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Yes, you need to remove the "plug" or as it sometimes called, the limiter. The instructions should be in the manual, it's simple. Remember you need the plug in when waterfowl hunting-3 is the limit.

Go to the Birchwood-Casey web page. They make a shell catcher that works on any model with 2 sided tape. The T&S won't work on a Benelli unless you modify the bolt handle so that it clears properly.

Scooter, I've got you by 15 years-and I like wood on a shotgun too.

Scooter, you sound like a young guy, what size barrel are you buying? Just to make clear what I said before as to the Beretta being a softer shooting gun, when you shoot these tournaments you can shoot up to 200 or more targets in 1 day and with that volume, recoil does come in to play and since most of the shoots are won by 1 or 2 target difference at the end, you cannot afford to loose any targets due to the recoil factor. That's why the Beretta 391 is far and away the most popular auto for registered NSCA shooters that use an auto. You see a few Benelli's but it's usually the Supersport with the comfortech system. For casual clays shooting, leagues, etc., no problem with the Benelli's.

Scooter, good luck with the Benelli, I'm sure you will like it. To answer your question I am a member of the NSCA [National Sporting Clays Association] and shoot registered tournament targets in competition shoots. I am classified in Master class which is the highest classification and earned that by winning or placing near the top in score in the various classifications an individual is required to work through to attain Master class status. By the way, I don't hit them all. Have fun and let us know what you think of the Sport II after you shoot it a bit.

I have one I bought new in 2004 for SC as well but have switched to a Beretta 391 Sporting as the Beretta shoots softer than the Sport II which is a factor if you are a registered tournament shooter-which I am. The Sport II is however a great gun for a casual shooter and/or hunting. I do have my Sport II for sale and posted on bulletin boards at several gun clubs in my area. I am reluctant to sell it as I feel it is a tremendous shotgun but I just don't use it anymore and can't justify having it sit idle.

You can get a Birchwood Casey shell catcher that can be fitted to a Benelli because it is held on by 2 sided tape. See their web-page for details. They work pretty good, better than a rubber band for sure.

Brian, did it slide out like I said?

Good, when you take the end cap off, then slide the forearm off, turn the barrel towards the floor and it should just slide out of the end of the magazine tube. It's long and looks like a big nail or spike. If it doesn't, pry it with your finger nails or the knife/screwdriver I mentioned before to break the vacuum that probably is keeping it from sliding out. It's the easiest plug removal of any gun I know of.

The plug in my Sport II just slides right in and out of the opening designed for it at the front of the magazine-no need to remove the magazine at all. It might be a little tight, try prying it softly with a screwdriver or knife blade. The magazine tube srews in/out from the receiver in case you ever need or want to take that apart and clean it and the spring out. My plug allows a total 3 shells while the plug is in and a total of 5 shells when the plug is out. Just take off the forearm and end-cap and the plug should slide right out-like I said, it may need to be loosened the first time by prying. Let me know if that works for you.i

What's the retail price for a brand new Sport II in your area? I paid $1250 plus tax for mine in June of 2004 and am thinking of selling it. Just wondering what a new one on the shelf in 2007 goes for. I haven't seen one on display recently in our local gun shops. Thanks much.

You did good then-were you on the Bay? Our South Zone opener this past weekend was slow, 2 woodies and 1 shoveler in the 2 days. The strong south wind and us on the North shore wasn't a good combo. This was on Poygan/Winneconne. My brother and I. Maybe this week-end. Did your new waders work for you? I had good waders too but when a 2 footer in open water sneaks up on you, the end result is waders full of water-luckily it was mild out so cold wasn't a problem.

TMAC, how did the opener go in the North-there has been no reports in the paper that I saw. Thanks much.

How did the North Zone opener in Wisconsin go-I have not heard anything. Our South Zone opens at 9am this Saturday, seeing some ducks but not as many as I was hoping for.

Good old Wisconsin weather. Down to 28 degrees last Friday night and pushing 90 degrees tomorrow. I think I'll wear a como hat and shirt with a swimming suit and aqua socks and just stand in the water.

Do you mean a Legacy shotgun? Great gun.

It's up and running again.

Hi, does anyone log in to this web-page? I just came back from vacation and can't get in. Are they down or is this web-page discontinued?

In the Appleton-Green Bay, Wi. area right now it's 2.89. Think of it as throwing a box of reloaded shells out the window every gallon/18-20 miles depending on the vehicle you drive. The question is what are average people like most of us going to give up to compensate for the extra cost this is imposing. For me so far, I dropped my membership at the Y, no more out to eat on a whim, next to go is cable TV, beer, goods I really don't need but just want. In other words, the whole economy is going to be adversely affected in the long run if this continues. We Americans are used to our cars, trucks, SUV's and the freedom to travel-that's what we work for and now as the middle class is sinking further downward this is in jeopordy and I'm more than PO'ed. How about you??

I'm thinking of purchasing a 391 Urika Sporting 30 inch 12 gauge for competition shooting only and keeping my Sport II for hunting and as a clays back-up. I have shot the 391 and it's smooth and soft. I have never owned a gas operated gun and from what I can tell on the Beretta forum @Shotgun World, the biggest issues are that they are a bear to clean and have had a carrier latch problem causing jams on the second shot. Hopefully that's corrected. They run about $990 around here plus tax. They are the most popular competition auto in the NSCA, at least the Wisconsin version. We all know how easy the Beneli's are to care for and how relaible they are-but, they do have a little more pop to the recoil so I'm curious too as to what others have to say about the comparison.

What about the Beretta 391 model? Have you ever shot that model, either field or sporting? They seem to be the most popular around here-how does that compare to the Gold?

Thanks for the info-I'll check it out this spring.

Hi, late this past season I put a slit in the underside of my 20 plus year old 14 foot aluminum jon boat right between 2 of the ribs. It was anough of a slit that it took on water so I had to dry dock it and finished out the season with a canoe owned by my son. I have been told that welding an aluminum anything is tricky and a couple shops I called won't even attempt it. Any suggestions on alternative repairs I can do myself? Thanks much.

Firing pins can wear out, maybe it just needs to be replaced- or it could be a spring problem or a broken part in the mechanism?? I'd take it to a gunsmith and see what he says. Sometimes you can get a bad box of shells with primer problems but if you have tried different brands, that should rule that out. Let us know and good luck.

I discovered by accident last night how to remove the magazine tube. I was cleaning the gun and had the bolt and trigger guard out and was wiping down the inside of the action when I felt a little looseness in the magazine tube. I grabbed it and it was able to turn and unscrew it from the action out so to speak. The whole magazine tube is threaded at the connection where it meets the action and will disconnect after about 8 rotations. The end plug and spring are held in by the pressure so be careful as it will pop out as it's released. You wouldn't believe how much crud was in the tube and also on the red colored follower, almost like it was caked in grease. I used gun scrubber spray to remove the grime and seeds and debris as best I could then reassembled it. I did load it and then unloaded the shells and they all went in and out normally without the friction I had been experiencing after my return from the pheasant fields of SD and will shoot it this week-end-hopeully with no problems. Check it out anyone and confirm back for the group-thanks.