The hunting model "Beretta EU 100" was developed by the designers of the famous Italian arms company Beretta. This manufacturer also produces pistols famous throughout. Consider the features and characteristics of the specified gun, which is popular among domestic users.
Description
Smoothbore modification "Beretta EU 100" produced in the city of Brescia at the main plant of the company. The barrel of the gun is made of chromed lightweight alloy with the addition of molybdenum and nickel. A shutter box is made of identical material, which can rightfully be called the "heart" of any small gun.
The developers put into production models with four different barrel lengths. All elements are equipped with a muzzle narrowing, which serve to improve the accuracy of firing. The system has a keyboard-type fuse located on the back of the trigger guard. The design provides a vented strip for installing a collimator. The gun works with charges of the twelfth caliber, four rounds are placed in the store plus additional ammunition in the barrel.
How does it work?
The Beretta EC 100 semi-automatic multiple-shotgun fires by moving the bolt forward along movable guiding elements. They are located on the lid of the shutter box. This action occurs under the force of kinetic recoil energy, providing compression of the spring.
Then it is unclenched, the shutter is shifted back, the spent cartridge is discarded from the chamber compartment. In the process of compression of the spring there is a slight delay in the operation of the shutter. Such a solution makes it possible to exploit charges of different capacities. In the extreme rear position, the shutter begins to return movement under the influence of the corresponding spring mechanism. At the same time, the feeder rises, followed by the sending of the ammunition to the chamber. After placing the cartridge in the compartment, the barrel channel is locked using a special wedge.
Cleaning and lubrication
To clean the "Beretta EU 100" apply a bronze brush, treated with gun oil, as well as clean rags. After the cleaning procedure, it is recommended to lubricate the inside and outside of the barrel. The processing of the trigger and shutter according to the rules should be done after every 500 volleys or before the start of the hunting season.
Particular attention must be paid to the lubrication and processing of the feed latch. The slightest malfunction of this element makes it difficult to move the shutter. This problem is fraught with serious problems with the automation of the model in question.
Design features
The stem channel is locked with a specific wedge, which when moving abuts against the box lid. The difference between the "Beretta EU 100" and its closest competitor, "Benelli" is the fixed larva and the absence of combat stops of its fixation to the trunk. The weapon barrel is attached directly to the steel trunk lid. This technological feature enhances the return, while not losing stability and speed of rollback.
In the considered weapon, the trigger trigger is attached using a hollow metal tube. Repeated extraction of this element provokes its expansion, which negatively affects the quality of the subsequent installation of the part. When dismantling the "Beretta EU 100" from the trunk box, the remaining parts of the weapon aggregating with it are separated. As a result, the operation of the product is simplified, since there is no need to remove the impact mechanism for inspection and cleaning.
Charge and discharge
The clip of the weapon in question refers to the non-separable configuration of stores. At the same time, it is possible to clean and lubricate this mechanism. The spring type return device is located in the butt, which provides several advantages. These include improving weight distribution and lightening the spring itself. Such a solution implies a more thorough calibration of the sleeves.
The design of the store "Beretta EU 100" (reviews confirm this) does not provide a cutoff. In this regard, the discharge of the gun clip is possible only with the use of an ammunition limiter. A feed latch aggregates with the last element. It moves in the longitudinal and transverse directions. Consequently, in the case of misfire, the recharge of the next charge will be difficult. At the same time, it will be possible to get a jammed cartridge only manually.
The weapon is equipped with a tubular configuration magazine, accommodates four charges. The size of the standard sleeve is 70 millimeters, while the supply of cartridges is made in the order in which they are installed in the clip. If an oversized liner is used, the magazine's capacity is reduced by one munition. It is worth noting that the test automation of the gun in question must be carried out only by mock cartridges. The use of military analogues for this manipulation is impractical.
Characteristics of the "Beretta EU 100"
The multiply charged hunting rifle of the specified brand has the following parameters declared by the manufacturer:
- caliber type - 12 x 76;
- barrel length (cm) - 61, 66, 71, 76;
- clip capacity - four cartridges plus one additional charge in the barrel;
- recharge - inertial system;
- total length (cm) - 124.5;
- weight (kg) - 3.3;
- materials - an alloy of nickel, chromium and molybdenum, walnut, plastic.
Advantages and disadvantages
The positive aspects of this weapon model include:
- low recoil, which facilitates firing;
- high manufacturability and ease of operation;
- the ability to work with various types of 12-gauge charges, including domestically manufactured cartridges;
- small mass of the gun;
- high quality parameter of materials for the barrel.
As with any mechanism, the weapon in question has its drawbacks. Among them:
- not very convenient placement of the fuse button;
- design features that make it difficult to replace the Beretta EU 100 war spring;
- for trunks, only three configurations of muzzle contractions are provided.
Smoothbore guns of this brand are presented in several variations:
- Model with a plastic box "Synthetic" (Synthetic).
- Version with the butt of the tree "Wood" (Wood).
- Modification "Deluxe" (Deluxe), the bed of which is made from the highest varieties of walnut.
- View "Max-4" (Max-4 Camo) with camouflage colors.
Exploitation
Inertial shotguns "Beretta EU 100", the bolt of which consists of five parts (skeleton, spring, mask, wedge, hilt), are quite in demand among domestic hunters. With this model, you can track and hunt a wide variety of game, starting with a duck, ending with a wild boar and elk.
One of the most important criteria for a hunting weapon is its parameter of accuracy and accuracy. When firing shots at a distance of 35 meters in a sitting position, less rigid recoil is observed than for counterparts with a rotary combat mask. When using a muzzle narrowing, good accuracy and uniform scree are noted. If a bullet weighing 42 grams is used as a charge, the shooter feels a much greater recoil force, unlike shotgun ammunition. At the same time, accuracy remains at the proper level.
Owner reviews for the "Beretta EU 100"
In their responses, the owners of the gun in question indicate many subtleties and nuances of the product. For example, consumers note that weapons in limbo cannot act, since recoil and inertia of the shutter are extinguished gradually. The automation of this model, which is attached to the wall by the occipital part of the box, does not work, because the shutter skeleton, due to the lack of recoil, will not receive translational movement, first forward and then back under the action of the buffer spring. In this regard, the combat larva will not be provided with the breech of the barrel. In this modification, the movement of the shutter is modified depending on the resistance force encountered by the gun during recoil.
As the responses of the owners confirm, the duration of specific phases of the movement of the mechanism also depends on the specified indicator. In general, the user’s weight, the holding force of the weapon, and the power of the ammunition directly affect the rollback start period. This feature is the fundamental difference between the Beretta EC 100 model and other semi-automatic models, including the Benelli brand. The competitor’s compression force of the buffer spring mechanism is limited by a special shutter groove and a mask of the mask. Such a solution ensures stability of the rollback speed of the moving elements, regardless of the factors without which this action is impossible with Beretta. The disadvantages of the design include the big return to Benelli, due to the large mass of the skeleton of the weapon and the restriction of the buffer spring supply only forward.
Conclusion
The Italian arms company Beretta has been producing a variety of small arms for several hundred years. Each unit from this manufacturer is deservedly glorified as a solid and high-quality product, which is valued all over the world. The Beretta EU 100 hunting rifle, which is ideal for hunting game and large animals, was no exception. Simplicity of operation and several muzzle lengths make it possible to choose a model in accordance with the requirements of a particular client.