to the 2 moa size. It’s the best of both worlds.

Carts are common in 3-Gun. Lots of good ideas about converted jogging strollers, onthis site if you do a search.

Question regarding transporting Long guns between stages. For several years competitors used a variation of a jogging stroller. This method typically pointed the muzzles down at an angle. Occasionally there would be a cart made that carried with muzzle pointed straight up. Over the last couple of years I’ve noticed an increasing use of wagons. (Mostly collapsible type). I’m sure this make it a lot easier in most vehicles. However, these wagons typically carry the long guns with muzzle in horizontal position. This often causes the muzzle to sweep competitors when pulled and / or parked. This method appears to be a violation of 3GN rules: 1.8.3 Long Guns must be cased OR if hand carried or slung, the muzzle must be pointed up. 1.8.3.1 Using a cart where the muzzles are pointed downward is allowed. Should the rules be changed or should match directors be aware and enforce the transportation requirements? Or are my concerns out of Line?

My VM started to run sluggish and I thought it was just dirty. Eventually it became harder & harder to rack the bolt. It got to the point that when stuck, I had to "mortar" the bolt. I finally found the cam pin was worn. It had a couple of flats worn. I replaced it with a Benelli M2 pin and now it's back to running smooth. While ordering parts I did get a new recoil spring too (extra power).

UPDATE: The problem occurred with dummy rounds (made with Fiocchi hulls) and even with empty chamber. I took the bolt apart for closer inspection. The cam pin was all chewed up. I replaced it with one for a Benelli M2. It was better, but still had an occasional problem, but only with the dummy rounds. I then switched to dummy rounds made from Federal hulls. Ran 10 magazines full with no more problem. I went to the range & ran 50 rounds of Federal bulk pack ammo with no problem. So, it looks like the problem was both the cam pin and the Fiocchi dummy rounds. While I hav the trigger group out I noticed the hammer looked beat up. I've ordered a M2 hammer and hammer spring. Also I've read that I should replace the extractor. So, I ordered one of those too.

70+ views and no thoughts / suggestions?

I run an American Defense tall mount and have really come to like it. It allows a more natural head position for me. Took a little getting used to for prone, but otherwise the switch was well worth it for me.

No, I never thought of that. Off hand, I think it will be bore expensive than the VM Tactical Competition tube. I'll have to check.

if anybody replaced their forend, I'd be interested in buying the original one.

I have a Versa Max tactical, with an extension cap, giving it a capacity of 10 rounds. It has about 6k rounds thru it. I recently installed the extra power recoil spring (Wolff) and the extra power dog spring (XRail). When I reassemble everything I get an occasional situation where the bolt is extremely hard to pull (manually). Usually I have to "mortar" the gun in order to get it to extract. I removed the new springs and put everything back as it was and the problem still happens. I've looked everything over and cannot see what the cause might be. Any thoughts?

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J & L Gunsmithing no longer has the Carbon Arms 8 round tube. They now use RCI X-rail. So it looks like I'll have to contact Remington to see about the Tactical Competition magazine tube availability.

I sentbthem a message to see if they had thin in stock. Another thoughtbiscto get the magazine parent from a VM Tactical Competition. Does anyone know if that is a single 8 round tube with Steve and extension?

I am looking to upgrade the magazine tube on my Versa Max Tactical. I thought Carbon Arms had a one piece 8 round tube that used a carbon fiber sleeve held by a nitric coupling nut. That nut could hold a cap for 8 rounds or add a Nordic extension for more capacity. The advantage is I would not need a clamp. I looked at the Carbon Arms site, but can't seem to find it. Does anybody know of the item is still available, and what it is called?

No, I overlooked the 24c requirement. I have it with a Giessele SD3G and a Giessele 2 stage trigger.

You might consider the Elfman push button safety. I have 2 of them and love the positioning and ease of engage / dis-engage. https://www.rainierarms.com/elftmann-tactical-push-button-ambi-speed-safety-pre-order-ship-nov-10-13/

That's what I put on the stock. Did you make to modify the forend? The listing says maximum thickness is .25"and the VM seems a bit over that limit.

Liking for options to put a QD sling cup in the forarm of a Versamax Tactical. Much like the Versamax Comoetition Tactical has. The limiting factor is the tight space of the forend. That won't allow for the Nordic mount's nut. I did run run across a discussion of this but lost track of it. In that discussion it was recommended to just buy a Competition Tactical forend. That may. E stat, but I'm looking atnother options.

I use skateboard tape that I cut to a pattern I have. Clean the grip with alcohol, warm the grip a bit with hair dryer, apply the cutouts. Then I wrap tightly with paracord for the full length of the grip. Let it sit overnight. The wrapping with paracord is like clamping parts while gluing. Using this method, I've never had one come off until I take it off.

Here is the scope I bought from Optics Planet http://shop.opticsplanet.com/american-defense-amer-def-recon-h-30mm-q-d-scope-mount-2-offset-high.html?_iv_code=26S-MT-ADRECONH30-TD&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=plusbox-beta&gclid=CjwKEAjw_6XIBRCisIGIrJeQ93oSJAA2cNtME4EDgxIuufdbRxEhrCZZjKj4LVgsarn2No9qdOKgbhoCDBnw_wcB

I had a LT-135 on order back in December. None in stock and they could not give me a timeframe for when they would be making more. I cancelled the LaRue and went with the ADM. I'm quite happy with the quality and really like the extra height.

I'll be watching for the Tooth and Nail product. Hopefully soon.

I wish the forend on my Versa Max was not quite so big I just noticed that Mesa Tactical has a replacement part I assume this would fit I'm my VM Tactical Does anybody have any experience with the Mesa Tactical Mohawk forend for Versa Max? specifically is it any slimmer than the OEM? here is the link https://mesatactical.com/products/mohawk-forend-for-rem-versa-max-12-ga-black/

Here is the link to the MI scope mount http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/MI-30MM-High-QD-Scope-Mount-with-1-4-in-Offset-p/mi-qd30smh.htm

To piggyback on this topic, any thoughts on scope height. I see typical is 1.5 (to centerline). I currently have a LT104 and do find that I have to mush my head down to get proper alignment. Midwest Industries is now making a mount that is 1.93. As I understand it, this taller mount may allow for a better head positioning.