arrybash Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Hi, Just bought a new Beretta A400 Xplor Light. My dealer advised me to break it in using 36 gms cartridges. I was going to use it on clays for the first time and the location I use has a maximum load of 28 gms cartridges. I have some 32 gms cartridges, but 36 gms cartridges are not exactly an everday size. Is my dealer just being cautious? What would you advise? Can I get away with 32gm or even 28gm? Thanks for your guidance. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 If it cycles with the 28g loads go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Load up with carts, point at a clay and pull trigger, repeat until tired and go home. No need for big shells , well not in my opinion at least. Might make the job a bit quicker but more importantly you should give it a strip and clean . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 My mate bought one,he only uses 28gram,not a problem,its a beretta not a hatsan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggum Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 I just used 27g super fasts in mine and it will cycle 21g 65mm cartridges fine now never had a stoppage misfeed or jam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 He doesn't happen to have a load of them on the shelf does he! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggum Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 My RFD always has them in stock never known him not to have any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 i broke mine in with RC2 28g never missed a beat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fendrover90 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Another old wives tale !!strip and clean after every trip have the trigger out after 500 or so shells easy you tube vid you'll be suprised how much crud makes it into the trigger unit IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 On my Beretta semi-auto hard case there is a big yellow sticker where it says to run in for 50 shots with at least 32 grams cartridges... and that's the manufacturer advice, not the RFD.. So i went out with the gun, took 2 boxes of Express Super Game 32g , and in 15 minutes job done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrybash Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Eek you are so right and I have only just read your message. It says the same on my box. Only problem is I have now run 50 x 28gm cartridges through it with fibre wads. It didn't have any problems cycling today so I will just have to keep my fingers crossed no long term problems transpire and pay my £50 for a Beretta 10 year warrenty. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 If you`ve just spent almost £2000 on a gun, and the people who make it recommend that you follow a certian course of action, why would you contemplate ignoring that advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrybash Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Cause I looked in the manual where I would have expected to find any guidance as regards running the gun in but there is nothing in the manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Fair enough. If you`ve read through the whole manual from front to back and it makes no mention of a running in proceedure then - problem solved! Pretty much every other semi auto I`ve ever owned has recommended doing that but if Beretta are satisfied that it is no longer reccessary for that model that`s pretty much all the advice you require. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fendrover90 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 If you`ve just spent almost £2000 on a gun, and the people who make it recommend that you follow a certian course of action, why would you contemplate ignoring that advice?yes I now agree with that because an extra four ounces of shot will definitely remove any machining residue swarf and transportation grease the new guns are usually caked in Which you should of cleaned out of your gun when you purchased it new anyway what a load of 💩💩💩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 i put 10k carts though mine and only cleaned it when i sold it with no issues what so ever,also i only paid £1050 quid brand new had it 18 months then sold it for £950 +250 carts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Cause I looked in the manual where I would have expected to find any guidance as regards running the gun in but there is nothing in the manual. That's why they putted the big yellow sticker on the gun case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 I've only used 28 gram from new and never had a problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Clean the preservative grease off the gun before you fire it, I just kept pulling the bolt back on mine and letting go for about 50 times to "run it in". After lubing the parts that needed it I went shooting with 24gm ammo and it was faultless. The trigger group stays very clean compared to a 391. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fendrover90 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 That's why they putted the big yellow sticker on the gun case obviously as an after thought 😜😜😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 It always slightly amuses me with the "ignore the makers advice" and "I never clean my gun" brigade that I don`t think I`ve ever seen anyone advertise a gun for sale with the words " Never cleaned and all other manufacturers advice ignored." Perhaps one of you, and you know who you are, would care to try it. Let us know by how much it affects the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inderraj Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I was given the same advice when i got my Outlander. Where did you purchase the shotgun from? I put through 250 rounds of 36g before switching to a lower load just to be sure. Its not given me any cycling issues. I was given the same advice when i got my Outlander. Where did you purchase the shotgun from? I put through 250 rounds of 36g before switching to a lower load just to be sure. Its not given me any cycling issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rifleman22 Posted September 25, 2019 Report Share Posted September 25, 2019 Thanks to all of you for your varied advice . I shoot A400,s and have never had a problem, 1, always read the manual for any semi automatic shot gun, FIRST, as there are various loading and unloading procedures, 2, clean the gun prior to firing, 3, lightly oil the working parts, 4, pull the barrel through to ensure any surplus oil is removed and the bore is clear of obstruction,5, most importantly clean after firing, wether 50 rds or 500 rds carbon is produced by burning powder, which will over time corrode, and reduce the efficient working and condition of your gun!! Good luck, and keep moving!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted September 26, 2019 Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 I've used 28g carts in a brand new semi and had to oil the slide rails to make it cycle all the time. I did put some 40g mini magnums throught it after running 28g and made no difference to how it cycled. Only a thousand carts or so made it smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 26, 2019 Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 Great to see another OLD thread dug up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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