[Benelli R1 270 WSM: shooting report]

just bought the r1 270 wsm and going broke trying to find ammo that shoots decent. I will try the federal 140's. great post. are you still using them?

 

any updates?

[R1's Accuracy]

Any updates?

[benelli recoil]

Why do so many people say that benellis have too much recoil for a sporting gun when benelli claims that they are the softest kicking guns on the market?

 

I think there is a fair amount of hype on the part of Benelli that sets some unreasonable expectations. The literature says that the engineers have created the "softest kicking shotgun on earth". The comparisons are made to other shotguns in the SBE "Class", but they don't say if they are comparing it to inertial or gas designs. All in all I think its more do to expectations. Afterall, its a "shotgun", and describing recoil as "soft" just doesn't seem to fit. If you shoot a 12 gauge, you're going to feel it.

[M2 Field Slug vs Tactical: Drop at Heel]

I noticed that the Benelli M2 slug gun has a 2 1/4 inch drop at heel, versus the M2 Tactical that has a 2 inch drop. Is there a difference in the recievers, stocks or shims? I'd prefer getting the tactical model, but can't get a good sight picture with the rifle sights. The supplied shim with the tactical model is supposed to increase the drop 5mm, but if I could get more of a drop with the slug gun that would be a better option (swap in the tactical barrel).

[Barrels for M2 Tactical- Barrels other than Stock are there any?]

I shold have bought a Remington.

 

I was thinking about doing something similar with an 11-87. Remington offers short barrels, but the gas system will not self regulate (you must use heavier loads for reliable cycling).