robgadeerhunter Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 I JUST BOUGHT A BENELLI R1 I WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO SOMEONE THAT HAS ONE. I GOT THE 30-06 AND WAS UNHAPPY WITH THE FACT I COULD NOT BUY THE 300 WIN MAG BARREL UNTIL THE END OF 04.I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW THE GUN SHOOTS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyp50 Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 Hello, I just bought one as well. The dealer had the 20 inch 30-06 in stock, which I got along with a Zeiss 3 x 9 diavari (sp?) scope, and millett rings. I do not like the weaver type rail that was included with the gun but I now hear that browning BAR mounts will fit it? I plan to change after the season. How it shoots? I have not reloaded for the gun but have shot Remington 150 and 165 corelocks, Winchester 150 and 168 grain ballistic tips, and 150 grain failsafes. Right now I am still experimenting and cannot give an absolute number for group size at 100 yds, however it did work as advertized on a small (130 lb) whitetail in November at 45 yds. I like the gun, it handles well, works every pull of the trigger, and I like the fact it can be dissassembled to clean the barrel from the breach. This is why I never purchased a BAR, as I hate having to worry about ruining barrels by cleaning from the muzzle. In principle it is a very well thought out firearm, well suited to my primary sport. I think it even has a chrome lined chamber!! If it proves to be as accurate as my hunting pals 30-06 BAR, Benelli will have hit another home run! I have 3 of their hunting firearms at this time!! At any rate I am going to change out the bases, rings in January and will have more to report. Jimmyp50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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