ARGO-E / R1 LINE

Index

USE • MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 1 ACCESSORIES AND ADJUSTMENTS:

Basic safety rules ....................................................................... 2 Drop change (wood stock and Progressive Comfort stock) ........ 17
Introduction .............................................................................. 4 Drop change (synthetic stock) ................................................... 19
Operation .................................................................................. 4 Fitting the sling attachment pin to the stock .............................. 20
Assembly ................................................................................... 5 Removing and changing the comb ............................................ 21
Use ........................................................................................... 7 Windage sight adjustment ......................................................... 21
Rifle safety catch ....................................................................... 7 Windage (lateral) sight adjustment ............................................. 22
Loading ..................................................................................... 8 Elevation sight adjustment ......................................................... 22
Unloading procedure ................................................................ 9 Barrel replacement .................................................................... 23
Stripping of the rifle ................................................................... 10
SPARE PARTS ............................................................................. 25
Maintenance ............................................................................. 13
Rifle assembly ........................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 16
Choice of ammunition .............................................................. 16

Data subject to modification without notice.

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BASIC SAFETY RULES guarantee that a firearm is unloaded or cannot 5. KNOW THE SAFETY FEATURES OF THE
fire. Shotguns and rifles can be checked by FIREARM YOU ARE USING, BUT REMEMBER:
WARNING: PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL removing all rounds and by then opening and SAFETY DEVICES ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE
BEFORE HANDLING YOUR FIREARM. inspecting the chamber so that a visual inspec- FOR SAFE HANDLING PROCEDURES.
tion of the chamber for any remaining rounds Never rely solely on a safety device to prevent an
WARNING: FIREARMS CAN BE DANGEROUS can be made. accident. It is imperative that you know and use
AND CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS the safety features of the particular firearm you
INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR DEATH, are handling, but accidents can best be prevent-
IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY. THE FOLLOWING 3. STORE YOUR FIREARM SO THAT CHILDREN ed by following the safe handling procedures
SAFETY RULES ARE AN IMPORTANT RE- CANNOT GAIN ACCESS TO IT. described in these safety rules and elsewhere in
MINDER THAT FIREARM SAFETY IS YOUR It is your responsibility to ensure that children the product manual.
RESPONSIBILITY. under the age of 18 or other unauthorized per- To further familiarize yourself with the proper use
sons do not gain access to your firearm. To re- of this or other firearms, take a Firearms Safety
1. NEVER POINT A FIREARM AT SOMETHING duce the risk of accidents involving Course taught by an expert in firearms use and
THAT IS NOT SAFE TO SHOOT.
children, unload your firearm, lock safety procedures.
Never let the muzzle of a firearm it and store the ammunition in a
point at any part of your body or at separate locked location. Please
another person. This is especially note that devices intended to pre-
important when loading or un- vent accidents - for example, cable 6. PROPERLY MAINTAIN YOUR FIREARM.

