ALWAYS KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR FIREARM. INCLUDE IT WITH THE FIREARM WHEN IT CHANGES OWNERSHIP. WARNING: FIREARMS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR DEATH, IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY. THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES ARE AN IMPORTANT REMINDER THAT FIREARM SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. WARNING: Always ensure that the safety is fully engaged until ready to fire.
BASIC SAFETY RULES CAUTION: READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SHOTGUN. CAUTION: FIREARMS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR DEATH, IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY. THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES ARE AN IMPORTANT REMINDER THAT FIREARM SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. 1. NEVER POINT A FIREARM AT SOMETHING THAT IS NOT SAFE TO SHOOT. Never let the muzzle of a firearm point at any part of your body or at another person.
. 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 unauthorised persons do not gain access to your firearm. To reduce the risk of accidents involving children, unload your firearm, lock it and store the ammunition in a separate locked location. Please note that devices intended to prevent accidents - for example, cable locks, chamber plugs, etc.
in 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 firing immediately, engage the manual safety and unload the firearm. Make sure the chamber and barrel are free from any obstruction, like a bullet blocked inside the barrel due to defective or improper ammunition. 7. USE PROPER AMMUNITION. Only use factory-loaded, new ammunition manufactured to industry specifications: CIP (Europe and elsewhere), SAAMI® (U.S.A.).
10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR JUDGEMENT/REFLEX IMPAIRING MEDICATION WHEN SHOOTING. Do not drink and shoot. If you take medication that can impair motor reactions or judgement, do not handle a firearm while you are under the influence of the medication. 11. NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM. Unload a firearm before putting it in a vehicle (chamber empty, magazine empty). Hunters and target shooters should load their firearm only at their destination, and only when they are ready to shoot.
NOMENCLATURE A A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 B B1 B2 B3 C C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 D D1 D2 E E1 F G H EN 8 Receiver Trigger Safety button Trigger guard Trigger guard retaining pin Breech bolt release button Carrier Carrier stop push button Loading gate Ejection port/cartridge chamber Cut-off Breech bolt assembly Cocking handle Two lugs locking head Operating rods with sleeve Barrel Barrel breech Indexing lugs Locking shoulders Gas cylinder Piston with elastic seal Exhaust valve assembly Optima
Contents BASIC SAFETY RULES 4 NOMENCLATURE 8 DESCRIPTION 10 DATA AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 15 OBSTRUCTION / CHOKE TUBES CONDITION CHECK 16 ASSEMBLY OF PACKAGED FIREARM 16 LOAD CHECK 19 AMMUNITION 20 HOW TO LOAD THE FIREARM 21 HOW TO USE THE CUT-OFF DEVICE 23 HOW TO UNLOAD THE SHOTGUN 24 DISASSEMBLY 25 ® BERETTA OPTIMACHOKE HP CHOKE TUBES 26 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 29 SPECIAL MAINTENANCE 31 REASSEMBLY 31 STOCK DROP AND CAST MODIFICATION 33 STORAGE 35 EN 9
DESCRIPTION EN In 1960, one of the world's first semi-automatic gas operated field shotgun was created: the Beretta mod. 60. Since then, building on the experience and skills acquired in designing and constructing this reliable operating system, Beretta is pleased to present its new A400 Xplor series.
The trigger mecchanism has been redesigned. The new stainless steel carrier withstands rust and wear and offers more sturdiness in the execution of its vital function. The safety button, also newly designed, now offers a wider surface for easier operation. For accidental engaging or disengaging, the safety is protected and topped by a protruding edge that also enhances its appearance. The trigger is chrome-plated for ultimate rust protection.
ROTATING BOLT HEAD LOCK The Beretta semi-automatic A400 Xplor has a breech bolt with a rotating head with two lugs that operate the lock of the barrel breech. The long breech has two indexing lugs and a large support surface that make it possible to eliminate the movement of the barrel when firing, thereby increasing precision.
handling in the narrow spaces, even when using long barrels. The safety button can be reversed for left-handed shooters. OPTIMA-BORE® HP BARREL/OPTIMACHOKE® HP TUBES In alloy steel, made with the exclusive cold hammering process to ensure perfect concentricity, the barrel of the new Beretta semi-automatic A400 Xplor is exceptionally robust and lightweight at the same time.
