Rock Island VR80 RT review

[@vincentrocco7301]

if you take off the barrel shroud and install that short black nut ,it will expose the barrel which is threaded , so you can incorporate a compensator. it helps

[@danperry3116]

Hey Joe I'm seeing this video a year late, but it's still relevant, I just got a black model, came with 2 5 rd mags ,3 choke tubes, heavy and light gas pistons, the short shroud nut, spanner wrench, mag block, and ear plugs, in a cardboard box from Dunham's in central Michigan, priced at 699 but got it on sale for 599. Great video, good info, thanks.

[@wtfjoe3276]

Killer deal Dan! Thanks a lot for sharing your find! I wish I’d had taken some time to really study a good bit more what these things were all about and learned them inside and out before making any videos, but I really just share what I do In hopes of mentioning that one question someone is searching to find an answer for like I was whenever looking things up and couldn’t find. There’s loads of videos on things being shot, and that’s fun obviously, but I find myself watching the hillbilly who sat his phone down and poorly filmed himself speaking about his new Saint victor 3 pistol for 45 minutes as a car roams the screen and a tv blasts in the background. Sometimes those videos are the most helpful for guys like me. Lol anyways..I just so happened to be scrolling KZbin when your notification came in and wanted to hop over and thank you. Take care brother, enjoy your awesome new 12ga!!

[@danperry3116]

@@wtfjoe3276 thanks again Joe, and you are right about so many videos just being shoot em up stories. Fun but not terribly informative. I was wondering what that plastic thing was, and you shared how it is a mag block. Also how to change the gas piston the manual leaves so much out.

[@rodericknelson8371]

Nice video! You covered all of the items very well. I appreciate that because I just bought one and I needed some of this information to help me understand some of the parts. Thanks!

[@wtfjoe3276]

Roderick Nelson wow, great! I love to hear that people are still finding these to buy. Did you find it new or private party ? I’d love to find another new one to pick up. I’ve since gotten rid of mine in order to get my Bushmaster ACR. Where’d you find yours?!? Thanks for leaving a comment!! Love to hear from you all!

[@dannyorr8430]

Hey Joe, great vid, the “angled adapters” are for mounting of 45 degree canted irons or micro reflex sights. Saw that no one else mentioned it so I thought I might.

[@wtfjoe3276]

Thank you for pointing that out Danny!

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

Hey, Really good job showing all the accessories and the front end teardown of the VR80. Also In case anybody is looking at these models today they make some cerakoted models that also have the longer handgaurd. "Burnt bronze" and "smoke" colored ones do. The white has the short handgaurd. I bought one in "burnt bronze" cerakote. It doesn't have all of his extra accessories tho. (the carry handle, pic rail adaptors and red dot or the plastic hardshell case). It does have the small parts in a plastic box, the other gas piston , 3 chokes and wrenches, 2- 5round mags do come with it in the box. The 9 round mags are the most popular and U can cut the spring holder just above the floorplate down to allow it to hold 11rounds easily. I got a deal on 5- 9 round mags at Palmetto. Many had issues with the mags dragging on the front lip of the mags on each side on the bolt as it moves and that was causing some failures to eject, heavily extended break in time, etc. Just check your mags for wear after firing it and file that front lip on each side with a jewelers file. Some have reported burrs on the gas port holes. (If U have some, use some #320-400 grit shop roll cloth to polish the barrel and rid the burrs) Mine were fine. That $799 deal he got is pretty incredible for the deluxe model with the case and xtras, my buddy got the same deal on his. I paid $585 for my cerakoted bronze model with the long forend from Exile Armory on U tube. They shipped to my FFL. They just had the standard black VR80's on sale for $499.99 here in the midwest at Rural King and it had a 100.00 manufacturers credit. (on about 7/25/22) Hope that helps some folks. . . . I almost forgot, mine came with a inexpensive set of front and rear flip up sights that the red dot model doesn't. I picked up a wide but fairly short length Flambeau case and it just fits all 7 mags and a leather strap and the VR80 in it. (I think its made for AR's)

[@brianspeirs4009]

The Panzer Arms 10 round mag does work on the VR80

[@maddawg4599]

My all black came with two 5 rd magazines. I truly believe that a lot of these “gun dealers” take some stuff out that they want and and replace it with other stuff. Like the charging handle, some have a rubber grip on them and some have been removed. Some have one mag some have two. The dealers are scalping these items I have no doubt.

