BERETTA UGB25 XCEL
UGB25 Xcel: Combining the Advantages of Semiauto and Break-Open
The Beretta UGB25 Xcel semiauto competition shotgun features an innovative locking system with break-open barrel that allows operation in complete safety during clay competitions. Unlike conventional fixed-barrel semiautomatic shotguns, this new type of locking system enables the shooter to move from one firing station to another without having to extract the chambered cartridge, simply by levering the barrel downwards.
The single barrel offers the advantage of maintaining the point of impact of the second shot exactly in line with that of the first shot, thus ensuring excellent performance.
The operating principle of the Beretta UGB25 Xcel semiautomatic gun with break-open barrel is based on short recoil, which keeps the internal parts of the gun clean even after prolonged use. The short recoil (and low barrel axis position) almost completely compensates for muzzle jump during firing, with quicker and easier barrel realignment for the next shot.
The low barrel axis position transmits recoil parallel to the comb, thus minimizing the felt impact to the shoulder and cheek. The perfect alignment of the breech bolt travel allows use of all 12-ga 2 ¾” shotshells (subsonic to 1 ½ oz) without any modification.
The Beretta UGB25 Xcel features the unmistakable touch of Giugiaro Design. The ergonomically rounded back of the light alloy receiver fits smoothly into the stock, allowing for quick and instinctive target acquisition.The polished sides contrast handsomely with the matte, anti-glare surfaces. The streamlined receiver and the newly-designed fore-end with its extended checkering blend to give the Beretta UGB25 Xcel an extremely attractive look. The cross locking bolt of the break-open barrel is located at the top, near the back. On the left is the opening lever and on the right the cartridge carrier and the second cartridge feeding port. The ejection port is located underneath.
All versions of the UGB25 Xcel come with an Optima-Bore barrel with a lengthened forcing cone for enhanced pattern distribution, reduced felt recoil and increased shot velocity. The internal shape of the Beretta’s Optimachoke and Extended Optimachoke tubes is designed to reduce shot deformation and to enhance shot pattern distribution and concentration.
They may be used with steel shot cartridges.The aluminum alloy top rib is easy to remove and is interchangeable with others of different types and sizes. Made of selected walnut with a water resistant finish, the standard stock comes with a Gel-Tek recoil pad that reduces much of the felt recoil during firing.
Different size recoil pads can be mounted in a few seconds to modify the length of pull.
| Barrel length (cm) | 71/76 |
| Barrel length (in) | 28/30 |
| Chamber (mm) | 70 |
| Chamber (in) | 2" 3/4 |
| Choke | OC/EOC |
| Gauge | 12 |
| Lylium | N |
| Rib | Flat |