Stoeger
loading the firearm. When you are locks, chamber plugs, etc, - may not Store and carry your firearm so that
shooting at a target, know what is prevent use or misuse of your dirt or lint does not accumulate in
behind it. Some bullets can travel firearm by a determined person. the working parts. Clean and oil
over a mile. If you miss your target Firearm storage in a steel gun safe may be more your firearm, following the instruc-
or if the bullet penetrates the target, appropriate to reduce the likelihood of intentio- tions provided in this manual, after
it is your responsibility to ensure that nal misuse of a firearm by an unauthorized child each use to prevent corrosion, damage to the
the shot does not cause unintended injury or or person. barrel or accumulation of impurities which can
damage. prevent use of the gun in an emergency. Before
loading your firearm, always check the barrel
2. ALWAYS TREAT A FIREARM AS IF IT WERE 4. NEVER SHOOT AT WATER OR AT A HARD internal part and the chamber to ensure that they
LOADED. SURFACE. are clean and free from obstructions.
Never assume that a firearm is unloaded. The Shooting at the surface of water or at Firing with an obstruction in the barrel or cham-
only certain way to ensure that a firearm has the a rock or other hard surface in- ber can rupture the barrel and injure you or
chamber empty is to open the chamber and creases the chance of ricochets or others nearby. In the event you hear an unusual
visually and physically examine the inside to see fragmentation of the bullet or shot, noise when shooting, stop firing immediately,
if a round is present. which can result in the projectile engage the manual safety and unload the
Removing or unloading the magazine will not striking an unintended or peripheral target. firearm.
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Make sure the chamber and barrel are free from 9. NEVER CLIMB A TREE, FENCE OR OBSTRUC- tection, leaving the chamber unloaded can re-
any obstruction, like a bullet blocked inside the TION WITH A LOADED FIREARM. duce the chance of an unintentional discharge.
barrel due to defective or improper ammunition. Open and empty the chamber of
your firearm and engage the manual 12. LEAD WARNING.
safety catch before climbing or
7. USE PROPER AMMUNITION. descending a tree or before climbing Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas,
Only use factory-loaded, new ammunition a fence or jumping over a ditch or cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may
manufactured to industry specifications: CIP other obstruction. Never pull or push a loaded result in exposure to lead and other substances
(Europe and elsewhere), SAAMI® (U.S.A.). Be firearm toward yourself or another person. known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm,
certain that each round you use is in the proper Always unload the firearm, visually and physi- and other serious physical injury. Have adequate
caliber or gauge and type for the particular cally check to see that the magazine, loading ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly
firearm. mechanism and chamber are unloaded and that after exposure.
The caliber or gauge of the firearm is clearly the bolt is open before handing the firearm to WARNING: it is YOUR responsibility to know
marked on the barrels of shotguns and on the another person. and abide by Federal, State and Local laws
slide or barrel of pistols. Never take a firearm from another person unless governing the sale, transportation and use of
The use of reloaded or remanufactured ammu- it is unloaded, visually and physically checked to firearms in your area.
nition can increase the likelihood of excessive confirm it is unloaded, and the action is open.
cartridge pressures, case-head ruptures or other WARNING: this firearm has the capability of
defects in the ammunition that can cause dama- taking your life or the life of someone else!
ge to your firearm and injury to yourself or 10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR JUDG-
Always be extremely careful with your firearm.
MENT/ REFLEX IMPAIRING MEDICATION
others nearby. An accident is almost always the result of not fol-
WHEN SHOOTING.
lowing basic firearm safety rules.
Do not drink and shoot. If you take
8. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GLASSES AND medication that can impair motor
EARPLUGS WHEN SHOOTING. Especially for U.S. consumers:
reactions or judgment, do not handle
The chance that gas, gunpowder or a firearm while you are under the For information about Firearm Safety Courses in
metal fragments will blow back and influence of the medication. your area, please visit the National Rifle
injure a shooter who is firing a gun Association’s web site at [Link].
is rare, but the injury that can be
11. NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM.
sustained in such circumstances can
be severe, including the possible loss of eyesight. Unload a firearm before putting it in
A shooter must always wear impact resistant a vehicle (chamber empty, magazine
shooting glasses when firing any firearm. empty). Hunters and target shooters
Earplugs or other high-quality hearing protectors should load their firearm only at their
help reduce the chance of hearing damage from destination, and only when they are
shooting. ready to shoot. If you carry a firearm for self-pro-
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Introduction Operation ejection whereby the cartridge case is defini-
tely ejected out of the rifle. In the
Benelli Armi S.p.A. proudly presents the new Before beginning any operation on your rifle, final phases of the out motion the
ARGO-E line of semi-automatic rifles, that are the always make sure that chamber and magazine mechanism gets ready for
result of Benelli’s Research and Development have been completely emptied!
Centre’s operational efficiency, added to Benelli’s (Carefully read loading and unloading instruc- reloading which in synthesis can also be con-
extensive technical experience and skilled tions). sidered as being “energy storage” for
constructional engineering. the next shot. Separate devices
The reduced number of components plus the simultaneously provide
ARGO-E rifles are fitted with a prismatic magazine;
extremely simplified and rational design provide their semi-automatic operation is based upon the introduction which entails automatic exit of a
highly reliable operational performances. The patented Benelli ARGO (Auto Regulating Gas new cartridge from the magazine
new rifles are practical to use and easy to strip Operated) system, featuring a revolving bolt and subsequent
and service, to the extent that they have every head built with three locking teeth that perfectly
right be considered as being the most innovative, positioning of the cartridge into the firing cham-
close the breech axially.
accurate, safe, fast and stylish weapons of their ber, followed by
kind available now on the market. clamping i.e. air-tight sealing of the chamber.
We can divide the weapon’s operational system
into 8 specific actions: The rifle is now ready to shoot.
firing once the trigger is pulled the ham-
mer is set off and the impact with the
firing pin fires up the cartridge in the
chamber. The gasses that are given
off by the reaction shoot the shell
out of the barrel and simultaneously
expand into the gas collector cylin-
der, thus causing immediate retrac-
tion on behalf of the piston with sub-
sequent bolt retraction. This conse-
quently leads to the
clearing of the chamber, which is opened
and made ready for subsequent
extraction which entails removal of the cartrid-
ge case from the chamber, and
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Assembly
(from packaged rifle) b
Pieces contained in the package (fig. 1): a
a) stock-receiver-fore-end unit
b) barrel-bolt unit

WARNING: please remember to remove the

plastic barrel sheath before using the rifle (fig. 1 4
2).

Assembly procedure
1) Unscrew the fore-end cap on the stock-
receiver-fore-end unit (fig. 3).
2) Slide the fore-end out (fig. 4).
3) Hold the stock-receiver-fore-end unit with
one hand and with the other, unscrew the
barrel locking cap (fig. 5).
4) Make sure hammer is cocked and if not, do 2 5
so (fig. 6).