[@honkeykong9592]

Mine isn’t black and I want a fucking scope lol

[@rik4369]

The prices are different too. The camouflage on was 899.00 while the Black one was 599.00. Never seen a White one.

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

I think that rubber is just a shipping protector honestly, It comes off too easily to be a part imho. I lost mine at home before I even shot it.

[@bengentry6419]

I found this video to be very helpful the information is spot on. Thanks Joe!

[@vincentrocco7301]

its a commercial buffer tube, Luth AR sells a replacement stock and pistol grip also. Carson chokes sells a full rifled benelli mobile choke, using slugs is deadly at 100 yrds hope this helps!!

[@johnlehman27]

Is this your deer shotgun?

[@vincentrocco7301]

@@johnlehman27 Hi John, its just an versatile hunting shotgun and self defense too. I will be using it to hunt deer as well as wild boar. It comes with two 5 round magazines. Using regular slugs and sabot slugs too!!! Peace Vince

[@vincentrocco7301]

@@johnlehman27 John use a cylinder or improved cylinder choke for slugs

[@proudpapaproductions-PapaBear]

I just purchased the VR80-RT from Dunham’s this morning … sooo sweet! They had about 10-15 regular black model …. And only the one RT… No questions on which to purchase!! Worth the price difference! Nice - simple video Thank you for posting !!

[@rik4369]

Dunham's in Greenville, NC has both the Camo one and Black one.

[@albbac2]

the other locking nut to replace the shroud can be installed and you can put on a muzzle break or breacher

[@Karmas-a-Beetch]

Thanks for the great content. No need to apologize, the steps you brought us through are greatly appreciated.

[@sonnylee69]

From what I've seen, the black models come with flip-up front and rear iron sights. I suppose the angled adapters are for a red-dot or another iron sight at the 1:00 position. Run the low based piston. It will be fine with the high-based stuff too. I've always run my low-based piston and shoot everything through it.

[@anomie6788]

Don't stop, like you said if we stayed this long its because we want to know everything about this gun.

[@jaidenleandro3297]

a trick : watch movies at Flixzone. I've been using them for watching all kinds of movies during the lockdown.

[@damianisrael3373]

@Jaiden Leandro Definitely, have been watching on Flixzone for months myself =)

[@hd100thjd]

I didn't realize you kit. I thought the Derya mk 12 only came this way. I was fortunate to get the black vr80 before they became scarce. Love it. Shoots flawless.

[@procession101]

The black model version comes with 2 5 round mags. Regardless of that, that is one hell of a deal. The case alone or especially the optics alone make this deal insanely good.

[@waynegroves6922]

Yeah, when I bought mine last year, it came in a cardboard box, with two 5-round mags and a 9-round mag, and the little case of three chokes. It came with pretty good iron sights, but I took those off and put on a BSA red-dot; I put the irons on an AR-15 build. I replaced the stock/grip with a mil-spec buffer tube, Magpul CTR stock, and a Hogue rubber grip; to this, I added an 800-lumen light on a 45-degree offset. This is now my go-to gun in the middle of the night, just a step away from the bed.

[@jimhovater8755]

Move your optic forward, above the ejection port. This will improve your peripheral vision 10-fold.

[@URIN-STAINS]

Just bought this same exact gun. I am new to this type of gun, clueless to be honest, trying to learn all I can before I test fire it. Your video was very helpful. Thnx Bro.Oh, also mine came with everything yours came with but with only one magazine that holds 2 rounds.

[@anthonyalmaraz9226]

Forgot to say you did a great job filled in some blanks for me 👍🏼

[@anthonyclay7210]

I bought mine from Rural King, labeled as a the "Rural King Exclusive", mine came in OD Green, similar look as this one, 2 ,5 round mags, Iron pop up sights , the extra chokes, but no hard case, nor carrying handle.

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

Nice! I haven't seen green. Its prolly cerakote close to Army olive drab green. I bought a "Burnt bronze" cerakoted model myself (its close to FDE). Rural King just had the standard black ones on sale for $499.99 plus a $100.00 manufacturers credit , I saw last week as I am on their deals notify list on my cell phone.

