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Versa Max vs. Super Black Eagle II vs. A5 NEED HELP

Posted on 5/24/16 at 2:17 pm
Posted by cwarr14
up da bayou
Member since Oct 2013
386 posts
Posted on 5/24/16 at 2:17 pm
Gentlemen,

I need some recommendations on what shotgun to buy coming up. Its time to retire the ole 870.

Thanks in advance.
Posted by TigerTerd
Member since Sep 2010
2659 posts
Posted on 5/24/16 at 2:18 pm to
I have the versa max and I will proudly tell you

















Don't get the versa max
Posted by northern
Member since Jan 2014
1360 posts
Posted on 5/24/16 at 2:19 pm to
SBEII
Posted by Al Dente
New Orleans, LA
Member since Feb 2014
156 posts
Posted on 5/24/16 at 2:24 pm to
A5 for me... It's all personal preference, though. Shoulder each one and see which one feels the best.
Posted by Clyde Tipton
Planet Earth
Member since Dec 2007
38727 posts
Posted on 5/24/16 at 2:28 pm to
quote:

SBEII


Posted by The Last Coco
On the water
Member since Mar 2009
6840 posts
Posted on 5/24/16 at 2:28 pm to
Should be SBEII vs A400 vs A5.

Versa Max doesnt belong in that discussion.

You need to shoulder and hopefully shoot all 3 of them before making a decision. When you're looking at spending $1500+ on a shotgun, the 3 Bs are all high quality just depends on what fits you best.
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
66380 posts
Posted on 5/24/16 at 2:33 pm to
The A5's inertia system is almost a carbon copy of Benelli's Civolani system. The Remington Versamax uses a carbon copy of the Benelli M4's gas system

If you want gas, get a Versamax (I'd recommend an A400 for gas, but I'm staying within your 3 parameters)
If you want inertia, get whichever feels better for you between the A5 and SBEII


I'm an SBE man
This post was edited on 5/24/16 at 2:34 pm
Posted by ChatRabbit77
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2013
5860 posts
Posted on 5/24/16 at 2:55 pm to
SBEII
Posted by FLAK88
Gonzales La.
Member since Jan 2015
492 posts
Posted on 5/24/16 at 2:59 pm to
SBEll
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
24947 posts
Posted on 5/24/16 at 3:04 pm to
quote:

Versa Max vs. Super Black Eagle II vs. A5


One of those does not belong with the others.

As has already been said, The Remington of old is not the Remington of new.

Throw it out and then go look at the SBE2 (or Super Vinci), A5, and A400.

I have an SBE2 and a Super Vinci so I'm slightly bias but get the one that fits you the best. You won't go wrong with those 3.
Posted by DeoreDX
Member since Oct 2010
4053 posts
Posted on 5/24/16 at 3:13 pm to
Nothing points like a humpback IMHO. Gas operated is great but I'll take an A5 any day of the week.
This post was edited on 5/24/16 at 3:14 pm
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
66380 posts
Posted on 5/24/16 at 3:20 pm to
quote:

Throw it out and then go look at the SBE2 (or Super Vinci), A5, and A400


if i were to buy a shotgun right now, it'd be one of these four. all great guns
Posted by DonChowder
Sonoma County
Member since Dec 2012
9249 posts
Posted on 5/24/16 at 3:59 pm to
SBE II.

quote:

Its time to retire the ole 870.
Don't retire ole Trusty! Just give her a little rest.
Posted by Rockbrc
Attic
Member since Nov 2015
7905 posts
Posted on 5/24/16 at 5:16 pm to
Can't beat the A5, at least for me. Grandson # 1 has the Benelli and thinks it's great.
Posted by KingRanch
The Ranch
Member since Mar 2012
61590 posts
Posted on 5/24/16 at 5:54 pm to
SBEII
Posted by Tiger4Liberty
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2015
2423 posts
Posted on 5/24/16 at 7:04 pm to
I've shot SBE's for 20 years. Hard to beat...until the Super Vinci.

The SV is just so easy to clean and maintain. I love it.
Posted by OntarioTiger
Canada
Member since Nov 2007
2115 posts
Posted on 5/24/16 at 8:21 pm to
Get the one that fits u best....and I would add a400 to mix.
A cpl of clay shooters I know have the versa max and it's been a good gun for them. I'm not a big fan of new rem guns
Posted by HebertFest08
The Coast
Member since Aug 2008
6392 posts
Posted on 5/24/16 at 9:28 pm to
SBEII.

I shoot one... I personally know guys who put 8 cases of steel shot alone through them a season and no issues.
Posted by ctiger69
Member since May 2005
30590 posts
Posted on 5/24/16 at 9:36 pm to
quote:

I have the versa max and I will proudly tell you



quote:

Don't get the versa max



I've always heard the Versa Max was one of the softest 12 ga shooting shotguns out there?

Is this not true?
This post was edited on 5/25/16 at 5:26 am
Posted by Jenar Boy
Elsewhere
Member since Aug 2013
12525 posts
Posted on 5/24/16 at 9:39 pm to
Don't buy the A5 unless you only want to shoot premium shells
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