Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon V Beretta Over & Under User Manual - Page 12

WARNING: To avoid use of improper ammunition, check markings on the cartridge box and on the cartridge itself to ensure that the correct gauge and length of shell is used for your firearm. STEEL SHOT The use of steel shot cartridges is not recommended in either over and under and side-by-side shotguns with fixed chokes. Beretta "SP" (Steel Proof) Mobilchoke® and Optimachoke® tubes are designed for use with factory steel shot cartridges loaded to standard specifications. The best results with Beretta "SP" choke tubes are obtained using open chokes (C0000/CL, 0000/IC, 000/M). Use of full choke constriction (0/F, 00/IM) with steel shot does not increase pattern density and will distort normal pattern density associated with lead shot (i.e. "blow pattern"). See paragraph: (Beretta Mobilchoke® and Optimachoke® tubes). LOADING AND FIRING 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 on. A safety is fully engaged only when it can move no further into the safe position. In that position the marking "S" is fully visible (Fig. 1-3-5). A safety which is not fully engaged will not prevent weapon discharge. Always point the firearm in a safe direction! Always check the barrels prior to loading to ensure that they are clean and free from obstruction. WARNING: The shooter and bystanders must always wear eye and hearing protection. Particles of shot, lead, powder, lubricant, etc. may cause injury to persons. Hearing protection reduces the risk of hearing damage caused by exposure to shooting noise. ● With the gun assembled (see "ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS"), rotate the top lever to the right and open the chamber by rotating the barrels downwards. ● Hold the barrels up to the light and look down the barrels to make sure that they are free of any obstructions. ● Insert a cartridge of the proper gauge into the chamber of the barrel you want to use, or into both chambers for two shots. ● Close the gun. Be sure that the top lever has moved fully to its center position. Engage the safety if it is not already engaged. WARNING: The manual safety is merely a mechanical device an is in no way a substitute for the Basic Safety Rules of firearm handling. 40