The modern arms market is represented by various rifle units. In the group of smoothbore models, Altai rifles are very popular. High demand is due to their excellent fighting qualities, which many hunters managed to appreciate. Information about the device, the principle of operation and technical characteristics of smooth-bore hunting rifles "Altai" is contained in the article.
Acquaintance
Shotguns "Altai" produced since 1997. Today, in this series, the attention of hunters is represented by a line of various shooting products. Use them mainly for hunting birds. Structurally, these models are unified weapons, for the assembly of which one common base was used. According to experts, rifle models differ in barrel length, materials of stocks and forends, as well as some features of the decoration of individual elements. Since the Altai shotguns have a similar design and operating principle, if the customer needs to repair, it will not be particularly difficult to replace parts.
About design
Shotguns “Altai” are equipped with a sliding bolt. The shank of the barrel is equipped with a special mechanism by which the swinging combat larva is locked. Thanks to this design, it was possible to use light alloys for the manufacture of the receiver without risk that reducing its weight would degrade the performance of the weapon. For the production of trunks, the method of deep drilling, heat treatment is used. The barrel channels are chrome plated. The material used is high-quality steel. A sighting strip 1 cm wide occupies the entire length of the barrel and is connected to it using silver solder. It has jumpers-bases, which are located with a high frequency, which positively affected the strength of the solder. The aiming plate is adapted for mounting a collimator sight.
As a substance for coating the receiver use black chrome. Once on a polished metal surface, it begins to shine, and on a polished one it acquires a matte shade. In the range of guns there are options on which a strong protective synthetic film with camouflage patterns is fully applied. As a material for the manufacture of receiver use an alloy of titanium and aluminum, which is widely used in the aircraft industry. Handguards and stocks can be plastic or wooden. As a raw material, Turkish nut is used.
Device
Ammunition is located in a tubular underbarrel store. Shooting is carried out by Magnum cartridges with a 76-mm sleeve. The store holds four of these charges. Also, guns are equipped with five standard cartridges. Rifle units in this series are equipped with a trigger trigger mechanism. The location of the trigger has become a separate base on which to place the tray and feed mechanism. The trigger mechanism is attached to the receiver by two transverse studs. During maintenance, the trigger is easily detached. Shotguns with manual fuses. Weapons are deactivated by pressing a special button, which is located on the trigger guard on the back side.
How does it work?
Shotguns "Altai" operate due to the removal of powder gases from the barrel channels into the barrel barrel. To do this, the barrel was equipped with two special holes, with a cross-sectional area that allows the use of both standard cartridges and powerful 76 mm Magnum ammunition. Judging by the numerous reviews of the owners, the gun automatics work equally reliably with any ammunition. Additional mechanisms that would inhibit the impact on the piston of powder gases are absent in this series of smooth bore holes. Given this fact, experts recommend regularly cleaning the exhaust system and removing carbon deposits in the cylinder.
About disassembly
To clean the gun, it must first be disassembled. You can do this as follows:
- Unscrew the magazine nut.
- Remove the forearm.
- Take the fore-end back, holding the rod.
- Move the gaps and remove the handle.
- Push piston forward.
After these steps, you can remove the parts located in the receiver. Using a punch, the trigger mechanism is dismantled. Using this tool, two pins holding the trigger are pushed out.
About modifications
The range of guns "Altai" is represented by the following shooting options:
- Trap. The barrel length in this 12-caliber rifle is 76 cm. A nut is used to make the stocks. Weighing unit weighs up to 3.50 kg. Product with polished and chrome trunks and receiver. The weapon has a wide aiming bar and two flies. Five pieces of replaceable choke bushings are attached to the gun, with which the muzzle is equipped by screwing. The length of the choke is 1 mm, the average choke is 0.75 mm, the half is 0.5 mm. The use of bushings increases the accuracy of the scree during firing.
- Deluxe Shotguns can be in two versions: 12- and 20-gauge. The dimensions of the trunks are 47, 61 and 71 cm. Weight varies between 2.6-3.35 kg. Complete with three or five chock bushings. For the manufacture of forends and stocks use walnut.
Camuflage. Unlike previous rifle models, this gun has a butt and fore-end made of high-strength plastic, on which a camouflage protective film is applied. The length of the trunks is 61 and 71 cm. They produce guns of two calibers: 12 and 20. The rifle unit weighs no more than 3.25 kg. 3 or 5 chock bushings are included with the smoothbore.
- "Akkar." The Altai shotgun is equipped with a 76 cm barrel. Shooting from a 12-caliber smooth-bore is carried out by cartridges with 76 mm shells. In a tubular underbarrel store contains 4 ammunition, another is sent to the barrel. Weighing unit weighs up to 3.4 kg. It is completed with muzzle nozzles in the amount of 3 or 7 pieces.
- Lefty. Structurally, the gun is adapted for use by a left-handed shooter.
How to shoot? What experts recommend
Judging by the numerous reviews, shooting at a fixed target is easy enough. Difficulties begin when you have to deal with a running or flying target. To reduce the number of wounded animals, you need to know how to shoot correctly. The first thing that experts recommend, it is important for a beginner to master the technique of throwing up a smoothbore. To do this, put your left leg forward and slightly shift to the side. The second leg moves to the right. Specialists call this position the waiting position. The left hand should squeeze the forearm, the right - holds the bed. In this case, the fingers are placed on the triggers. The trunk is lowered into the ground and slightly retracted to the left. Butt should not be raised above the level of the belt. While hunting for birds, aiming the gun must be done from the bottom up. The rear sight and front sight are carried out with the left hand, the right - pressing the butt to the shoulder. The trigger must be pressed gently.