3 6
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5) Hold the stock-receiver unit with one hand
and the barrel-bolt unit with the other. Slide
the gas collector cylinder onto the cylinder
guide pin (fig. 7) at the same time sliding the
bolt backwards (fig. 8).
NOTE: the fins on the gas collector cylinder
must be lined up with the relative pins (fig. 9).
6) Lodge the end part of the cover into the re-
ceiver and push all the way in until the whole 7 10
unit clicks into place at stroke-end, and fits
snugly (fig. 10).
WARNING: as the bolt link passes over the trig-
ger guard it must fit itself into the recoil spring
tube inside the receiver (fig. 11).
7) Fit the barrel locking cap to the end of the
cylinder guide pin (fig. 12) and screw it on
fully, using the sling swivel pin of the fore-
end assembly (fig. 13).

8 11

9 12
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WARNING: use enough force when screwing on
the cap to overcome the contrast of the spring
stopping the barrel, until the cap is fully against
the cylinder guide pin.
8) Slide the fore-end back on (fig. 14) and screw
the fore-end cap back in (fig. 15).
9) Close the bolt by pulling it back and pressing
the no load lever (fig. 16).
You have now finished assembling your rifle. 13 16

Use
Before beginning any operation on your rifle,
always make sure that chamber and magazine
have been completely emptied!
(Carefully read loading and unloading instruc-
tions).

14 17

Rifle safety catch

Press the safety button on the trigger guard until
its red ring, indicating firing position, is no
longer visible (figs. 17-18).

15 18
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Loading
Before beginning any operation on your rifle,
always make sure that chamber and magazine
have been completely emptied!
(Carefully read loading and unloading instruc-
tions).

NOTE: make sure that your firearm is fitted with

a magazine containing a number of cartridges
19 22
permitted by legislation in the country where
you intend to use it.

Loading procedure
NOTE: the rifle’s safety catch must be engaged
(see previous “Rifle safety catch” point) and the
hammer cocked. Take care to point the barrel in
a safe direction.
1) Open the bolt (fig. 19).
2) Place a cartridge into the chamber (fig. 20). 20 23
3) Close the bolt by pulling it back and pres-
sing the no load lever (fig. 16).
NOTE: the rifle is now loaded. If you want to fire
off only one shot, you only need to press the
safety catch into firing position (the red ring must
be visible) and it is ready for firing.
4) In order to load the rifle completely, with the
bolt closed, release magazine by pressing in
the release latch (figs. 21-22-23-24).
Should local regulations allow for it, the rifle
can feature a removable magazine. 21 24
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NOTE: in the removable prismatic magazine
version, the magazine is automatically ejected
by the rifle. Catch the magazine before it is
released in order to avoid it falling.
5) Place the cartridges into the magazine (figs.
25-26-27).
6) Close the magazine back up, making sure it is
firmly connected (figs. 28-29).
25 28
You have now loaded the rifle. Move the safety
catch into firing position (red ring is visible) and
you are ready to shoot.

Unloading procedure
(The following steps must be carried out with the
safety catch engaged - see previous “Rifle safety
catch” point and care must be taken to point the
barrel in a safe direction). 26 29

Proceed as follows to unload rifle:

1) Unclamp the magazine (figs. 21-22-23-24).
2) Open the bolt (fig. 30): the cartridge in the
chamber shall be extracted and ejected.

27 30
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3) Carefully release cocking lever and close the
bolt (fig. 31).
4) Remove the cartridges from the magazine
(fig. 32) by pushing them forwards and fit the
empty magazine back in.

Stripping of the rifle 31 34

(for maintenance and cleaning)
Before beginning any operation on your rifle,
always make sure that chamber and magazine
have been completely emptied!
(Carefully read loading and unloading instruc-
tions).

Stripping procedure
1) Open the bolt (fig. 19).
2) Unscrew fore-end cap completely (fig. 33)
32 35
and slide off the fore-end (fig. 34).
3) Fully unscrew the barrel locking cap (fig. 35),
using the sling-swivel pin of the assembly, if
necessary.
4) Close the bolt back up by pressing in the bolt
lever (fig. 16) and remove the barrel-assembly
(fig. 36).

33 36
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5) Take the bolt up to stroke end (fig. 37) and tear
off the arming bolt (fig. 38).
6) Extend locking head and rotate and remove
bolt (fig. 39).
7) Slide out the firing pin retaining pin whilst
keeping the firing pin and firing pin spring in
place (fig. 40).
8) Remove firing pin together with relative
spring from the bolt (fig. 41). 37 40
9) Remove the locking head rotating pin from its
seat (fig. 42).

