Remington V3 Field Sport
Remington Arms Company (RemArms) · Shotgun · In Production · 2015
Also known as: Remington V3, V3 Field Sport, V3 Field Pro
Overview
The Remington V3 (Field Sport) is a gas-operated, semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun introduced by Remington Arms in 2015 and continued under RemArms. It is built around Remington's patented VersaPort gas system, first proven in the larger Versa Max, which the V3 distills into a lighter, more affordable package. The VersaPort system uses a ring of eight gas ports drilled into the chamber: when a shorter 2 3/4-inch shell is loaded, all eight ports are exposed and tap maximum gas, while a 3-inch shell physically covers roughly half the ports, so the system self-regulates pressure to the shell length without manual adjustment. The result is reliable cycling of everything from light 2 3/4-inch target loads to heavy 3-inch magnums, with notably soft felt recoil. The standard Field Sport carries a vent-rib barrel (typically 26 or 28 inches) on a lightweight aluminum-alloy receiver, giving a weight around 7.25 pounds for the 28-inch model and an overall length near 49 inches. The 3-inch chamber, enlarged loading port, oversized bolt and bolt-release controls, interchangeable RemChoke tubes, and SuperCell recoil pad round out the package. Walnut, black synthetic, and various camouflage finishes are offered, alongside Turkey Pro, Competition Tactical, and the non-NFA pistol-grip V3 Tac-13 firearm variants.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3289 g (116.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1245 mm (49.02") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 3 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tubular |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 12 gauge · primary — also known as 12 ga, 12 bore
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Cross Bolt Safety, Trigger Disconnect
- Features: Versaport Gas System, Self Regulating Gas System, Soft Recoil, Enlarged Loading Port, Oversized Controls, Vent Rib Barrel, Interchangeable Choke Tubes, Remchoke Tubes, 3 Inch Chamber, Supercell Recoil Pad
Variants
- Remington V3 Field Sport Synthetic — Synthetic
- Remington V3 Field Sport Camo — Camo
- Remington V3 Field Sport Turkey Pro — Turkey
- Remington V3 Tac-13 — Firearm Non Nfa
- Remington V3 Competition Tactical — Tactical
Service history
Operators
- U.S. Civilian Hunters and Sport Shooters · adopted 2015 · as V3
Production
Production years: 2015-present
Introduced 2015; production continued by RemArms after Remington's 2020 bankruptcy
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
MSRP around $895 for the Field Sport at introduction (street price commonly near $599-$700). Weight ~7.25 lbs with 28-inch barrel; overall length ~49 inches. Capacity 3+1 with 2 3/4 or 3-inch shells in the standard Field Sport; the Tac-13 holds up to 5+1 and uses an 8.5-inch barrel pistol-grip-only configuration classified as a non-NFA 'firearm'. The VersaPort gas system is inherited from the Versa Max and is the V3's defining feature, self-regulating across shell lengths via chamber-mounted ports. After Remington's 2020 bankruptcy, production continued under RemArms. The V3 line includes Field Sport (walnut/synthetic/camo), Turkey Pro, Competition Tactical, and Tac-13 variants.
Background
The V3 brought the Versa Max's VersaPort gas system, a ring of chamber ports that self-meters gas to the length of the shell, into a lighter and cheaper semi-auto. By letting the shell itself open or block ports, the design cycles featherweight target loads and stout 3-inch magnums interchangeably while keeping felt recoil unusually soft.