Perazzi MX2000/3
Perazzi Armi · Shotgun · In Production · 2000
Also known as: MX2000/3, Perazzi MX 2000/3
Overview
The Perazzi MX2000/3 is a high-grade Italian over/under competition shotgun chambered in 12 gauge (also offered in 20 gauge), configured for the trap and double-trap clay disciplines. It is a member of Perazzi's MX2000 series and is distinguished by its three-position adjustable ventilated top rib, which lets the shooter select the barrel-to-rib relationship and, together with the adjustable point of impact, tune where the pattern prints. Like the rest of the MX line it uses Perazzi's signature drop-out (removable) trigger group with flat or coil springs, and each gun is hand-fitted with a walnut stock featuring an adjustable comb and a beavertail forend. Barrels are offered in roughly 29.5 to 31.5 inch lengths with fixed or interchangeable chokes.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 4000 g (141.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1240 mm (48.82") |
| Barrel Length | 781 mm (30.75") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Selective |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
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 Manual Load
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Over Under Barrels, Removable Trigger Group, Three Position Adjustable Rib, Adjustable Point Of Impact, Adjustable Comb Stock, Interchangeable Chokes, Beavertail Forend, Ventilated Side Ribs, Engraved Action
Base model
Production
Production years: 2000-present
Hand-built to order in limited numbers at Perazzi's Botticino Mattina workshop; no public total production figures
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Perazzi Armi
Notes
The /3 designation within the MX2000 family denotes the three-position adjustable-rib trap configuration; sibling models (MX2000/8, MX2000/10, MX2000S) differ mainly in rib type, trigger group and intended discipline. Per Perazzi's catalogue, 12-gauge ribs are offered parallel 7/16 x 7/16 in or tapered 7/16 x 9/32 in, and the frame may be blued with the name in gold or nickel-plated.
Background
Perazzi over/unders have been fixtures on the Olympic and ISSF trap podiums for decades, and the MX2000/3's shooter-tunable adjustable rib lets a competitor dial the gun's point of impact to their exact hold, a detail prized by high-level trap shooters.