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1. Oil to the outside of the barrel gas pis tons and O ring with a soft clean cloth 18 Remove all excess lubricant with a clean dry patch WARNING After cleaning Make sure the barrel and chamber are free of obstructions see page 9 To Check the Barrel for Obstructions To Clean the Choke Tube 1 Remove the choke tube from the bar rel See To Change the Choke Tube page 14 2 Brush the choke tube including the threads with Brite Bore or equiva lent until clean 3 Brush the mating barrel choke tube threads with Brite Bore or equiva lent until clean 4 Push a clean patch through the choke tube 5 Repeat several times using a new cleaning patch each time until all residue is removed 6 Wipe clean and let dry 7 When dry apply a light application of Rem Oil Include the mounting threads and mating threads in the barrel 8 To insert the choke tube into the bar rel see To Change the Choke Tube page 14 To Clean the Bolt Assembly 1 Spray the bolt assembly components using Rem Action Cleaner or equiv alent Brush if necessary to remove all residue 2 lo dry use compressed air or allow to air dry 3 Applying alight application of Rem Oil 4 Remove all excess lubricant with a clean dry patch To Clean the Trigger Assembly CAUTION Clean the Trigger Assembly as a unit Do not disassemble 1 Thoroughly spray Rem Action Cleaner inside the trigge
2. or SAFE position Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction To Load the Chamber From the Magazine Note The bolt must be fully forward and the hammer must be cocked before the magazine can be loaded 1 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction 2 Engage the safety mechanism in the ON or Safe position by moving the safety button fully to the shooter s right The red band will NOT be visi ble 3 Engage the bolt hold open by press ing the cartridge release See Picture 6 4 Pull the operating handle fully rear ward to lock the bolt in the open position 5 With the bolt locked open visually check the chamber loading port and magazine making sure the shot gun is completely unloaded 6 Make sure the barrel and chamber are free of obstructions see page 10 To Check the Barrel for Obstructions WARNING When loading keep hands clothing and other objects away from the bolt and bolt handle 7 Close the bolt assembly by pressing the Bolt Release 8 Push up to three 3 2 3 4 or 3 car tridges or two 2 3 1 2 cartridges of the correct gauge one at a time fully forward into the magazine tube en suring the rim of each shell engages the feed latch and is held inside the magazine tube See Picture 12 Feed Latch Shotshell latched in PICTURE 12 Magazine 9 Release a shotshell from the maga zine onto the carrier by pressing the Car
3. 17 Install the pivot block onto the receiver by sliding it over the action spring tube 18 Mount the stock onto the receiver 19 Insert the stock cast plate B 20 Insert the stock retaining bolt thru the desired stock cast plate mounting hole See Picture 17a and into the action spring tube 21 Secure stock retaining bolt with a 3 16 Allen Wrench by turning clockwise Torque to 75 in lbs do not over tighten 22 Replace and secure the recoil pad by turning the mounting screws clockwise until tight Do not over tighten Cleaning Lubrication and Maintenance WARNING Before cleaning make sure your firearm is completely unloaded both the chamber and the magazine and engage the safety by placing the safety mechanism in the ON or SAFE posi tion 17 WARNING After each use follow the lubrication and maintenance directions in this Owner s Manual If the firearm is immersed in water it must be thoroughly cleaned and lubricated as soon as possi ble In case of saltwater immersion first flush all parts with fresh water then dry clean and lubricate the firearm If the firearm does not function properly have it checked and repaired by a Remington Authorized Repair Center before further use Failure to follow these instructions may lead to firearm malfunctions which could result in serious personal injuries or death To Remove the Gas Pistons With the barrel removed from the receive
4. or Safe position by moving the safety button fully to the shooter s right The red band will NOT be visi ble 3 Engage the bolt hold open by press ing the cartridge release upward see Picture 6 4 Pull the operating handle fully rear ward to lock the bolt in the open position 5 With the bolt locked open visually check the chamber loading port and magazine making sure the firearm is completely unloaded If the chamber is not unloaded see page 14 To Unload the Firearm 6 Make sure the barrel and chamber are free of obstructions see page 10 To Check the Barrel for Obstructions I To Load the Chamber 7 Place one shell onto the carrier through the ejection port See Picture 10 Cartridge PICTURE 10 Bolt Release 8 Close the bolt assembly by pressing the Bolt Release chambering the cartridge WARNING When releasing the bolt keep hands clothing and other objects away from the bolt and bolt handle 12 ll To Load the Magazine 9 Push up to three 3 2 3 4 or 3 car tridges or two 2 3 1 2 cartridges of the correct gauge one at a time fully forward into the magazine tube see Picture 11 ensuring the rim of each shell engages the feed latch and is held inside the magazine tube See Picture 12 Bolt Assembly Closed PICTURE 11 Magazine WARNING The firearm is now cocked and fully loaded Make sure the safety mechanism is still engaged in the ON
5. the need for safe firearm handling and stor age including keeping this and every firearm unloaded and locked in a secure place when not in use Read and follow these and other safety rules in this instruc tion manual Failure to read understand and obey these rules can result in serious personal injury or death See the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety on page 2 Keep your locking device engaged when your firearm is not in use Keep the keys in a secure place inaccessible to others DO NOT leave your keys or any ammuni tion with your firearm which should be kept locked in a safe place Trigger Lock To secure your firearm with an external locking device See instructions provided in the packaging The Operating Handle Bolt Release and Cartridge Release The operating handle is used to move the bolt rearward opening the action The bolt release is used to release the bolt from the locked open position See Picture 6 PICTURE 6 Operating Bolt Cartridge J Handle Release Release The cartridge release is used to manually release cartridges from the magazine and to manually reset the bolt lock open fea ture WARNING When the operating handle bolt is forward in the closed position and the safety mechanism is in the OFF or in the FIRE position the firearm can be discharged by pulling the trigger The Trigger Assembly Pulling the trigger FIRES the firearm The trigger ass
6. a 3 16 Allen Wrench by turning counterclockwise To adjust the 5 Hole Stock Cast Plate marked A 7 Choose the stock cast plate A mount ing hole Reference Picture 17 which corresponds to the heel drop and cast desired See Chart 1 8 Place the stock mounting lock washer and the washer onto the stock retaining bolt 9 Insert the stock retaining bolt thru the desired stock cast plate A mounting hole See Picture 17a into the action spring tube 10 Secure the stock retaining bolt with a 3 16 Allen Wrench Torque to 75 in lbs do not over tighten 11 Replace and secure the recoil pad Do not over tighten To adjust the 3 Hole Stock Cast Plate marked B 12 With the recoil pad and the stock retain ing bolt removed remove the stock from the receiver by pulling rearward 13 Remove the stock cast plate from the stock by inserting a long screwdriver or punch into the front of the stock Then push the cast plate out of the rear of the stock See Picture 18 14 Choose the stock cast plate B mount ing hole Reference Picture 17 which corresponds to the drop at heel and Butt Stock Tap out Cast Plate from front of Stock PICTURE 18 cast desired See Chart 1 15 Place the stock mounting lock washer and washer onto the stock retaining bolt 16 Ensure the pivot block is attached to the receiver If not orient the pivot block so the alignment bosses mate with the receiver
7. are also important to firearm maintenance and are necessary to assure accura cy safety and reliability Before cleaning always make sure that your firearm is completely unloaded And always clean the barrel from the cham ber end to the muzzle when possible If your firearm has been adjusted or changed in any way and you intend to sell or other wise transfer possession of your firearm you must 1 provide a complete service record 2 warn the purchaser or recipient of your firearm that it has been adjusted or modified and 3 give the purchaser or recipient this owner s manual for review and ref erence If you do not wish to sell or transfer your firearm in an adjusted condition rec ommended return it to a Remington Authorized Repair Center for restoration of your firearm to the original factory conditions Do Not attempt to restore the firearm to facto ry conditions yourself WARNING NEVER alter or modify any part of the firearm Improper alterations can make the firearm unsafe and result in personal injury or death to you or others This firearm should not be sold where prohibited by federal state or local laws 3l
