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  1. Stickers - why not? - it irritates one of my hunting buddies - but it's not his gun, it's mine.

     

    I own and shoot several Brownings. I like the hat - it's wool and seems to be holding up well.

     

    And Benellis hat selection sucks! They need much better apparel!!

     

    mudhen - CA

  2. If the chamber mouth is getting sharp, the shells will hang up trying to enter the chamber and you will see a cut on the crimp when you look at the end of the shell that jammed.

     

    Yes, use the SureCycle mag spring kit in all Benellis.

     

    Take the recoil tube assembly apart and make sure the tube is clean and smooth inside. I made a drill attachment with a 20 guage bore brush & rod and I run that inside the tube every now and then. I wrap some steel wool into the brush as well.

     

    I use BreakFree lube with no problems.

     

    Good luck!

     

    mudhen - CA

  3. I'd like to see a reply from Benelli here.

     

    I am usually a staunch supporter of Benelli, but to not send a gunsmith parts for a warranty repair, especially such a simple repair, is just not acceptable.

     

    How much easier can it get to drop an ejector plate in the mail? Brownells can do it in one day.

     

    I work for an Italian company that sells products here in the US. I stock parts for those products here in the US and can ship a part in 5 minutes.

     

    Now, there may be more to this story.

     

    If the gun needs to be returned to Benelli for authorized warranty repair, then that should have been clearly stated from the start.

     

    Just MHO.

     

    mudhen - CA

  4. It depends on when the gun was made and for what market.

     

    I have honestly never seen a BE slug gun, nor heard of a 2 receiver/2 bbl set. Can you pm me the auction site? I have no intent to buy, just want to see it.

     

    The BE is still alive and doing quite well in Europe. But there are no BE slug guns listed on Benelli Italy's website.

     

    I have not seen the BE in Benelli-USA's line-up for some time. The Legacy is essentially a fancy BE though.

     

    If it is an original US BE, it may not have some critical modern updates like in the area of the ejector plate assembly. I think they started updating ejector plates in 1998.

     

    I would want to see what ejector assembly the gun had before buying. If its the old metal bar ejector, I would avoid the purchase. If it is the new flat plate, it may be a good deal.

     

    www.benelli.it is a good place for info.

     

    mudhen - CA

  5. I just wiggle it out with a flat head screwdriver.

     

    Insert the screwdiver in the opening between the two holes, lift one side up a bit, then the other side, and so on. I have done this for 14 years on my SBE with no lost tension. I smack it back in with the screwdriver handle!

     

    I cover the whole process with a towel while working because the spring does come flying out!

     

    I replace all Benelli mag springs and followers with the SureCycle mag kit immediatley upon purchase of the gun.

     

    mudhen - CA

  6. Maybe harsh if I replied after his first post.

     

    But after three posts, it became quite clear that he has some odd bone to pick with Benelli and that, added to his general lack of firearms knowledge, led me to presume newbie.....

     

    mudhen - CA

  7. 1) I have never seen one - factory or custom. All the Shaws I have seen are totally plain barrels, drilled and tapped at the receiver. SBE rifled barrels come drilled and tapped, M1 & M2 slug guns come drilled and tapped.

     

    2) Order from www.ershawbarrels.com

     

    3) 28" in factory barrels - I suppose longer in custom.

     

    Benellis regular catalog and on-line catalog is pretty complete. I would suggest reviewing those for information.

     

    mudhen - CA

  8. Bad info above.

     

    The SBE II rifled slug gun is chambered for 3" shells. #10031, 10036, and 10131, all have 3" chambers. As does the M2, #11061 and 11141. Same for the original SBE's and M1's.

     

    None of the rifled barreled Benellis in the 2004 catalog show acceptance of 3.5" slugs.

     

    3.5" slugs, can be fired from the regular non-rifled SBE or SBE II barrel. Preferrably using a rifled choke tube for sabot, and IC or C if Fosters-type slugs are used.

     

    For 3" slugs, any rifle barreled Benelli should work great.

     

    I would buy the slug gun complete, and then buy and extra regular barrel later for ducks, turkeys, etc.

     

    My SBE works well with 2.75" Winchester Platinum Tip sabots. I have tried some 3" sabots, but found the recoil affects my ability to control the patterns.

    Part Golds work well also.

     

    Most seasoned slug veterans shoot 2.75" for accurancy and control.

     

    mudhen - CA

  9. You sound like a newbie.

     

    Camo film sucks, everyone knows that, but until some better technology comes along at a decent price, that's what the manufacturers are going to use.

     

    The camo BGH might look better on the shelf, but it flakes and chips just like all the rest.

