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MAYBE I'd "get it" if it were in a trash can rather than on a plate! But, then again...

I've had an SBEII 12 Ga. since last Spring. While quite a few seem to get the SBEII for waterfowl only, I chose it for all my bird hunting. In fact, this last season I only hunted upland birds (MT, WY, CA, AZ) and it was a joy to carry and shoot. When I compared the M2 and SBEII prior to my choice, I noted very little difference in weight or length (look at the stats on the product pages); but the SBEII's 3 1/2" "versatility" made my decision. I've had no problems with any load I've tried. The lightest load I've used is 3 1/4 dram equiv., 1 1/8 oz., which I prefer for dove/quail and also use for practice on the trap range at my club.

Blackdogs3, Thanks for the additional information. While it might have been explained in the original thread where I saw it mentioned, posts in this thread lead me to believe that all 2008's had the stock modification with shorter pad. I only checked mine because I was concerned the change might limit my options since the 14 3/8" LOP is about the max I can take and I might, at some point, want to try a shorter pad. After I checked mine, I naturally wondered if the info was accurate.

"Benelli extended the stock of the 2008 SBEII by about 3/8" so the 14 LOP pad gives about a 14 3/8" LOP." I also remember seeing an earlier post indicating the stock change. However, curiosity moved me to check my 2008 (proof mark "CC") SBEII and compared the pad with the photos on the Benelli USA site. It is clearly the largest ComforTech recoil pad available, listed as 14 3/8" LOP. I then measured the LOP on my gun at exactly 14 3/8" to the center, "high" side of the end of the recoil pad. While this stock change may have occurred, it doesn't look like it happened with my gun.

I have a Benelli SBEII camo model. Yes, When I took it out of the box, I did find a few chips, scuffs, and even a couple of small areas where the camo had not covered the primer. However, the imperfections have not affected the gun's performance or durability in any way. While I am very careful with my guns, I've even added a few "character" marks with use. If you search the forum's archives, you should be able to find numerous suggestions for "touch-ups" and finish preservation.

Now, that looks like some VERY tasty meat. It's obviously been "auto"-matically tenderized and marinated in it's own juices!

While that was meant in fun, I apologize, as I don't want to demean Splash in any way.

I'm still waitin' for Splash to pucker up!

And...to get my post count up...

Sarcasm permitted or not, I totally agree with Novaking that lead shot with a 20 gauge is the only way to hunt waterfowl.

Tucker--what a mess! I'll bet you're very close to being ambidextrous, which does have its advantages. I'm left-handed all the way. While left-handed bows have been readily available since I was a teen, until just the last couple of decades, I've had to adapt to right-handed guns, both the actions and the stocks, to get the model I wanted. It has actually taken me some time to "adapt" to left-handed guns after shooting right-handed ones so long. Lefty--I'll bet you're totally wrong-handed like me!

I have used an SBEII for less than a year, but in that time, have fired more than 600 rounds. I carry a small, light choke tube wrench on my vest and periodically check for tightness. I have yet to encounter a loose choke. I also use Rig as a choke tube lube.

I have been one of those "silent," satisfied customers. I bought an SBEII last spring and have since shot more than 600 rounds through it without any problems whatsover. It has been a joy to shoot, carry in the uplands, and even clean. This fall, my SBEII performed flawlessly to hunt sharptails and huns in Montana, quail and chukar in California, and quail in Arizona. I have also shot it on the range, for trap, and for patterning 2 3/4" through 3 1/2" lead and steel shells, all without any malfunctions. Over the years, I have owned and used Browning, Remington, Winchester, and even though I am reluctant to admit it, Mossberg pumps, autos, and break-actions. The Benelli SBEII is, by far, my favorite. I also have three hunting buddies who have SBEII's and rave about them.