8. call 1 800 243 9700 For additional information on service enhancements upgrades repair additional barrels and specialty parts visit www remington com To place an order or for additional infor mation on service enhancements up grades and additional barrels please call us toll free consumer service number 1 800 243 9700 Mon Fri 9 00 AM 5 00 PM Eastern time 1 Fax completed order form from the web site to 1 336 548 7801 2 lo order by phone without the order form call 1 800 243 9700 Please have the following information ready before you call e Firearm model and serial number e Part description and quantity Part descriptions can be found on the parts listing pages 26 through 29 in this manu al e Your complete mailing address P O Box and Street Address including zip code telephone number and e mail address e Method of payment MasterCard Visa Amex or Discover card number and expiration date A quote may be made to you over the phone Sorry no C O D s WARNING Use only Remington parts in Remington s firearms NOTE Some parts may be restricted see parts list for details Owner s manu als instruction books may be requested via our web site at www remington com or by calling 1 800 243 9700 Repair Services 1 To locate the Remington Authorized Repair Center nearest you visit our web site at www remington com and use our Repair Service Locator If you need addi tional on line assist
9. locking the bolt in the open position 15 Close the action by pressing the bolt release 16 Check the disconnector operation by pulling the trigger fully rearward Hold the trigger rearward Do not release the trigger 17 While holding the trigger rearward pull the operating handle fully rear ward to lock the bolt open 18 While continuing to hold the trigger rearward push the bolt release but ton The hammer should not release 19 To check if the hammer released in step 18 remove your finger from trig ger With trigger fully forward pull the trigger fully rearward The hammer should release and fall forward WARNING If the hammer does NOT remain cocked while the trigger is contin uously pulled the firearm is NOT safe to use Using the firearm in this condition may lead to firearm malfunctions which could result in serious personal injury or death Return the firearm to the factory or to a Remington Authorized Repair Center 20 Repeat steps 11 thru 19 multiple times Engage the safety mechanism in the ON or Safe position The red band will NOT be visible 22 With the Safety in the ON or SAFE position bolt locked open and the chamber and magazine completely unloaded verify the choke tube is present tight and secure Never dis charge the firearm without a choke tube installed 2 Firearm Maintenance Record DATE Performed B WARNING Incorrectly assembling the fi
10. open the action unload the firearm and dispose of the cartridge safely Remember that anytime there s a shell in the chamber your firearm is loaded and ready to use Even if you tried to shoot and your firearm didn t fire treat your firearm as if it could still discharge 2 AH SEA ee Your sight and hearing risk injury from shooting and should be protected at all times Wear protective shooting glasses to guard against falling shot clay target chips powder residue ruptured cartridge cases and even twigs and branches in the field Also be sure to wear eye protection when you re disassembling or cleaning a firearm so that tensioned parts like springs and cleaning solvents don t come in contact with your eyes Continued exposure to shooting noise can permanently damage your hearing On the range where shooting volume is the loudest be sure to use the maximum protection of a head set Learn to use ear protection at all times 8thC OMMANDMENT Before loading your firearm open the action and make sure there s no ammunition in the chamber or magazine Check the barrel for any obstructions or debris Even a small amount of snow mud excess lubricant or grease in the bore can dangerously increase pressure and cause the barrel to bulge or burst when firing Use a cleaning rod and patch to wipe away anti rust compounds or any other residues or obstructions in the barrel Never try to shoot out an obstruction by loading anoth er shell an
11. operating handle fully rear ward extracting the chambered car tridge Chamber load the staged cartridge by releasing the bolt Repeat steps 3 thru 5 until all car tridges are removed from the firearm When all cartridges are removed from the firearm the bolt will remain open in the locked position With the bolt locked open visually check the chamber loading port and magazine to make sure the firearm is completely unloaded and free of obstructions To Change the Choke Tube WARNING Completely unload the firearm before changing the choke tube See To Unload the Firearm page 14 1 2 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction Engage the safety mechanism in the ON or Safe position by moving the safety button fully to the shooter s right The red band will NOT be visible Engage the bolt hold open by pressing the cartridge release See Picture 6 Pull the operating handle fully rear ward to lock the bolt in the open posi tion With the bolt locked open visually check the chamber loading port and magazine to make sure the firearm is completely unloaded If the firearm is not unloaded See To Unload the Firearm page 14 14 6 Place the choke tube wrench supplied with your shotgun into the choke tube see Picture 14 PICTURE 14 Choke Tube 7 Turn the choke tube wrench counter clockwise until the choke tube can be removed from the barrel Select the desir
12. Be very careful The process of reloading exposes you to environmentally hazardous material Lead which is known to cause cancer and birth defects is the most common substance in bullets and shot It is important to handle lead bullets and shot with extreme care Work only in a well ven tilated area and always wash your hands after exposure and before eating Never smoke while reloading Primers and powders are also highly toxic and flammable So after reloading be sure to clean up all mate rials from your work area Don t leave primer or powder spills anywhere on the floor or bench top Dispose of all waste material in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations Finally when reloading or handloading concentrate on what you re doing at all times Do not be distract ed by talking to others listening to the radio or watching TV while reloading Never reload after consum ing alcoholic beverages or drugs of any kind You are working with extremely hazardous materials and you can t risk even a few seconds of distraction Remember if you reload you are the ammunition manufac turer and you are responsible for the performance and safety of your reloaded ammunition moth COMMANDMENT If for some reason the ammunition doesn t fire when you pull the trigger stop and remember the 1st Commandment of Firearm Safety always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction Keep your face away from the breech then put the safety on carefully
13. FE position careless handling can cause the firearm to discharge See The Third Commandment of Firearm Safety NOTE If desired a left handed shooter may have the operation of the safety mechanism reversed by the factory or a Remington Authorized Repair Center Once reversed to accommodate a left handed shooter the safety mechanism s ON and OFF positions will be exactly opposite as described in this manual Additional Features Besides the manual safety mechanism the Versa Max autoloading shotguns incorporate passive features providing additional protection against accidental or unintentional discharge under normal usage and in good working order These passive features such as the inertia firing pin system steel alloys and or their met allurgical treatments the hammer sear and trigger engagements the trigger dis connect the breech lock up system head space and the trigger guard all work without direct input from the user as long as your firearm is kept clean and in good working order WARNING Do not alter modify bypass or render these safety features inopera tive The Locking Device This firearm was originally sold with a key operated locking device to assist the owner in protecting against unauthorized use These are storage locking devices which should be used when the firearm is stored or not in use Always store a firearm completely unloaded These locking devices DO NOT eliminate
14. Hole Cast Plate B Cast position CL is obtained by installing the Cast Plate B backwards PICTURE 17 PICTURE 17a Heel Stock Cast Plate lll Heel Drop amp Cast The Versa Max stock is designed for easy heel drop and cast adjustments for improved stock fit to enhance handling per formance By using the Stock Cast Plates provided the heel drop can be adjusted from 2 to 2 1 2 inches and the cast can be adjusted to the right or left 1 4 inch If the drop and or cast is adjusted the point of impact will vary slightly depending on the shooter s style The heel drop and cast can be adjusted by moving the stock mounting bolt to dif ferent mounting holes in the Stock Cast Plate See Picture 17 The Versa Max is supplied with two Stock Cast Plates pro viding nine 9 different drop and cast possibilities See Chart 1 To Adjust Heel Drop amp Cast 1 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction 2 Engage the safety mechanism in the ON or SAFE position The red band will NOT be visible 3 Completely unload the chamber and magazine See To Unload the Firearm page 14 4 With the bolt locked open visually re check the chamber loading port and magazine making sure the shotgun is completely unloaded 5 Remove the recoil pad from the stock by removing the two mounting screws with a 2 phillios screwdriver 6 Remove the stock retaining bolt and washers with
