F.A.I.R. - Rizzini SSX12 12 Ga. 3" Chamber 30" Barrel Semi Auto Shotgun
This New F.A.I.R. SSX12 semi-automatic shotgun operates on the principle of inertia utilizing kinetic energy. It is the answer to customers’ requirements about a different product, like over-under and side-by-side for which F.A.I.R. is synonymous with quality all over the world.
The SSX12 system is the newest type of reloading system. It has an extremely simple mechanism, which need the minimum of maintenance, unlike normal gas-operated, semi-automatic shotguns, that need constant cleaning and maintenance.
In the semi-automatic SSX12 model is reflected throughout the Italian manufacturing experience and more precisely of the region “Val Trompia”. In the new lines, shapes and finishing can be observed all the essence of the slogan F.A.I.R. "Tradition & Technology"
Since its establishment in 1971, F.A.I.R.® has specialized in the manufacture of functional and highly reliable sports and hunting shotguns. Purchasers of F.A.I.R.® shotguns are hunters or sports shooters who not only want their shotgun to look great, but also demand a technically advanced and highly reliable product, enabling them to ensure the best chance of success.
While following in the tradition of centuries-old Italian gun manufacturing, we have always focused on applying the latest state-of-the-art mechanical and technical innovation of international shotgun industry to our production process. Our mechanical bodies are designed and developed following extensive R&D, in partnership with our clients across the globe. This enables us to offer a wide range of exclusive sporting guns, attuned to the requirements of different hunting and competition disciplines. If, on the one hand, technology and experience suggest the best solutions to overcome the most common technical problems of shotgun mechanics, on the other it is only thanks to top-ranking manufacturing skills that our products were and continue being awarded widespread praise and appreciation.
As a result of our intensive Research and Development Program, we use the latest technologies and materials for our products. We believe that our focus on technical innovation is one of the key elements of our success, ranking F.AI.R.® 2nd among Italian over-and-under manufacturers. Our state-of-the-art production facility in Marcheno includes several highly-flexible production lines, enabling us to manufacture rifle-barreled guns alongside the more traditional smooth-bore models. Ungulates and haired game hunters appreciate the high quality of F.A.I.R.® products, since these guns are manufactured with the same technology we have long been using and improving to produce our smooth-bore shotguns. Design plays the major role in the production process.
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
12 gauge is the most popular and useful shotgun gauges ever made. Suitable for everything from doves to geese. With sporting, military and law enforcement applications. Available in 2 ¾”, 3” and 3 ½”. The magnum lengths are generally preferred for waterfowl and turkey. Most major manufacturers produce guns and ammunition in a very wide septum for 12 gauge. Loads from ¾ oz. to 2 oz. are common with 1 1/8 oz Low base and 1 ¼ oz being the most common loadings. Target loads are normally around 1150 to 1200 FPS with High velocity lead loads tuning up 1350 FPS. Steel waterfowl loads tend to be loaded faster around 1500 FPS to compensate lower density shot. While the 2 ¾” loading is still the most popular ammunition made, nearly all current production guns have 3”or 3 ½” chambers. The shorter ammunition can be safely fired in longer chambers, but not all magnum semiautomatics will function with shorter shotshells.
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Craig Boddington