[@AugustoOrtiz-b3n]

Thank you Joe, when i go back to NM im getting the same model...good video. Thank you

[@tymz-r-achangin]

Owned my VR-80 and VR-81 for nearly 2 years and just a little under 1,000 rounds each. Very little feed or ejection issues. One of the first things I did when I got them was to get rid of the lame factory stock and put on a practical 6 position adjustable stock. The BRM 20-round drum mag is also a nice upgrade to the 12ga. As far as I know, there is a drum mag made for the 20ga version

[@rockordnance]

I found break in is really not necessary on my vr80 ran great right out of the box

[@wtfjoe3276]

Rockford Ordnance that was my experience for my first and second one! My 3rd hasn’t been shot!

[@rik4369]

Did you detail lean it first? I found plenty shipping geared and rough spots throughout. I am leaving my bolt carrier locked to rear before I test her out. I geased the rails and cleaned it up . It feels smooth. Time will tell.

[@gregstock535]

The rear is for the vr60. And the black VR 80 cone with sights

[@loushackelford728]

My VR80 ran smoother than my VR60. I shoot my 80 more and I changed out the the stock and grip, and added the Kicks buck kicker compensator choke. Most guys don't believe it's a VR80 cause I've changed so much on it. Great 👍Video!

[@kerrymanahan2087]

I think you did a great job on your video Joe! You were very informative out of all the VR 80 videos that I watched. I tried to see if I can buy one online from Dunhams sports because I don’t have one of their stores near me. I’m going to call them on the phone and see if I can order one online. Once again great job and keep up the good work!

[@jmichna1]

Two round mag is for hunting certain waterfowl... shotgun capacity restricted to three shells in total, so 2+1. Your package looks like it is also equipped with a 2+1 mag limiter for the 5-rd magazine. The nine round mags can be easily modded to accept ten rounds, remove the mag base (watch for the spring) and remove the spring guide (looks like a shorter mag limiter), and using a dremel or fine saw, remove the post down to just above the first molded cross bar, smooth with a stone bit with your dremel, or a fine-toothed file, re-assemble and you should easily be able to load an extra shell, giving you ten rounds.

[@joshvanatti8924]

I got the same one and it came with everything you had

[@jamesbailey4121]

where did you buy this shotgun i keep looking for a dealer the the one i did fine they wont 999.00 for it he said he paid 699.00 for his i wont to buy this model just like you did could you send me a link to were you got yours and what did you pay for it. you can email me the link or phone number to [e-mail] I wood appreciate that so mush thank you Mr. bailey

[@joeg6637]

I bought a black one from Buds and it doesn't have the enlarged magwell and came with two 5 round mags and a 2 round mag block

[@mikemcallister9091]

Nice review.. Just got a black version and had no clue what most of what came with is for LOL .. Your vid helped....

[@tyrswill]

Thank you for making this video. I had my heart set on the white storm trooper one and then I saw this video and I went down and I bought the exact same package. And yes it came with everything you showed in your video. I still don’t know what the angle things are for either, I’ve had it for about two years and I still haven’t had time to shoot it but I definitely like it better than the white one. Thank you again for the video and your opinion mine was a little bit more than yours. It was $ 820 if I remember correctly but I also bought 2 10 round mags I guess they’re actually nine.

[@wtfjoe3276]

Nice! Absolutely man,I was wondering if they’re still being sold as a package anywhere in the country so that’s cool to hear that you found one too. That’s definitely one of my favorite purchases in 12 Guage. I’m not a shotgun nut but I like anything fast shooting and accurate. Come back and let me know how you liked it when you finally get to break yours out man!

[@yumivlog3399]

Great video for first timer and informative 👍

[@straitupfya]

Very useful info on the vr80 thanks

[@vincentrocco7301]

Hi I too have the VR80 but in all black. I was fortunate to where everything work on this weapon. The QD attachments , the guards has a picatanny rail on top with m lok on both sides and bottom. I spoke to different people and the guards are different. dont understand what RIA did!! But its a bad ass weapon!!! Also there is a lot of accessories for this weapon! peace Vince

[@christopherenoch4230]

My OD Green version, came with 2 5 round mags, and the same muzzle that yours has....

[@oldscoolcooldiecast1879]

Mine as well

[@jwhagy]

Got all black version from RK. I've shot about 50 rounds so far and it will not eject on its own. I have not left the slide back yet but going to try that for a few weeks.

[@spookytkid]

There is a recommend 100 round minimum break in period. Also take it apart and do a thorough cleaning of every part store it with bolt open for at least 30 days, these guns are intended to shoot turkish non saami spec loads. They are much more powerful.

[@arnellcarmichael635]

Damn thorough breakdown, brother! Love the package as well! I purchased the FDE package; however; I didn't get the optics or hard case. I ended up purchasing a Savior equipment range bag, which is also nice. All in all thanks for this great video and keep them coming!!