38 41

39 42
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10) Slide bolt locking head from the bolt (fig.
43).
11) Disengage the magazine (fig. 44-45-46).
12) Remove the trigger guard pin bushes from
the stock-receiver unit (fig. 47).
13) Remove the trigger guard group by rotating
it upwards (figs. 48-49).
The rifle is now completely stripped and all the 44 47
parts that may require careful checking and clean-
ing are all disassembled.

45 48

43 46 49
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Maintenance Benelli recommends use of specific products for
cleaning other parts (wooden, technopolymer
Before beginning any operation on your rifle, and camouflage or painted stock and fore-end).
always make sure that chamber and magazine Avoid that parts get in contact with oils contain-
have been completely emptied! ing solvents or chemical substances in general,
(Carefully read loading and unloading instruc- which could alter or damage their surfaces.
tions).
N.B.: valve and piston do not require lubrica-
tion.
Thanks to its extremely simple design and accu-
rately chosen materials, the ARGO-E rifles do not The gas collector cylinder is fixed onto the barrel
51
require special maintenance. by means of eight locking screws that are sealed
with a special varnish (fig. 51).
We nevertheless recommend the following: WARNING: improper use or dismantling of these
1) routine cleaning of the barrel after use; screws on behalf of the user, automatically leads
to cancellation of each and every warranty right.
2) periodically clean and lubricate the firing
mechanism (hammer, trigger and magazine)
to avoid clogging with powder residuals (or Cleaning the gas collection system
other foreign matter); (figs. 52-53)
3) the bolt group also risks clogging for the WARNING: some ammunition uses powders
same reasons and therefore must also be dis- with a specific make-up that tends to create
mantled, cleaned and lubricated; significant deposits of combustion residues inside 52
the gas collector.
4) periodically clean the piston and the gas col-
lector cylinder;
5) to keep the rifle in good order we re-
commend lubrication of any of the parts sub-
ject to atmospheric corrosion.
For a proper maintenance of your firearm, use
Benelli cleaning kit (not supplied) and oil
Benelli (fig. 50).
Benelli oil is recommended for lubricating and
protecting mechanical parts (receiver, bolt and
barrel) (fig. 50). 50 53
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The ARGO-E gas collector is located back in the Rifle assembly
barrel, thereby facilitating the automatic cleaning
of combustion residues after each firing cycle. For correct assembly of the rifle after main-
tenance, proceed as follows:
These residues may, in any case, become den-
ser, particularly after a long period in which the 1) Fit the whole trigger unit, with cocked ham-
weapon has not been used, with the consequent mer, onto the receiver; position it so that it is
risk of piston blockage. the front end that comes into contact with the
receiver (figs. 54-55).
Where the weapon is not used for a long time,
and in any case at the end of the hunting season, 2) Push in the trigger guard pin bush (fig. 56).
55
please clean the gas collector as follows: 3) Slide the locking head into the bolt making
1) Dismantle the barrel and piston (see stripping sure that the hole on the stem coincides with
procedure on page 10). the bolt slot (fig. 57).
2) Carefully clean the piston, the piston guide,
the elastic bands and the inside of the cylinder
with a bronze cleaning rod.
3) Check that the piston slides freely and that the
holding elastic bands are free to oscillate on
the piston.
WARNING: do not lubricate the piston and the
inside of the cylinder. Oil can lead to the accu- 56
mulation of combustion residues.

For any servicing whatsoever, please contact the

nearest Benelli Technical Assistance Center.

54 57
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4) Fit the locking head pin into its hole on the
locking head stem through the slot on the bolt
(fig. 58).
5) Fit the firing pin and the firing pin spring into
the slot on the bolt (fig. 59).
NOTE: always double check to make sure that
the firing pin spring is in place.
6) Assemble the firing pin retaining pin into its
slot so that the firing pin is locked into place 58 61
(fig. 60).
WARNING: if both firing pin and relative locking
pin have been assembled correctly, the firing pin
must appear as shown in figure 61.
NOTE: do not use any type of tool for the inser-
tion of the firing pin into the bolt carrier: only use
your fingers!
7) Grip the bolt, making sure that you keep the
head’s position extended (fig. 62).
59 62

60 63
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8) Place the bolt into position as illustrated (fig. Choice of ammunition
63) and slide it forward until the bolt lever
seat is aligned with the end of the slot (fig. All cartridges having a calibre that equals the
64); push the bolt lever into its hole (fig. 65). calibre given on the rifle barrel may be used for
your ARGO-E, provided they conform to CIP
9) To finish rifle assembly, follow all the steps
regulations.
given after step 3 at page 5.
Non-compliance to this rule would have serious
consequences both for the shooter and for the
rifle.
Troubleshooting 64
Before beginning any operation on your rifle, NOTE: use of not correctly refilled cartridges
always make sure that chamber and magazine may cause damages to both the barrel and the
have been completely emptied! lock, with possible consequences for the shooter
(Carefully read loading and unloading instruc- as well.
tions). All the ARGO-E rifles are subjected to a burst
test at the Italian National Proof House in
If the rifle fails to fire Gardone Valtrompia (Brescia), conform to CIP
1) Check the safety catch: if it is engaged, push regulations.
the button into firing position.
2) Check that there is a cartridge in the barrel:
if not, insert a cartridge as per loading instruc- 65
tions (page 8).
3) Check firing mechanism: if necessary, clean
and lubricate.
4) Check the gas system: the piston must freely
move inside the cylinder. If necessary proceed
with cleaning, (page 13).

