Beretta 1301 Competition User Manual - Page 30

EN 30 STOCK DROP AND CAST MODIFICATION WARNING: Always check that the shotgun is unloaded (empty cartridge chamber, empty receiver, empty magazine). Inspect the firearm by looking through the ejection port, the loading gate and the chamber. If it is not empty, unload it as instructed in the relevant section. WARNING: Never point the firearm at someone or at hard, flat surfaces. Always treat the shotgun as if it were loaded. (See points 1, 2 and 4 of the BASIC SAFETY RULES). The Beretta semi-automatic 1301 Comp has a pre-set factory stock cast-off setting (for right-handed shooters) with 55 or 60 mm drop. The components which govern the drop and the cast are (see Fig. 30): Œ the drop-cast front spacer, made of reinforced technopolymer fibreglass.  the stock steel plate. Both the front spacer  and the plate  are designed to secure two different drops, each with a cast-off or a cast-on (for left-handed shooters) depending on how they are assembled. A set of additional spacers is also provided to further change the drop by replacing the spacer pair. REPLACING THE STOCK DROP AND CAST SPACERS NOTICE: The right-hand cast is designated by the initials DX. The left-hand cast is designated by the initials SX. The drop and cast of the front spacer  and plate  must always be synchronised. WARNING: Stock drop and cast modification must be carried out by a competent gunsmith. Failure to comply with these instructions can lead to damage to property or injury to persons. REQUIRED TOOLS 1 Philips and 1 flat-head screwdriver. 1 Torque wrench T15. 1 Hexagonal wrench, 6 mm. 1 Tube wrench, 13 mm. 1 Torque wrench (previously mentioned) with a 13-mm pipe extension. FIELD STRIPPING • Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws sunk into the stock.