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clamp are drilled and tapped to accept
the 1.5" accessory rail provided with
the Tac-13. The tubular magazine
holds a total of ve 2¾" shells or four
3" shells. The black polymer fore-end
is lightly textured, and features an
adjustable nylon webbing hand strap.
The magazine follower is constructed
of bright red, hard-anodized alumi-
num, making it both durable and easy
to see.
The top of the black-oxide-treated
aluminum receiver is drilled and
tapped to accept an optics rail. The
left side of the receiver is closed, with
the ejection port, reciprocating bolt
handle and round-button bolt release
located on the right side. The loading
port is located on the bottom of the
receiver. The rounded polymer trigger
guard houses a smooth-faced steel
bow trigger and a crossbolt safety. The
lightly textured polymer Shockwave
grip features a QD sling swivel port on
the left side.
The Tac-13 demonstrates high-
quality construction with smooth
controls, proper tting and clean
lines throughout. The fore-end hand
strap is a welcome addition for added
control during from-the-hip shooting,
but it can be removed for those who
prefer to work without it. The trigger
of the test gun had a 5-lb., 6-oz.,
trigger pull according to a Lyman
digital trigger gauge.
We tested the Tac-13 with a variety
of 12-ga. loads, ranging from practice-
grade, low-brass birdshot to premium,
high-brass buckshot loads. It fed,
red and ejected all of the test ammu-
nition without any malfunctions.
Formal pattern testing was conducted
at 15 yds. using Hornady’s 2¾",
12-ga. Varmint Express No. 4 Buckshot
load, containing 24 lead pellets with a
listed velocity of 1350 f.p.s. This load
produced patterns that averaged 6.5"
in size from the 13" cylinder-bore bar-
rel at that range.
The Remington V3 Tac-13 semi-
automatic’s price tag is about double
that of the pump-action PGOs on the
market. However, this gun’s quality,
reliability, self-loading mechanism—
and the option to operate it one-
handed in an emergency—may well
justify the added expense for those
who are in the market for a platform
like this one. It’s certainly among
the most well-made models currently
available in the PGO rearm class, and
a more manageable option than some
thanks to the recoil-softening Versa
Max gas system.
MANUFACTURER: REMINGTON ARMS CO., (DEPT. AR), 870 REMINGTON DRIVE, P.O. BOX 700; MADISON, NC 27025;
(800) 243-9700; REMINGTON.COM
REMINGTON V3 TAC-13
26.5"
13 "
ACTION TYPE: GAS-OPERATED,
SEMI-AUTOMATIC FIREARM
GAUGE: 12; 3" CHAMBER
RECEIVER: ALUMINUM; BLACK OXIDE FINISH,
DRILLED AND TAPPED FOR OPTICS
STOCK: POLYMER SHOCKWAVE TECHNOLOGIES
RAPTOR BIRD’S HEAD-STYLE GRIP
MAGAZINE: FIVE-ROUND TUBULAR
SIGHTS: SINGLE SILVER BEAD
TRIGGER: 5-LB., 6-OZ. PULL
WEIGHT: 5 LBS., 15 OZS.
ACCESSORIES: OWNER’S MANUAL, PICATINNY
RAIL, LOCK
MSRP: $915
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21 " INNER CIRCLE: 24 (100%)
30 " OUTER RING: 0 (0%)
TOTAL HITS: 24 (100%)
= POINT OF HOLD
CYLINDER (0.729")
SHOOTING RESULTS (15 YDS.)
HORNADY VARMINT EXPRESS
12-GA., 2¾", 1^1 ⁄ 4 - OZ., NO. 4 BUCKSHOT
AVERAGE PELLET COUNT: 24
MEASURED VELOCITY @ 15 FT.: 1091 F.P.S.
AVERAGE OF 10 PATTERNS
The American Ri eman has used the phrase “Dope Bag” since at least 1921, when Col. Townsend
Whelen rst titled his column with it. Even then, it had been in use for years, referring to a sack used
by target shooters to hold ammunition and accessories on the ring line. “Sight dope” also was a
traditional marksman’s term for sight-adjustment information, while judging wind speed and direction
was called “doping the wind.”
WARNING: Technical data and information contained herein are intended to provide information based
on the limited experience of individuals under speci c conditions and circumstances. They do not detail
the comprehensive training procedures, techniques and safety precautions absolutely necessary to
properly carry on similar activity. Read the notice and disclaimer on the contents page. Always consult
comprehensive reference manuals and bulletins for details of proper training requirements, procedures,
techniques and safety precautions before attempting any similar activity.
A heavy-duty aluminum clamp (l.) secures
the magazine cap to the rearm’s 13" barrel,
and the included 1.5" accessory rail can be
installed to either side. The fore-end’s hand
strap (below) can be removed by the user.
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