Choclabman

Tucker, To me the Cordoba handles, and swings like an SBE II. Which is one of the reason's, I like it so much. Now if I can just get it to cycle the light loads like the SS, I'll be happy indeed.

I bought mine last September before early goose season. Since then, I have put around 800 rounds thru one and around 50 in the other. No signs of wear, on either one. Unless you count the normal scuff marks from hunting.

birddog, I shot it yesterday, and this morning. I gave it a complete cleaning when I got it home, and another one after both shoots. My opinion is still out. I shot a round of trap yesterday to warm-up(25 rounds). Then shot two rounds of Sporting Clays. Each round was 100 rounds at a 12 station course. That totals 225 rounds. Today I shot 2 rounds of SC and 50 at trap. 250 rounds total. I really like the shotgun, but like I said the verdict is still out. The reason I say this is I was wanting the Cordoba to be used for hunting and clays. This may or may not be the case. After those rounds, it still will not cycle 1oz loads with any reliabitlity. 7/8 loads? Forget about it. I find this dissapointing. Both of my SBE II's will cycle 1oz loads all day. With them I could really care lesss, because they are hunting shotguns. My SuperSports will cycle 7/8 2/1/2 dram #8 target loads all day long. I was wanting the same thing out of the Cordoba, since it is suppose to be a hybrid. I will give it another try in the morning. Overall finish of the shotgun is Excellent.

Picked up a Cordoba with a 30" barrel today. Dealer called and left a message on the machine, that he had one in. Should be able to shoot a round of SC tomorrow afternoon. So far I'm impressed with it. The stock does have a different look to it.. Cant wait for tomorrow afternoon.

I'd trade all 5 factory chokes that come with the hunting guns for just 2 X2's in LM and IM.

Both of my SBE II's will cycle 1oz loads all day long. 7/8? No. Tucker is 100% correct. The SBE/SBEII are hunting shotguns. The ability to cycle light loads is cool, but not needed.

Talon,' Sorry it has taken so long to reply. The Briley chokes are made by the Briley company. You can find their chokes in shooting catelogs, or their website. I have called in all my orders to the company itself. Every choke has been at the house within 4 days. Cant ask for better service.

If your going to shoot high volume Clay's with it, you want it to be heavier. That or you'll end up putting some type of AM weight on it or in it.

Need a bird boy. Brad, They've got the bird boys covered. I'm thinking about taking an e-collar just incase one of them get's off line. bwhahahaha Going to Uruguay. Shoot me a pm if you want to get something together for next year. [ 03-01-2005, 11:13 AM: Message edited by: BLKLABMAN ]

One other thing. I would suggest going directly to SRM's website instead of WW. WW can give a person the brain pain. hehehe You can also call SRM at 1-877-337-7873.

--DuraCoat out of Columbus, GA does a first rate, worth every penny job.

Mine says. SRM TERROR .675 or (.655) Optima Field/Crio Choke. Hope this helps.

Has anyone heard of a release date?? My dealer has my name on the list for one with a 30" barrel, but he has no idea when they will hit the market. Just wondering.

I cant comment on the Nova. However my wife has 2 20ga M1's and love them. They have been nothing but reliable. The TM loads you are talking about are great also. The 3" #3's will knock a giant Canada iside out within 35 yards. She has been using a Briley X2 LM choke. Hope this helps.

[ 02-25-2005, 12:12 PM: Message edited by: BLKLABMAN ]

Wanna be hunter range,???????????? You got to be kidding me. I hunt with my shotguns too. I hunted in three states plus Alberta this year alone. I'm also going to Argentina in July for 5 days. Is that hunting enough?? I suppose the last 27 years spent in duck blinds and goose pits doesnt count either. Recoil doesnt matter??? That will be your secret. Point is recoil may not play a factor for the weekend warrior who pops off a few boxes a year., but for clays shooters, recoil does become a factor sooner or later. Some of us travel and shoot Tournaments. That means shooting anywhere from 500-700 rounds (many sponsored shooters will got thru a 1,000 rounds a week) a week Plus another 250 rounds during Tournaments. Many men clay shooters go thru 20,000 shells a year. Women average 15,000 So please pardon us low life wannabes's for trying to soften thing's up both in the blind and out. [ 02-25-2005, 12:14 PM: Message edited by: BLKLABMAN ]

I've got one on order. Or atleast the dealer said my name was on the list. Just my .02 but, I think its a good design.

SBE II with AM choke for Turkey?? The SRM Crio Terror .655 with Kent Tungsten Matrix High Performance 3" #5's.

Friendly advice. I would sugges the SBE II because of. 1. Lack of recoil 2 Both of mine will cycle 1oz loads all day. 3. For goose or crane hunting you just might want to use those 3.5 shells some day. If not, it's there if you ever do. 4. Ease of breakdown for cleaning. As you know the barrel and top receiver are one piece. You might also want to check out the new Cordoba. It s 3" shotgun. [ 02-24-2005, 05:26 AM: Message edited by: BLKLABMAN ]

I wouldnt, and dont. I'll stick with my 2 SBE II's with ComforTech. Reciol with them is the same a a BGH and 391 even thought they are gas operated and heavier. Plus my SBE II's have been nothing but Flawless.

I think your right. I should have read alittle closer. Sorry.

My wife has two of them. They have been flawless and reliable. She shoots Briley X2 LM's with Kent Tungsten Matrix 3" #3's for ducks and geese. I say go for it. My wife says she loves hers.

I have had excellent results/patterns with Briley X2's (LM is great) and Terror .675 and .655 chokes.

The camo on my SBE II (Advantage Timber) has held up really well. I have had several other shotgun's diopped by a company called Duracoat, with excellent results. They do first rate work, and the camo is extremelly durable. When the SBE II starts to show wear that is where it is going. [ 02-15-2005, 05:08 PM: Message edited by: BLKLABMAN ]