Sharkson

Check this thread (I know you have already seen it) at the bottom of page 1. That is the exact shottie I have, just not a slug barrel. http://www.benelliusa.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/1/3369.html? [ 09-29-2006, 03:26 PM: Message edited by: Sharkson ]

I have the exact same Sl 80 121, except I don't have a slug barrel. My barrel has two "stars" on it; does this correspond to the current Benelli choke rating system, i.e. TWO = Improved Modified? Can I shoot steel shot out of this barrel? Thanks!

One more question, what would the choke be on this shottie? Should it be cylinder, modified cyl? Thanks.

Thanks fellas. I believe it is a pre '86. The mag release seems to work fine when actually firing; there were no feed problems. It's just that I was surprised that the mag wouldn't release when manually cycling the bolt. Off to the gunsmith I go for the threads. Thanks again. [ 09-24-2006, 09:38 AM: Message edited by: Sharkson ]

Me again. No manual, buddy's shotgun. So, I was concerned when I couldn't get the gun to cycle rounds from the magazine when I manually cycled it. I thought, ****, why doesn't the spring loaded latch release the next round from the mag? Just to be sure, I cleaned her up well, lubed it (note - hasn't been shot since my buddy left for overseas 12 years ago so wasn't dirty), and took her to the range. Two in the mag, one in the chamber. You guessed it: BOOM, BOOM BOOM. Don't laugh, but I presume you need the recoil to release the next round?? Next question: how can I tell if this model takes a 3" shell? Nothing on the gun itself tells me - and I can make out basic Italian! Last question: what's the best way to put a choke sytem in one of these? It looks to me to be a straight cylinder. Is that something that needs to be retro-fitted by a gunsmith? Thanks in advance from Canada!

Aha! That would explain why there is a hole in the end of the forend retaining screw! That makes the removal of the mag unnecessary; it's sure on there tight anyway. Thanks very much!!

Nobody??

I am going to use my buddy's shotgun for duck this weekend (my first crack at hunting - got my licence tonight) which he left with me for safe-keeping. After 12 years out of country, I think I'm entitled to a little compensation for the rent. I have no manual though, so... My first question is, how the heck do you plug this thing? In Ontario, we're allowed only 2 in the magazine, and it currently holds four. I have the thing stripped down. How do I get the magazine off the receiver? Is it threaded on? It won't budge. Is there a trick to get the shell follower to slide out? Once I get inside the magazine, I can plug it no trouble. Any help would be much appreciated.