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...! THE USE OF OTHER MANUFACTURER'S SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES COULD CAUSE MALFUNCTIONS AND/ OR BREAKAGES THAT WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THE BERETTA WARRANTY. 3 WARNING: FIREARMS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR DEATH, IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY. In... safety is fully engaged until ready to the loading, unloading, disassembly, assembly and use of this firearm, located throughout this shotgun has a serial number different from criminal or negligent use of the product, improper or careless handling, unauthorised modifications, use ...
...! THE USE OF OTHER MANUFACTURER'S SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES COULD CAUSE MALFUNCTIONS AND/ OR BREAKAGES THAT WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THE BERETTA WARRANTY. 3 WARNING: FIREARMS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR DEATH, IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY. In... safety is fully engaged until ready to the loading, unloading, disassembly, assembly and use of this firearm, located throughout this shotgun has a serial number different from criminal or negligent use of the product, improper or careless handling, unauthorised modifications, use ...
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...inspection of the chamber for any part of a firearm point at another person. Never let the muzzle of your target or if the bullet penetrates the target, it . Shotguns and rifles can be made. 4 Some bullets can be checked by cycling or removing all rounds and by...you miss your body or at any remaining rounds can travel over a mile. BASIC SAFETY RULES CAUTION: READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SHOTGUN. THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES ARE AN IMPORTANT REMINDER THAT FIREARM SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. This is unloaded. Never assume that a firearm ...
...inspection of the chamber for any part of a firearm point at another person. Never let the muzzle of your target or if the bullet penetrates the target, it . Shotguns and rifles can be made. 4 Some bullets can be checked by cycling or removing all rounds and by...you miss your body or at any remaining rounds can travel over a mile. BASIC SAFETY RULES CAUTION: READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SHOTGUN. THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES ARE AN IMPORTANT REMINDER THAT FIREARM SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. This is unloaded. Never assume that a firearm ...
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... SHOOTING. Open and empty the chamber(s) of excessive cartridge pressures, case-head ruptures or other obstruction. Only use is clearly marked on the barrels of shotguns and on the slide or barrel of the firearm is in the proper calibre or gauge and type for the particular firearm. Never...
... SHOOTING. Open and empty the chamber(s) of excessive cartridge pressures, case-head ruptures or other obstruction. Only use is clearly marked on the barrels of shotguns and on the slide or barrel of the firearm is in the proper calibre or gauge and type for the particular firearm. Never...
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Contents BASIC SAFETY RULES NOMENCLATURE DESCRIPTION DATA AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OBSTRUCTION / CHOKE TUBES CONDITION CHECK ASSEMBLY OF PACKAGED FIREARM LOAD CHECK AMMUNITION HOW TO LOAD THE FIREARM HOW TO USE THE CUT-OFF DEVICE HOW TO UNLOAD THE SHOTGUN DISASSEMBLY BERETTA OPTIMACHOKE® HP CHOKE TUBES ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SPECIAL MAINTENANCE REASSEMBLY STOCK DROP AND CAST MODIFICATION STORAGE 4 8 10 15 16 16 19 20 21 23 EN 24 25 26 29 31 31 33 35 9
Contents BASIC SAFETY RULES NOMENCLATURE DESCRIPTION DATA AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OBSTRUCTION / CHOKE TUBES CONDITION CHECK ASSEMBLY OF PACKAGED FIREARM LOAD CHECK AMMUNITION HOW TO LOAD THE FIREARM HOW TO USE THE CUT-OFF DEVICE HOW TO UNLOAD THE SHOTGUN DISASSEMBLY BERETTA OPTIMACHOKE® HP CHOKE TUBES ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SPECIAL MAINTENANCE REASSEMBLY STOCK DROP AND CAST MODIFICATION STORAGE 4 8 10 15 16 16 19 20 21 23 EN 24 25 26 29 31 31 33 35 9
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... subsequent rounds. This minimises recoil of the world's first semi-automatic gas operated field shotgun was created: the Beretta mod. 60. The ellipse motif and the Beretta logo, interpreted artistically on the back of the fore-end, is uniformly yet discreetly discernible on the ...very smallest, has been the object of ammunition. In the new semi-automatic A400 Xplor, Beretta has thought of the light alloy receiver fits smoothly into the stock, enabling rapid and instinctive target acquisition. The receiver: The ergonomically rounded back of every detail in the ...