Barrel locking cap

Especially after having fired the first shots, make
sure that the barrel locking cap is tightly screwed
onto the receiver, so that the barrel is completely
locked on.
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ACCESSORIES AND ADJUSTMENTS The rifle is supplied with a “drop change kit” (fig.
66A wood stock - fig. 66B Progressive Comfort
Drop change stock - fig. 67 synthetic stock) which enables you
to adjust the original drop the rifle is supplied
(wood stock and Progressive Comfort stock)
with. The kit consists of stock locking plates (in
Before beginning any operation on your rifle, steel) and drop change shims (in plastic).
always make sure that chamber and magazine The kit enables you to obtain different drop pat-
have been completely emptied! terns (as specified in the table) and two different
(Carefully read loading and unloading instruc- deflections (right hand or left hand).
tions). 66A 66B
Each unit is marked with the corresponding drop
DROP CHANGE SCHEDULE
and cast letter.
Cast Stock Drop Determine if your stock drop fits you perfectly, or
shim locking plate shim whether it is either too high or too low for you.
(plastic) (steel) (plastic) Drop value
at heel (mm)
Reference Reference Reference If it is too low, you need to select the previous
letter letter letter
adjustment set in alphabetical order (e.g. if the
DX Z DX 45 ± 1 DX shim supplied on the rifle is marked with a “C”,
Z
SX Z SX 45 ± 1 SX you must select the “B”, together with the corres-
ponding stock locking plate).
DX A DX 50 ± 1 DX
A
SX A SX 50 ± 1 SX Proceed as follows to change shims:
DX B DX 55 ± 1 DX 67
B Wood stock (fig. 68)
SX B SX 55 ± 1 SX Progressive Comfort stock (fig. 69)
DX C DX 60 ± 1 DX 3) Unscrew the stock retaining nut “3” (using a
C 1) Unscrew the two fixing screws and remove 13 mm hexagon wrench).
SX C SX 60 ± 1 SX the butt plate “1” (using a cross-head screw-
DX D DX 65 ± 1 DX driver). 4) Remove the nut “3”, from the recoil spring
D tube and remove the rubber washer “4”,
SX D SX 65 ± 1 SX WARNING: to avoid damaging the butt plates, stock locking plate “5”, stock “6”, cast shim
Matching instructions: the drop change shims and apply a light coat of vaseline or grease to the “7” and drop shim “8”.
stock locking plates in the kit are identified by letters. shaft of the screwdriver.
To ensure a correct drop, always use plates and shims
with the same letter, e.g.: C - CDX – for a 60-RH drop 2) (Progressive Comfort stock only) unscrew the WARNING: (Progressive Comfort stock only) if
or C - CSX – for a 60-LH drop. two fixing screws using a Phillips screw- the stock spacer “9” doesn't remain inside the
DX = Right hand driver and remove the comfort kit “2” from stock, reassemble it with the seat of plate “5”
SX = Left hand the stock. facing the butt plate.
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5) Assemble the drop shim “8” that you have
selected onto the recoil spring tube with the 7 8
stamped letter facing the stock.
6) Reassemble the selected cast shim “7” with
the stamped letter (DX or SX) facing toward
the stock. 1 3 4 5 6
7) Point the barrel towards the floor and fit the
stock. Engage the stock locking plate “5” in
the stock with the side punched with the
chosen letter facing the butt plate.
8) Fit the rubber washer “4” then screw the
nut “3” on to the end of the recoil spring
tube. Tighten the nut securely.
9) (Progressive Comfort stock only) fit the com- 68
fort kit “2” inside the stock and secure it with
its two screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
10) Fit the butt plate “1” and secure it with its
two screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

Having altered the stock drop of your rifle, you

have also obviously altered the firing position as
well: it is therefore necessary that you first prac-
tice by executing some shots in order to make
sure that the firing position is suitable to your
6 7 8
size and shooting style. 1

