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+1 on the No. The procedure for fence crossing would be to manually cycle the bolt, expeling the shell from the chamber. As long as the cartridge drop lever isn't pressed, another shell will not feed into the chamber. When ready to re-insert the shell, simply pull the bolt back, drop the shell into the chamber and let the bolt go.

Unless things have changed, Tom reads each and every e-mail personally.

Unfortunately, e-mail does not always receive a response. If you need something, or need to know something, call them. Tom Knapp will probably respond in time, but he's more than likely traveling and filming now, so it could be weeks.

I think I have it figured out now. Thanks!

Personal mudslinging on "Duh Fuge" Whoda thunkit ? 1. Don't go for weeks and weeks without removing and cleaning the choke tube. 2. See 1.

The attachment feature is probably in the canned template for the forums, and Benelli either purposely chose to turn it off or didn't bother to turn it on. Very few forums allow for the users to upload files to the servers. "Duh Fuge" lets them do it. I assume they do so because many of them wouldn't have a clue as to how to upload an image and insert a simple tag. Nice job on the infographics, skidaho! MS Paint is teh big 1111

They'll pop up on ebay from time to time. e-gunparts.com also has them, but the prices are about the same as Brownell's.

The flooded crops hold waterfowl until the weather absolutely pushes them out. Even then, mallards would rather ski on ice in flooded grain than to pack up and migrate to open waters. Flooded grain also creates a support system for an inflated population of waterfowl that eventually have to return to nesting grounds and compete for a place to lay their eggs. When the grain's all gone and they do move back up, their circumstances go from feast to famine. Welfare ducks don't do well when they have to go back to work and live on the land. However, neither of those are the core issue. The core issue is the fact that big money duck clubs can afford to grow and flood 100 acres of barley just for the purpose of drawing in ducks to shoot. Meanwhile, other hunters in the area go all day without hardly seeing a bird, because the fat cats have them locked up and on a string to their flooded grain. In fairness, the little guy should be allowed to toss 100 lbs. of corn into a pothole or pond. He's not going to kill all the ducks either, so some would benefit from his feeding as well. As far as baiting other wildlife with food plots and feeders goes, that's another issue, but my opinion is that it's just as wrong as flooding grain fields. When I see those guys in Texas shoot those huge whitetails as they step out into a trail with scattered corn on the ground, I just shake my head and wonder how they can possibly convince themselves that they're hunting. My state, VA, has outlawed the purposeful feeding of deer under any circumstances. I think the same needs to be done for waterfowl.

Get the Beretta. Everything you're worried about regarding reliability is associated with the SBEII. The Beretta is just a little more trouble to clean and maintain. Maybe 30 minutes after a hunt instead of 15 with the SBEII.

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I have had some interesting conversations with a senior federal officer regarding such practices. He feels that growing and flooding crops is nothing more than a rich man's way of baiting. They are taking advantage of antiquated laws which in the past allowed hunters to shoot waterfowl over fields that became flooded due to natural processes. Obviously, his job is to enforce existing laws and legislate, but we're going to be talking more about this and he has offered to give me some assistance in the procedures necessary to lobby for changes in the laws. To me, flooding crops is in no way part of the normally accepted agricultural process, except with rice and cranberries. Therefore, it should be considered conspicuous and deliberate baiting (using food products to concentrate numbers of wild game for the sole purpose of harvesting said game). To me, it's no different than hunting deer in pens.

It matters quite a bit. An Inertia system such as the SBEII relies upon the resistence of the shooter's shoulder to help complete the cycling action. Recoil sets the process in motion, and the butt plate meeting resistence completes the cycle. Shoot an SBEII from the hip and there's a good chance the gun won't cycle properly. Conversely, place the butt against a brick wall and the results will be similar. With heavy clothing, you must bring the gun back and in enough that you feel the butt pushing against your shoulder. The clothing should be compressed at the shoulder.

It could have been any of a number of things. The gun must be shouldered firmly in order for it to cycle. Using petroleum based or other crappy lubricants in lower temps can also cause problems. Clean the gun thoroughly and lubricate it with Breakfree CLP, Hoppes Elite, or similar products. Make sure it's shouldered firmly, and try it at different angles to simulate hunting situations. If you still have problems, contact Benelli Customer Service.