15. RE position after repeating operations 1 and 2 return the firearm to a Remington Autho rized Repair Center for an inspec tion of the safety and trigger assembly WARNING If the safety mechanism does not freely return to the full SAFE or FIRE position the firearm is NOT safe to use The use of a firearm that is not in a safe operating condition may result in serious personal injury or death Return the firearm to the factory or to a Remington Authorized Repair Center 7 Apply alight application of Rem Oil to the areas specified in Picture 26 To Clean the Receiver Assembly 1 Thoroughly spray and brush all com ponents inside the receiver using Rem Action Cleaner or equivalent 2 Air dry or use compressed air to thor oughly dry the receiver assembly 3 Spray the outside of the magazine tube with Rem Action Cleaner and wipe clean Scrub if necessary with steel wool 4 Wipe with a clean cloth and air dry or use compressed air to thoroughly dry the magazine tube 5 Apply alight application of Rem Oil to the inside and outside of the receiver 6 Remove all excess lubricant with a clean dry cloth NOTE While your firearm has been designed and manufactured to pro vide improved corrosion protection 21 only proper care will keep your firearm in a good operating condition and maintain its appearance After extensive use the protective coating on plated parts may be worn suffi cient
16. Remington Remington is a Trademark Registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office By Remington Arms Company Inc Printed in the U S A sunbjoyus Bulpeojoiny wiXVIN VSYSA TSGOWN 1914 8 10 ORIG Instruction Book for Remington VERSA MAX Autoloading Shotguns IMPORTANT This manual contains operating care and maintenance instructions To ensure safe operation any user of this firearm must read and understand this manual before using the firearm Failure to follow the instructions and heed the warnings in this manual can cause property damage personal injury and or death This manual should always accompany this firearm and be transferred with it upon change of ownership WARNING Keep this firearm out of the reach of children unauthorized individuals and others unfamiliar with safe handing of firearms Remington The Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety Important Parts of the Firearm Page 11 To Assemble the Firearm Page 11 To Load the Firearm Page 14 To Unload the Firearm Page 17 Lubrication and Maintenance Page 22 To Function Test the Firearm Page 27 Parts List Page 30 How to Obtain Parts and Service Remington VERSA MAX A Tradition of Performance and Safety In 1816 Eliphalet Remington was confident he could make a flintlock that was as good or better than any he could buy His confidence was well founded The barrel he handcrafted set a new standard for firearm accuracy a
17. URE 20 Gas Cylinders 20 To Remove the Trigger Assembly 10 While holding the operating handle push the bolt release then slowly let the bolt move forward 11 Tap out the trigger plate pin with a drive punch See Picture 21 Trigger Plate Pin PICTURE 21 12 Remove the trigger plate from the receiver by pushing the bolt release while pulling the trigger plate down ward from the receiver See Picture 22 18 Push Bolt Release PICTURE 22 To Remove the Bolt Assembly 13 With the bolt fully forward the barrel and trigger plate removed pull the operating handle outward from the bolt 14 Remove the bolt assembly from the receiver by sliding it forward To Disassemble the Bolt Assembly WARNING Use extreme care when removing the firing pin and firing pin retainer as the firing pin is under com pression Wear eye protection to avoid serious personal injury 15 While holding the firing pin in place with one hand remove the firing pin retaining pin by pulling it outward from the bolt See Picture 23 Bolt Cam Pin k Bolt Head Bolt Body Firing Pin Retaining Pin PICTURE 23 16 Remove the firing pin and firing pin spring from the rear of the bolt assem bly 17 Turn the bolt assembly upside down to remove the bolt cam pin 18 Pull the bolt head from the bolt body To Clean the Barrel Barrel Gas Block Gas Pistons A PICTURE 24 Gas Plugs 1 Use the instructions a
18. ance e mail us at info remington com to obtain a listing of Authorized Repair Centers Contact the Authorized Repair Center of your choice for evaluation of your firearm and or addi tional shipping instructions 2 lf your Remington Authorized Repair Center cannot provide the service or repair you require and you need further assistance please call our toll free num ber 1 800 243 9700 Mon Fri 9 00 AM 5 00 PM Eastern time and select the option for repairs 3 1f shipment of your firearm is required please follow the instructions below e Record the serial number of your firearm before shipping e Pack your firearm for safety and to pre vent further damage in shipping and handling Preferably ship in a firearm box e Remove all accessories from the firearm to prevent loss or damage e Enclose a letter with the firearm detail ing the model name or number of your firearm and serial number along with a full description of the problem Be sure to include your full name and address P O Box and Street Address including zip code daytime telephone number and e mail address e Check your government guidelines before shipping e Remington is not responsible for dam age or loss during shipment You may elect to purchase insurance from your carrier WARNING Do not send live or spent shells in your firearm or in the same box with the firearm This is a violation of federal law If you feel you must send spent shells pleas
19. azine and chamber are empty The bolt will remain Open when the last shell has been discharged WARNING If a cartridge does not dis charge when the trigger is pulled mis fire keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction and wait one minute before opening the bolt See To Unload the Firearm on page 14 WARNING If the report of the shot is noticeably softer or louder or any way irregular keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction unload the firearm and check for bore obstructions See To Remove a Barrel Obstruction on page 10 4 Engage the safety mechanism in the ON or Safe position by moving the safety button fully to the shooter s right The red band will NOT be visi ble 5 With the bolt locked open visually check the chamber loading port and magazine to make sure the firearm is completely unloaded To Unload the Firearm WARNING NEVER assume your firearm is unloaded to justify careless handling Always control the direction of the muzzle of your firearm even if you think It is com pletely unloaded 1 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction throughout the unload ing process Engage the safety mechanism in the ON or Safe position by moving the safety button fully to the shooter s right The red band will NOT be visi ble Release a shotshell from the magazine onto the carrier by pressing the Cartridge Release lever See Picture 6 Pull the
20. bolt locked open visually check the chamber loading port and magazine making sure the firearm is completely unloaded If the chamber is not unloaded see page 14 To Unload the Firearm Make sure the barrel and chamber are free of obstructions see page 10 To Check the Barrel for Obstructions With the bolt locked open check if the bolt cam pin is installed by removing the operating handle The bolt head should NOT move as in Picture 31 if the cam pin is installed Operating Handle Ejection Port a P Bolt Head J Cam Pin Installed PICTURE 31 8 Tilt the muzzle downward If the bolt head does not move forward the bolt cam pin is installed If the bolt head moves forward pro truding into the ejection port after the operating handle is removed or when the muzzle is tilted downward as shown in Picture 32 the bolt cam pin is Not present Disassemble the firearm and replace the cam pin See To Dis assemble the Firearm for Cleaning on page 18 Operating Handle Mounting Hole Ejection Port n O of Bolt Head PICTURE 32 Cam Pin NOT Installed 23 WARNING If bolt cam pin is missing do NOT use the firearm the firearm is NOT safe Using the firearm without a bolt cam pin may lead to firearm mal functions which could result in serious personal injury or death 10 If the bolt cam pin is present replace the operating handle Close the action by pressing the bolt release The bolt sh
21. d firing When firing rely on your instincts If the noise or recoil of your firearm seems weak stop everything unload your firearm and be sure nothing is lodged in the barrel Remember the 12 20 burst That s what can happen when the barrel is obstructed Always be sure you re using the correct ammuni tion in your firearm and that it s free of obstructions 9hCOMMANDMENT Your firearm has been designed to operate according to certain factory specifications You ll jeop ardize your safety and that of others around you by attempting to alter its trigger mechanical safe ty or other mechanisms So never alter or modify your firearm in any way Like any mechanical device a firearm is subject to wear It must be maintained and periodically serviced to assure optimum safety and performance Only a qualified service facility should service repair or modify your Remington firearm Consult your instruction book for instructions on how to send your firearm to the factory or for the loca tion of the nearest Remington authorized repair station Proper cleaning and lubrication are also important to firearm mainte nance and are necessary to assure accuracy safety and reliability Before cleaning always make sure that your firearm is completely unloaded And always clean the barrel from the chamber end to the muzzle when possible Make it a practice to clean your bore every time you re going to shoot Be sure to clean your entire firearm befor