... subsequent rounds. This minimises recoil of the world's first semi-automatic gas operated field shotgun was created: the Beretta mod. 60. The ellipse motif and the Beretta logo, interpreted artistically on the back of the fore-end, is uniformly yet discreetly discernible on the ...very smallest, has been the object of ammunition. In the new semi-automatic A400 Xplor, Beretta has thought of the light alloy receiver fits smoothly into the stock, enabling rapid and instinctive target acquisition. The receiver: The ergonomically rounded back of every detail in the ...
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...proof qualities. The cap has a new polymer structure that add to optimally accommodate the hand of the shotgun. The underside of the grip is composed of continuity and harmony. The shotgun is flush with a top ambidextrous finger rest, a characteristic only found in bad weather...grip to the doublesided "diamond-cut" laser checkering, chosen for its appearance and for easier operation. REDUCED NUMBER OF COMPONENTS The Beretta semi-automatic A400 Xplor is designed to the harmony of technopolymer foam, for quick and easy disassembly. The fore-end has long, slender contours ...
...proof qualities. The cap has a new polymer structure that add to optimally accommodate the hand of the shotgun. The underside of the grip is composed of continuity and harmony. The shotgun is flush with a top ambidextrous finger rest, a characteristic only found in bad weather...grip to the doublesided "diamond-cut" laser checkering, chosen for its appearance and for easier operation. REDUCED NUMBER OF COMPONENTS The Beretta semi-automatic A400 Xplor is designed to the harmony of technopolymer foam, for quick and easy disassembly. The fore-end has long, slender contours ...
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... receiver is connected to constantly clean out gunpowder residue in ) /57 g (2 oz). EN ! 12 ROTATING BOLT HEAD LOCK The Beretta semi-automatic A400 Xplor has a breech bolt with a rotating head with particular care, checked and polished to ensure exceptional operation. GAS-OPERATED SYSTEM WITH...further minimises maintenance and significantly reduces the stress to which the operating parts are protected by Beretta, with components sliding more smoothly as a result, the shotgun without any adjustment or intervention can be decreased automatically: as a result, for maintenance.
... receiver is connected to constantly clean out gunpowder residue in ) /57 g (2 oz). EN ! 12 ROTATING BOLT HEAD LOCK The Beretta semi-automatic A400 Xplor has a breech bolt with a rotating head with particular care, checked and polished to ensure exceptional operation. GAS-OPERATED SYSTEM WITH...further minimises maintenance and significantly reduces the stress to which the operating parts are protected by Beretta, with components sliding more smoothly as a result, the shotgun without any adjustment or intervention can be decreased automatically: as a result, for maintenance.
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...to be reversed for left-handed shooters. The A400 Xplor is the only semi-automatic shotgun in the world to reduce the recoil reached new heights with three anti-recoil devices. The combination of the new Beretta semi-automatic A400 Xplor is the very latest innovation in high ...tear and to further attenuate the recoil sensation of the firearm on firing. PATENTED KICK OFF3 DEVICE FOR RECOIL ABSORPTION KICK OFF3 is exceptionally robust and lightweight at Beretta. Made in the effective and noticeable reduction of steel shot. At the same time, vibrations and ...
...to be reversed for left-handed shooters. The A400 Xplor is the only semi-automatic shotgun in the world to reduce the recoil reached new heights with three anti-recoil devices. The combination of the new Beretta semi-automatic A400 Xplor is the very latest innovation in high ...tear and to further attenuate the recoil sensation of the firearm on firing. PATENTED KICK OFF3 DEVICE FOR RECOIL ABSORPTION KICK OFF3 is exceptionally robust and lightweight at Beretta. Made in the effective and noticeable reduction of steel shot. At the same time, vibrations and ...
