The TriStar Viper Max delivers reliable semi-automatic performance for waterfowl hunters demanding versatility in challenging conditions. This 12-gauge platform handles everything from 2.75" field loads to 3.5" magnum shells with consistent cycling. The Realtree Max-7 camouflage pattern provides effective concealment across diverse hunting environments.
What Makes This Different
The chrome-lined barrel construction resists corrosion and maintains accuracy through thousands of rounds, outlasting standard steel barrels in wet conditions. The ventilated rib design reduces heat mirage and provides a clean sight picture during extended shooting sessions. Gas-operated cycling ensures reliable function with various load weights, from light target loads to heavy waterfowl magnums.
Key Features
- 3.5" chamber compatibility handles full range of 12-gauge ammunition
- Chrome-lined 28" barrel with ventilated rib for corrosion resistance
- Steel receiver construction provides durability and consistent lockup
- 5+1 capacity with removable magazine plug for hunting regulations
- Realtree Max-7 camouflage finish for effective field concealment
- Fixed synthetic stock resists weather and impact damage
- Gas-operated semi-automatic action for rapid follow-up shots
Field performance remains consistent across temperature extremes and wet conditions common in waterfowl hunting. The gas system self-adjusts to different shell pressures, maintaining reliable cycling from light 2.75" loads to heavy 3.5" magnums. The 28" barrel length provides optimal velocity for long-range shots while maintaining manageable handling characteristics in blinds and boats.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 12 gauge
- Chamber: 3.5" (handles 2.75", 3", and 3.5" shells)
- Barrel Length: 28" with chrome lining
- Capacity: 5+1 rounds
- Overall Length: Approximately 49"
- Action: Gas-operated semi-automatic
- Receiver: Steel construction
- Stock: Fixed synthetic with Realtree Max-7 finish
- Choke: Accepts standard threaded choke tubes
- Weight: Approximately 7.5 lbs
The combination of magnum capability, weather-resistant construction, and proven gas operation makes this shotgun a practical choice for serious waterfowl hunters. The chrome-lined barrel and synthetic stock construction ensure long-term reliability in harsh field conditions.