[@MyJacob88]

Where From ?

[@arnellcarmichael635]

@@MyJacob88 Academy Sports + Outdoors is where I got the savior bag. I purchased the weapon from a local dealer in my city.

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

That RIA VR80 is actually "Burnt Bronze" cerakote fwiw. (Its kinda close to to FDE ) I bought the same one. They have "smoke" and white cerakoted models also.

[@jindos2000]

Cool Video. I'm a novice to semi shotgun, but would like some tips on oiling and cleaning the VR80. The guy Walkins asking you info on how to grow yo hair out and "Wat's shampoo ya using?" That comment knock me off my rocker. Walkins, growing long hair is a secret. We grow long hair to make our lady happy.

[@wtfjoe3276]

John ATeam nice , thanks for the comment. I’ll certainly make a video soon detailing a cleaning of the vr80 . I should have done that last night after shooting it for that quick vid I did of it, but I only shot it a touch..so anyways, thanks!

[@brad2991]

Thank you for the Vid, nice kit! Great price! Keep them coming and let’s see a shooting vid please.

[@Bfloian62]

I have the all black model .. it came with 2 x 5 mags but no case.

[@bibleortraditions]

The standard black model does not come with a mag well. It does come with two 5 round mags. Everything is exactly the same, except for the optic and long handguard. The long handguard just adds unwanted weight since there in no full length picatinny rail. And I would rather pick my own optic, not one preselected. I removed my barrel shroud (useless) which allows the barrel to cool better. Added a long comp, Tac-Wrap to prevent hot gas burns venting through the handguard, AR style chubby pistol grip, LuthAR 6 position butt stoch with cheek rest, 250mW day/night laser, and a Romeo5 red dot with 3X magnifier. It's a nice squirrel gun :)

[@seancrawford3061]

The two round mag is for Canadian hunting.

[@OriginalDarkwolf]

Mine came with everything you got with yours except the wrench

[@brianchuck9264]

Would love to see periodic updates with actual shooting and if any issues reported...

[@wtfjoe3276]

Brian Chuck absolutely. You can find one short video of me intentionally shooting it with the wrong gas piston for another viewer that asked about it. That being said I only ran light loads against the heavy pistol. I’ll gladly share some more of this gun with you and any others with feedback on its performance. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

With the shortage of firearms right now you got that at a price the dealer is probably regretting. The black version is around $600 where I live and they have a different "camo" version and a "sniper green" version that appear to be exactly like the all black version but those are $649 so you definitely got a fantastic deal. Congratulations brother and thanks for the thorough review. Most reviews that go this long without firing off some rounds are boring but you did a good job. Congrats again and best of luck.

[@wtfjoe3276]

notsosilentmajority1 thanks a lot man. Your words are definitely appreciated. I’m not looking to do anything except bring you guys decent info that I couldnt find when I’ve bought something, so it’s nice to hear you say that. Thanks again man.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

@@wtfjoe3276 You're welcome brother. Definitely enjoyed your stuff and forgot to mention that I liked and subbed. 🤟🏼

[@notsosilentmajority1]

@@Chevy_Guy That was around 10 months ago but it was in the Southwest. I don't know what they are going for now.

[@Chevy_Guy]

@@notsosilentmajority1 They're going for $899 - $999 everywhere from what i saw doing a Google search.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

@@Chevy_Guy Wow !! You got me curious now. I'll check and see what they are around here and I'll let you know. I have a feeling they probably are around the same right now. We all know what's going on...... we're being raped by big business everywhere. Edit - I just found them for $629 and $649 at Sportsman's Warehouse. The black version is $629 and in stock. The Coyote Brown version is $649 but out of stock. There is one that is $729 but that is because it is CA compliant. The site says they have the black VR80 in stock and have a limit of 2. Hope this helps. Let me know if you decide to get one.... or two. Good luck.

[@Crash9854]

Picked up the break 80 etc today from Dunham’s and it’s just like yours with all the accessories

[@geneclemetson4779]

Hey, there, I'm on this vid and didn't realize I've seen it before.Thanx for the info.

[@wtfjoe3276]

Gene Clemetson you got it! Thanks for stopping by Gene’

[@emvega82]

Just picked up my VR80 yesterday. Very informative video for a shotgun noob like me. Thank you!

[@wtfjoe3276]

Anti that’s awesome man. Where did you find yours at ?!! And thanks a lot!

