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BERETTA UGB25 Xcel

TRADITION AND INNOVATION The Beretta UGB25 Xcel semiautomatic gun features an innovative locking system with break-open barrel that allows operation in complete safety during competitions. Unlike conventional fixed-barrel semiautomatic shotguns, this new type of locking system enables the shooter to move from one firing station to another without having to extract the chambered cartridge, simply by levering the barrel downwards. The single barrel offers the advantage of maintaining the point of impact of the second shot exactly in line with that of the first shot, thus ensuring excellent performance.
SHORT BARREL RECOIL The operating principle of the Beretta UGB25 Xcel semiautomatic gun with break-open barrel is based on short recoil, which keeps the internal parts of the gun dean even after prolonged use. The short recoil (and low barrel axis position) almost completely compensates for muzzle jump during firing, with quicker and easier re-alignment of the barrel on the target for the next shot. The low barrel axis position transmits the recoil forces in line with the shooter's shoulder thus minimizing felt recoil. The perfect adjustment of the rearwards and forwards breech bolt travel allows use of all 12 ga. 2 ¾” (70mm) shot shells, from subsonic ones up to 1 ½ oz (42g) cartridges without any modification.
RECEIVER The Beretta UGB25 Xcel features the unmistakable touch of Giugiaro Design. The ergonomically rounded back of the light alloy receiver fits smoothly into the stock allowing quick and instinctive target acquisition. The polished side contrast pleasingly with the other matte anti-glare surfaces. The streamlined receiver and the newly-designed fore-end with its extended checkered configuration combine to give the Beretta UGB25 Xcel an extremely attractive look. The cross locking bolt of the break-open barrel is located at the top, near the back. On the left is the opening lever and on the right the cartridge carrier and the second cartridge feeding port. The ejector port is located underneath.
DOUBLE RECOIL DAMPER FOR BREECH BOLT The two techno polymer recoil dampers of the breech bolt cushion its impact on the bottom of the receiver, reducing vibration and increasing the life of the gun.

SIDE FEED, BOTTOM EJECTION The cartridge carrier receives the second cartridge on the right-hand side of the receiver, making immediately ready for use. It is chambered automatically through the feeding port after the first round in the cartridge chamber has been fired. The design of the cartridge carrier and its position on the receiver ensure quick and easy removal of the cartridge on the carrier. The ejection port is in the bottom of the receiver. The ejector expels the spent hull downwards, away from the shooter and nearby competitors, and is user-friendly for both right and left had shooters.