BERETTA’S INNOVATIVE MICROCORE RECOIL PAD The most exciting new feature of the A400 Xplor is the special Beretta Microcore recoil pad, providing unparalleled recoil energy absorption capacity. Thanks to the open-cell technopolymer foam, in response to pressure during firing, the recoil pad immediately begins to gently relax without expanding or warping. The material was specially formulated by Beretta after years of careful testing and observation on shooting fields around the world.
DATA AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Gauge 12 Cartridge chamber 70 mm (23/4”, 3”) and 89 mm (23/4”, 3”, 31/2), depending on the version Operation Semi-automatic, with exhaust valve Locking system Rotating head breech bolt Receiver Light alloy Barrel Alloy steel, fully chromed bore Rib Ventilated Front sight Metal bead Safety Button-operated, on trigger guard Magazine* Limited to two rounds Stock Walnut, with ambidextrous finger rest. Beretta Microcore Recoil pad. Adjustable drop.
OBSTRUCTION / CHOKE TUBES CONDITION CHECK Check the barrel to ensure there are no obstructions in the chamber and bore. This is extremely important because serious injury can result to the user or to nearby persons if a cartridge is fired in an obstructed barrel or chamber.
WARNING: During assembly, disassembly and maintenance procedures, never point a firearm at someone or at hard or flat surfaces. Always treat the firearm as if it were loaded (See points 1, 2 and 4 of the BASIC SAFETY RULES). ! The Beretta semi-automatic A400 Xplor comes with barrel and stock-receiverfore-end assembly packaged separately.
• 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 receiver face. The fore-end is in the correct position when it is fully against the receiver (Fig. 14). • Tighten the front cap of the fore-end all the way (Fig. 15). • Keep your fingers away from the ejection port, press the breech bolt release button and gently guide the breech bolt to lock (Fig. 16).
LOAD CHECK At various points in this manual, you will be requested to inspect the ejection port, the loading gate, and the cartridge chamber of your Beretta semi-automatic A400 Xplor to ensure that it is unloaded. This should become second nature to you, as should the following precautions: • Never assume that the gun is unloaded. • Never point or push the gun toward yourself or another person. • Always inspect the ejection port, the loading gate and the cartridge chamber to make sure they are empty.
AMMUNITION ! WARNING: Beretta assumes no liability for physical injury or property damage resulting from the use of defective, improper, hand-loaded, reloaded or remanufactured ammunition. Serious damage or injury, even death, may be caused from the use of ammunition that is not suitable, loaded with force, or loaded with obstructions in the barrel. The Beretta A400 Xplor semi-automatic shotgun has different cartridge chambers, depending on the version.
and will distort normal pattern density, accelerating wear and tear. The use of reloaded or remanufactured ammunition can increase the likelihood of excessive pressure, case rupture or other defects in the ammunition. MAGAZINE CAPACITY The magazine of the A400 Xplor has a capacity limited to 2 shots, in line with the current hunting regulations in many countries, due to the insertion of a reducer.
• 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 breech bolt until it snaps into the open position (Fig. 7). • Engage the manual safety by pressing the safety button to hide the red ring (Fig. 8). ! EN ! CAUTION: The safety can only beengaged with the hammer in the cocked position. The hammer is cocked by pulling back the breech bolt.
of unfired or damaged ammunition properly, in accordance with the ammunition manufacturer’s recommendations. WARNING: If another cartridge is fired into an obstructed barrel, damage and very serious injury may occur. ! If you do not plan to fire a second shot, engage the safety (red ring not visible) keeping the firearm pointed in a safe direction and the fingers away from the trigger. If you have finished firing, unload the shotgun as indicated in: “How to unload the shotgun”.
! CAUTION: For correct functioning of the shotgun, the cut-off is to be used as described. In particular, it should be remembered that the breech bolt, held open by the cut-off device, must be closed, operating solely on the cut-off device itself. HOW TO UNLOAD THE SHOTGUN ! WARNING: The firearm is loaded and ready to fire. Always keep your finger off the trigger and avoid contact with the trigger by other objects if you don't intend to fire. Never point the firearm at someone or at hard, flat surfaces.
FIELD STRIPPING WARNING: Always check that the shotgun is unloaded (empty cartridge chamber, empty receiver, empty magazine). Inspect the firearm by looking through the ejection port, the loading gate and the chamber. If it is not empty, unload it as instructed in the relevant section. Check that the hammer is decocked. ! WARNING: Never point the firearm at someone or at hard, flat surfaces. Always treat the shotgun as if it were loaded. (See points 1, 2 and 4 of the BASIC SAFETY RULES.
