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AMMUNITION
AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGE) NOTICE: Beretta assumes no responsibility for
physical injury or property damage resulting from the use of defective, improper,
hand-loaded, reloaded or remanufactured ammunition. Serious damage and
injury, and even death, could result from the use of incorrect ammunition, from
firing against bore obstructions and from propellant overloads.
Use only high-quality, commercially-manufactured ammunition. Be certain that the
cartridge is the appropriate gauge and loading for the shotgun and is clean, dry,
and in good condition.
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WARNING: Carefully inspect each cartridge before it is inserted in the chamber or
on the cartridge carrier. Be certain the cartridge cases are not split, deformed,
or the cartridges do not possess any other dents or defects (this applies even to
factory ammunition).
The Beretta break-open semiautomatic UGB25 Xcel features a 70 mm (2 3/4 in.)
cartridge chamber. You will find the markings for the gauge and chamber length
for your shotgun on the left of the barrel extension. This shotgun has been tested
with special proof test ammunition.
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WARNING: Never use cartridges that do not correspond to the markings on the
barrel.
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WARNING: Only use cartridges with a length equal to or less than the chamber
length indicated on the barrel.
STEEL SHOT
The barrel with fixed choke of the Beretta break-open semiautomatic UGB25 Xcel,
as well as the “SP” (Steel Proof) Beretta stainless steel Optimachoke® tubes, are
designed for use also with factory steel shot cartridges loaded to standard
specifications. When firing steel shot cartridges, with fixed choke barrel or with
the Beretta stainless steel Optimachoke® tubes, the best results are obtained
using open chokes (C0000/CL, 0000/IC, 000/M). Full choke constrictions (0/F,
00/M) when utilizing steel shot, do not increase pattern density and will distort
normal pattern density associated with lead shot (i.e. “blown pattern”). (See also
the paragraph: “ BERETTA OPTIMACHOKE® TUBES”).
CAUTION: Never use High-Performance steel shot cartridges.
LOADING AND FIRING
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WARNING: Read and familiarize yourself with the loading and unloading procedure
for this shotgun by reading this manual prior to using the shotgun. Do not use a
loaded firearm until you can perform these procedures correctly.
Before loading the gun, make sure that the safety is engaged. Always point the
firearm in a safe direction! Always check the barrel prior to loading to make sure
that it is clean and free of obstructions.