[@emvega82]

w t f j o e www.provenoutfitters.com/rock-island-armory-vr80-shotgun

[@jimyowell850]

When I bought my VR-80, it only came in black. It had a picatinny rail along the top, but it had a break about 2/3 of the way toward the front. It came with front and rear flip up iron sights, 2 five rounds magazines, 3 chokes, with tool. I added a Holosun optic, 4 nine round magazines, AND a 20 round drum magazine. The drum was A LOT More that the 19 round mag, but the 19 rounder is just ridiculously long if you ask me.

[@wtfjoe3276]

Jim Yowell I agree. 19 round capacity is ultra handy, but if you have to give up the ability to run and gun around barricades or generally concern yourself with it getting hung up on the environment, or even the ability to rest the muzzle on a wall, vehicle , anything..that’s pretty counterproductive. I personally value a solid tactical reload technique more than one chance 19 chances at the cost of all those potential hang ups. Thanks for the input. How do you like your holosun? I discovered the solar powered ones a while back. My pal uses them religiously. I need to bite the bullet and buy a few of them for various set ups I have that need glass.

[@jimyowell850]

@@wtfjoe3276 I like the Holosun fine... Clear bright display with VERY fast acquisition. The 20 round drum is available from Tooth & Nail Armory.

[@anthonyalmaraz9226]

Really liked your video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@dmw1306]

Hey Joe got the VR80 Also I love it. Yes I too was disappointed in a few things like the clip with limited capacity but? Hey ill get over it. Its a great weapon. Good video Joe Thank you.

[@just1moretimeagain]

I just bought one today ... not sure if it is the "newest" version ... because it came in SOLID WHITE. It is called the "VR80 Storm Trooper" and to be honest, I could see it on a "Star Wars" movie set, and being carried by the storm troopers in the movie. I can't wait to take it out and see how it does.

[@rogerwhite3411]

I recently bought the black one and it came with two 5 round mags and they actually hold 5 rounds not 2.

[@leswilliamson3587]

I think I er time the factory has made adjustments so they shoot more reliably out of the box

[@bwd111]

I did the break-in on mine and it was OK but it sure did jam a lot it’s like using Cody to watch movies you spend more time trying to search to find something to watch then you get actual entertainment it took longer to load this than actual entertainment with the VR but it’s coming along

[@Brian_R]

I just put mine on layaway at dunhams and yeah mine is coming with them looked at them in the case the angled brackets are for a regular red dot to manipulate from the scope to close up , the first thing I gotta do is drill and tap in the bottom of the hand shroud to put a pic rail for a angled foregrip And I paid 799 for mine and that was on sale regular price at my dunhams was 899 but I got it on sale this afternoon but still cost me a pretty penny but I wanted the camo lol

[@erictaylor9832]

Hey this was a great video and very helpful!!!! Thanks Joe!!!

[@kerrymanahan2087]

Hey I like your videos and I’m not trying to be rude but I would like to add this comment. The small black threaded adapter that you thought was a short barrel shroud is actually the “VR80 Short Handguard Retainer” that I have been told if you have a short hand guard. Other than that I have the same camo model VR 80 shotgun that you have and the nut will not be used unless you add a short hand guard is my understanding.

[@vincentrocco7301]

The all black VR 80 i HAVE CAME WITH TWO 5 RND MAGS, AND i PURCHASED TWO 9 RND MAGS

[@brianchuck9264]

Have you had any cycling issues with the black?

[@vincentrocco7301]

@@brianchuck9264 H i Brian I have had no cycling issues with the weapon. I broke the weapon in with winchester supersport 12 ga 2 3/4 " rds . There 1300 fps ,1 1/8 oz , 7 1/2 shot. I ran a 175 rounds through it, all at the same time. But when I first got it ,I cleaned it very well and oiled it with Lucas extreame duty gun oil. After all those rounds I cleaned it again.I changed the piston to heavy, now able to run 427 grain Benneke 1 oz slugs through it, no problem. Hope it helps Peace Vince

[@brianchuck9264]

@@vincentrocco7301 Thanks Vincent that's great to hear!!....makes me wonder what's up with all these other bad reports...ive been waiting to buy one for 2 months (availability) so looking to pull the trigger now

[@vincentrocco7301]

@@brianchuck9264 it truley is a great weapon. I use it to hunt wild boar

[@brianchuck9264]

@@vincentrocco7301 so crazy story..finally got mine..turns out i got the FL MRB version..removed the plunger and spring to make it normal for mag changes...cleaned and oiled as u said ..ran slugs right out the box by default( range would not allow anything else) 30 slugs no issues..had to leave the range...realized after that the manual said no slugs for the installed modified choke...lucky? Your thoughts?

