"Benelli Raffaello": action mechanism and photo

Everyone who has at least once been on a hunt knows that for swampy terrain and water bodies there are restrictions on the use of lead cartridges. They are not suitable for such conditions and need to be replaced.

At the same time, the use of steel shot instead of lead is fraught with numerous ballistic problems that can be handled with the right choice of iron and alloys necessary for the production of weapons.

A significant contribution to the development of such hunting and sports, shot with steel shotguns was made by the Italian arms company Benelli Raffaello. This name was obtained by a whole series of models of self-loading smooth-bore guns, which has been used in the arms market since 1987 and is actively used for hunting and for shooting sports. Perfect functioning of the mechanism, reliability of the system, combined with aesthetic perfection, are the advantages of the Benelli Raffaello models. The photo below presents the features of the external design of the product, which has become a real symbol of technical progress.

Stylistic Innovations by Benelli

This Italian firm pays special attention to the improvement of both the technological process in the production of rifles with the active introduction of constructive innovations, and the creation of a certain style in their models, which makes them original and very aesthetic. Models of the guns "Benelli Raffaello" Combine elegance with mechanical precision. They have reliable, perfectly designed and functioning systems, which is especially appreciated by hunters.

Modification of hunting rifles Benelli

The Italian firm produces several models of smooth-bore hunting rifles. They have a general principle of operation of the inertial recharge system, which is the visiting card of the Italian company Benelli. At the same time, each of the modifications of the series has its own individual qualities and features.

• "Benelli Raffaello Elegant". In order to reduce the vertical dimensions of the gun, the receiver of this model is equipped with a thin lid. In addition, if you need to clean the weapon, the cover can be removed.
• "Benelli Raffaello Deluxe." This model has jewelry in the form of artistic carvings, which is applied to the wooden and metal parts of the weapon. The surface contains small incisions. As a result, the gun gets a very elegant look and can be used for hunting and decorating the interior.

• "Benelli Raffaello Crio". The model derives its name from the cryogenic treatment used in the production process. This procedure is subject only to the barrel of the gun. In the manufacture of the remaining parts, traditional technology is used.

• "Benelli Raffaello Comfort." The model is the result of long-term research to reduce the impact during shooting. According to the results of independent studies, the returns of this model of the company "Benelli Raffaello" Decreased by 47%. This result was made possible by special plastic, which is covered bed. Successful selection of material reduced the kickback and vibration of the barrel.
• "Benelli Raffaello Combo." A special feature of this model is the availability of a separate barrel cover and box. The external design of the gun is represented by a beautifully executed art ornament, which is located on the surface of the receiver.

Additional devices to models

Benelli smoothbore guns perform service and hunting functions, and are equipped with additional devices:

• Replaceable muzzle nozzles of various types. Criochokes has good performance. They have the form of a transition cone, which prevents the accumulation of steel pellets and their crushing.
• Flies containing fluorescent inserts.
• Interchangeable inserts used to select the butt during its withdrawal or death.
• Set of butts for butts.
• Interchangeable trunks.
• Interchangeable aiming slats.
• Store extensions.
• The absorbers of bestowal.

Than surfaces are processed?

Appearance of the products of "Benello Rafaello" Is represented by a wide variety of colors. For coating the surfaces, phosphate-lacquer materials are used. Products are subject to camouflage, chrome plating. Also, it is not excluded the option of applying a normal matte coating to the surface.

Components of the inertial motor in the design of the Elegant model

The gun of this model has a simple design and is equipped with a convenient inertial system, which is easy to operate and highly accurate. The design of the gun "Benelli Raffaello Elegant" Contains:

• Shutter frame. It is used in the system as an inert mass. If necessary, it is easy to move along the guides that are specially located in the walls of the receiver.
• Gate. For its movement, the gate frame of the gun is equipped with a special cam groove. In the state of the gun's firing position, the bolt moves through this slot, performing the locking function.
• The spring. Located between the gate and the shutter frame. The spring pushes the bolt group when the cartridges arrive from the magazine and when the cartridge case is removed.