WARNING: on completion of the drop change,

check that the stock is securely fixed to the recei- 2 3 4 5 9
ver. Check again after firing the first few rounds
and, if necessary, re-tighten the nut with a suit-
able wrench to fix the stock securely in place. 69
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Drop change
(synthetic stock)
1 345 9 6
DROP CHANGE SCHEDULE
Cast Stock Drop
shim locking plate shim
(plastic) (steel) (plastic) Drop value
at heel (mm)
Reference Reference Reference
letter letter letter
DX Z DX 50 ± 1 DX
A
SX Z SX 50 ± 1 SX
DX A DX 55 ± 1 DX
B 7 8
SX A SX 55 ± 1 SX
DX B DX 60 ± 1 DX
C
SX B SX 60 ± 1 SX 70
DX C DX 65 ± 1 DX
D
SX C SX 65 ± 1 SX
Matching instructions: the drop change kits are identi-
fied by letters.
To ensure a correct drop always match locking plates
and shims that have the same letters, e.g. C - CDX -
DX or C - CSX - SX.
DX = Right hand
SX = Left hand

Proceed as follows to change shims.

Synthetic stock (fig. 70)
1) Press on the butt plate “1” and simulta-
neously make a movement from below up-
wards (figs. 71-72).
2) Follow the same operations (from step 3 to
step 8) described in the section “wood stock
and Progressive Comfort stock”. 71 72
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3) Refit the stock spacer “9” in the position Fitting the sling attachment
shown (fig. 70). pin to the stock
4) As for reassembly, it is sufficient to press the
Rifles with Progressive Comfort stocks come with
butt plate “1” firmly against the stock until it
sling attachments. Proceed as follows to fit this to
enters its seating (fig. 73).
the stock.
WARNING: always use drop shims “8”, cast 1) Unscrew the two fixing screws using a
shims “7” and stock locking plates “5” with the Phillips screwdriver and remove the butt
corresponding lettering, e.g. C - CDX - DX or C - plate “1” (see fig. 69).
CSX - SX. The use of component parts with diffe- 73
rent letters may cause permanent deformation of WARNING: smear the tip of the screwdriver
the recoil spring tube with as a result, bolt sliding with Vaseline or grease to avoid damaging the
problems. stock.
2) Using the same Phillips screwdriver, unscrew
WARNING: once stock has been replaced,
the two fixing screws and remove the com-
make sure that it is correctly retained to the
fort kit “2” from the stock (see fig. 69).
receiver. After having fired the first few rounds,
repeat check and if necessary, fix the stock again 3) Use an Allen key to remove the rubber plug
by removing the butt plate again and tightening from the sling attachment hole inside the
the nut again by using appropriate wrench. stock (fig. 74).
4) Using a 3 mm diameter punch as a tommy
Having altered the stock drop of your rifle, you 74
bar, screw the sling attachment pin into the
have also obviously altered the firing position as
hole in the stock. Tighten into firm contact
well: it is therefore necessary that you first prac-
with stock, until the hole in the pin lies per-
tice by executing some shots in order to make
pendicular to the line of the stock (fig. 75).
sure that the firing position is suitable to your
size and shooting style. 5) Fit the comfort kit “2” and then the butt plate
to the stock (see fig. 69).

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Removing and changing the comb Windage sight adjustment
(Progressive Comfort stock only)
Should standard factory setting not meet indivi-
Proceed as follows to remove and change the dual shooting requirements, sight adjustments
comb. can be carried out both laterally and vertically
(see page 22).
1) Unscrew the two fixing screws using a
Phillips screwdriver and remove the butt Before beginning any operation on your rifle,
plate “1” (see fig. 69). always make sure that chamber and magazine
have been completely emptied!
WARNING: smear the tip of the screwdriver 76
(Carefully read loading and unloading instruc-
with Vaseline or grease to avoid damaging the
tions).
stock.
2) Using the same Phillips screwdriver, unscrew
the two fixing screws and remove the com-
fort kit “2” from the stock (see fig. 69).
3) Insert the tip of a screwdriver through the
hole provided in the rear of the stock. Push
the bottom of the comb upwards to release its
back edge, then lift it and remove it from the
stock (fig. 76).
4) To fit the new comb, position it so that the 77
two dowels on its underside line up with the
holes in the seat on the stock, then push the
comb firmly down until it clicks into place
(fig. 77).
WARNING: the edges of the comb must mate
perfectly with the profile of the stock when cor-
rectly fitted.
5) Fit the comfort kit “2” and then the butt plate
to the stock (see fig. 69).
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Windage (lateral) sight adjustment Elevation sight adjustment
As for lateral adjustment of the back-sight, pro- As for elevation back-sight adjustment, proceed
ceed as follows: as follows:
1) With the key you have been supplied with 1) With the key you have been supplied with
and keeping to the relative graduated align- and keeping to the relative graduated align-
ment notches (fig. 78), adjust the back-sight ment notches (fig. 80), adjust the back-sight
position into the required direction (move it position into the required direction (move it
to the right if you want the point of impact to upwards if you want to raise the point of
move right, or move it to the left if you want impact, or move downwards if you want the 79
the point of impact to move left). point of impact to be lower).

