DonovanM Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Does anyone know if there's a way to extend the mag tube to 12 rounds easily? Is the carbon fiber tube made by a known manufacturer? Sorry, haven't read the whole thread. My work has a couple of these and I REALLY want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowashooter Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Lancer makes a carbon fiber extension. I just put a bordic extension on mine for 12 rounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremekramer Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Haven't had to order online from them since they are only 10 miles from my house. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_M Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 A friend bought one of the VersaMax competition models with the green receiver. The feed latch is so stiff that the shells will stop dead once the brass on the shell hits the latch. We've relieved the latch some and it helped a tiny bit (maybe not at all) but it's still so much harder to load than any other gun I've tried. I legitimately thought it was broken when we took it out of the box. Does anyone have any idea how to make loading the VersaMax easier? It's not a technique issue, the gun just stops shells dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowashooter Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 A friend bought one of the VersaMax competition models with the green receiver. The feed latch is so stiff that the shells will stop dead once the brass on the shell hits the latch. We've relieved the latch some and it helped a tiny bit (maybe not at all) but it's still so much harder to load than any other gun I've tried. I legitimately thought it was broken when we took it out of the box. Does anyone have any idea how to make loading the VersaMax easier? It's not a technique issue, the gun just stops shells dead. Pm me I can walk you through what I did to mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darqusoull13 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I had a chance to shoot this at a side match this weekend. I've been using an 870 Wingmaster but man, I'm nearly sold on the VM Comp. Absolute sweet shooting, dead on accurate and pointed naturally for me. I got a round of 4 into the tube as "practice" during pre-load and with that much experience I was able to load pretty easily during the match. Credit for that goes to the gun though! Having said that I was wondering if some of the early adopters of the VM Comp or the normal VM could give feedback on higher round count reliability. Does anything tend to need replacement multiple times, how often do you clean it and would you say it needs more or less care and attention than your previous gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soterik Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 A friend bought one of the VersaMax competition models with the green receiver. The feed latch is so stiff that the shells will stop dead once the brass on the shell hits the latch. We've relieved the latch some and it helped a tiny bit (maybe not at all) but it's still so much harder to load than any other gun I've tried. I legitimately thought it was broken when we took it out of the box. Does anyone have any idea how to make loading the VersaMax easier? It's not a technique issue, the gun just stops shells dead. Had same issue. Sent it back to Remington - twice. NO improvement. So I sent it to Rose Action Sports. Now it loads well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradgsxr Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 As far as longevity I am approaching ( I'm guessing, I haven't actually kept track but I know it would be close ) 10,000 rounds through mine ( versa max tactical ) and I have had no issues at all with anything mechanically or cosmetically. I used to let it go a long time between cleanings, I would just add a little Mobil 1 before shooting but now I clean it more regularly but it will run no matter what. The only thing I had to do was have the extractor re-radiused at around 8,000 rounds as it started to not like the cheap shells ( with bad crimps, it would catch the edge of the crimp on the way into the chamber and get stuck ) but I think it was just from so many rounds through it that it actually sharpened the edge of the extractor because the first 8,000 rounds was almost all Federal bulk and it never malfunctioned ever. After it was radiused again, back to eating anything and everything. I bought a new comp model as I am worried that I might wear the tactical out some day but it is still going and actually runs even better as it has loosened up a bit. I did have my tactical gone through ( shortly after it was new ) by Triangle sports and it was worth every penny, they will be doing my comp model also - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_M Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Does anyone have any more ideas on how I can get the Versamax to quad-load easier? The lifter is pressing so hard against the first shell going into the gun that it keeps it from going into the mag tube. Two grown men were unable to get the shell to even move after it wedges itself like that. Loading one at a time it works smoothly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradgsxr Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Assuming you have the stock comp model lifter right? If so get a c-rums or other extended lifter that doesn't have the hump and it will load like butter- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarMike Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Mine wore in. Could barely get a round in the tube at first. With a lot of shooting and loading, it's now where I can duaload 8rds in 4s. Gun is stock right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Doc Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Does anyone have any more ideas on how I can get the Versamax to quad-load easier? The lifter is pressing so hard against the first shell going into the gun that it keeps it from going into the mag tube. Two grown men were unable to get the shell to even move after it wedges itself like that. Loading one at a time it works smoothly. Suggest check post 389 page 16 to see what I did to mine, no problems since I modified it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruahine Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I am about to import one to New Zealand. What should I get checked to make sure I get a good one. Don't want to send back to be fixed or modified. Also the packaging, should I consider paying for a different case to ship. After all the comments on bad packaging. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowashooter Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 A hard case would be a good idea but other than that you should be good to go. But you will need to do a few modifications yourself when you get it, but it is definitely worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarMike Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Can you maybe order one from somewhere already modified? AI, TTI, or TSS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveG Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) I'd just order it, mine ran great right out of the box. Only thing I changed is the charging handle. Edited September 2, 2014 by DaveG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jriggs Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Read through this entire thread...there is a lot of info but all of it will be very worth your time. There will be minor work needed to be done to the lifter and some port work...I did all mine with hand files and a dremel. I have maybe 4 hours into it total and that's working on the port a second time after deciding I could open it up a lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWTHeckman Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 For those of you inquiring, the part number for the new lifter is: 409144 Should be F409144, but I'm betting that they will use all they have to build guns for a while before they are available to purchase separately. Brownells has been showing this competition lifter on their site for the last couple of months. Yesterday I noticed that my backorder had switched to "order processing". Today their site is showing them as "in stock". Oddly, Remington's own site isn't even showing the competition lifter yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryanbach Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Can someone possibly measure their feed latch roll pin? I was polishing my feed latch and lost the pin in the process. I have a match in a week and cannot wait for one to ship.if you could possible give me the diameter and length! It is part number 26 in the Versamax manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szhttm Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Brownell's has the Remington Competition version of the carrier in stock:* http://www.brownells.com/shotgun-parts/trigger-group-parts/carrier-parts/carrier-assemblies/competition-carrier-sku767001088-68367-144301.aspx I called Brownells and the tech physically got up and looked at the part available from their stock shelves and validated it is the solid version from the factory without the u notch in the front.Good Luck And Be Safe!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveG Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Brownell's has the Remington Competition version of the carrier in stock: * http://www.brownells.com/shotgun-parts/trigger-group-parts/carrier-parts/carrier-assemblies/competition-carrier-sku767001088-68367-144301.aspx I called Brownells and the tech physically got up and looked at the part available from their stock shelves and validated it is the solid version from the factory without the u notch in the front. Good Luck And Be Safe!!! It's 68 bucks then you still have to send it out to be worked on for another 50 bucks, would be cheeper to by an original VM one and send to out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowashooter Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) Resurrecting this thread as I got a flyer from Cabela's and the had the VM competition tactical in the flyer for $1299.99. Not a super bargain by any means but a fair price if anyone is in the market you local cabela's may be stocking this model for you to put some fingerprints on. Hopefully this off season I get around to doing my review of this, the stoeger m3000 the benelli m2 and the beretta 1301. Edited January 6, 2015 by Iowashooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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