The successful outcome of the hunt depends not only on shooting skills, but also on the right weapon. In this regard, many beginners are interested in how to choose a gun? A wide range of different shooting models is presented to the attention of hunters on arms counters. Judging by the numerous consumer reviews, very good Russian-made hunting rifles. The Vyatka-Polyansky Arms Plant "Molot" launched the production of a series of reliable and unpretentious shotguns. Among hunters, this rifle unit is known as the Bekas-12 M auto gun. Reviews about this model are mostly positive. The Bekas pump-action weapon is produced by a whole series of rifle units that differ in barrel length and caliber. In addition, there are some differences in the design. This article provides a description of the gun "Bekas-12 M auto", its device, purpose, advantages and disadvantages.
Introduction
This rifle unit is a pump-action shotgun. Bekas hunting rifles have been produced since 1999 at the Molot Vyatka-Polyansky arms factory.
This manufacturer produces a line of hunting shotguns of the Bekas model. The price of a snipe 12 m of a car manufactured in 2002: 33 thousand rubles. Judging by the reviews of some hunters, the cost is quite high. However, the gun is reliable and easy to use. It is noteworthy that the Bekas-12 M auto served as the basis for the VPO-201-05 self-loading rifle, and soon its improved version VPO-201M. The price of the upgraded model is higher and reaches 35 thousand rubles. You can become the owner of VPO-201M for 38 thousand rubles. Those who wish can purchase rifle units at the Okhota store.
What is the peculiarity of the shotgun "Bekas-12 M auto"?
Model "Bekas-M" is considered an improved version of the basic shotguns of this manufacturer. According to experts, the developer practically did not change the gun externally. Nevertheless, there are some improvements in the design, thanks to which the Bekas-M has an increased accuracy of combat and is effective at long distances. Unlike this model, Bekas-12 M auto was equipped with a special system, the task of which is to cut off and discharge powder gases. Thanks to this design innovation, this shotgun, according to many owners, has become the best shotgun for hunting. Reloading is carried out automatically by means of energy from the gases of the burnt powder and the action of a returnsprings.
Description
This rifle unit has a semi-pistol stock. For its manufacture, walnut wood is used. The butt has a straight comb, which is strongly inclined downward relative to the barrel axis. Shotgun with shock-absorbing non-adjustable recoil pad. According to numerous consumer reviews, the Bekas-12 M auto shotgun is very comfortable to hold. In order to ensure the convenience and reliability of the grip, the developer equipped the handle of the rifle unit along the entire length with a special corrugation. The handguard is also walnut. It is long enough. If you lock the receiver channel, the forearm will be flush with the front edge of the receiver. The shooter can use a high ventilated rail and a bronze front sight as sights. Ammunition in the amount of 6 pieces is contained in a tubular magazine. For the manufacture of a cast receiver, an aluminum alloy is used. The place of the bunker window was determined on the bottom edge.
About the trunk
Judging by the reviews, the "Bekas-12 M auto" shotgun has a movable fore-end and pump-action reloading is provided for it. A rifle unit with a barrel that was subjected to cold forging and burnishing procedures during the manufacturing process. Inside the barrel channel there is a chrome coating. The barrel itself can be equipped with interchangeable nozzles "Paradox" and pay. Especially for this purpose, the manufacturer of the shotgun "Bekas-12 M auto" provided an extension for the muzzle.
About device
Thisthe shotgun is equipped with a swinging bolt action. Its task, having caught on a special cutout in the tail section of the breech, is to lock the barrel. "Bekas-12 M auto" with a spring-loaded striker, the tip of which does not protrude beyond the shutter. The shotgun was equipped with a trigger mechanism. It is not designed to be adjusted. The place of the fuse box was the back of the trigger guard. It can take two positions. To turn off the fuse, just move the box perpendicular to the barrel to the left. And vice versa. If the safety is on, the bolt carrier can only be opened half the length of the ammunition. At the same time, it is impossible to feed cartridges and cock the drummer. On the right side, above the trigger, there is a place for a lever, through which the supply of ammunition is cut off. If you need to move the bolt carrier to its full length and remove the sleeve from the receiver, just press this lever.
About packaging
Judging by the reviews, the Bekas-12 M auto gun is sold in cardboard boxes. The rifle unit is equipped with interchangeable choke choke "Paradox" and pay. The weapon comes with a passport and instruction manual.
How does a shotgun work?