As for lateral adjustment of the front-sight, pro- As for elevation front-sight adjustment, proceed
ceed as follows: as follows:
1) With the key you have been supplied with, 1) With the key you have been supplied with,
turn out the lateral front-sight adjustment adjust the front-sight position as required
screw slightly (fig. 79). (move it downwards if you need to raise the
2) Keeping to the relative graduated alignment point of impact or move it upwards if you
notches, adjust the front-sight position into need the point of impact to be lower) (fig. 81).
the required direction (move it left-wards if
you want the point of impact to move right 80
and right-wards if you want the point of
impact to move left) and then re-set it by turn-
ing the adjustment screw back in.

78 81
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Barrel replacement 3) Disassemble the trigger guard from the re-
ceiver (see “Stripping procedure” on page
WARNING: for markets where - by law - the 12, figures 47 to 49 and related instructions).
magazine must be a fixed model, its re-
4) Insert the travel stop shim from the bottom of
placement with one of a different gauge is not
the receiver, positioning it on the stop of the
possible. However, in such cases it is not possible
receiver inner side (figs. 82-83).
to replace the barrel with another one of diffe-
rent gauge. 5) Assemble the trigger guard of the receiver so
as it locks the shim in the proper position (see
“Assembly procedure” on page 14, figures
82
(A) - Excluding the barrels listed in paragraph 54 to 56 and related instructions).
(B), proceed as detailed below:
WARNING: the trigger guard must lock the shim
1) Disassemble the barrel to be replaced (see in the proper position (fig. 83).
“Stripping procedure” on page 10, figures 33
to 36 and related instructions). 6) Assemble the magazine into the receiver or
2) Assemble the new barrel equipped with spe- refasten it (if it is a fixed rotating model).
cial bolt (see “Assembly procedure” on pages 7) Assemble the new barrel equipped with spe-
6-7, figures 7 to 15 and related instructions). cial bolt (see “Assembly procedure” on pages
6-7, figures 7 to 15 and related instructions).

(B) - Barrels with 308 Win gauge or 300/270

Win Short Magnum gauge 83

WARNING: these barrels require the assembly of

a travel stop shim.

Proceed as detailed below.

1) Disassemble the barrel to be replaced (see
“Stripping procedure” on page 10, figures 33
to 36 and related instructions).
2) Disassemble the magazine from the receiver,
or release it if it is a fixed rotating model (see
“Stripping procedure” on page 12, figures 44
to 46 and related instructions).
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(C) - Rifle with barrels listed in paragraph (B)
If the rifle is originally equipped with a barrel
featuring 308 Win gauge - 300/270 Win Short
Magnum gauge and if it is necessary to assemble
another gauge available, the travel stop shim
must be removed.

Proceed as detailed below.

1) Disassemble the barrel to be replaced (see 84
“Stripping procedure” on page 10, figures 33
to 36 and related instructions).
2) Disassemble the magazine from the receiver,
or release it if it is a fixed rotating model (see
“Stripping procedure” on page 12, figures 44
to 46 and related instructions).
3) Disassemble the trigger guard from the re-
ceiver (see “Stripping procedure” on page
12, figures 47 to 49 and related instructions).
4) Remove the travel stop shim (fig. 84).
5) Assemble the trigger guard into the receiver
(see “Assembly procedure” on page 14, figu-
res 54 to 56 and related instructions).
6) Assemble the magazine into the receiver or
refasten it (if it is a fixed rotating model).
7) Assemble the new barrel equipped with spe-
cial bolt (see “Assembly procedure” on pages
6-7, figures 7 to 15 and related instructions).
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Spare Parts

To order spare parts you must specify the gauge, the model and the serial number
of your shotgun.
Part numbers here listed refer to respective drawings.
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Drawing 1

7 8
6

3
9
1

2 10

11
12
22 10
21
20
19
18

15 17 16 15 14 13
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Pos. Pos.
Code Description Code Description
No. No.
1 001W Trigger guard assy
2 443W Disconnector assy
3 003W Cap
4 285W Pin
5 009W Trigger
6 011W Spring
7 444W Hammer link (L.H.)
8 002W Hammer
9 281W Hammer link (R.H.)
10 016W Pin bush
11 008W Pin
12 046J Safety spring
13 282W Magazine unlock lever
14 283W Spring
15 018A Spring
16 013W Silenced safety button
17 219W No-load indicator lever
18 220W Spring
19 010W Trigger pin
20 014W Trigger guard
21 052P Trigger pin
22 004W Spring
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Drawing 2

2 3

1 ✳

4 5 6 7

15
✳
14
8
9
10

13 12 11
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Pos. Pos.
Code Description Code Description
No. No.
1 287W Bolt, partial
2 027W Link
3 025W Firing pin
4 037W Spring
5 421W Extractor pin
6 031W Pin
7 028A Firing pin retaining pin
8 046W Ejector spring
9 034W Extractor
10 045W Ejector
11 074C Extractor castor
12 033W Spring
13 035A Pin
14 030W Bolt handle
15 029W Link pin

