The hunting model "Beretta EC 100" was developed by the designers of the famous Italian arms company Beretta. This manufacturer also produces well-known pistols throughout. Consider the features and characteristics of the specified gun, which is popular among domestic users.
Description
Smooth-bore modification "Beretta EC 100" is produced in the city of Brescia at the company's main plant. The barrel of the gun is made of chrome-plated lightweight alloy with the addition of molybdenum and nickel. The shutter box is made of identical material, which can rightly be called the "heart" of any small arms.
The developers put into production models with four different barrel lengths. All elements are equipped with a choke, which serve to improve the quality of accuracy of firing. The system has a key-type safety located on the back of the trigger guard. The design includes a ventilated bar for installing a collimator. Gunworks with charges of the twelfth caliber, the magazine fits four rounds plus additional ammunition in the bore.
How does it work?
Semi-automatic repeating shotgun "Beretta EC 100" fires by moving the bolt forward along the moving guides. They are located on the cover of the shutter box. This action occurs under the force of recoil kinetic energy, providing compression of the spring.
Further, it is unclenched, the shutter is shifted back, the spent cartridge case is ejected from the chamber compartment. During the compression of the spring, there is a slight delay in the operation of the shutter. Such a solution makes it possible to operate charges of different capacities. In the rearmost position, the shutter begins the return movement under the influence of the corresponding spring mechanism. At the same time, the feeder rises, followed by sending the ammunition into the chamber. After placing the cartridge in the compartment, the stem channel is locked using a special wedge.
Cleaning and oiling
To clean the "Beretta EC 100" use a bronze brush treated with gun oil, as well as a clean rag. After the cleaning procedure, it is recommended to lubricate the inside and outside of the barrel. According to the rules, the processing of the trigger device and the shutter should be carried out after every 500 volleys or before the start of the hunting season.
Special attention neededPay attention to the lubrication and processing of the feeder 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 canal is locked with a specific wedge, which, when moving, rests against the cover of the box. The difference between the "Beretta EC 100" and the closest competitor "Benelli" is a fixed larva and the absence of lugs for its fixation to the barrel. The barrel of the weapon is attached directly to the steel stem cover. This technological feature enhances the return, while allowing you to not lose in stability and rollback speed.
In the considered gun, the trigger device is attached with a hollow metal tube. Repeated extraction of this element provokes its flaring, which negatively affects the quality of the subsequent installation of the part. When disassembling the Beretta EC 100, the remaining parts of the weapon aggregating with it are separated from the barrel box. As a result, the operation of the product is simplified, since it is not necessary to remove the impact mechanism for inspection and cleaning.
Charging and discharging
The clip of the weapon in question refers to a non-separable configuration of stores. At the same time, it is possible to clean and lubricate this mechanism. The return-type spring device is located in the butt, which provides a number of advantages. These include improving the weight distribution and lightening the spring itself. Similarthe solution involves a more careful calibration of the cases.
The design of the "Beretta EU 100" store (reviews confirm this) does not provide a cutter. In this regard, the discharge of the shotgun clip is only possible using the ammunition limiter. The feeder latch aggregates with the last element. It moves in the longitudinal and transverse direction. Consequently, in the event of a misfire, sending 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 magazine, holds four charges. The size of the standard sleeve is 70 millimeters, while the supply of cartridges is carried out in the order in which they are installed in the holder. If an oversized cartridge case is used, the magazine capacity is reduced by one round. It is worth noting that the test of the automation of the gun in question must be carried out only with dummies of cartridges. The use of combat analogues for this manipulation is inappropriate.
Characteristics of "Beretta EU 100"
The repeating shotgun of the indicated brand has the following parameters declared by the manufacturer:
- caliber type – 12 x 76;
- barrel length (cm) - 61, 66, 71, 76;
- Clip capacity - four rounds plus one additional charge in the barrel;
- reload - 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 makes it easier to fire;
- high technology and easy operation;
- Ability to work with various types of 12-gauge loads, including domestic-made cartridges;
- a small mass of the gun;
- high quality parameter of barrel materials.
Like any mechanism, the weapon in question has its drawbacks. Among them:
- not very convenient placement of the safety button;
- design features that make it difficult to replace the mainspring "Beretta EU 100";
- There are only three choke configurations for barrels.
Smoothbore guns of this brand are presented in several variations:
- Model with Synthetic plastic stock.
- Wood stock version.
- Modification "Deluxe" (Deluxe), the bed of which is made of the highest grades of walnut.
- View "Max-4" (Max-4 Camo) with camouflage colors.
Operation
Inertial shotguns "Beretta EC 100", the shutter of which consists of five parts (skeleton, spring, mask, wedge, handle), are quite in demand among domestic hunting enthusiasts. With this model, you can track down and get a wide variety of game, starting fromducks, ending with wild boar and elk.
One of the most important criteria for hunting weapons is its accuracy and accuracy parameter. When firing shots at a distance of 35 meters in a sitting position, less hard recoil is observed than analogues with a swivel combat mask. When using a choke, good accuracy and uniform scree are noted. If a 42 gram bullet is used as a charge, the shooter feels a much greater recoil force, unlike ammunition with shot. At the same time, accuracy remains at the proper level.
Owner reviews about "Beretta EC 100"
In their responses, the owners of the gun in question point out many subtleties and nuances of the product. For example, consumers note that a weapon in a suspended state cannot act, since the recoil and inertia of the shutter are extinguished gradually. The automation of this model, attached with the back of the stock to the wall, does not work, since the frame of the shutter, due to the lack of recoil, will not receive translational movement first forward and then back under the action of a buffer spring. In this regard, the departure of the combat larva from the breech breech will not be ensured. In this modification, the bolt movement is modified depending on the resistance force encountered by the gun during recoil.
As confirmed by the responses of the owners, the duration of specific phases of the movement of the mechanism also depends on the specified indicator. In general, the start period of the rollback is directly affected by the weight of the user, the force of holding the weapon, the power of the ammunition. It is this feature that is fundament althe difference between the Beretta EC 100 model and other semi-automatic models, including the Benelli brand. At a competitor, the compression force of the buffer spring mechanism is limited by a special groove of the shutter and a combat liner of the mask. This solution ensures the stability of the rollback speed of moving elements, regardless of those factors without which this action is impossible for the Beretta. The disadvantages of the design include a large return "Benelli", due to the large mass of the skeleton of the weapon and the limitation of the supply of the buffer spring only forward.
Conclusion
Italian arms firm Beretta has been producing a variety of small arms for hundreds of years. Each unit from this manufacturer is deservedly famous as a solid and high-quality product that is valued all over the world. The "Beretta EC 100" hunting rifle is no exception, which is ideal for hunting game and large animals. Ease of operation and multiple muzzle lengths make it possible to choose a model according to the needs of a particular client.
