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Beretta Rx4 Storm

The History of Beretta

The Beretta company has a rich and storied history that dates back to the year 1526. It all began when Mastro Bartolomeo Beretta sold 185 harquebus barrels to the Venice Arsenal. The production of firearms has remained within the family to this day, making Beretta the oldest active firearms manufacturer in the world.

In the early 1800s, Pietro Antonio Beretta traveled throughout Italy to promote the quality of his products and secure new orders. Despite the challenges posed by foreign rule, he honed his skills in crafting barrels for smooth-bore shotguns and pistols. He eventually registered the company under the official name, Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta. By the end of the 17th century, Beretta had established itself as the second-largest manufacturer of gun barrels in Gardone Val Trompia, Italy.

In 1918, the Italian army adopted the use of the Beretta Model 1918, a groundbreaking submachine gun. During World War 2, the company was required to manufacture weapons for the Italian regime, even though its political views were predominantly liberal. However, some of the production was carried out secretly to supply the Partisans, which resulted in the German SS confiscating the company in 1943. The German forces even took Pietro Beretta, the head of the company, hostage. In response, the Partisans raided the Brescia town, successfully regaining control of the factory.

Following the War, Beretta altered the design of the M1 to create the Beretta BM-59 rifle, which resembled the M14 battle rifle. However, their production shifted towards firearms for the civilian market after the War. In the 1970s, Beretta entered into an agreement with the Brazilian government to produce firearms for the Brazilian Army. This collaboration lasted until 1980. In the 1980s, the Beretta 92 pistol was chosen to be the standard service handgun of the United States Army.

Although Beretta is primarily known for their semi-automatic pistols, such as the Model 1915M1923418M1934/M1935M1951, and 70 series, they have also manufactured a variety of other weapons including revolvers, submachine guns, grenade launchers, and rifles and carbines like the BM-59, 501 (sporting rifle), Rx4 StormCx4 Storm, and BRX1 straight-pull bolt-action rifle. In addition, Beretta has a long tradition of producing side-by-side shotguns, over-and-under shotguns and semi-automatic shotguns offered in various grades, with some of the popular models being the A400, A300Beretta 686DT10AL391 etc.

Beretta Holding is currently the parent company of several subsidiary firms, including Beretta USA, Benelli, Tikka, Stoeger, SAKO, Uberti, Franchi, and Burris Optics. Today in 2023, the company Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta, also known as Beretta S.p.A., is led by Franco Gussalli Beretta who serves as the President and CEO. The company has been owned by the same family for nearly five hundred years, a testament to its longevity and heritage. Its legacy has been passed down through generations, continuing to innovate and adapt to the changing needs of its customers.

Beretta Rx4 Storm Rifle Review

The Beretta Rx4 Storm is a semi-automatic gas-operated rifle that was first announced in 2006. While the rifle is part of the Beretta Storm family, its components are not interchangeable with those of other firearms in this family such as the Beretta Px4 Storm, Beretta Cx4 Storm, or Beretta Tx4 Storm.

The Rx4 Storm is manufactured by Benelli Armi for Beretta and is primarily intended as a “patrol carbine” for police organizations and private security operators. It is available with either a fixed or adjustable stock, offering users three positions to choose from.

The rifle comes chambered for 5.56x45 NATO/.223 Remington caliber, with the gas port located just forward of the chamber. It is equipped with an adjustable open-sight system and is fed through any M16/Ar-15 compatible magazines, holding up to 10 rounds. The fire selector and safety switch of the RX-4 have been integrated into the plastic trigger guard, adding to its user-friendly design.

Beretta Rx4 Storm

Figure 1: Beretta Rx4 Storm, chambered for .223 Rem. (Source: https://twitter.com/akemi_touri/status/1284384579139203072)

Beretta Rx4 Storm Calibers

The rifle is available in the following calibers:

  • 5.56x45 NATO

  • .223 Rem.

Beretta Rx4 Storm comes with a Picatinny rail preinstalled on the top of the receiver which can be used for mounting purposes.

