tucker301

Waylon, Next trip around the moon, pick me up some cheese please

Sorry... couldn't resist. But seriously folks.... Remove the forend cap, remove the magazine cap (springloaded), remove the plastic plug from inside the spring. Push the spring back inside the magazine tube and push the magazine cap bak in place to hold it, screw the forend cap back on. When done killing snowgeese, put the plug back in.

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I bought the black finish because I've heard many comments on the poor quality and durability of the camos, not just on Benellis, but all makes. The camo finish is basically a film or decal, and I just don't like that. As for the forearm, mine hasn't shown any signs of cracking, but it has been a concern, given the force required to slide the forearm off. I'm sure CS will send you a new forearm, but I wouldn't be surprised if they tell you that finish coming off is considered normal wear. Once I've worn down my black finish, I plan on having a teflon finish applied. Someone else recently posted some pictures of a gun that had been custom painted and the prices seemed reasonable. See this thread: http://www.benelliusa.com/forums/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/1264.html#000001 [ 02-14-2005, 03:29 PM: Message edited by: tucker301 ]

GUGGISBERG, Unless you've had some general experience working on this sort of thing, I strongly recommend that you do not attempt the reversal yourself. The Nova safety is reversible, but it is anything but easy to do. Take Monte's advice and send it in to have Benelli do it for you. If you're planning on using the gun for an upcoming season, ask them about turnaround time. As most seasons have ended, they are quite busy now.

Pump shotguns will always show wear on the slide components. However, a new gun should not be pre-worn. The gun is either not new or has been on display for quite some time. Simply find another dealer and look through his stock until you find what you want. Your problem is with the dealer, not the maker, but don't rule out other brands. Look at all of them and find a pretty one.

The ridges are steel, but the design makes them thin and therefore succeptible to damage such as you've incurred. One thing I don't like about my SBEII is the way the cuts on the rib run crossways (a ***** (female dog) to clean) and the way they are so thin, like fins. [ 02-11-2005, 10:51 AM: Message edited by: tucker301 ]

If there is an actual indetation, it's going to be diffifcult. If the bluing is simply damaged, it can be touched up with any one of a number various products. http://tinyurl.com/44yx4

The firing mechanism in many shotguns is very similar to that of a centerfire rifle. Limited dry firing has never seemed to harm any weapon I've owned, but if I were going to make a habit out of repeatedly dry firing a weapon, I'd use snap caps. http://www.gamaliel.com/cart/customer/product.php?productid=4745&cat=1214&page=1 [ 02-10-2005, 05:39 AM: Message edited by: tucker301 ]

My post to another thread may also help. http://www.benelliusa.com/forums/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/1323.html

My SBE2's forend slightly hangs when sliding off. I just back it up and push it off with a bit of force. Sort of like closing a pump action.

You can get a PDF from the Italian site. http://www.benelli.it/Home.asp?Lan=EN Click - Customer Service, then click - Owner's Manuals. I'd also recommend making the call to ask for one by mail.

See pages 28-30 of your owner's manual for information on changing the cast of the stock. Excellent information here... http://www.ducks.org/waterfowling/wingshooting_tips.asp

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HA! Like that's a big secret Your pic is nice, but when it comes to hot chicks with firearms, you don't stand a chance m'boy! [ 02-03-2005, 09:44 PM: Message edited by: tucker301 ]

Re: The fourth round in the carrier. Not sure it will even work on the HK SBE, but I'll try to help explain. _______________________________________ DISCLAIMER: What YOU do to YOUR gun is YOUR responsibility. I don't believe in lawyers... I believe in Benellis. _______________________________________ On the bottom side of the bolt group, there is a small groove which is cut into the bottom of the carriage. it runs cross the assembly, NOT lengthways. Filling this groove, until it is flush with the rest of the surrounding flat surface, with a strong epoxy like JB Weld will allow for a fourth shell to be loaded by the following means: Load two rounds into the magazine. Open the bolt and place one shell into the chamber. Keeping the bolt opened, place another shell onto the shell carrier. The carrier is the fork-shaped piece which lifts the shell from the magazine to the bolt during the autoloading sequence. While holding the "floating" shell down, close the bolt, allowing the bolt to slide over the floated shell. Make sure the bolt is fully closed. When the weapon is fired, the second shell will be loaded into the chamber from the flaoted position, rather than from the magazine. Shells 3 and 4 will be loaded normally. [ 06-27-2005, 08:45 AM: Message edited by: tucker301 ]

That's just plain mean! But I did too

cdogg44, If that were the case, then this one would get my vote. http://www.riflescopes.com/gallery/entry291.htm

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http://tinyurl.com/42sqp http://tinyurl.com/4l98b In either case, spray a small amount into a container and apply with a small brush or Q tip. Use a heat gun or hair dryer to cure.

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No, but you can shoot certain slugs in smoothbores with good results.

EFLOYD, On ripping through three fast ones... you're a better man than I. I tried that with 3-1/2's and wound up with a bruised finger Lesson Learned!

Because for every post you see regarding problems, there are literally thousands of people who have had no problems, including me. OK, I don't have the numbers. But you have to understand that a public forum such as this draws people who are having problems and who are frustrated for one reason or another. The simple fact is that MOST people who own SBE II's have never had one single moment's trouble with them. It's a machine, and it needs to be cared for in order to provide the service for which it was designed. I have used mine this duck season and it has not failed me once. I have shot standard field loads on skeets and it has not failed me once.