The principle of the inertial system

Excellent balancing and reduced trimming of the trunk are very important qualities inherent in the hunting and service models of the Benelli Raffaello guns. Reviews Consumers testify to the high speed of sending from the store to the chamber, the reliability and continuity of the cycles during recharging. Recognition among amateurs of smoothbore weapons is the result of a significant improvement in automation, the rationalization of elements. What happens inside Benelli Raffaello when shooting?

When installing the construction of the gun in combat readiness, the system is locked by a rotary valve. As a result of the compression of the spring, a lift takes place, which moves the cartridge from the magazine to the line of dispatch. At the very moment of the shot, the gun moves back. In the unchanged position, only the gate assembly remains. When, after a shot, the displacement of the shotgun is stopped, and the pressure reaches a safe level in the pressure channel, the compressed inertial spring pushes back the bolt group, releasing the rotary bolt. As a result, the fired shell is removed from the chamber and receiver.

When a single shot is fired, kinetic energy is generated that acts on the gate group. The reserve of energy is enough to make the trigger for the next shot and again to compress the inertial spring. The process is repeated again: the system is locked and the next ammunition is sent to the chamber. The mechanism of action of all models of "Benelli Raffaello" uses the kinetic energy of recoil. For the normal operation of the system, it is not required to roll back the trunk or to remove the powder gases. Due to the inertial system of recharging the guns of this Italian company have taken a favorable position in the market and are in great demand among fans.

Safety when charging rifles "Benelli Raffaello"

Before you start charging the ammunition, you need to check the chamber and store. They must be empty. When charging, use the fuse located on the trigger guard. It is switched on and off by turning the button left-right. The readiness of the weapon to fire is indicated by the appeared red ring, which disappears when the fuse is switched on, after which it is possible to charge.

It is implemented in stages:

• Tilt the gun barrel down.
• Install the cartridge in the store in such a way that the stopper fixes it. The remaining cartridges are charged in the same way, until the whole store is full.
• Send the cartridge to the chamber. This procedure can be performed in two ways:

1. Open the bolt and insert into the chamber the ammunition in the window for the discharge of the cartridge case. The inserted cartridge is sent by a closing bolt. For this, the bolt must be released.
2. Open the bolt and press on the ejector cartridge, so that the cartridge from the store will go into the feeder. The dispatch of the cartridge, as in the first case, also occurs when the shutter is closed.

• Remove the gun from the fuse.

Cryogenic treatment of trunks

Benelli was the first among the remaining arms firms, where cryoclimatic processing began to be used in the production process. Prior to it, cryogenic technology was used by the aviation industry and medicine. Making a gun "Benelli Raffaello Crio ", the Italian arms firm cryogenic procedure exposes only the trunk. Its principle is to quickly freeze the metal to an ultra-low temperature and then defrost it. Such a process positively influences the structure of the metal: hardness, plasticity and elasticity are improved. For processed products, the internal stress of the metal structure of the walls of the trunks is characteristic. At the same time, it was noted that the trunks that had undergone cryogenic treatment have a long operational life, since they become immune to the influence of intra-ballistic factors: thermal, mechanical and chemical.

Performance characteristics of Rafaello DeLuxe

This Benelli smooth-bore self-loading weapon is intended for hunting.

• The model of the gun contains a barreled tubular magazine, designed for two or four rounds of 12 caliber. The magazine allows you to use four cartridges for 12/70, three cartridges for 12/76.
• The supply of cartridges to the bore of the barrel is carried out by self-loading.
• The hunting gun "Benelli Raffaello DeLuxe »weighs 3150 g.
• The length of the trunk is from 530 mm to 760 mm.
• For the production of forend and butt of this model, a nut tree of the highest category is used.
• The barrel is black, made of lightweight Ergal aluminum alloy and is polished. Use in the production of this material provides the details of lightness and strength.
• The sight is red fluorescent.
• The role of the fuse in the Rafaello DeLuxe model is made by a transverse pin having a large size. For safety of the user and convenience of shooting on a surface of a pin there is a red dot designating removal from a safety lock. The safety brace is also made of Ergal material.

