The Beretta 694 ACS Adjustable 12ga 32" Right Hand shotgun is meticulously engineered for competitive clay target shooting, a direct result of extensive collaboration with the esteemed Beretta Shooting Team. This advanced over & under platform is specifically designed to significantly elevate a shooter's success rate across all major disciplines, including Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clays. The Beretta 694 delivers a perfectly balanced feel, promoting natural shouldering, a precise swing, and effortless control – all critical for consistent, high-level performance on the range.
Its slim, modern design not only contributes to a "racing" aesthetic but also features a sophisticated matte grey colour from the Nistan finishing, accented by subtle blue graphic details. This 694 ACS model stands as a premier choice for serious clay shooters in New Zealand and worldwide, seeking a definitive competitive edge through superior adjustability, enhanced ergonomics, and an increased field of vision.
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| Action & Design |
- Newly designed steel action presents a modern, sporting look, highlighted by mirrored profile side panels and distinctive diagonal lines with blue graphic accents.
- The bottom of the action proudly displays Beretta's iconic three arrows and the 694 logo in blue, all complemented by the durable Nistan finishing.
- Action weight has been precisely increased by approximately 25gr, enhancing stability and balance – a crucial factor for rapid target acquisition during competitive shooting sequences.
- Incorporates the classic Beretta closing system, featuring robust trapezoidal shoulders and two strong pins extending from the breech face, securely fitting into corresponding housings on the sides of the breech.
- The front of the action is equipped with two hinged studs that insert into matching housings on the monoblock, ensuring secure lock-up.
- The innovative shape of the action and stock is engineered to provide an increased field of vision, empowering shooters to maintain unwavering focus on the clay target.
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| Stock & Ergonomics |
- Ergonomics are completely redesigned to achieve an ideal configuration suitable for all clay shooting disciplines, ensuring maximum comfort during extended practice and competition sessions.
- The action is seamlessly bedded into the stock with two progressive grooves, effectively reducing visual obstacles and helping maintain a consistent line of sight.
- The sporting version boasts a widened blade and comb, alongside a lengthened pistol grip with an ergonomic palm swell, providing maximum comfort and a natural, stable hand position for superior control.
- Available with either a fixed or the advanced B-Fast adjustable stock, offering personalised fit and balance – a cornerstone feature of the Beretta 694 ACS for bespoke shooter customisation.
- 1.5 pitch checkering and an increased surface area ensure excellent grip and secure handling, even in challenging weather conditions.
- Crafted from 2.5+ grade wooden components, treated with natural oil for enhanced water resistance and longevity.
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| Fore-end System |
- Features a new steel fore-end iron system with redesigned geometry and a journal fitted with a replaceable latch, enabling authorised gunsmiths to maintain the preferred loading configuration with ease.
- The redesigned fore-end coupling system incorporates a piston-operated stud in an advanced position, separate from the fore-end iron, alongside a self-regulating auget button for smooth operation.
- Metallic surfaces that are prone to overheating during continuous use have been significantly reduced, ensuring enhanced shooter comfort throughout prolonged sessions.
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| Trigger & Ejectors |
- The trigger group includes a three-position adjustable trigger, allowing for fine-tuning to individual preference, and a fixed lock served by two robust coil springs mounted on spring guides for consistent performance.
- A firing selector, exclusive to the sporting version, is seamlessly integrated within the safety lever, featuring new checkering and improved ergonomics for intuitive operation.
- The steel top lever presents a new, low profile and an anti-glare finish, meticulously designed for ergonomic and easy operation for both right and left-handed shooters.
- Newly designed ejectors are fitted with powerful springs, strategically positioned behind the ejector slide and under the stop pads, ensuring reliable cartridge ejection.
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| Barrel Technology |
- Beretta's renowned Steelium Plus barrel production technology transforms tri-alloy steel through a rigorous process of deep drilling, cold hammer forging, and vacuum distension, resulting in superior ballistic performance.
- Steelium Plus barrels feature an internal tube profile with a highly elongated progressive triple cone, which varies with barrel length and extends up to 300mm from the muzzle, optimising shot patterns.
- Key advantages for shooters include the creation of more dense and uniform patterns with very high penetration and target hitting performance, facilitating quicker and more accurate second shots, and a noticeable reduction in perceived muzzle jump.
- Barrels are expertly assembled as a monoblock with internal chrome plating for enhanced durability and corrosion resistance.
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| Chokes & Balancing |
- This 12ga Beretta 694 ACS sporting version comes equipped with a comprehensive set of 5 Optima Choke High Performance chokes, allowing for versatile pattern customisation.
- Barrels are 76mm chambered, featuring a generous 32" barrel length, which is ideal for achieving optimal swing dynamics and precise target tracking in competitive disciplines.
- The optional B-Fast Balancing System provides competitive shooters with the ability to fine-tune the shotgun's configuration for perfect balance, adapting it precisely to their individual style and preferences.
- Barrels are designed to accommodate 15gr, 10gr, and 5gr weights in five available slots (weights are purchased separately), offering granular control over balance.
- B-Fast stocks are specifically designed to accommodate 20gr and 40gr weights (weights are purchased separately), further enhancing customisation options.
- The innovative weight fitting system efficiently distributes weight along the barrel, significantly improving swing characteristics and reducing muzzle jump without introducing unwanted noise or vibrations.
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| Rib & Sights |
- The sporting version features a 10x8 profile ventilated top rib, paired with a white front sight for clear and rapid target acquisition.
- Both versions of the Beretta 694 ACS include ventilated side ribs, contributing to overall balance and heat dissipation.
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