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Has anyone replaced the Benelli recoil pad on the R1 with a Limbsaver pad etc.? If so, with what pad? Results? I replaced the Benelli pad on my Cordoba with a Limbsaver and it really helped. Thanks!

Switch to archery! It is far more fun than using a shotgun! Plus you need to be good enough to get them inside 20 yards; 10 yards is best.

We stayed at a lovely B&B in Grand P. on our driving trip to Alaska last summer, out in the rural area about 4 miles east of the town, can't recall the name! I have a good friend in Medicine Hat and our neighbors are from Edmonton. I am Indiana USA.

I just found and looked at the Argo El! Beautiful gun! Not sure I would want to take that one to the field! Enjoy!

Where did you purchase the gun? I have been trying to find the R1 in .270 WSM, synthetic. I too have read all the misgivings but if the R1 is as good as my Cordoba, then all will be fine. What caliber is your Argo El?

I have a complete set of Briley chokes (Cylinder to Full) for my Cordoba. They pattern well whereas the Benelli chokes that came with the gun are erratic at best.

Northwest. I have called all those you mentioned and some others. Called Scheels in Omaha too. Thanks!

Does Benelli plan to change the R1? Inventory is scarce. I would at least like to handle / see one before purchase. Live in Indiana.

What portable shooting rests do you experienced shooters recommend? Thanks!

Dr. Hook, I agree! We need to know ammo type AND caliber from those having problems.

What caliber do you shoot?

Get the Cordoba. It will handle all 2.75s without any problems. Mine was the only one of 4 different makes that would recycle low-brass at a recent trap event. 3" is plenty for wingshooting. I have killed dozens of Canada geese, as a kid, with a 20 gauge double Stevens 311 and 3" ammo. Don't shoot until they are in range...

I have a Cordoba and it is :)great! Use it for hunting as well as trap and skeet.

I am trying to locate a "D" drop shim for a Cordoba. Benelli tells me I need 2 parts: No. 61117 and No. 61221. They direct me to Brownell's. However, Brownell's tells me I need 1 part, No. 60443. Has anyone acquired the shim and if so, what is/are the correct part(s) I need? Thanks!

I agree! I tried the Vinci and it simply does not have the same "feel" as my Cordoba. Thus far I fail to see the advantages, if any, of the Vinci. Vince seemed "rear-end heavy" when pointed or swung. Maybe actually shooting one (difficult in a store) would change my mind...

I have a Cordoba. I tired the Vinci and it just does not feel as good as the Cordoba. I was not able to shoot the Vinci, just point and swing. Unless you need the 3.5" chamber, take a look at the Cordoba.

Yes, over analysis. I did however notice a definate pattern benefit with those copper plated shot. Thanks for the replies.

I replaced the gel pad months ago with a Limb Saver. I agree with you on this matter!

Hognutz, I tried your suggestions! FIRST I did a test at 7 yards (I found a posting where the guy said 5 yards but I set the target frame up at 7) and fired trap/field rounds through all the chokes from CLY to Full (8 Briley's). Designed to test for straight barrel. IF shot is off center even a small amount might be barrel or choke. RESULT: All chokes except FULL knocked the center out of the quarter sized black dots. FULL was some minor amount to the RIGHT of Center, but not always. CONCLUSION: Shooting right of center "might" be a F choke problem or maybe the shooter... TEST 2: 32 Yards; variable was ammo type; FULL choke. For 30 years I have shot Win. Model 12, MOD. choke and Win. #4's with great success. I have at least 10 boxes left. Last March I bought a new Benelli Cordoba, 30" BBL; Synthetic. I have shot it many times at trap and skeet with fair results. I suspect the shooter here again. Had great success with Benelli at #7 steel (Indiana requirement on State property) on doves. Limit out for 2 days. NOw getting ready for pheasant season. Test involved 3 ammo types: Win. #4; Win. Double X Mag. #5; Remignton Nitro Pheasant #5. RESULT: Pattern is definately better for Win. and Rem. #5! Does copper plated make that much difference?? Inconsistant results on POI; some to right of center but others just fine. Probably the shooter again. Same results with MOD choke. Test 3: Full choke, 35 yards, Win. Super Target #8 and REM. Gun Club #8, same OZ. and speed. RESULT: REM. pattern some better, once again inconsistant POI. OVERALL Conclusion: tested REM. ammo patterns better than tested WIN. in the Benelli EXCEPT the copper plated WIN was great. POI error to the right is probably the shooter. The FULL choke might be a part of the problem. Need more testing to determine F choke issue. Shotgun pattern process with field / Mag. loads is punishing. Would it be wise to invest in a gun rest to eliminate shooter error?????

Pattern is RIGHT of center, neither high nor low...

All Briley chokes. First Test: 25 yards; SK choke; BBL rest; Win. Super Target; 1145 FPS; 2&3/4 Drams; 1&1/8 Oz, #8 Rem. Gun Club; 1145 FPS; DRAMS not stated; 1&1/8 OZ. #8 REM gives better patterns! Got this result with Benelli chokes too! Second Test: 25 Yards, IC Choke; BBL rest; same ammo as above. REM gives better patterns! Got this result with Benelli chokes too! Now for the Problem: Third Test: 36 Yards, MOD Choke; BBL rest; Win. High Brass Game Load; 3&3/4 Drams; 1&1/4 Oz. #4 The pattern was not the best BUT the pellets hit mostly to the RIGHT of the aim point! Fourth Test: Same as 3rd but with FULL Choke. Not the best pattern and right of center again! I can not see any OBVIOUS pattern to the right at 25 yards with the low brass ammo.

Using a rest, the gun pattern hits right of center at 36 yards. Win. Game Load, High Brass; #4 lead. I do not see this happening at 25 yards with either Win. or Rem loads of #8. I did not have time to try the #4 at 25 yards. Thanks.

If one suspects the Cordoba shotgun barrel is not straight, how can this suspicion be best checked? Thanks!

Buzz64; can you tell me the restrictions in terms of numbers? Would like to compare to my Briley chokes. Thanks!

Does anyone know the choke tube restrictions for CRIO chokes? (NOT CRIO PLUS) I can not find on Benelli web...