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I wouldn't have thought that to be possible either. Impressive.

I assume you mean on the gallery page found here? http://www.crsclub.org/gallery.html Yes, that is impressive.

Well, you are right and I do apologize for not completely spelling it out for you. I assumed a certain level of intelligence from you and figured that you wouldn't moronic enough to use bore gel on the exterior surfaces of your gun. I keep forgetting that we have so many people on these boards who are completely newbs when it comes to firearms, their use, and their care. Again, I apologize. I'll try to be more specific and not risk harm to anymore Benellis in the hands of the clueless.

It's usually a case of infatuation. Don't worry, it will eventually subside and your hormones will be back under control http://sporting-goods.pricegrabber.com/hunting-accessories/m/29534854/ Didn't realize I had to spell it out for you.

I'm going too! You get out front and I'll get behind you and do the calling

Oh pshaw!!

Yes, and he was already in over his head.

I found something about goats and chickens, but I was a little bit afraid to dig any deeper into that That myspace page looks like somebody puked in HTML. No offense. Most of them do.

You're a sick, sick man. That's what you are. 1500 posts! You're going down by midnight!... and I don't mean in a good way either

Benelli stands behind their products and they have one of the best CS departments in any industry. I'm not going to make promises, but there's good reason to have hope. Yes, it would have been a good idea to check them periodically. If Benelli can't help you then you might consider checking with Mesa via PM. I'll bet he's already got the fix worked out in his head As for the little spat, don't fret. I know I'm no match for a true master of the Interwebs . Tip: Don't click that link if you're subject to vertigo or are prone to seizures

Never mentioned 300 mag. Yes, I have epoxy bedded several weapons, thus my comments regarding the futility of trying to remove properly applied epoxy. Son, you've got a serious problem with my post count. I'm gonna guess it stems from the same shortcomings that have led you to own those large bore firearms you claim to have. Try not to let it bother you too much. I'm sure you can catch up in a day or two, given your current rate of rapid-fire meaningless drivel. ____________________________________________ I stand by my statements and I do not recommend that anyone use epoxy on their mounts unless they fully understand the potential ramifications. As the professional gunsmith has already advised the gentleman, simply drilling them out and stepping up the size is a viable solution, but Brownell's also offers an oversized screw for exactly this sort of thing.

There are a very few around from what I hear. Try Mann & Sons, 618-357-2911. Reeds in Minnesota, Impact Guns, Cabelas, Gander Mountain may also be worth checking. You could also check with dealers in your area, but I wouldn't put a deposit or prepay on one without a firm delivery date.

Just wondering. You seemed a bit slow on the uptake for a fellow Southerner. I could understand it if you were from up North somewhere like maybe Uh-hiya.

I can't imagine that it would fit, but I've been wrong twice before. Call another dealer or Benelli CS and ask them.

All Benelli extra barrels are overprice in my opinion. If you can find a Nova barrel for half the price of the gun or less, then you'd probably be doing OK. They are scarce and pricey. Slug barrels are virtually non-existent and outrageous.

Are you originally from Alabama? I am saying that Hoppes Elite, after over three years of exclusive and routine use, has done no harm to the black synthetics on my SBEII. Therefore, I am saying that Hoppes Elite will not harm synthetics. Others?... I don't know. I guess I assumed you were looking for a good product that will take care of the entire gun, from recoil pad to choke tube, and I was trying, albeit subtly, to suggest that Hoppes Elite is such a product. No, I am not saying that any and every CLP, solvent, hair spray, Febreeze, and RAID will not harm the synthetics.

I believe surecycle also makes an aftermarket recoil assembly that may let you shoot those lighter loads.

Hoppes Elite is a CLP product

Are you talking about the black synthetics? If so, then I can say without hesitation that Hoppes Elite is great on them! I use it all the time on mine and it makes them look brand new again.

If you don't like rattling forends then the Nova may not be for you . The M2 and Nova are available in 20 ga, slug configurations. http://www.benelliusa.com/firearms/slugguns.tpl I'm a lefty and I shot RH shotguns for years. I never thought it was such a big deal until I actually got a LH SBEII. Now you couldn't make me shoot a RH side ejecting shotgun. A word of caution and advice: Buy the slug gun and then order the field barrel for it. The standard barrels are much more readily available than the slug barrels are. Definitely stay with the true Benelli line and don't stray to the trappings of many who want to thing the Stoeger is an economical Benelli. it is not.

We're talking about a M4 shotgun, which does not chamber 3.5" loads, not a .500 overcompensation hand cannon. Simply put, the mounts came off because the screws stripped. The screws/receiver stripped for one of two reasons: Either they were over-tightened and stressed when originally installed or they were improperly installed and they worked loose and stripped under recoil. The people who designed this combat-proven shotgun know all about torque and how much stress recoil puts on mounts. They designed it to handle these conditions, provided everything is properly installed. Expoying a mount to a gun should be done under only one condition. That condition being that you don't want it to EVER come off. If if can be removed by applying shearing forces with a plastic mallet, it is not TRULY epoxied to begin with. Modern epoxies when properly applied to prepped surfaces will outhold the metals which they bond tegether. if you're getting it off with a plastic mallet, then you're not doing it right. In response to how one is to check the mounts, it's pretty simple. Periodically remove the optic and check the screws for proper torque. If you do find that a screw is working its way loose, remove it, inspect it and the receiver for signs of wear, and replace it. Blue loctite is designed to keep screws from working loose under normal use. It works great on my mounts and I've never had it work loose, not once. Of course, as with any such product, proper suface prep is crucial. Most mounts and screws come with a coating of oil to protect them from rusting. All oil or grease should be removed before installation with loctite. If you find that blue isn't holding, then you could step up to red, but that's still a long ways from epoxying the mount to the gun, properly or improperly. Red loctite is less brittle than blue and it will therfore be less likely to break loose under recoil. Be warned, however that red will require the application heat to remove, should you ever want to change the mounts. Many BR shooters will also apply the loctite to the monuts themselves for an added measure of security.

1 post a month ago and we're still trying to give him advice jdr has left the building. http://www.benelliusa.com/forum/member.php?u=16797 Let's try to pay a little more attention and not drudge up so many of these old posts. I almost always view the forums by looking at just the most recent posts. When this old stuff gets pushed back up to the top, the newer and more relevant posts get shoved way down the list. While I can appreciate the enthusiasm of some of you newer guys, and your eagerness to reply each and every post here, it would be helpful to stay with the fresh and current topics and let the old stuff, particularly the obvious one-posters, die off.

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Benelli has recommended minimum loads listed in their specifications for all 12 guage shotguns. While many do cycle lighter loads, one should never buy one with the expectation of it doing so without fail. Benelli will (not) warranty such a circumstance and you're basically gambling with your money. If you want a 12 ga. that will consistently cycle light loads then you should consider a gas-operated shotgun designed to do so.

I think the thread stripped because the screws had worked loose under repetitive recoil. I wouldn't epoxy a mount to any gun. If you properly clean and prep the two surfaces, the epoxy will not come off. If you install it in such a way that a plastic mallet can break it loose, then you haven't created a proper bond between the surfaces anyway and it will more than likely release under recoil. Blue loctite to the screws and the proper torque, along with a periodic inspection and check of torque is the solution.