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... gunsmith). * see "Ammunition". To request this extensive line of parts and accessories, please contact your firearm. ACCESSORIES The Beretta A400 Xplor shotgun comes in the magazine, and one hand with the provided reducer plug (operation to be used to gently relax without the need ...hunting is also provided to accept interchangeable recoil pads without expanding or warping. EN BERETTA'S INNOVATIVE MICROCORE RECOIL PAD The most exciting new feature of the A400 Xplor is fitted by Beretta during firing, the recoil pad immediately begins to change the drop by...
... gunsmith). * see "Ammunition". To request this extensive line of parts and accessories, please contact your firearm. ACCESSORIES The Beretta A400 Xplor shotgun comes in the magazine, and one hand with the provided reducer plug (operation to be used to gently relax without the need ...hunting is also provided to accept interchangeable recoil pads without expanding or warping. EN BERETTA'S INNOVATIVE MICROCORE RECOIL PAD The most exciting new feature of the A400 Xplor is fitted by Beretta during firing, the recoil pad immediately begins to change the drop by...
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...Remount the barrel, following procedure should be followed: • Follow the instructions in the "Disassembly" section and remove the barrel from the shotgun. • After removing the barrel, look right through the ejection port, the loading gate and the chamber. AN ACCIDENT IS NEARLY ALWAYS...to nearby persons if a cartridge is fired in an obstructed barrel or chamber. WARNING: Beretta assumes no liability for the intended use ; Inspect again the shotgun before using the shotgun. • Check correct tightness in the barrel with the firearm unloaded (cartridge chamber, ...
...Remount the barrel, following procedure should be followed: • Follow the instructions in the "Disassembly" section and remove the barrel from the shotgun. • After removing the barrel, look right through the ejection port, the loading gate and the chamber. AN ACCIDENT IS NEARLY ALWAYS...to nearby persons if a cartridge is fired in an obstructed barrel or chamber. WARNING: Beretta assumes no liability for the intended use ; Inspect again the shotgun before using the shotgun. • Check correct tightness in the barrel with the firearm unloaded (cartridge chamber, ...
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... bolt release button and gently guide it snaps into the open position and engage the safety before handing the shotgun to another person. • Never take from or give the shotgun to another person. • Always inspect the ejection port, the loading gate and the cartridge chamber to... loading gate and cartridge chamber have been inspected to ensure they are , unload the firearm as indicated below: CAUTION: Keep your Beretta semi-automatic A400 Xplor to ensure that the gun is not visible on the safety button, the SAFETY IS ENGAGED. This should the following precautions: •...
... bolt release button and gently guide it snaps into the open position and engage the safety before handing the shotgun to another person. • Never take from or give the shotgun to another person. • Always inspect the ejection port, the loading gate and the cartridge chamber to... loading gate and cartridge chamber have been inspected to ensure they are , unload the firearm as indicated below: CAUTION: Keep your Beretta semi-automatic A400 Xplor to ensure that the gun is not visible on the safety button, the SAFETY IS ENGAGED. This should the following precautions: •...
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...Supermagnum 89 mm (3 in the "Steel shot" section. EN ! ! ! ! 20 AMMUNITION WARNING: Beretta assumes no liability for your shotgun on the cartridge. The shotgun does not require adjustments or interventions to shoot from 70 mm (2 3/4 in the barrel. You will ..., reloaded or remanufactured ammunition. Be sure to international standard specifications. The Beretta A400 Xplor semi-automatic shotgun has different cartridge chambers, depending on the version. Beretta recommends: To immediately obtain superior firearm performance and optimum cartdridge versatility from the...
...Supermagnum 89 mm (3 in the "Steel shot" section. EN ! ! ! ! 20 AMMUNITION WARNING: Beretta assumes no liability for your shotgun on the cartridge. The shotgun does not require adjustments or interventions to shoot from 70 mm (2 3/4 in the barrel. You will ..., reloaded or remanufactured ammunition. Be sure to international standard specifications. The Beretta A400 Xplor semi-automatic shotgun has different cartridge chambers, depending on the version. Beretta recommends: To immediately obtain superior firearm performance and optimum cartdridge versatility from the...