The receiver of Beretta Rx4

Figure 2: The receiver of Beretta Rx4, chambered for .223 Rem. (Source: https://twitter.com/akemi_touri/status/1284384579139203072/photo/2)

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Beretta Rx4 Storm

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Beretta Rx4 Storm

For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension. Rifles that have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Beretta Rx4 Storm are the following:

  • All rifles with a Picatinny rail for mounting purposes

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Beretta Rx4 Storm

For two-piece mounts to be interchangeable, the mounting surfaces of the rifle must match in every dimension except the action length which can vary. Rifles that have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Beretta Rx4 Storm are the following:

  • All rifles with a Picatinny rail for mounting purposes

Best Scope Mounts for Beretta Rx4 Storm

Fixed Scope Mounts for Beretta Rx4 Storm

If you're looking for a lightweight, durable and reliable mounting solution for your Picatinny rail, then the ERA-TAC Ultralight One-Piece Mount is an excellent choice. Made of high-quality aluminum, this mount is built to last and can handle even the toughest conditions. The 10-year warranty provided by the manufacturer further demonstrates their confidence in the quality of their product.

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Beretta Rx4 Storm

ERA-TAC GEN-2 detachable repeatable mount is a great choice for your Rx4 Storm. Made from high-quality aluminum, it is built to last and is covered by a 2-year warranty for added peace of mind. With its detachable and repeatable design, you can easily remove and reattach your optic without losing zero, making it a great option for those who want to switch between different setups.

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

Please send us an email for more information. You can contact us here: info@optics-trade.eu

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Introduction

The elevation is the vertical adjustment plane and its settings are usually done just by the adjustments on the scope (via elevation turret). The other option to adjust elevation is using an adjustable inclination scope mounts.

Their main purpose is the ability to shoot at long ranges. Scope mounts that offer adjustable inclination are normally the tactical ones from the highest price class.

The second most known solution of scope mounts with adjustable inclination is the one for air rifles. This is in general also a more affordable solution for mounts that fit on 11 mm dovetails.

We should not forget scope mounts with an adjustable inclination for hunting rifles. However, these are very rare.

Adjustable inclination scope mounts can be either

  • complete mounts or

  • just rail adapters.

Most of adjustable inclination scope mounts work on a principle of pivoting the entire mount around one horizontal axis, while the other connecting point defines the height/position. 

Adjustable Inclination Mounts

Tactical adjustable mounts

All of the tactical adjustable mounts with adjustable inclination are made from a single piece so that the scope tube cannot get flexed. These mounts are also very rigid and robust, which is an important advantage over the rest of the alternatives.

ERA-TAC mounts are probably the most famous and well-known scope mounts of this kind at this moment. It is important to mention that adjustments are not continuous.

ERA-TAC mounts have levels (pre-set) from 0 to 70 MOA. Setting these levels can be done by untightening the screw on the rear end of the mount first, then setting the level of inclination and tightening the same screw back. Between untightening and tightening the screw, the mount is not fixed and it is not possible to shoot with it. Increments done by clicks usually have numbers written so that users can always see where he left his settings and can remember settings.

These mounts are available for rifle scopes with scope tube dimensions

Another solution of adjustable inclination scope mounts is a rail solution that works similarly and is made by the company Cold Shot. However, Cold Shot offers more continuous settings. It is somewhat strange and interesting that Cold Shot mount has Picatinny rail above the mount as well as under the mount. Of course, this solution adds some height to the entire setup.

Air Rifle adjustable scope mounts 

Air rifle scope mounts with adjustable inclination are normally made for 1 inch (25,4 mm) and 30 mm scope tubes. They are less rugged and are not suitable for rifles with strong recoil. Although, they are quite affordable and easy to set up. Usually, they are used for compensation of bad mounting platforms.

On the market, it is possible to air rifle scope mounts with adjustable inclination also as separate rings (two piece scope mounts). Such mounts can damage (usually flex) the scope and this is why they are not as appropriate as one-piece mounts. A prime example of this type is Hawke’s two piece adjustable scope mount.

Adjustable scope mounts for hunting rifles

Adjustable scope mounts for hunting rifles are a rarity. Probably the main reason why this is so, is its questionable purpose. Hunting rifles are usually not used for long-range and therefore there is no need for scope mounts of this type.

The example: Dentler scope mounts offer inclination adjustability, but it is meant for zeroing your scope, not for long-range shooting.

Conclusion

Adjustable inclination scope mounts are designed for a specific purpose – extreme long-range shooting.

They all have in common high price, which seems logical, because of the high precision needed during manufacturing, extremely tight tolerances, and similar. 

Adjustable Inclination Mounts

On the market can be found two types of this solution:

  • either complete mounts like ERA-TAC mounts or

  • adjustable inclination rails like Cold Shot.

There can also be found air rifle mounts with elevation settings, however, we do not recommend them.