Rizzini BR240 EL
Battista Rizzini S.r.l. · Shotgun · In Production
Also known as: BR240 EL Sporting
Overview
The Rizzini BR240 EL is an Italian over-and-under boxlock sporting shotgun built by Battista Rizzini of Gardone Val Trompia. It uses a steel boxlock action with a low-lug locking bolt, automatic ejectors, and a single selective trigger, and is offered in 12, 20, 28 gauge and .410 bore with 28 to 32 inch barrels, a ventilated tapered top rib, and five flush interchangeable chokes. The EL grade adds a Cerakote-finished receiver with a gold-inlaid BR240 logo and Grade 2.5 Turkish walnut stock with 26 LPI checkering, positioning it as an affordable competition and clay-target gun.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3629 g (128.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1245 mm (49.02") |
| Barrel Length | 813 mm (32.01") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Cerakote |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12ga, 12 Bore
- 20 Gauge — also known as 20GA, 20 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Open Double Barrel
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Barrel Selector
- Features: Boxlock Action, Single Selective Trigger, Automatic Ejectors, Ventilated Top Rib, Five Flush Chokes, Gold Inlaid Logo, Turkish Walnut Stock
Variants
- Rizzini BR240 - Base Model
- Rizzini BR240X EL - Extended Receiver
Production
Current-production sporting shotgun; total output not published
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Chambered for 2¾ inch (some 3 inch) shells depending on gauge and market. The 28 gauge and .410 are built on the 28 gauge action. Weight varies by gauge and barrel length; the 12 gauge 32 inch sporter runs about 3.6 kg (8 lb).
Background
Battista Rizzini's BR240 EL brings the gold-inlaid, Turkish-walnut look of a high-grade Italian competition gun to an entry-level price, making it a common sight on sporting clays ranges as a first serious over-and-under.