[@samsanders8494]

Right on Joe good job. You sold me on it

[@albbac2]

i see those 45 degree off sets when running an optic ...for iron sights

[@nickschneider774]

Good video. If you nab a tripod and plan out your content a little, it will go a looooong way. Also, never hurts to show how you feel about the firearm a little more concisely and ....shoot it!! Haha Keep at it!

[@2amendment1960]

Commercial buffer tube,, nice outfit,,Is it still available,,in 2021 with ALL THE ACCESORIES??

[@wtfjoe3276]

I haven’t seen one since last October or so! I’ll make a new video on it if I see another one come available from the shop/store!

[@h1h0silver]

@@wtfjoe3276 do you have footage of first opening the package? Curious where the optic was stored. A local dealer just posted one, but there is no optic and I'm sure it should have one. I posted just a minute ago, sorry for double but this allowed me to tag you

[@charlesmartin1122]

check Gunbroker that is where I found mine.

[@maddawg4599]

They also make a 9 round mag, a 10 round mag.

[@jamesmartie2683]

The black VR80 comes with 2 - 5 round magazines

[@bryanstaten5585]

I guess I missed it.....what is the name of that particular package?

[@benlaubscher6371]

Great review.love mine

[@anthonyclay7210]

Thank you Joe! Excellent video!

[@kaostheory2940]

Rock Island Armory has a 5-pack of 9 round mags on sale right now for $100

[@charlesmartin1122]

Mine came just like yours polymer handle, case and all. Use the modified choke for best performance from slugs. I watched other videos about chokes for more info about chokes. Great gun love mine. I put a vertical fore grip on mine makes it much easier to pull into my shoulder tighter. Due to the gas system I had to put it a little more forward than I would have liked it, but I like it on there anyhow.

[@Hemidakota]

the magazines are 2-5-9-19 (drum 20ea). They are correct about spring issues and the magazine hitting the bolt. Both of which are manufacture issues. Light loads issues are common that require a break-in if you do the spring (bolt to the rear) and grind down the back ends of the OEM magazines. When seeking to replace the grip and butt, be careful on which brand you buy. Some will not work.

[@ironwolfF1]

The buffer tube is NOT mil-spec, but any of the OTC AR15 shoulder stocks can work with this auto-shotty.

[@gastonjones3950]

This model is not available anymore, I guess it was an introductory deal... Thanks for the video

[@wtfjoe3276]

Gaston Jones nooooo! Brother that is a BUMMER!!

[@2amendment1960]

Well fukme a runnin"I wanted it.

[@uploadtime1780]

Cannot find one of these in stock. Thanks for the review.

[@wtfjoe3276]

Josh B. Keep looking! It’s worth the wait! Thanks for checking it out Josh!

[@clarencehayes7966]

Thank you!!

[@bwd111]

Hey Joe right out of the box what ammo will the VR shoot? And can you explain a little bit on the break in and what choke to use for the slug and just kind of the process of breaking in the VR?

[@dang-khoavo4648]

