The TriStar Viper Max delivers reliable semi-automatic performance for waterfowl hunters demanding maximum versatility in challenging conditions. This 12-gauge platform handles 3.5-inch magnum loads with consistent cycling while maintaining the lightweight handling characteristics needed for long days in the field.
What Makes This Different
The Viper Max features a gas-operated system specifically tuned for heavy waterfowl loads, cycling everything from 2¾-inch target loads to 3.5-inch magnums without adjustment. The 30-inch barrel provides extended sight radius and improved swing dynamics compared to shorter alternatives. Four included choke tubes allow hunters to optimize patterns for different ranges and shot sizes, while the fiber optic front sight ensures quick target acquisition in low-light conditions.
Key Features
- Gas-operated semi-automatic action handles 2¾" to 3.5" shells
- 30-inch barrel with ventilated rib for improved heat dissipation
- Realtree Max-7 camouflage pattern for concealment in varied terrain
- Synthetic stock and forend with textured rubber grip panels
- Fiber optic front sight for enhanced visibility
- Four interchangeable choke tubes (IC, M, IM, F)
- 5+1 round capacity with 3-inch chamber capability
Field performance centers on the reliable gas system that maintains consistent ejection patterns across different load weights. The synthetic furniture resists moisture absorption and temperature changes that affect wood stocks during extended hunting seasons. Rubber grip panels provide secure handling in wet conditions while the ventilated rib helps dissipate heat during rapid follow-up shots.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 12-gauge, 3.5-inch chamber
- Barrel Length: 30 inches
- Overall Length: Approximately 51 inches
- Capacity: 5+1 rounds
- Action: Gas-operated semi-automatic
- Stock: Synthetic with Realtree Max-7 finish
- Chokes: 4 included (IC, M, IM, F)
- Sight: Fiber optic front sight
- Weight: Approximately 7.5 pounds
The extended barrel length and included choke selection make this shotgun particularly effective for long-range waterfowl hunting where pattern density and velocity retention matter most. Professional guides and serious waterfowl hunters recognize the importance of reliable cycling with heavy loads when opportunities are limited.