22. e Th Spring Retainer Fore end PICTURE 15 g Push down on the choke tube wrench and retainer approximately one half 1 2 inch or until you can turn the Magazine Spring Retainer clockwise WARNING Use extreme care when removing the magazine spring retainer as the magazine spring is under com pression Wear eye protection to avoid serious personal injury 9 Turn the Magazine Retainer approxi mately 1 4 turn Slowly release the magazine spring and retainer as it is under pressure Remove the maga zine spring retainer Do not remove the magazine spring 10 With the magazine spring in the mag azine tube place the magazine plug into the center of the magazine spring 11 Place the open end end without teeth of the magazine spring retainer on top of magazine spring 12 Push the magazine spring plug and retainer into the magazine tube while aligning the magazine retainer detent slots with the detents in the maga zine tube See Picture 16 Spring Retainer Slots 13 Once the detents are aligned push the magazine spring plug and retain er down into the magazine tube approximately 1 1 2 inch until the magazine retainer can be turned 1 4 of a turn locking the retainer in posi tion 14 If used carefully remove the choke tube wrench from the magazine retainer 15 Replace the magazine cap by turn ing clockwise until tight Do not over tighten Sights WARNING Before adjusting the sight
23. e and after long term storage and no less than once a year It s also important to clean your firearm whenever it s been exposed to adverse conditions such as rain dirt mud snow sleet or saltwa ter For safe and dependable operation of your firearm all parts of your firearm must be properly cleaned and lubricated Periodically inspect the internal workings of your firearm to be sure they re clean and free of rust unwanted dirt and debris Use recommended lubricants on your firearm and do not over lubricate Excessive use of a non recom mended lubricant could adversely affect the function and safe operation of your firearm Remember you are responsible for the proper care and maintenance of your firearm Failure to properly maintain your firearm cannot only damage or ruin your firearm it Can expose you and others to unnecessary risks of personal injury or death Remington has a wide range of firearm care products and resources for best results when cleaning your firearm Everything from solvents and lubricants to rods and patches They re all available from your Remington dealer lth OMMANDMENT Not all firearms are alike They have different mechanical characteristics that dictate how you should carry and handle them Anyone who plans to use a firearm should first become totally familiar with the type of firearm it is and the safe handling procedures for loading unloading carrying shooting and stor ing it ES Before you even un
24. e send them in a separate package and include name address with zip code telephone number model and serial number of your firearm Firearm Owner s Record Model Serial Date Purchased Purchased From Price Paid Remember to complete and return the Firearm Warranty Registration Card in order to obtain full benefit of your Limited Two Year Firearm Warranty A WORD ON THE MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF YOUR REMINGTON FIREARM Don t Alter or Modify Your Firearm and Have it Serviced Regularly Your firearm has been designed to operate according to certain factory specifications You ll jeopardize your safety and that of others around you by attempting to alter its trigger mechanical safety or other mecha nisms Never alter or modify your firearm in any way Like any mechanical device a firearm is subject to wear It must be main tained and periodically serviced to assure optimum safety and perform ance Only a qualified service facility should service repair or modify your Remington firearm Consult your instruction manual for location of the nearest Authorized Remington Repair Center Firearm Sale or Transfer Remington recommends that you have your firearm professionally serviced annually You should also have your firearm professionally serviced after prolonged storage or if there is ever any question pertaining to the proper functioning characteristics of your firearm Proper cleaning and lubrication
25. ed choke tube and insert it into the barrel muzzle 9 Place the choke tube wrench onto choke tube and tighten by turning clockwise Do Not Over Tighten 10 Remove choke tube wrench 11 With the Safety in the ON or SAFE position bolt open and the chamber and magazine completely unloaded check the choke tube periodically to make sure it is tight and secure CAUTION Never discharge the shotgun without a choke tube properly installed After installing a choke tube ensure the choke tube wrench has been removed To Install the Magazine Plug WARNING Check with you local Fish amp Game Commission or other appropriate authorities to determine whether a maga zine plug is required in your jurisdiction 1 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction 2 Engage the safety mechanism in the ON or Safe position by moving the safety button fully to the shooter s right The red band will NOT be visible 3 Completely unload the chamber and magazine See To Unload the Firearm on page 14 4 With bolt locked open visually re check the chamber loading port and magazine making sure the shotgun is completely unloaded 5 Ensure the barrel and chamber are free of obstructions see page 10 To Check the Barrel for Obstructions 6 Remove the magazine cap by turning it counterclockwise 7 If required place the choke tube wrench onto the magazine spring retainer Sd Magazin
26. el into the receiver and the barrel ring over the magazine tube See Picture 8 10 Place the fore end over the magazine tube 11 Replace the magazine cap on top of the magazine tube Tighten by turning clockwise until hand tight To Function Test the Firearm When the firearm is fully reassembled a short function test should be conducted to ensure proper operation before loading or discharging the firearm If the firearm does not function as described in any part of the Function Test then the firearm should be reassembled and func tion tested again Do NOT discharge the shot gun if the firearm fails the Function Test again send the firearm to a Remington Authorized Repair Center or call 1 800 243 9700 Mon Fri 9 00AM 5 00PM Eastern Time WARNING Completely unload the firearm before Function Testing Look into the ejection port and visually check the chamber and magazine to make sure there are no cartridges in the firearm Always wear eye protection when han dling the firearm 1 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction throughout the Function Testing process 2 Engage the safety mechanism in the ON or Safe position by moving the safety button fully to the shooter s right The red band will NOT be visible 3 Engage the bolt hold open by pressing the cartridge release See Picture 6 4 Pull the operating handle fully rearward to lock the bolt in the open position 22 With the
27. embly of your Versa Max shotgun is a single action SA system When the trigger is pulled fully rearward it starts the firing sequence by releasing the hammer The trigger assembly is not adjustable All repairs to the trigger assembly must be made by the factory or a Remington Authorized Repair Center WARNING Never place your finger on the trigger unless you are ready to dis charge or fire the firearm WARNING Never manipulate adjust or change any of the internal components of your firearm Improper manipulation of any internal component may effect the safety and reliability of your firearm and may cause serious injury or death The Choke Tube The inside bore constriction at the muzzle end of a shotgun s barrel is known as the Choke When a shot shell is dis charged shot travels down the bore exit ing the muzzle and begins to spread out The spread of the shot is controlled by changing the muzzle constriction The Versa Max has a changeable screw in choke tube system To change or replace the barrel s choke tube see To Change the Choke Tube on page 14 For more information about choke tubes see The Remington Guide to Shotguns and Shot Shell Ammunition publication or visit our web site at www remington com WARNING Unload your shotgun before removing or installing a choke tube and the safety mechanism is engaged by placing the safety in the ON or SAFE position WARNING N