Andy, Season's Greetings to you as well. All Benelli's except the the Novas use the same pattern (Weaver 93). The Nova models use Weaver 423M pattern. http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/63286-8886-1945.html This information is available in the FAQ section of the Customer Service site.

Sounds like the second thing I listed. You could take the trigger group out and test the sear engagement and release functions as it is cocked and fired. Either it's cocking and hanging up in the trigger reset or it's missing the sear and letting the hammer go back forward. Either is a very dangerous condition and the gun should not be used until it is checked again. I'm still bothered that Benelli has checked it twice and yet the condition remains. Did they send back any information on what they did when they worked on it? Did they fix something or did they simply say it was tested and found to be working OK?

Zero a 30-06 to be dead on at 200 yards. This will make it about 2" high at 100 yards. This difference will allow you to hold dead on out to 200 - 250 yards. With this zero, the bullet will strike the target at about 8" low at 300 yards. Shooting big game beyond 300 yards takes some very good equipment, a good deal of practice, and an advanced knowledge of trajectories and wind drift. The high shoulder shot, striking the animal in the center of the shoulder blade, will drop almost all north american big game animals in their tracks. Essentially, this shot breaks a three way intersection of the deer's nervous system and renders it immobile instantaneously. You can see this intersection on the below image. When struck with the kinetic energy of a bullet, the deer's front feet and back feet are taken right out from under him, and all traffic to and from the brain ceases. It's impossible for him to go another step. Practice shot placement by looking at pictures of deer taken from different angles. Keep in mind that the path to the sweet spot changes as the angles change.

If they've had it twice and it's still doing the same thing, then it's very likely that the problem is with the nut behind the trigger. Make sure you are fully cycling the gun - all the way back and all the way closed. Test it by taking your time and making sure it is fully cycled. If it fires this way, then you need to practice your technique, because you're short-stroking it. This can be from trying to work it with heavy clothing on, or it can be from trying to cycle the gun too quickly and using a good technique. If it still doesn't work, then there may be a problem with the sear releasing prematurely as the action is closed. If that's the case, discontiune use immediately and contact Benelli CS again. Be courteous, but firm about them fixing the problem. Be thorough in your explanation, including the exact brand and type of shells you're using.

Glad to hear it! Enjoy your new shotgun.

The following is from a premium rifle barrel maker. As Jim pointed out, some would argue that this procedure isn't necessary, but the only possible outcome is that the rifle will shoot better. There's no way it will do any harm. http://www.pac-nor.com/care/

We don't know your wife or anything about her. We don't know what kinds of shooting she'll be doing. What she likes about Benellis is the very thing that she'll not like about them. The only thing an Inertia gun has to lessen recoil is the gun's weight and the recoil pad. By their nature, Inertia shotguns will deliver more recoil to her shoulder than will gas-operated guns. Gas guns are typically heavier, and they re-direct part of the energy from the blast in order to cycle the action. Both of these scrub off perceived recoil. Have her shoot your SBE with standard velocity dove loads. If the recoil from that bothers her, then she has no hope of being satisfied with any 20 ga. Inertia shotgun. Instead, look at something the the Beretta 390 series.

http://www.ssaa.org.au/newssaa/101-StoriesReviews/shotguns/chokes.html http://federalcartridge.com/default.asp?menu=1&s1=5 http://hunting.about.com/od/shotgun/l/aastshotgunfaqa.htm

That cooler is exclusively for yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, and other assorted offshore treats

Matt, That's great to hear. With Benelli's track record, I've come to expect this kind of above and beyond service on just about anything. I wouldn't be disappointed if my gun was out of warranty and I had to pay for service, but I guess I would be somewhat surprised. Did Jim do the work, or do you know? Haven't heard from him in some time. Hoping he's still with us...them. The only other company I can think of that comes close to or perhaps surpasses benelli in CS is Cabelas. They never cease to amaze me.

GDanner, Call Benelli Customer Service.