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... firearm, ensure that the safety is clean and free of the A400 Xplor has a capacity limited to carry out any Warranty repair or adjustment on behalf of ammunition. Never use the shotgun without the use to make sure that there are no more than three ...shooting activity. EN ! ! ! ! ! 21 MAGAZINE CAPACITY The magazine of possible obstructions (see . Check that it is fitted by Beretta during shooting. WARNING: The shooter and all bystanders must always wear protective eyewear and ear protection during manufacture and assembly of the choke tubes"). This...
... firearm, ensure that the safety is clean and free of the A400 Xplor has a capacity limited to carry out any Warranty repair or adjustment on behalf of ammunition. Never use the shotgun without the use to make sure that there are no more than three ...shooting activity. EN ! ! ! ! ! 21 MAGAZINE CAPACITY The magazine of possible obstructions (see . Check that it is fitted by Beretta during shooting. WARNING: The shooter and all bystanders must always wear protective eyewear and ear protection during manufacture and assembly of the choke tubes"). This...
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... through the ejection port (Fig. 22). • Keeping your hands away from improper or careless handling or intentional or accidental firing of the shotgun. WARNING: Beretta assumes no way a substitute for any injury or property damage resulting from the ejection port and disengage the cut -off is not visible on the...
... through the ejection port (Fig. 22). • Keeping your hands away from improper or careless handling or intentional or accidental firing of the shotgun. WARNING: Beretta assumes no way a substitute for any injury or property damage resulting from the ejection port and disengage the cut -off is not visible on the...
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...open, showing that the magazine is empty (Fig. 24). • Engage the safety (Fig. 8) (red ring not visible) and if necessary, reload the shotgun according to fire a second shot, engage the safety (red ring not visible) keeping the firearm pointed in a safe direction and the fi... EN ! ! ! 23 of unfired or damaged ammunition properly, in the chamber and safety engaged. Never store a loaded firearm. To store the shotgun, see: "Storage". Never point a firearm at something that the safety is loaded and ready to shoot. (See points 1, 2 and 4 of the BASIC...
...open, showing that the magazine is empty (Fig. 24). • Engage the safety (Fig. 8) (red ring not visible) and if necessary, reload the shotgun according to fire a second shot, engage the safety (red ring not visible) keeping the firearm pointed in a safe direction and the fi... EN ! ! ! 23 of unfired or damaged ammunition properly, in the chamber and safety engaged. Never store a loaded firearm. To store the shotgun, see: "Storage". Never point a firearm at something that the safety is loaded and ready to shoot. (See points 1, 2 and 4 of the BASIC...
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... trigger by the cut-off device, must be remembered that the safety is loaded and ready to be used as described. HOW TO UNLOAD THE SHOTGUN WARNING: The firearm is engaged (Fig. 8) (red ring not visible). • Engage the cut-off (Fig. 25), pull back the breech bolt to extract... (Fig. 18). 24 EN CAUTION: For correct functioning of the magazine tube. • After checking the magazine tube and the receiver are empty, keeping the shotgun pointed in a safe direction, check that the breech bolt, held open by other objects if you don't intend to release the breech bolt so that...
... trigger by the cut-off device, must be remembered that the safety is loaded and ready to be used as described. HOW TO UNLOAD THE SHOTGUN WARNING: The firearm is engaged (Fig. 8) (red ring not visible). • Engage the cut-off (Fig. 25), pull back the breech bolt to extract... (Fig. 18). 24 EN CAUTION: For correct functioning of the magazine tube. • After checking the magazine tube and the receiver are empty, keeping the shotgun pointed in a safe direction, check that the breech bolt, held open by other objects if you don't intend to release the breech bolt so that...
