Benelli NOVA SPEED, Owner'S Manual

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4. Fit the selected drop shim “ 7 ” onto the
recoil spring tube with the stamped let-
ter facing the stock.
5. Refit the cast shim “ 6 ” with the chosen
stamped letter (DX or SX) facing the
stock.
6. Point the barrel towards the floor and fit
the stock. Insert the locking plate “ 4 ” in
the stock, with the stamped letter facing
the recoil pad.
7. Fit the washer “ 3 ” and nut “ 2 ” onto the
recoil spring tube and tighten the as-
sembly firmly.
8. For reassembly, it is sufficient to press
the recoil pad “ 1 ” against the stock to
insert it into its seat (fig. 7).
Warning: always use a drop shim “ 7 ”,
stock locking plate “ 4 ” and cast shim “ 6 ”
with the same letter; e.g. C - CDX - DX or
C - CSX - SX.
Using component parts with different let-
ters can cause permanent damage to the
recoil spring tube and therefore, bolt slid-
ing problems as a result.
Warning:
when the stock has been re-
placed, make sure that it is correctly re-
tained in the receiver. After firing a few
rounds, repeat this check and if neces-
sary, lock the stock again, removing the
recoil pad and then tightening the nut
again with the wrench. By changing the
stock drop of the shotgun, you will have
changed the firing position: it is advisable
to fire a few rounds to make sure that the
new configuration is suited to your build
and your style.
Note: Benelli recoil pads are made in
soft material and it is possible to dam-
age the surface from improper use
leading to excessive abrasion and ex -
posure to cutting edges. This damage
does not limit the shock-absorbing
quality of the recoil pad.
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Choke
Warning: if the shotgun is fitted with a
MAGAZINE TUBE EXTENSION that pro-
trudes from the muzzle, it is necessary to
remove this before acting on the choke.
The barrel is provided with interchange-
able chokes.
Before storing the shotgun for a long peri-
od of disuse, it is advisable to remove ,
clean and lubricate the choke and barrel.
Before carrying out any type of inter -
vention on the shotgun, always make
sure that the chamber, carrier and
magazine are completely empty!
(Carefully read the instructions for
loading and unloading the shotgun).
Warning:
before using the shotgun, al-
ways make sure that the barrel has been
correctly fitted with a choke.
Warning:
only use Benelli choke tubes of
the correct length to fit the barrel.
To change or clean the choke, proceed as
follows:
1. Unscrew the internal choke using the
special wrench supplied with the shot-
gun and completely remove it from its
position in the barrel (fig. 8).
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