Beretta A400 Xplor Action Manual

3ENALWAYS KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR FIREARM. INCLUDE IT WITH THE FIREARM WHEN IT CHANGES OWNERSHIP.WARNING: FIREARMS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POTENTI

12ENROTATING BOLT HEAD LOCKThe Beretta semi-automatic A400 Xplor has a breech bolt with a rotating head with two lugs that operate the lock of the bar

13ENhandling in the narrow spaces, even when using long barrels.The safety button can be reversed for left-handed shooters.OPTIMA-BORE® HP BARREL/OPTI

14ENBERETTA’S INNOVATIVE MICROCORE RECOIL PADThe most exciting new feature of the A400 Xplor is the special Beretta Microcore recoil pad, providing un

15ENDATA AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICSGauge 12Cartridge chamber 70 mm (23/4”, 3”) and 89 mm (23/4”, 3”, 31/2), depending on the versionOperation Semi-

16ENOBSTRUCTION /CHOKE TUBES CONDITION CHECK Check the barrel to ensure there are no obstructions in the chamber and bore. This is extremely important

17ENWARNING: During assembly, disassembly and maintenance procedures, never point a fi rearm at someone or at hard or fl at surfaces. Always treat the fi

18EN• Slide the fore-end into place over the gas cylinder / the valve assembly and magazine tube (Fig. 13). checking for the correct centering on the

19ENLOAD CHECKAt various points in this manual, you will be requested to inspect the ejection port, the loading gate, and the cartridge chamber of you

20ENAMMUNITIONWARNING: Beretta assumes no liability for physical injury or property damage resulting from the use of defective, improper, hand-loaded,

21EN!!and will distort normal pattern density, accelerating wear and tear. The use of reloaded or remanufactured ammunition can increase the likelihoo

4ENBASIC SAFETY RULESCAUTION: READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SHOTGUN.CAUTION: FIREARMS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS

22EN• Check that the carrier stop push button is pressed all the way down. Otherwise, push it down (Fig. 6).• Use the cocking handle to retract the

23ENof unfi red or damaged ammunition properly, in accordance with the ammunition manufacturer’s recommendations.WARNING: If another cartridge is fi red

24ENCAUTION: For correct functioning of the shotgun, the cut-off is to be used as described. In particular, it should be remembered that the breech bo

25EN!!FIELD STRIPPINGWARNING: Always check that the shotgun is unloaded (empty cartridge chamber, empty receiver, empty magazine). Inspect the fi rearm

26ENTRIGGER PLATENOTICE: The trigger plate only needs to be disassembled in order to clean the trigger mechanism.• Engage the safety (the hammer is c

27EN!Beretta Optimachoke® HP tubesBeretta markings American DesignationCompatibility of choke tubes with steel shotNotches on the rim0 (*) F (Full) SP

28ENCLEANING OF CHOKE TUBES AND ITS HOUSINGWARNING: Always check that the shotgun is unloaded (empty cartridge chamber, empty receiver, empty magazine

29ENWARNING: Never shoot the choke barrel without inserting a choke tube. Shooting without a choke tube in the barrel is very dangerous, as residues o

30ENGAS CYLINDER, PISTON, MAGAZINE TUBECAUTION: Use of Magnum and Super Magnum cartridges results in high combustion gas emissions.The particular comp

31EN!SPECIAL MAINTENANCEDepending on the conditions of use of the fi rearm, and at the end of the hunting season, Beretta recommends you carry out the

5EN3. STORE YOUR FIREARM SO THAT CHILDREN CANNOT GAIN ACCESS TO IT.It is your responsibility to ensure that children under the age of 18 or other una

32ENTRIGGER PLATE (Fig. 39)• Work in reverse order to assembly, taking care to ensure that the hammer is cocked, the safety is engaged and the carrie

33EN• Slide the fore-end into place over the gas cylinder / the valve assembly and magazine tube (Fig. 13). checking for the correct centering on the

34ENREPLACING THE STOCK DROP AND CAST SPACERSNOTICE: The right-hand cast is designated by the initials DX. The left-hand cast is designated by the ini

35ENREASSEMBLY• Centre the front spacer  on the stock bolt tube. Make sure that the indicator showing the desired drop and cast (“C-60-DX” in the di

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6ENin the barrel or chamber can rupture the barrel and injure you or others nearby. In the event you hear an unusual noise when shooting, stop fi ring

7EN10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR JUDGE-MENT/REFLEX IMPAIRING MEDICATION WHEN SHOOTING.Do not drink and shoot. If you take medication that can impa

8ENNOMENCLATUREA ReceiverA1 TriggerA2 Safety buttonA3 Trigger guardA4 Trigger guard retaining pinA5 Breech bolt release buttonA6 CarrierA7 Carrier

9ENContentsBASIC SAFETY RULES 4NOMENCLATURE 8DESCRIPTION 10DATA AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 15OBSTRUCTION / CHOKE TUBES CONDITION CHECK 16ASSEM

10ENDESCRIPTIONIn 1960, one of the world's fi rst semi-automatic gas operated fi eld shotgun was created: the Beretta mod. 60. Since then, building

11ENThe trigger mecchanism has been redesigned. The new stainless steel carrier withstands rust and wear and offers more sturdiness in the execution o