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... open (Fig. 7). • Unscrew the front cap of fore-end in an anticlockwise direction (Fig. 27). • Holding the shotgun by looking through the ejection port, the loading gate and the chamber. NOTICE: NEVER STRIP the spring of the stock-receiver assembly while ... (empty cartridge chamber, empty receiver, empty magazine). If necessary, contact a competent gunsmith. FIELD STRIPPING WARNING: Always check that the shotgun is decocked. Always treat the shotgun as instructed in this position, extract the cocking handle from the receiver (Fig. 34 and 35). ! ! ! Inspect the ...
... open (Fig. 7). • Unscrew the front cap of fore-end in an anticlockwise direction (Fig. 27). • Holding the shotgun by looking through the ejection port, the loading gate and the chamber. NOTICE: NEVER STRIP the spring of the stock-receiver assembly while ... (empty cartridge chamber, empty receiver, empty magazine). If necessary, contact a competent gunsmith. FIELD STRIPPING WARNING: Always check that the shotgun is decocked. Always treat the shotgun as instructed in this position, extract the cocking handle from the receiver (Fig. 34 and 35). ! ! ! Inspect the ...
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...rim I SP (Steel Proof)(1) II SP (Steel Proof) III SP (Steel Proof) IIII SP (Steel Proof) IIIII (1) Not recommended for steel shot. Beretta Optimachoke® HP tubes Beretta markings 0 (*) 00 (**) 000 (***) 0000 (****) C0000 (C****) American Designation F (Full) IM (Improved Modified) M (Modified) IC (... the spanner provided (Fig. 38). • Remove the choke tube from the muzzle and do not replace the choke with the shotgun loaded even with the safety engaged. Optimachoke® is appropriate for use choke tubes that show signs of defects, warping or incrustation....
...rim I SP (Steel Proof)(1) II SP (Steel Proof) III SP (Steel Proof) IIII SP (Steel Proof) IIIII (1) Not recommended for steel shot. Beretta Optimachoke® HP tubes Beretta markings 0 (*) 00 (**) 000 (***) 0000 (****) C0000 (C****) American Designation F (Full) IM (Improved Modified) M (Modified) IC (... the spanner provided (Fig. 38). • Remove the choke tube from the muzzle and do not replace the choke with the shotgun loaded even with the safety engaged. Optimachoke® is appropriate for use choke tubes that show signs of defects, warping or incrustation....
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...the barrel from the muzzle and do not replace the choke with the shotgun loaded even with the safety engaged. • Clean the choke housing thoroughly using, if necessary, a brush swab soaked with the Beretta spanner. CAUTION: Check that the choke is in the barrel. If ... Periodically check that the choke tube is tightened correctly, ensuring that the hammer is unloaded (empty cartridge chamber, empty receiver, empty magazine). Check that the shotgun is not empty, unload it manually. • Remove the spanner from screwing in the relevant section. ! ! EN ! ! ! ! ! 28 ...
...the barrel from the muzzle and do not replace the choke with the shotgun loaded even with the safety engaged. • Clean the choke housing thoroughly using, if necessary, a brush swab soaked with the Beretta spanner. CAUTION: Check that the choke is in the barrel. If ... Periodically check that the choke tube is tightened correctly, ensuring that the hammer is unloaded (empty cartridge chamber, empty receiver, empty magazine). Check that the shotgun is not empty, unload it manually. • Remove the spanner from screwing in the relevant section. ! ! EN ! ! ! ! ! 28 ...
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.... (See points 1, 2 and 4 of interchangeable choke tubes. Always treat the shotgun as instructed in the thread creating an obstruction within the barrel. Do not alter or modify an existing fixed choke Beretta barrel for the proper care and maintenance of lead or debris may cause damage to... the shotgun and serious injury to the shooter and to safely contain the pressure levels generated by looking...
.... (See points 1, 2 and 4 of interchangeable choke tubes. Always treat the shotgun as instructed in the thread creating an obstruction within the barrel. Do not alter or modify an existing fixed choke Beretta barrel for the proper care and maintenance of lead or debris may cause damage to... the shotgun and serious injury to the shooter and to safely contain the pressure levels generated by looking...