T Bacus Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Anyone know why or have speculations on why the loading port was scaled back to 3in? Not a 3" loading port, a 3" chamber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagdrag Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I think loading port is the same but chamber is only 3" not 3-1/2" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 It was not. It is rated as a 3" gun, but has the only receiver they make for the VM which is 3.5". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRicks Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 These guys are correct. There will be a few of these guns at a Remington side match tomorrow. Swing by and shoot one if you're interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkOne Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Whoever does, please report back to the rest of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpipe95 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Anyone else shoot one today? I dig it but I will admit I might be a bit partial... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz41 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I shot it at the side match today. Benny is right, loading port needs to be opened more. The carrier latch was super stiff. But it is a step in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhill Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I havent seen it but from what im reading i dont believe a factory version will ever be as good as one from a custom shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpipe95 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I havent seen it but from what im reading i dont believe a factory version will ever be as good as one from a custom shop. It won't have all the custom touches that each shooter may require as it is a production gun. But A factory one won't be as expensive either. I just think its cool to see a company actually try to meet the needs of the competitive market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjfarmer Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I got to shoot it yesterday right after Jerry Miculek I liked the gun, but i didn't pay much attention to it. I did expect the loading port to be wider though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZGunut Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) I haven't seen it in person yet just pictures. I do think the Beretta 1301 is set up better for 3 gun from the factory at a far better price. I would rather add a 70.00 magazine tube to a 1100.00 gun than have to pay a gunsmith to open up the loading port. I do applaud Remington for building guns for our game though! Edited August 25, 2013 by AZGunut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travtastik Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I got to shoot one yesterday at the Pro Am and I liked it over all. I didn't think that factory welded lifter compared to the c-rums weld job. I liked the rear dove tail sight that they have added for slug shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBaneACP Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Interestingly enough, my good friend John Snow from OUTDOOR LIFE shot one of the the out-of-the-box VersaMaxes at CRIMSON TRACE...we shot on the same squad (with Match Director Chuck Anderson). John was very happy with it, but I liked my Carbon Arms VM a bit better. Easier to load with the opened up port. Michael B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBaneACP Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 BTW,, I wish I had the dovetailed rear sight! Michael B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Bird Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I bought a VM tactical, then added the CARBON ARMS mag tube which it's full length. I then sent the whole thing to Benny where he opened the loading port. polished the magazine enhanced and adjusted the shell catch of the mad. He also worked the safety for ease of use and lost nothing in safety use. Adjust the POI on the barrel so its dead on at 100 yds. And lightened the bolt and polished critical surfaces for smoothness. All of this and it way back in my have in 7 days flat. I must say, I have a fully trick out Benelli M2 and this VM beats it hand down. To bad Remington did not bring mine, you also would be in love. This is MHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkOne Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 .....Adjust the POI on the barrel so its dead on at 100 yds........ A little off topic, but did you have him do 100, because he typically does 50. Curious where you hit at the closer ranges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike41 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I have some photo's of the gun on my cell phone if anyone wants to see the gun. They are not the best though. The gun shoots well and was easy to load. The rear site was nice too. They are to be released for sale later this year around. If some one knows how to post the photo's I will send to you and you can post them here for everyone to see. Thanks, Mike marnold31@bellsouth.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkOne Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I have some photo's of the gun on my cell phone if anyone wants to see the gun. They are not the best though. The gun shoots well and was easy to load. The rear site was nice too. They are to be released for sale later this year around. If some one knows how to post the photo's I will send to you and you can post them here for everyone to see. Thanks, Mike marnold31@bellsouth.net Yes please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 The gun is just a tactical model with carbon tube added. They did try to weld up lifter but it is to short and still bites on load 2. You can get by with it but it is like raceing indy with a stock car. If you are SERIOUS about 3-gun, it still needs a lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinT Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I bought a VM tactical, then added the CARBON ARMS mag tube which it's full length. I then sent the whole thing to Benny where he opened the loading port. polished the magazine enhanced and adjusted the shell catch of the mad. He also worked the safety for ease of use and lost nothing in safety use. Adjust the POI on the barrel so its dead on at 100 yds. And lightened the bolt and polished critical surfaces for smoothness. All of this and it way back in my have in 7 days flat. I must say, I have a fully trick out Benelli M2 and this VM beats it hand down. To bad Remington did not bring mine, you also would be in love. This is MHO Ken, that sweet VM is kicking some butt on the internet, but when are we going to get to fondle it at a 3 gun match around DFW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkOne Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) I have some photo's of the gun on my cell phone if anyone wants to see the gun. They are not the best though. The gun shoots well and was easy to load. The rear site was nice too. They are to be released for sale later this year around. If some one knows how to post the photo's I will send to you and you can post them here for everyone to see. Thanks, Mike marnold31@bellsouth.net Here are the photos from Mike... https://www.dropbox.com/sc/uhd4r7ri69y2a28/gNqUZixaAs Edited August 27, 2013 by TheDarkOne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhill Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Its a good starting point but depending on price it may be more feasible to buy the tactical model and have the lifter and loading port work done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpipe95 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Any Updates? Still working on it. We're still on track for me to be shooting one at the Pro-Am in August though. How did the gun run for you? Guys down at the demo said they ran 4k rounds between two guns with no lube or cleaning all weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Gun ran well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRicks Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 Any Updates? Still working on it. We're still on track for me to be shooting one at the Pro-Am in August though. How did the gun run for you? Guys down at the demo said they ran 4k rounds between two guns with no lube or cleaning all weekend. I wasn't able to get one for the match. Between sponsored shooters and demo guns, they didn't have one for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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