Mike, The “break-in” is just merely a period to get all the components humming together like the machine that this RIA VR80-RT (and all VR80) should be. Rock Island I believe recommends 50 rounds (12-ga 2-3/4” with the Light Loads gas piston, 3” with the Heavy Loads), but anecdotally, some people don’t experience the common issues while many others do! The common issues with this when brand new are either misfeeds, failure to eject spent shell, failure to feed followup shell, partial ejection of spent shell, etc.. These issues arise from a very strong (and new) recoil spring in the butt stock; and nothing that time and shooting won’t solve. With that said, some recommend pulling the charging handle open (i.e. compressing the recoil spring) and leave it in this position for 1 month to help the spring relax (it won’t weaken the spring if you do this so don’t worry). But if you start with shooting “heavier” loads…say 1250 fps or above, I thing you could avoid most of these starting issues. Lighter loads (e.g. 1150 fps or under may not have enough power to push the recoil spring all the way back during cycling when the shotgun is still brand new…hence causing the above issues initially. Likewise, “low recoil” shells can theoretically cause the same issue because they are also “underpowered”. These problems should resolve by around 150-200 rounds through the firearm. As for slugs, you will likely see a bunch of people giving advice to go ahead and send slugs through and there won’t be any issues and they’ll show you their videos. BUT, if you care about your firearms and safety (as we all should), I would offer the following. The VR80 comes with 3 chokes, Full, Modified, and Cylinder. Rock Island Armory recommends only using slugs when you have the Cylinder choke installed…and this is for good reasons!!! As you know, chokes are there to control the spread in shell shots since we are shooting multiple projectiles at once in shotguns as opposed to the single projectile through a rifled barrel of either a rifle or handgun, where the rifling helps stabilize the flight path of said projectile. Now, there are such things as rifled slugs. These can be safely fired through any standard chokes, but I would still follow the same principles below. Of the 3 chokes that come with the VR80, the Full choke has the TIGHTEST grouping, and therefore the most restrictive passage; followed by the Modified choke, and the Cylinder choke will give you the most open grouping (hence the largest aperture that the projectiles will pass through). So, you want to fire the slugs typically through the least restrictive aperture. But if you accidentally fired a slug through a Full choke, would it be catastrophic? Probably not…unless you do this on a regular basis. Doing so, will cause deformation in the shotgun’s barrel, in the form of a bulging out in the area just right before the choke. With time and constant fatigue from this, your barrel could crack and/or fragment and eventually resulting in catastrophic failure potentially causing injury from the shrapnels. I hope that answers your questions!

[@terrellthomas9667]

Wait mine didn’t come with a case, sling, and optic

[@deanboucher9658]

My black version came with front and rear iron sites and 2 5 round mags

[@wtfjoe3276]

Dean Boucher nice, how does it run? I just found me another RT kit like this one last week! More videos coming soon 👏🏼

[@deanboucher9658]

@@wtfjoe3276 out of the box it's not running well as of yet. Jams up on light loads with the light buffer ring. I can't say about heavy loads since I've been working wayyy too much. Only ran a couple boxes through it. I recently found and bought heavy loads for it but haven't ran any yet

[@PDSdrummerboy]

You dont pose to use light loads when you 1st get it read your manual reading is fundamental 👍🏿

[@deanboucher9658]

@@PDSdrummerboy when that's all you can get due too this Corona BS you go with what ya got. As you read i have found and bought some heavy loads

[@brianschiffli2381]

VRBP 100 recommends/suggests 500 rnd break in with anything at 1300fps/1350fps +. Being manufactured in Turkey and variances that have their avg velocity at 1400fps +. I need a cpl of those mag plug's but haven't seen them for sale anywhere and wouldn't mind finding a cpl more spacers for the butt pad if anyone knows where they can be procured. Check out Shoot Point Blank based in OH and they carry the RIA arms and mags and some other goodies. PS: my manual suggests not exactly cleaning the gas tube part's with the exuberance you normally would clean similar part's in other arms.

[@widowermgtow5777]

Open up the 9 round magazines. you will find a spacer at the bottom. The spacer was to make CA happy.

[@wtfjoe3276]

Maybe, but the big mags I got were 5 round mags. I stripped them of the follower and springs and stacked rounds in them and you can’t fit 6 barely so I was told wrong..no biggie but I’m glad it was me and not someone who cared far too much. And make CA happy..ain’t that about a b…nevermind

[@charlesmccarthy2064]

Good vid I enjoyed watching

[@reggdogg931]

Wow you got that fir a real steal

[@Konstantinos340]

ma dude. i dont know what happened but you got the base gun parts mixed in with the aftermarket or whoever sold it to you did. this shotgun is originaly by derya called the mk12 made in turkey. the aftermarket parts are the long rail and short shroud on your gun. The base stuff that should be included are flip up sights along with the canted sights. the nut that you showed that you use when you take your shroud off is for the base version. you should have all the parts to go back and forth and they are missing. i like the version you have more and i plan on getting the aftermarket stuff too to make it look like yours.

[@wtfjoe3276]

KNO negative. I’ve bought 3 of these packages and every one of them have identical parts as this one did. Flip ups aren’t included with this because it comes with tre vortex however the angled adapters are included in case you want to run the canted back up irons. This one was my first one of these kits so I was a little uncertain but after buying the last two over the past 5 months I now know the intent with the parts. There’s definitely lots of copies out here though which is nice for people that want one but can’t find the exact one, and like you they can just piece it together and have either the same or a better one. Let me know how you like yours man!

[@jasonblalock5274]

Great job. But ammo is a no no ! I'm buying it tomorrow?

