ROTH CONCEPT INNOVATIONS LLC (RCI) XM2XI 26 Integrated XRAIL System – Use-Maintenance. Contents 1. Introduction 2. Description 3. Loading and unloading 4. Maintenance 5. Trouble Shooting/Disclaimers WARNING! It is crucial that user(s), in addition to this manual, read and understand all material related to this firearm contained in the factory provided Benelli M2 “USE- MAINTINENCE” manual that accompanied this firearm… most importantly, any information regarding safe gun handling.
A. The Benelli M2 with Comfortec Stock For the Benelli M2 12 gauge information, refer to the Benelli owner/user manual. User must read and understand all the information in Benelli M2 manual that we included with the firearm before using the gun. B.
C. The Inner Tube Housing-Diagram 2 All components of the XRAIL System are made with non corrosive materials with the exception of the tube springs. All materials are High grade aluminums, 316 stainless steel, nylon and polycarbonate. All fasteners are stainless steel.
3. Loading and Unloading WARNING! Before starting any operation on gun, make sure that the gun chamber and magazine are UNLOADED and the safety is engaged!! Since the Benelli M2 Use and Maintenance manual is included, you will refer to it for all safe gun handling information. This section is only intended to explain loading and unloading of XRAIL System ammunition. For loading and unloading basics, please refer to operations section in the Benelli manual on pages 12-17.
4. Maintenance WARNING! Before starting any operation on gun, make sure that the gun chamber and magazine are UNLOADED and the safety is engaged!! A. Barrel Removal (See diagram C). To remove barrel: 1. Loosen side angle set screws. 2. Loosen side set screws. 3. Remove barrel clamp screws. 4. Remove barrel clamp. 5. With bolt in locked open position, slide barrel out of receiver… angle barrel upwards to remove rest of the way. 6. Note: Connection between XRAIL System and M2 receiver should be tight.
WARNING! Before starting any operation on gun, make sure that the gun chamber and magazine are UNLOADED and the safety is engaged!! B. Barrel Installation (See Diagram D). With the bolt installed per the Benelli M2 manual, lock the bolt in the open position. Make sure to clean and re apply blue (Medium Strength non-permanent) 242 Loctite or equivalent on all threaded areas. 1.
C. Inner Tube Housing Spring Replacement WARNING! For spring removal, the following operations must be carried out carefully in order to prevent the magazine spring(s) from escaping at high speed. When carrying these operations out, always wear eye protection. If a magazine spring escapes at high velocity, severe eye injury or other injuries with serious consequences can occur. The same care must be taken during spring installation.
5. Trouble Shooting WARNING! Before starting any operation on gun, make sure that the gun chamber and magazine are UNLOADED and the safety is engaged!! A. Resolving Damaged Main Spring From Rotating Tube Housing While Unloaded. If tube housing is rotated and the main tube spring gets damaged or wrapped around the spring retainer peg, use the following steps to resolve the issue. At this time, remove old spring from inner tube housing and the follower from inside the outer housing near the receiver.
Next follow the picture diagrams below to properly reinstall the inner tube housing and new main spring.
B. Ammunition used and recommended by RCI during testing and competition. Through the development of the XM2XI we have developed a list of 2 ¾” Shot Shell ammunition types that efficiently cycle the action of the gun. You are free to experiment with the thousands of combinations available as we could not possibly test them all. The list below is the US loads we have done extensive testing with and prove to be the most reliable. This is not in any way an endorsement of the said products. SHOT SHELL 1.