     

    It's just film, you have to accept that.

     

    I'd like to see the synthetic stocks come out in a molded camo pattern, and some sort of permanent metal finish. It might not have the neat detail of the film, but it would be more permanent.

     

    I have no doubt about the bead centering issue, that has happened to me on 4 brands of shotguns. I have had to remove the bead, plug the hole, and retap many, many times.

     

    mudhen - CA

  10. Hey Nor Cal,

     

    I have been testing SBE II's everywhere I go, Kittles, Broadway Bait, Wild Sports, etc.

     

    I have yet to find a stiff safety.

     

    I have yet to find a butt pad I can even budge.

     

    Now mind you, no one has overstock on the SBE II, so the guns I am seeing are factory new.

     

    I bet Benelli is quietly fixing the problems and not saying much.

     

    I may have to have one by next turkey season.

     

    mudhen - CA

     

    [ 11-03-2004, 03:37 PM: Message edited by: mudhen ]

  11. CK states it pretty clearly.

     

    The Benelli is more like a workman's tool.

     

    Most guns will work when clean and oiled, most fail when the conditions are far less than optimal.

     

    Turkey - I must admit, even for a gas gun, the 3.5" BGH really knocks me on my arse. Even the 3" offers stout recoil with the magnum waterfowl loads I shoot.

     

    My SBE with 3.5" shells, with the recoil reducer in the stock, offers the same recoil as far as I can tell.

     

    I like and own both, probably always will.

     

    mudhen - CA

  12. Ok, ok, ok.

     

    We all get the "Quality Control" issues at Benelli.

     

    Here's what you want to focus on; is the gun functional?

     

    All minor issues aside, the gun must function day in and day out.

     

    I own a 14 y.o. SBE and a 2 y.o. SBE. Both work flawlessly for everyday shooting. I shoot 150+- ducks a year with the old SBE, and the new SBE gets plenty of work on Iowa whitetails + ducks as well.

     

    If cleaned properly and shouldered properly, any Benelli should function properly.

     

    With Benelli, you will have to endure some odd-ball issues like this weird butt pad slipping off and you will have to buy a few springs every now and then. But this is all pretty much maintenance stuff.

     

    With that said, I also own and shoot two BGHs. I love both of them. The 3.5" is my turkey gun and the 3" is my back up gun and guest gun.

     

    Both BGHs must be run wet with light gun oil to work reliably. I keep oil with me in the field. Both pattern nicely. Both have good fit and finish.

     

    I like both brands, but Benelli would be my choice for everyday use.

     

    I would suggest an SBE in black before they run out. I see them around here for $949.

     

    Or the SBE II (maybe wait a few months to get the bugs out) in camo or black.

     

    mudhen - CA

  13. Who knows what finish they are putting on matte Benellis these days, it's almost like a parkerized paint finish.

     

    My slug barrel is almost gray and scuffs just like you mention. Same for the matching regular barrel.

     

    I just oil it and it stays dark for a few hunts.

     

    I think it's normal for a soft matte finish.

     

    mudhen - CA

  14. Sounds like they advise cleaning off the release agent, and reinstalling with a light silicone adhesive.

     

    I too have heard of some folks claiming they feel no difference with the ComforTech. But about 10 times as many claim that is does work, including some Cali guys that shoot 1000's of magnum rounds a year.

     

    Sounds like felt recoil is sort of a gray area...

     

    mudhen - CA

     

    posted October 24, 2004 10:29 PM

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    From the thread SBEII , it seems Benelli Customer Service is advising people to remove the Gel pad and clean all contact surfaces with rubbing alcohol. Then reassemble using a light silicone adhesive.

     

    Regards threeshot

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    posted October 18, 2004 08:20 AM

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    I just got off the phone with Benelli Customer Service - very helpful representative - we will see how well her suggestion works. First, Benelli had no reservations about sending me a replacement pad. The CS rep indicated this is the second call like this she has handled in the last week. Benelli wouldn't send me a spare pad; however, I was told I could order one through my local dealer.

     

    I was told that the pads were shipped to Benelli with a "release agent" to assist with the assembly. Benelli recommends that a new owner with this problem clean the butt end of the gun and the replacement pad with rubbing alchohol. Once cleaned, the pad should be re installed using a silicone lubricant.

     

    When I asked about gluing the pad to the stock, the CS rep didn't say yes and didn't say no - did indicate that once adjusted there was little reason to remove the pad. That said, I do have a concern that applying a glue to the pad would void the warranty.

     

    Not completely satisfied but this is a reasonable response -

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