Innovative system Comfortech

One of the main achievements of the Italian company Benelli in the production of smooth-bore self-loading guns - comfort during their operation. The convenience of using such hunting and sporting guns is due to the minimized impact. Comfort is palpable with each shot.

Benelli in the production of its models implemented the Comfortech system, which absorbed the advanced achievements of design engineers in the field of innovative technologies and materials, allowing fans of smooth-bore weapons to take a fresh look at the ratio of size and weight, efficiency and ergonomics.

How does the system work?

The Comfortech system, developed by engineers, includes three elements:

• Butt. To produce it, a high-tech polymer is used. In the butt on both sides are openings (12 pieces), which increase its flexibility and prevent further propagation of pulses during recoil. Thus, the energy formed as a result of the shot is dissipated, not reaching the shoulder of the shooter.
• Backplate. Has a special anatomical shape, strengthening the area of contact with the shoulder and cheek of the consumer. The production uses the material Technogel, which was previously used only in areas that require high absorption and distribution of impact loads.
• Crest.

The main task of the system is to reduce the recoil that occurs during the absorption of energy. This is achieved due to the high elasticity of the elements of the Comfortech system. Important for comfort is the special ribbing Air Touch, which covers the surface of the bed and forehead. When creating their relief coating, the Italian company Benelli takes into account the aerodynamic properties of spherical surfaces, which makes it possible to successfully manufacture products with their inherent natural ventilation of the palm, allowing you to hold the weapon in any situation. The use of the Comfort Touch finish gives the products a high aesthetics, originality and pleasant tactile sensations.

What cartridges are used?

When buying ammunition for rifles using the kinetic energy of recoil, you need to choose only those versions of cartridges that can create the momentum necessary for the inertial system. For its normal functioning, ammunition of the 12th and 20th caliber is ideal.

Each of the modifications of "Benelli Raffaello" Has its differences in the size of the chamber. For these models, sleeve lengths of 65, 70 and 76 mm are suitable. When buying cartridges, you need to know for each caliber its permissible weight of the sample of the fraction:

• 42 grams - the permissible weight of the sample for 12-gauge cartridges. Their sizes: 65 and 70 mm;
• For the 20th caliber the weight of the sample of the fraction should not exceed 32 grams;
• Cylinders of 76 mm in size should have a mass of a sample - no more than 56 g.

The design of the Benelli Raffaello gun has the advantage over other hunting rifles - it is suitable for shooting various types of cartridges without its prior adjustment. At the same time, according to user feedback, there may be problems in its work that can be solved by firing several shots using standard charges.

Storage, transportation, care

Save the external appeal of the gun and make it possible to transport it with the help of such an indispensable accessory, as a cover. Now on the shelves there are many different covers for any type of weapon. The function they perform is to protect the surface of the product from the effects of an aggressive environment on it. In the case of firearms intended for hunting, this accessory also performs a transportation task.

Models of rifles with their exquisite design should match the same attractive and original cover. For "Benelli Rafaello Elegant" in the kit there is a case that, if desired, can be replaced with a softer and practical version of the cover. It is not difficult to take care of a weapon. The main thing is to regularly clean the barrel, lubricate with special weapon oil a bolt, a shock-trigger mechanism and other parts of the system.

Conclusion

The use of Benelli by Benelli for the production of the Benelli Rafaello guns of the Comfortech system has earned the recognition of users who were pleasantly surprised by the low yield of weapons when firing. The use of an inertial charging system and cryogenic treatment of the trunks contributes to an increase in their operational period. Especially popular are the data models of guns in the environment of hunters, for which they were originally developed. Recognition and effectiveness among hunters is explained by high shooting rates - this weapon has an increased thickness of the shotgun, as a result of which the scree of the shot is distributed evenly both in the center and around the periphery, which is important during the hunt.

The special recognition of the Benelli Raffaello gun was earned among hunters who prefer, along with other important characteristics, the availability of innovations both constructive and technological and stylistic.

Guns "Benelli Raffaello" among connoisseurs are a symbol of style and elegance. "