At the bottom of the receiver there is a bunker window through which loading is carried out. When the forearm moves back, the bolt frame begins to shift under the influence of its thrust, as a result of which the larva will lower and disengage from the breech shank. Eventuallythere will be an extraction of the spent cartridge case and a platoon of the firing pin. When the bolt frame approaches the butt plate in the receiver, the cartridge case will be ejected by means of the reflector lever. The magazine will open and a cartridge will be fed into the tray using a special tooth, which is equipped with the left forearm pull. When the elevator rises and starts to move back, ammunition will be supplied. The larva will pick it up and send it to the chamber already. In this case, the wedge-shaped tooth will enter a special hole in the breech.
How to use a shotgun?
You can equip the magazine with cartridges if the gun is on the fuse. The feed elevator is withdrawn to the inside of the receiver. Ammunition should be stacked in turn so that the muzzle is directed forward. To empty the store, you need to feed the elevator inside and take the forearm back. If there is a clip with cartridges, but it is required to load the “smoothbore” with additional ammunition having a short sleeve, the rifle unit is turned over on its side. This is necessary so that the cartridge does not fall down into the bunker. Magnum cases are simply pushed into the chamber by some hunters with their fingers.
About tuning
Especially for those hunters who prefer to improve their weapons, the developer has provided the ability to dismantle the stock. This element can be removed and changed completely or adjusted, taking into account the anatomical parameters of the shooter. At will, the hunter can equip his weapon with optics. For this purpose, two slots for the bracket are provided on both sides of the receiver.
Features
The semi-automatic shotgun "Bekas-12 M auto" has the following specifications:
- This model belongs to the type of smoothbore guns with a movable forearm.
- 12 gauge shotgun with 76mm chamber.
- The gun weighs 3.3 kg.
- Weapon with 535 mm chrome barrel.
- Supplied with interchangeable chokes Poluchka and "Paradox" 1.5 cm long.
- 6 rounds - this is the amount of ammunition the magazine is designed for.
- Hunting is the main area where guns of this model are used. In addition, "Bekas-12 M auto" is suitable as an effective means of self-defense.
About ammunition
This shotgun fires both factory and home-loaded rounds. Judging by the reviews of the owners, it is best to shoot branded ammunition. When using them, there are practically no complaints. The exception is the case if a cartridge with a factory defect suddenly came across. According to experts, the failure of the system can be caused when debris gets into the receiver or after a spontaneous turn of the cutoff flag. For cartridges, it is recommended to load shots in the range of 32-36 g. Despite the fact that some experts assure that when using semi-magnum cartridges, the pressure level of gases formed inside the barrel channel does not exceed the permissible level, it is undesirable to equip weapons with such ammunition. Otherwise, operation althe resource of the "smoothbore" will be significantly reduced. Such ammunition for "Snipe-12 M auto" is not considered completely prohibited, but it is desirable to use them in rare cases.
How to disassemble the "smoothbore"?
In order for the weapon to always work flawlessly, it should be cleaned regularly. For this to be possible, the shotgun must first be disassembled. Judging by the reviews, this is not difficult to do. "Bekas-12 M auto" is disassembled as follows:
- First, the rifle unit must be unloaded. To do this, press the lever, which is located above the trigger. Then the forearm is retracted and the ammunition is removed from the chamber. Now the elevator needs to be fed into the receiver, the fore-end is moved back and the clip is emptied. After that, a control descent of the trigger mechanism is made.
- At this stage, the curly nut is unscrewed, the location of which is the barrel sleeve. Then it is removed from the store.
- To dismantle the barrel, you need to remove the larva from the breech.
- The impact mechanism can be removed if its mounting pin is squeezed out of the receiver. With it, the forearm rod lock is removed from the bolt frame.
- Now the bolt frame is removed from the receiver, the forearm is removed from the clip.
At the very end, through the hole designed for the barrel, the bolt, striker, spring are removed and the pin is squeezed out.
About the advantages and disadvantages
Judging bynumerous reviews of the owners, the following strengths of "Bekas-12 M auto" can be distinguished:
- Shotgun with close and sharp action.
- The barrel burnishing is done in the best possible way. However, some hunters are not satisfied with the quality. The fact is that in some places it can come off and the weapon looks less impressive.
- A shotgun with reliable and trouble-free automatics.
In addition, the owners highly appreciated the presence of four special regular grooves in the design, through which a bracket for an optical sight can be installed on the receiver.
Besides undeniable strong advantages, "Snipe-12 M auto" also has disadvantages. For example, the cartridge cutter often fails. Of course, this device is useful, since it has become much easier and faster to change ammunition with it. However, the flag is not located very well and the arrow can easily turn during movement. As a result, the cutter will move, and the hunter may not even notice this until he fires the first shot. The supply of the second ammunition will become impossible for the reason that the system will jam. The weapon's trouble-free operation depends on the quality of the cartridges used. When choosing them, you should be careful. If the shape of the cartridge case does not match the chamber, then the shotgun will simply jam.