28. ever discharge your shot gun without a choke tube properly installed as damage or injury may occur WARNING Never discharge steel shot through a lead only choke tube Choke tubes NOT designated for steel will be marked Lead Only The Magazine Plug A magazine plug is provided with your shotgun to limit the magazine capacity to two 2 shot shells A limited magazine capacity limit is required by the Federal Migratory Bird regulations and certain state laws Check with your local Fish amp Game Commission or other appropriate authorities to determine whether a maga zine plug is required to limit the maga zine capacity within your jurisdiction To install or remove a magazine plug see To Install the Magazine Plug on page 14 WARNING Before installing or removing a magazine plug make sure the firearm is completely unloaded and the safety mechanism is engaged by placing the safety in the ON or SAFE position 10 The Barrel WARNING The inside of the barrel and chamber must be clean and free of obstructions See the Ten Command ments of Firearm Safety on page 2 To Check the Barrel for Obstructions 1 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction 2 Engage the safety mechanism in the ON or SAFE position The red band will NOT be visible 3 Engage the bolt hold open by press ing the cartridge release fully upward See Picture 6 4 Open the bolt by pulling t
29. gaged and in good working order This safety mechanism is not a substitute for following the rules of safe firearm handling The cross bolt type safety pre vents the trigger from being pulled when fully engaged in the ON or SAFE posi tion To engage the safety mechanism push the Safety Button located at the rear of the trigger guard to the shooter s right until the button stops and THE RED BAND MARKING CANNOT BE SEEN see Picture 4 1 PICTURE 4 Safety Mechanism Safe Position Always engage the safety mechanism by moving the safety button to the shooter s right before handling loading or unloaa ing the firearm When you are ready to FIRE the firearm disengage the Safety Mechanism by pushing the Safety Button to the shoot er s left until the button stops and the RED BAND MARKING IS VISIBLE See Picture 5 You have now disengaged the safety Mechanism and the firearm Is ready to FIRE Do not touch the trigger while moving the safety mechanism Your fingers and all other objects should be kept outside of the trigger guard and away from the trigger until you are actually ready to FIRE Never pull the trigger when the Safety Mechanism is in the ON or SAFE position Safety Mechanism FIRE Position WARNING The firearm will discharge when the trigger is pulled and the safety mechanism is OFF or in the FIRE posi tion Even when the safety is engaged in the ON or SA
30. give you many years of dependable use and enjoyment For best results we recommend that you use Remington Ammunition the ammunition used in factory testing your firearm against our rigorous function and performance standards PICTURE 1 This picture shows the main parts of the REMINGTON Versa Max Autoloading Shotgun The picture will aid in understanding the instructions Comb Insert Cartridge Safety Mechanism Release Trigger Important Parts of the Firearm General Operation The Remington VERSA MAX is a gas operated autoloading shotgun The firearm is capable of firing Successive shots with 2 3 4 3 and 3 1 2 inch shot shell cartridges interchangeably At the Start of the firing cycle when the trigger is pulled the disconnector is activated and the hammer is released striking the firing pin In turn the firing pin strikes the chambered shotshell s primer igniting the shot charge High pressure gas from behind the shot charge passes through ports in the barrel to the gas cylinders The residual gas pressure forces the bolt assembly rearward operating the action The spent shell is extracted from the chamber The hammer is re cocked The disconnector is deactivated when the trigger is released The trigger and car tridge release are reset As the action continues rearward the spent shell engages the ejector expelling it from the receiver through the ejection port When the bolt is fully rearward a new sho
31. he firearm Not Shown 26 27 VERSA MAX Autoloading Shotgun Bolt and Trigger Plate Assembly Exploded View Bolt Assembly 40 ITEM PART NAME NO 41 Bolt Body 42 Bolt Head 43 Cam Pin 44 Extractor 45 Extractor Pivot Pin 46 Extractor Spring 47 Firing Pin 48 Firing Pin Retaining Pin 49 F P Retaining Pin O Ring 50 Link Pivot Pin gl Bolt Handle Detent 52 Bolt Handle Detent Spring J9 Bolt Handle Detent Retaining Pin 54 Firing Pin Spring 99 Link Assembly assemble the firearm 64 28 29 VERSA MAX Autoloading Shotgun Bolt and Trigger Plate Assembly Parts List Note Parts are subject to change without notice Trigger Plate Assembly 56 PART NAME Trigger Plate Trigger Pin Trigger Disconnector Disconnector Pivot Pin Disconnector Plunger Disconnector Spring Safety Button Safety Detent Safety Detent Retaining Pin Carrier Carrier Dog Carrier Dog Pivot Pin Carrier Pivot Tube Carrier Dog Spring Strut Carrier Dog Spring Feed Latch Release Feed Latch Release Spring Trigger Return Spring Hammer Hammer Plunger Trigger Plate Pin Detent Spring Hammer Spring Trigger Stop Pin Safety Detent Spring schematic is provided for part identification only and should not be used as a guide to How to Obtain Parts and Service From Remington Arms Company Inc To Order Parts To order parts please visit Remington s web site www remingtonpartsstore com or
32. he operat ing handle fully rearward locking the bolt in the open position 5 Visually check the chamber loading port and magazine to make sure the firearm is completely unloaded 6 Insert a cleaning rod into the muzzle 7 Push the rod completely through the barrel until the rod can be seen at the ejection and loading port Il To Remove a Barrel Obstruction WARNING NEVER try to remove an object from the barrel by loading a shotshell cartridge and firing This may cause the barrel to burst or a shotshell to rupture and Cause serious personal injury or death 1 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction 2 Engage the safety mechanism in the ON or SAFE position The red band will NOT be visible 3 Engage the bolt hold open by press ing the cartridge release fully upward See Picture 6 4 Open the bolt by pulling the operat ing handle fully rearward locking the bolt in the open position 5 Visually check the chamber loading port and magazine to make sure the shotgun is completely unloaded 6 Remove the barrel See To Dis assemble the Firearm for Cleaning on Page 18 7 Insert the cleaning rod of the correct bore size into the muzzle and lightly tap the rod to free object from the barrel 8 Push the rod all the way through the barrel until the rod can be seen at the ejection and loading port 9 If an object cannot be easily pushed out of the barrel with a cleaning rod ret
33. ition suitable for use in your shotgun is marked on the barrel Different gauges and shell lengths are not interchangeable DO NOT use any ammunition other than the designated gauge and length specified for your shotgun Using incorrect ammu nition in your firearm can result in a severe malfunction of your firearm or ammunition leading to personal injury and or death See The Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety on page 2 Ammunition The VERSA MAX shotgun is designed to function with 2 3 4 3 or 3 1 2 inch ammunition If you experience any initial cycling problems with certain loads we recommend firing a number of cartridges of standard game loads to speed the break in of your new shotgun Always check the cartridge for the correct gauge and length before loading the firearm To find additional ammunition information see the Remington catalog or visit the Remington website at www rem ington com WARNING Do not apply oil grease or any lubricants to cartridges Shotgun Shell Cartridge Body amp Load Marking PICTURE 9 lm To Fully Load the Firearm WARNING Always check the cartridge for the correct designation before loading the firearm Caution The bore should be cleaned before loading the firearm the first time Follow the cleaning instructions shown on Page 19 To Clean the Barrel 1 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction 2 Engage the safety mechanism in the ON
34. ly reducing the corrosion pro tection Such worn parts should be replaced to assure the integrity of the corrosion protection Remington recommends you have your firearm serviced periodically by a Remington Authorized Repair Center ensuring the proper function and replacement of any worn parts For firearm service see Repair service on page 30 To Reassemble the Bolt Assembly 1 Place the bolt head in the bolt body Align the bolt head cam pin hole with bolt body cam pin slot 2 Insert cam pin into bolt Align cam pin indicator with the center line of the bolt See Picture 28 PICTURE 28 3 Place firing pin spring over the firing pin 4 Insert the firing pin and the firing pin spring into the rear of the bolt body through the cam pin and bolt head until flush with rear of bolt body 5 While holding the firing pin assembly flush with the bolt body insert the fir ing pin retaining pin fully WARNING When the bolt cam pin is not in the bolt assembly the firearm is NOT safe to use Leaving the bolt cam pin out of the assembly can cause seri ous personnel injury or death to you and others Alignment Indicator 6 Clean and reassemble the bolt assembly if the bolt head does not move freely If the bolt head still does not move freely after cleaning see page 30 to obtain service Do Not use the firearm until it has been properly serviced To Reassemble the Gas Block 1 Insert the gas pistons