[@wtfjoe3276]

Jason Blalock ammo is a no no? What do you mean?? Lol let us know how you like it!

[@gregstock535]

Three shots for waterfowl hunting only. But bird hunting or spring snow goose hunting as many rds as ur gun will hold.

[@quincymerriweather8163]

Mags available are the 5, 9, 15, 19

[@markfrye4723]

Do you think you can fit two of the VR 80s in the case that comes with the RT model that you reviewed here?

[@wtfjoe3276]

Negative, unless possible you broke them down and removed all accessories, there’s sort of just enough case for the shotgun itself. The thing demands some real estate to store itself. Pretty big. Lol

[@leswilliamson3587]

Great video thanks

[@32hibo]

Black ones come with 2 mags...at least mine did

[@james1467]

Not bad for being new to tutorial. Cheers

[@bigsouthern2927]

You evidently haven't read shit. Yes there is a front and back sight supposed to be in there. Again READ or get someone educated to read for you

[@bigsouthern2927]

The VR 80 does not like cheap ammo

[@james1467]

@@bigsouthern2927 Hey Short Bus. Your responding to the wrong guy. I have not spoken to you, nor have I left a negative comment. Maybe you should learn remedial reading and find out to whom your speaking with.

[@tomsupinsmokebbq3687]

My blk 1 came with 2. 5rd mags .

[@deashuntaylor3371]

Just got mines in a metallic tan color

[@toddtaylor3590]

What part of southern Ohio are you in bud ?

[@briangammons8081]

I just purchased mine. I didn’t know about the ability to change the side the charging handle was on. Mine was on the left. I noticed too that if you hit the bolt release the handle would hit your hand. But in mine I noticed if you have the bolt locked back and grab the handle and snap it back and let go the bolt would slam forward and close similar to an ak. Maybe there’s something wrong with mine idk I haven’t had time to shoot it yet just something I noticed.

[@wtfjoe3276]

Brian Gammons that’s completely normal, IF you have either a empty mag well or loaded mag in it, like all other weapons. However, now that you mention it..I feel like I’ve done that with an empty mag and got the bolt to skip the mag lock myself. That may indicate the mag follower being slightly titled, or pressed down into the mag, because the bolt catch on the side of the gun works great, but once you pull it entirely back and release, it’s all up to the mag catch in an empty mag to keep. Of course that’s a heavy buffer system and bolt carrier too, so those mags may just don’t be beefy enough to do the job every time while maintaining a reliable feed rate. I like them the way they are though. I’ll take the reliable feeding over the last round bolt lock all day.

[@charlesmartin1122]

noticed another video talked about charging handle hitting a lefty's hand just put it on the right it is easy pull it out and insert on the other side. There is a detent on the top so it locks in if you turn it over it won't fit right. it is pretty self explanatory..

[@MrRedman66]

Great video.

[@faresattal881]

Thanks dude!

[@h1h0silver]

Do you have a picture of first opening the case? I would like to know where the optic was located. A local shop has one of these but no optic, thinking they pulled it out to "save money" on firearm but make it 2-fold on just the optic.

[@h1h0silver]

@DynaMinds Z I'm not sure they removed the optic, I'm assuming so because every search of the realtree vr80 has it, even the RIA site.

[@charlesmartin1122]

the optic came with mine was in the hard case with everything else bagged and packaged brand new. you got ripped. call your dealer if not call RIA and report the missing optic maybe report that dealer to them.

[@brianschiffli2381]

Waterfowl mag! My vrbp 100 came with 2 x 5rnd mags. They don't make a 10rnd. I have 3 x 9rnd and have seen the 19 advertised and then the 28rnd drum. Do you happen to know offhand if they interchange between the 80 and the 100?

[@tubingpro]

Great review!

[@wtfjoe3276]

TubingPro Kennedy why is it always when I’m up late at night cleaning a rifle when someone decides to leave a super nice comment?? I’m always expecting something so horrible but man you guys have been pretty awesome so far. Thanks a lot brother’

[@brianchuck9264]

Wtf Joe...Meant to ask you about the gases and your support hand getting burnt under rapid fire / heavy use ? Do you feel your longer guard allows you to hold higher thereby mitigating this issue??

[@wtfjoe3276]

Brian Chuck I hadn’t felt any excess heat at the front of the gun, but the longer rail definitely allows for a full extension C clamp style grip that you see many AR shooters utilize. Very good question!