User Manual

3) When assembling the firearm, be sure that the
magazine cap is tightly screwed to the bar-
rel, so that the barrel is completely attached
to the receiver (figs. 7-8).
4) When a firearm does not function properly,
make certain it is unloaded and the safety
placed in the “on” position. Contact the
Benelli USA customer service department for
assistance (for USA market only).
Ammunition to use
Correct functioning of the shotgun is only
guaranteed with cartridges of a maximum length
of 58 mm (2” 3/4 - 70 mm chamber), 66 mm (3”
- 76 mm chamber) or 78 mm (3” 1/2 - 89 mm
chamber). The shotgun accepts cartridges with
rolled turnover or crimped closures, and with
lead or steel shot.
Benelli recommends use of shot loaded ammu-
nitions for ribbed barrels and balls for slug
barrels. This is not mandatory but will ensure top-
notch performance.
Chokes marked * (full) and ** (lmp. Modified)
are not recommended for use with steel shot.
WARNING
Never use cartridges longer than the firing
chamber!
Ignoring this rule will result in serious conse-
quences both to the firearm and the user.
Every Benelli shotgun undergoes a 1370 bar
pressure test at the Banco Nazionale di Prova di
Gardone Valtrompia located in Brescia.
Maintenance
WARNING: before beginning these procedu-
res, move the safety to the “on” (“safe”) posi-
tion, open the action, visually and physically
check chamber, carrier and magazine to be
sure the firearm is completely unloaded.
Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction at
all times. Failure to do so may result in serious
injury or death to you or others. Wear eye pro-
tection to avoid potential injury from small
parts or cleaning agents.
Barrel
Remove the barrel when cleaning the bore so the
cleaning rod can be inserted from the chamber
end. Leave the choke tube in the bore to avoid
contaminating the threads with powder residue.
Clean with a commercially available gun sol-
vent. Put a light coat of gun oil in the bore and
on the outside metal surfaces to protect against
corrosion.
Trigger Assembly
Clean as a unit with gun solvent. Blow dry with
compressed air if available. Lightly oil to pre-
vent corrosion. Wipe dry.
NOTE: do not use excessive amounts of oil that
will hold dirt and other contaminants.
Bolt Assembly
Disassemble as described previously. Clean
with solvent, lightly oil, and wipe dry.
NOTE: avoid excessive oil in firing pin hole.
Use special lubricant designed for sub-zero use
when hunting in extreme cold conditions.
For a proper maintenance of your firearm, use
Benelli cleaning kit (not supplied).
Benelli oil is recommended for lubricating and
protecting mechanical parts (receiver, bolt and
barrel) (fig. 18).
Benelli recommends use of specific products for
cleaning other parts (wooden, technopolymer
and camouflage or painted stock and fore-end).
Avoid that parts get in contact with oils contain-
ing solvents or chemical substances in general,
which could alter or damage their surfaces.
Disassembly of the Firearm
(Necessary for maintenance and cleaning)
WARNING
Before performing any type of operation on the
shotgun always ensure that the chamber, car-
rier and magazine are completely empty.
(Carefully read the unloading instructions of the
firearm).
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