35. nd equipment provided in a quality cleaning kit such as a Remington Cleaning Kit For recommendations see your dealer or a Remington Authorized Service Center 2 Saturate cleaning patch with Brite Bore or equivalent 3 Attach the patch to a cleaning rod tip Pass the patch through the bore from the chamber end to the muzzle several times removing loose residue and fouling 5 Select the correct gauge cleaning brush and attach a brush to the cleaning rod 6 Spray the bore brush with Brite Bore 7 Push the cleaning rod through the barrel several times 8 Remove the brush from the rod and attach a tip with a cleaning patch 9 Push the cleaning patch through the bore 10 Repeat several times using a new cleaning patch each time until the patch is removed from the barrel without fouling residue 11 Remove all shooting residue from the barrel s locking notch and ejector see Picture 25 5 Ejector Locking Notch PICTURE 25 19 12 Spray the gas block gas plugs and gas pistons with Brite Bore or equivalent cleaner and brush to remove shooting residue 13 To dry use compressed air or allow to air dry 14 Inspect the gas plug s O rings for signs of wear Replace if worn 15 Push a clean patch saturated with Rem Oil or equivalent through the barrel including the gas block 16 Push a clean dry patch through the barrel to remove excess lubricant 17 Apply a light application of Rem
36. nd spawned generations of products that have made Remington America s leading gun maker While performance and style are certainly hallmarks of Remington firearms one factor ultimately drives their performance Safety Eliphalet Remington never lost sight of the fact that his rifles were potentially lethal and i 2 iphalet Remington s first could kill someone if handled improperly And after more than 190 years the fintstock launched a same holds true for any firearm including your new Remington Eliphalet proud tradition of accura Remington s first flintlock launched a proud tradition of accuracy and responsibility amp esPonsibilly Safety is Critical to Performance A superbly crafted firearm is only as good as the hands that hold it You can never be too careful Shooting accidents are often caused by careless oversights such as failing to control the direction of the muzzle failing to fully engage the safety leaving ammunition in the chamber or using improper loads These oversights can result in the destruction of life limb or property There s no calling back a bullet once it s been fired so it s critical that you know the principles of safe firearm handling and stor age before you ever take your new Remington firearm out of the box The proper use and performance of your firearm depends on correct assembly and maintenance so it s critical that you familiarize yourself with the information in this instruction bo
37. oaded by someone else Many shooters handload as a hobby or to save money on commercial factory made ammunition However it requires a thorough knowledge of reloading procedures and a deep respect for the explosive potential of gunpowder Firearms are designed manufactured and proof tested to standards based on factory loaded ammuni tion Handloaded or reloaded ammunition that deviates either intentionally or accidentally from load or component recommendations can be very dangerous Reloaders must observe all possible safety precautions and practices related to the proper handling of explosives Whether you re a seasoned reloader or just starting out you should study the subject watch reloading demonstrations and talk to experienced reloaders The first rule of reloading is to always follow the manufacturer s instructions for the components you re using They ll tell you to follow certain guidelines Namely 1 Don t mix or substitute powders or primers 2 Don t use unknown or substandard components 3 Use only suitable components that have been factory tested by reputable ammunition powder and bullet manufacturers 4 Always be sure to use the manufacturer s recommended recipe when reloading Not following these guidelines could result in severe injury to yourself or severe damage to your firearm Dangerously high pressure and explosions can result from an overcharge of powder or other deviations from established reloading guidelines
38. ok Even if you re a veteran shooter with a collection of Remington firearms take the time to read this literature Not all firearms are the same That means the first step in safe handling is to learn the features and require ments of your new Remington THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF FIREARM SAFETY hee eh This is the most important firearm safety rule A safe direction is one in which an accidental discharge will not cause injury to yourself or others Never allow your firearm to point at anything you don t intend to shoot Be especially care ful when you re loading or unloading Treat every firearm as if it were loaded And make it a habit to Know where the muzzle is pointed at all times even when your firearm is un loaded No one will be injured by an accidental discharge if you keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction It s as simple as that i gt da 2 el Load your firearm only when you re in the field or on the target range and ready to fire Never let a loaded firearm out of your sight or out of your hands Unload it as soon as you re finished shooting before you bring it into your car camp or home Remember unloading your firearm means unloading it completely so there is no ammunition in the chamber or in the magazine Before handling a firearm or passing it to someone else visually check the chamber receiver and magazine to be certain they do not contain ammunition Always keep the firearm s action open when not in
39. ompany Inc Consumer Service P O Box 700 Madison NC 27025 0700 or call us at 1 800 243 9700 DON T KEEP THIS TO YOURSELF Now that you re a firearm owner you have the obligation to help ensure that shooting sports are safe for everyone participants and bystanders alike You can do that by practicing these principles of firearm safety and passing them on to others especially new shooters Set an example for beginners Be a guide to their safe entry into the exciting world of shooting sports Invest your time and patience for the love of the sport and for its future After all it s your love of the sport that led you to buy a new Remington Firearm ownership is a right and privilege It s a right guaranteed in this nation s Constitution It s a privi lege which carries with it a personal responsibility to use your firearm in a way which will ensure your safety and the safety of others The preservation of this right and privilege depends on the personal commitment of you and your fellow shooters to the safe and responsible use of firearms Let the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety outlined in the manual guide you at all times Teach and promote these rules whenever you can Remember firearm safety depends on you That s the only way to really enjoy your new Remington firearm and to i a shooting as we know it today Remington VERSA MAX Autoloading Shotguns Congratulations on your choice of a Remington With proper care it should
40. ould slide for ward and lock into the firing position The hammer should NOT release WARNING If the hammer does NOT remain cocked when the action is smartly closed the firearm is NOT safe to use Using the firearm in this condi tion may lead to firearm malfunctions which could result in serious personal injury or death Return the firearm to the factory or to a Remington Authorized Repair Center 11 With the Safety mechanism engaged pull the trigger fully rear ward The trigger should not move and the hammer should NOT release 12 To check if the hammer released in step 10 or 11 disengage the safety mechanism by moving the safety button to the OFF or FIRE posi tion The red band will be visible Pull the trigger fully rearward The hammer should release The car tridge release lever will move into the receiver 13 After the trigger is pulled and released verify the trigger returns to the fully forward position WARNING If the trigger does not fully return to the forward position each time it is released your firearm is NOT in a safe operating condition and it must NOT be used until you have it inspected and the problem corrected by a Remington Authorized Repair Center Using the firearm in this condition may lead to firearm malfunctions which could result in serious personal injury or death 14 Open the action by first pushing the cartridge release Then pull the operating handle fully rearward
41. pack your new Remington firearm read this instruc _ 7a sm tion book from cover to cover and familiarize yourself with the different Ea component parts of the firearm Then read understand and follow the ae Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety in this manual WARNING Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas clean ing firearms or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead a substance known to cause birth defects reproductive harm cancer and other serious physical injury Have adequate ventilation at all times Wash hands thoroughly after exposure SHOOT SOBER There s one other rule that must be followed when handling firearms In fact respect for this rule is nec essary in order to effectively practice the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety The rule is SHOOT SOBER Firearms and alcohol or drugs make a deadly combination Never consume anything that would mildly impair your judgment or physical coordination when you re using a firearm A staggering percentage of the shooting accidents that occur every year involve alcohol or drugs Be smart Always shoot sober and stay alive WARNING Failure to follow any of these safety rules may cause personal injury or death to the shoot er or bystander and damage to property Do not use a firearm until you fully understand and practice the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety If you have any questions about the safe use of a Remington firearm write to us at Remington Arms C