TRIGGER PLATE ! NOTICE: The trigger plate only needs to be disassembled in order to clean the trigger mechanism. • Engage the safety (the hammer is cocked) (Fig. 8). • Press the carrier stop push button, if it has not already been pressed (Fig. 6). • Remove the trigger guard retaining pin by pressing with a pin punch or an awl (Fig. 36).
Beretta Optimachoke® HP tubes (1) Beretta markings American Designation Compatibility of choke tubes with steel shot Notches on the rim 0 (*) F (Full) SP (Steel Proof)(1) I 00 (**) IM (Improved Modified) SP (Steel Proof)(1) II 000 (***) M (Modified) SP (Steel Proof) III 0000 (****) IC (Improved Cylinder) SP (Steel Proof) IIII C0000 (C****) CL (Cylinder) SP (Steel Proof) IIIII EN Not recommended for steel shot.
CLEANING OF CHOKE TUBES AND ITS HOUSING ! ! WARNING: Always check that the shotgun is unloaded (empty cartridge chamber, empty receiver, empty magazine). Inspect the firearm by looking through the ejection port, the loading gate and the chamber. If it is not empty, unload it as instructed in the relevant section. Check that the hammer is decocked. WARNING: Never look directly through the barrel from the muzzle and do not replace the choke with the shotgun loaded even with the safety engaged.
WARNING: Never shoot the choke barrel without inserting a choke tube. Shooting without a choke tube in the barrel is very dangerous, as residues of lead or debris may become lodged in the thread creating an obstruction within the barrel. Also, not using a choke tube will damage the threading of the barrel irreparably and result in irregular shot spread. Do not alter or modify an existing fixed choke Beretta barrel for the use of interchangeable choke tubes.
GAS CYLINDER, PISTON, MAGAZINE TUBE ! CAUTION: Use of Magnum and Super Magnum cartridges results in high combustion gas emissions. The particular composition of the powders of some Super Magnum ammunition can leave consistent deposits of combustion residue. The parts of the shotgun where this problem is most likely to arise are the gas cylinder, the piston and elastic piston seal and the magazine tube. • Spray the piston, elastic piston seal and magazine tube and clean with Beretta Gun Oil.
SPECIAL MAINTENANCE Depending on the conditions of use of the firearm, and at the end of the hunting season, Beretta recommends you carry out the following extraordinary maintenance operations in order to keep the shotgun in perfect working order. BREECH BOLT ASSEMBLY (Breech bolt, operating rods with sleeve, recoil spring, and piston stop). • Spray the parts and clean with Beretta Gun Oil. • Thoroughly dry with a soft cloth and lightly lubricate.
TRIGGER PLATE (Fig. 39) • Work in reverse order to assembly, taking care to ensure that the hammer is cocked, the safety is engaged and the carrier stop push button is pressed down. • Keeping the release button pressed well down, make the rear part of the trigger plate adhere precisely to the receiver and push firmly towards the stock, as far as it will go. • Rotate the trigger plate until it is inserted in its housing in the receiver.
• 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 receiver face. The fore-end is in the correct position when it is fully against the receiver (Fig. 14). • Screw the fore-end cap on tightly (Fig. 15). • Keep your fingers away from the ejection port, press the breech bolt release button and gently guide the breech bolt to lock (Fig. 16).
REPLACING THE STOCK DROP AND CAST SPACERS ! NOTICE: The right-hand cast is designated by the initials DX. The left-hand cast is designated by the initials SX. The drop and cast of the front spacer and plate must always be synchronised. ! WARNING: Stock drop and cast modification must be carried out by a competent gunsmith. Failure to comply with these instructions can lead to damage to property or injury to persons REQUIRED TOOLS EN 1 Philips and 1 flat-head screwdriver.
REASSEMBLY • 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 diagram) is visible on the spacer. • Reposition the stock. Place the rear plate inside the stock. Make sure that the same marking is visible on the plates. • Use the 13-mm tube spanner to insert the retaining nut of the stock and spring washer and tighten down with tightening torque 1.6 - 1.8 Kgm (Kilogrammeters).
NOTES IT IT EN FR ES DE RU SV GR 36
NOTES IT IT EN FR ES DE RU SV GR 37