Item not for sale separately from the barrel

*
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Drawing 3

8
2 3 4 5
9
1
10
6 11
12 13 14
15

24✳

16

2 23✳ 22✳ 21✳ 19 18

20✳
17
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Pos. Pos.
Code Description Code Description
No. No.
1 166W Recoil spring tube assy 24* 494W Recoil spring tube extension
2 055W Pin
Argo-E Progressive Comfort only
3 050U Recoil spring tube plug *
4 054W Spring
5 049D Recoil spring tube
6 015W Pin
7 420W Bolt travel stop (308 Win - 270 W.S.M. - 300 W.S.M.)
8 295W Screw
9 296W Conical-toothed washer
10 269W Bolt follower pin
11 088W Pin shoulder-plate
12 298W Circlip
13 412V Piston
14 399V Piston extension assy
15 302W Piston seeger
16 299W Break-action magazine
17 069W Barrel lock cap assy
18 270W O-ring, cylinder plunger-pin
19 066W Pin
20* 166W Recoil spring tube assy
21* K049 Recoil spring tube
22* 054W Spring
23* 050B Recoil spring tube plug
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Drawing 4

2✳

10
4
1 5 9
1
4
3✳ 6 7 8
4
5
4
6
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Pos. Pos.
Code Description Code Description
No. No.
1 307W Prism magazine assy
2* 100W Magazine follower
3* 480W Magazine spring
4 310W Screw
5 309W Magazine presser
6 311W Prism magazine carrier
7 010L Pin
8 306W Pin
9 305W Prism magazine boss
10 304W Magazine boss insert

Pieces saleable individually only for ga.

* 30.06 - 308 Win - 7 x 64 - 300 W.M.
34
Drawing 5

1
19
4
5 6
2
3

9 18

17
16 14
7 8 9 10
15

12
8 9

13
10 11
11
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Pos. Pos.
Code Description Code Description
No. No.
1 294W Cover plug w/threaded holes
2 398W Torx screw
3 291W Rib-fixing insert
4 293W Rib barrel assy
5 469W Rib fiber optic support
6 470W Screw
7 423W Barrel plug w/threaded holes
8 290W Front-sight carrier
9 128W Torx screw
10 110W Adjustable front-sight assy
11 071A Grub screw
12 297W Complete front-sight assy
13 111W Front-sight protection guard
14 127W Rear sight assy
15 126W Rear sight carrier
16 259N Spring
17 035A Retaining pin
18 127N Rear sight
19 260W Scope mount kit
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Drawing 6A

1
2

4 5 6

8
9 10 11

13 14
12
15
9
 37

Pos. Pos.
Code Description Code Description
No. No.
1 151W Rubber recoil pad kit assy
2 062L Butt plate screw
3 053A Nut
4 052A Elastic washer
5 150W Locking plate
6 149W Stock spacer
7 176W Montecarlo wood stock (without recoil pad)
7 181W Pig-backed wood stock (without recoil pad)
8 152C Screw
9 188L Removable sling swivel
10 286W Cast shim
11 147W Drop shim
12 174W Fore-end (wood) assy
13 224W Fore-end grub screw
14 289W Washer
15 146W Fore-end follower
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Drawing 6B

8
2 3 4 5

6 7

2 11
1

12
9-10
13

4 21
2

22
20
19 18
17
16 14
15 15
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Pos. Pos.
Code Description Code Description
No. No.
1 203H Recoil pad kit LOP 380 mm
2 129F Screw
3 151H Polyurethane recoil pad LOP 365 mm
4 485H Self-tapping screw
5 486H Stock end case LOP 365 mm
6 150W Locking plate
7 149H Stock spacer
8 457H Polyurethane comb tall
9 381W Stock assy LOP 365 mm
10 381W Stock assy LOP 350 mm
11 380H Polyurethane comb
12 484H Self-tapping screw
13 483H Comb base plate
14 152C Sling attachment screw
15 188L Removable sling swivel
16 146W Fore-end follower
17 174W Fore-end (wood) assy
18 289W Washer
19 224W Fore-end grub screw
20 489H Complete Comfort kit LOP 350 mm
21 487H Stock end case LOP 350 mm
22 488H Polyurethane recoil pad LOP 350 mm
40
Drawing 6C

1
8 2 3

7 6 5

10
9
 41

Pos. Pos.
Code Description Code Description
No. No.
1 388W Comfort stock
2 149C Stock spacer
3 380G Gel comb
4 379G Chevrons assy
5 392W Stock lock plate
6 052A Elastic washer
7 053A Nut
8 446X Polyurethane recoil pad
9 390W Fore-end Rilsan Soft Touch
10 289W Washer