42. r remove both gas cylinder plugs by turning counterclockwise using the 3 16 Cylinder Plug Wrench provided in packaging See Picture 19 CAUTION The chamber and bore should be cleaned before loading and firing the firearm the first time To Disassemble the Firearm for Cleaning Plug Wrench CAUTION The Versa Max firearm should NOT be disassembled beyond what is described in this manual except by the factory or a Remington Authorized Repair Center WARNING Unload the firearm before cleaning Look into the ejection port and visually check the chamber and magazine to make sure there are no cartridges in the firearm Always wear eye protection when handling disassembling and reassembling the firearm 9 Remove the gas pistons from the muz zle end of the gas block See Picture To Remove the Barrel 1 Always keep the firearm Gas Pistons pointed in a safe direc tion 2 Engage the safety mechanism in the ON or SAFE position The red band will NOT be visible 3 Completely unload the chamber and magazine See To Unload the Firearm page 14 4 With the bolt locked open visually check the chamber loading port and magazine making sure the shot gun is completely unloaded 5 Remove the magazine cap by turn ing it counterclockwise 6 Remove the fore end from the maga zine by sliding it forward 7 While holding the barrel above the barrel ring pull the barrel from the receiver PICT
43. r assembly where specified in Picture 26 Rem Action Cleaner PICTURE 2 2 Thoroughly dry the trigger assembly either by compressed air or let air dry 3 Disengage the safety mechanism by moving the safety button to the left 4 With your thumb on hammer and the safety disengaged pull the trigger rearward and release see Picture 27 Repeat multiple times ensure the trig ger returns completely to the forward position each time Repeat step 1 thru 4 if the trigger does not fully return PICTURE 27 WARNING If the trigger does not fully return to the forward position each time it is released then your firearm is NOT in a safe operating condition and it must NOT be used until you have had it repaired by a Remington Authorized Repair Center The use of a firearm that is not in a safe operating condition may result in serious personal injury or death 5 With the hammer fully rearward in the cocked position engage the safety mechanism multiple times in the ON or Safe position by moving the safety button fully to the shooter s right The red band will NOT be visi ble 6 The safety button must be positioned fully in the ON or SAFE position The safety should NOT remain in a position between the SAFE and FIRE position If the safety mecha nism does not freely return to the full SAFE or FIRE position repeat steps 1 and 2 If the safety mechanism does not freely return to the SAFE or FI
44. rearm or assembling with modified parts can result in damage to your firearm personal injury or death to you or others Remington recommends all service and replacement of components be performed by a Remington Authorized Repair Center If a repair or component replacement was not completed by a Remington Authorized Repair Center we recommend that you have your firearm checked by an Authorized Repair Center See page 30 for a Remington Authorized Repair Center nearest you The firearm owner and user must accept full responsibility for the correct reassembly and functioning of the firearm after disassembly or replacement of parts All rights to this instruction manual are reserved The information in this document is subject to change without notice Remington reserve the right to change the content herein without the obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes Remington is a registered trademark of Remington Arms Company Inc and may not be used in any way without the express written consent of Remington All other trademarks used herein remain the exclusive property of their respective owners Nothing contained in this manual should be construed as granting by implication or trademarks displayed herein Misuse of any trademarks or any content of this manual is strictly prohibited Remington shall aggressively enforce its intellectual property rights to the fullest extent of the law 24 25 VERSA MAX VERSA MAX A
45. s or mounting any telescopic sights make sure the firearm is completely unloaded and the safety mechanism is engaged by placing the safety in the ON or SAFE position see instructions provided in packaging to change the front sight s fiber optic lite pipe Receiver Mounted Optics The top of the Versa Max receiver is drilled and tapped for an optic sight mount not provided For optic mounting and adjust ment see the instructions provided with your optic sight system The Stock Adjustments I To Change the Length of Pull The Versa Max is provided with spacers to change the Length Of Pull LOP The LOP may be adjusted from 14 1 4 to 15 1 4 inches To install and adjust the LOP see the LOP instructions provided with packaging ll The Drop at Comb Insert Butt Stock Length Of Pull Spacers The Versa Max stock is designed to allow easy height adjustment of the drop at the comb from 1 7 16 standard 1 7 8 and 2 1 8 by changing the comb insert Order additional comb inserts through your Remington Dealer See mounting instructions provided with your comb insert packaging ast Plate Drop Drop Cast Mounting at at Left Hole Heel Comb TL TR CC BL 5 Hole Cast Plate A TA 2 ferme va Top Center z e i Center Right aak SOETERS 2 114 mej Me a2 1 7 16 p Chart 1 Note Drop at comb measurements are shown with the standard 1 7 16 Comb Insert 3
46. sity that can have tragic consequences when not properly supervised Store your firearms in a locked gun safe or some other location that physically bars a child from gaining access e Ammunition should be stored and locked in a location separate from your firearm Never leave an unsecured firearm or ammunition in a closet dresser drawer or under the bed Remember it is your responsibility to make sure that children and others unfamiliar with firearms cannot get access to your firearm and ammunition a eee Treat every Firearm as if it can fire at any time whether or not there s pressure on the trigger Your firearm has been carefully designed to maximize performance and safety However because a firearm s safety is a mechanical device it could fail Human error is a more likely reason for a firearm safety to fail By mistake you may think the safety is on when it really isn t Or the safety may have been disengaged without your knowledge Or you could think your firearm is unloaded when there s actually a cartridge or shell in it A mechanical safe ty is not a substitute for common sense It s merely a supplement to your proper handling of a firearm Never touch the trigger on a firearm until you are ready to shoot Keep your fingers away from the trigger when you re loading or unloading And don t pull the trigger when the safety is engaged or positioned between safe and fire Before using your firearm read this instruction book to unders
47. small end first into the the top of the gas cylinders See Picture 20 2 Secure each piston in the gas cylin der by inserting the gas cylinder plugs into the top of the gas cylin ders Secure the gas plugs into gas cylinder by turning clockwise Do not over tighten See Picture 19 To Reassemble the Firearm WARNING Always wear eye protec tion when handling disassembling and reassembling the firearm 1 Insert the bolt assembly link first into the front of the receiver 2 Ensure the link assembly inserts into the action spring follower at the rear of the receiver See Picture 29 Bottom of Receiver Bolt Link Assembly Follower Stock PICTURE 29 1 3 Insert the operating handle into the bolt body until the operating handle detent is engaged See Picture 6 4 To install the trigger plate ensure the hammer is in the cocked position If the hammer is not in the cocked posi tion rotate the hammer fully rearward until it engages the trigger 5 While pushing the bolt release insert the trigger plate assembly into the receiver See Picture 30 6 Attach the trigger plate to the receiv er by replacing the trigger plate pin 7 To attach the barrel to the receiver engage the bolt hold open by press ing the cartridge release See Picture 6 Push Bolt R PICTURE 30 8 Open the bolt by pulling the operating handle fully rearward until the bolt locks in the open position 9 Insert the barr
48. t s your responsibility to make sure the ammunition you use exact ly matches the caliber or gauge of your firearm Refer to this instruction book to find out the specific require ments of your firearm Always read and heed the instructions on ammunition boxes Confusing shells or cartridges can cause serious personal injury or death and destroy your firearm Examine your shells or cartridges closely and use only the precise caliber or gauge for your specific firearm For example suppose you accidentally loaded a 20 ga shell into a 12 ga shotgun Because the 20 ga shell is too small for the chamber the 20 ga shell could travel down the barrel and get lodged in the bore If you then loaded a standard 12 ga shell behind it and fired the 12 ga shot will slam into the lodged 20 ga shell and may cause the barrel to explode right in your hand This is commonly called a 12 20 burst and it can kill you Check all ammunition before you load it to make sure it matches your firearm s requirements Every Remington cartridge and shell is head stamped with its caliber or gauge for easy identification Likewise you ll find the caliber or gauge of your new Remington firearm imprinted on the barrel Reloading Requires Extra Diligence If you re an ammunition reloader you are responsible for personally ensuring that the loads and compo nents of your reloaded ammunition meet your firearm s factory tested standards Never use ammunition which has been rel
49. tand the exact location and operation of your firearm s safety Even when the safety is on maintain control of your loaded firearm and control the direction of the muzzle In other words don t rely on your safety to justify careless handling If your firearms internal mechanisms are broken or have been altered your firearm may fire even when the safety is on Remember you and your safe firearm handling practices are your firearm s best safety CORMAN MENT You can t stop a shot in mid air so never fire unless you d a ag know exactly where your shot is going and what it will Yn ie strike Never fire at a sound a movement or a patch of 1 H gt _ color A hunter in camouflage can easily be mistaken for a i i target by an impulsive shooter Before you pull the trigger be i absolutely sure of your target and what s behind it Make sure the shot has a backstop such as a hillside or dense material like sand Remember bullets can travel great distances with tremendous velocity Know how far your shot will go if you miss your target or the bullet ricochets 3 o SRLS A Every firearm is designed to use a certain caliber or gauge of ammunition Using the wrong ammunition mixing ammunition or using improperly reloaded ammunition can cause serious personal injury or death And it only takes one cartridge or shotshell of the incorrect caliber or gauge or which has been improp erly reloaded to destroy your firearm I
50. tridge Release lever See Picture 6 10 Pull the operating handle fully rear ward then release chambering the staged round WARNING The shotgun is now cocked and fully loaded Make sure the safety mechanism is still engaged in the ON or SAFE position Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction How to Change a Chambered Cartridge without Feeding a Cartridge from the Magazine cut off 1 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction 2 Engage the safety mechanism in the ON or SAFE position The red band will NOT be visible 3 Pull the operating handle rearward extracting and ejecting the cham bered cartridge 4 While holding the operating handle rearward drop a cartridge onto the carrier through the ejection port See Picture 13 5 Chamber load the staged cartridge by releasing the operating handle 13 Cartridge into Ejection Port To Discharge the Firearm WARNING Always wear eye and hear ing protection when discharging your firearm See The Ten Com mandments of Firearm Safe ty on page 2 1 Point the muzzle at your intended target 2 Disengage the safety mechanism by moving the safety button to the OFF or FIRE position The red band will be visible 3 With target acquired and the butt of the shotgun firmly mounted against your shoulder pull the trigger The firearm will discharge each time the trigger is pulled until the mag
51. tshell is released from the magazine onto the carrier As the bolt moves forward the carrier rises to place the new shell in front of the bolt Completing the cycle the bolt continues forward pushing the shell into the chamber The bolt head rotates locking the cartridge into battery firing position When the last shell has been discharged the bolt assembly locks in the open position Ejection Port Operating Handle Barrel Bolt Muzzle Relesse Fore end Carrier Caution The Versa Max manual bolt hold open loading and unloading proce dures are not the same as a Remington 1100 or 11 87 autoloading shotgun See To Load the Firearm and To Unload the Firearm sections of this manual Serial Number and Cartridge Designation The serial number is located on the shooter s right side of the receiver See Picture 2 Serial Number PICTURE 2 Specifications for the correct gauge and length of the shotshell intended for use in your firearm is located on the shooter s left side of the barrel See Picture 3 Gauge amp Length Designation PICTURE 3 WARNING Only use the specified gauge and length of shotshell ammuni tion specified for your firearm as desig nated on the barrel See To Load the Firearm page 11 The Safety Mechanism The manual safety mechanism on the Versa Max shotgun provides protection against accidental or unintentional dis charge under normal usage when prop erly en
52. urn the barrel to the factory or a Remington Authorized Repair Center To Assemble the Firearm The firearm was Shipped with the barrel assembly removed See Picture 7 for location of parts PICTURE 7 Choke Tubes Accessory Package Trigger Lock Note The bore and chamber must be cleaned before assembly See To Clean the Barrel on Page 19 1 Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction 2 Engage the safety mechanism in the ON or Safe position by moving the safety button fully to the shooter s right The red band will NOT be visi ble 3 Visually check the barrel making sure there are no obstructions 4 Unscrew and remove the magazine cap by turning it counterclockwise 5 Remove the fore end from the maga zine tube by sliding it forward 6 Reset the bolt hold open by pressing the cartridge release See Picture 6 7 Open the bolt by pulling the operat ing handle rearward until the bolt locks in the open position 8 Insert the barrel into the receiver and the barrel ring over the magazine tube See Picture 8 9 Place the fore end over the magazine tube until it seats against the receiver 10 Replace the magazine cap on top of the magazine tube Tighten by turn ing clockwise until hand tight cee Barrel Ring Barrel Assembly PICTURE 8 Magazine Tube To Load and Unload the Firearm To Load the Firearm WARNING The specific gauge and length of shotshell ammun
53. use Never assume a firearm is unloaded even if you were the last person to use it Always check for yourself e Let common sense rule when you carry a loaded firearm If you re in a situ ation that could risk accidental discharge such as crossing a fence wading through a stream or climbing a tree always unload your firearm Never pull or push a loaded firearm toward yourself or another person Never carry a loaded firearm in a scabbard detached holster or gun case e Certain firearms including some Remington rifles and shotguns are equipped with internal security devices to prevent unauthorized use In addi _ tion some firearms owners use external devices such as cable locks and 2s should be stored in i j a secure place where chil trigger blocks for the same purpose Even if you use such a device YOU aren cannot access them A should still keep your firearm unloaded when stored or not in use And using 9 safe is an ideal way to secure your firearm internal or external devices cannot substitute however for securing your firearms and ammunition in a separate locked location e Safe storage of firearms is just as critical as safe handling Never store firearms loaded Be sure to keep your firearms in a secure place where unauthorized persons cannot get their hands on them without your knowledge e Take special care if there are children around Children are fascinated by firearms It s a natural curio
54. utoloading Shotgun Autoloading Shotgun Exploded View PARTS LIST Note Parts are subject to change without notice ITEM PART NAME ITEM PART NAME NO NO 1 Receiver a Feed Latch Spring A 2 Magazine Tube 28 Feed Latch Spring B 3 Action Spring Tube 29 Bolt Handle 4 Action Spring Follower 30 Fore end Retaining Ring o Pivot Block 5 Action Spring Follower OZ Stock Assembly 6 Action Spring 33 Comb Insert 7 Action Spring Tube Plug Screw 33a Raised Comb Insert 8 Action Spring Tube Snap Ring 33D Extra High Comb Insert 9 Magazine Retainer 34 Stock Cast Plate Primary A 10 Receiver Plug Screw 4 34a Stock Cast Plate Secondary B el Gas Cylinder Plug 2 30 Stock Bolt Washer 12 Gas Cylinder Plug O ring 2 36 Stock Bolt Lock Washer es Gas Piston 2 Sm Stock Bolt 14 Ejector Retainer 38 Recoil Pad lS Ejector Spring 39 Recoil Pad Mounting Screw 2 16 Ejector AO Bolt Assembly We Middle Sight 56 Trigger Plate Assembly 18 Front Sight Lite Pipe 82 Magazine Cap Swivel Assembly 19 Front Sight Base Go Vent Rib Barrel Assembly 20 Front Sight Mounting Screw 84 Feed Latch Assembly 21 Choke Tube 85 Front Sight Accessory Kit 22 Magazine Spring 86 Length of Pull Spacer Kit 23 Magazine Follower 87 Gas Cylinder Plug Wrench 24 Trigger Plate Pin 88 Choke Tube Wrench 25 Magazine Plug 89 VersaMax Hard case Assembly 26 Feed Latch Pivot Pin 90 TPA Lock Schematic is provided for part identification only and should not be used as a guide to assemble t
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