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Glad to hear that it all worked out for you. Good to go. Thanks for letting us know you got 'er fixed... Mike

I smell what your steppin' in sajay, I have that problem myself..Mike

No way... I will believe it when I see it. Did you forget your medicine this morning Frankie?

Any brand will do. The stronger the better. The 3 drams eq. is a rating given to the shell. It normally is listed on the box, next to the amount of, and size of the shot. It is an old way of measuring the oomph of the shell, relating to drams of black powder used to make the shell. Not sure if that is exactly right, but it is close enough. The more you break-in the gun, the better off you will be. The more you shoot it the ''looser'' it will get. I have had some that shot 1 oz. shells out of the box. Some take a little longer. If you stay at the 3 drams. and 1 1/8 oz, you will have no problems. Benellis rock... Good luck, Mike

With a razor. That's one hairy monkey..

The minimum shell recommended for the Benelli semi- automatic shotguns is 3 drams eq. and 1 1/8oz. loads. There is a recommended break-in period of a few boxes of heavy loads, to loosen up all the tight machining and knock off all the rough edges. If you keep the gun clean and oiled, and break it in, you will have no problems with it cycling. I have shot a bunch of 1 oz. loads through the Benelli's that I own, with minimal problems. Your only problem will be which Benelli you choose to own! You will undoubtedly end up with more than one. Enjoy the process, and welcome to the world of Benelli...Mike

That works for me Skeeter.

Wi. used to be mostly rifle, with shotgun, muzzle loader, or pistol counties near the more inhabited southern part of the state. Two years they changed the rules. Now, rifles can be used in the shotgun only areas. There was a lot of uproar before the first year. The D.N.R. did the research and found that rifles are no more dangerous than the shotguns, etc. To my knowledge, there have been zero incidents where the rifles caused harm because of their long range capabilities. Someone would have made a big deal out of it if it had happened. There is hope for the other shotgun only states... Mike

In Wi. the buck can be used on 'yotes and Texans, but it is not legal to shoot deer with.

It is advertised as a 2+1. All you get is 3. Maybe you can float 1..Dunno...

Let us know how it patterns for you. There are a lot of people out here waiting to here how it works out. Thanks... Mike

Well said..

Those will definitely work, M1014. Oh ya..

That is the important thing. Be careful where you aim it. Might take someone's eye out...

I carry a seat when needed also. Here in Wi., you only have a 5 day season, so it is rain or shine or snow for that matter. Last year we had 10'' on opening day of Mi. I don't mind carrying a piece of foam to keep my behind dry, when you know you may be out there all day. A dry butt works for me..

I don't use a vest. I use an improved fanny pack/call holder. It is less bulky and I take it off when I set up so all the stuff is accessible. I carry 2 Cody slates and a Glass friction calls. I like the Primos Tru Triple and the WoodHaven CopperHead and/or the Red Wasp in mouth calls. I also carry a Primos Box Cutter box call, for windy conditions. If it is wet, I do take a foam seat with me. Good luck with the practice on the calls. It is not rocket science. It can be mastered. Watch some turkey hunts and get the cadence down pat. It is a very important part of the equation. There is nothing like the feeling you get from calling in and killing your first turkey. Hope this helps some. Good luck... Mike

There really is no specific shell to be used in the Benellis. The one restriction is that you shoot at least 3 drams eq. and 1 1/8 oz. loads in the semi automatics. It is recommended that you shoot some heavy stuff at first, to take the rough edges off of the gun. (Break it in). Once this is done, you may get away with some lighter loads. I have, with few problems. Other than that, buy what you like and let 'er rip. Good luck, and welcome to the world of Benelli and this Forum.... Mike

Looks nice Matt. Different, but awful nice. Just not used to that configuration. Good luck with the wife.. Mike

It may not be very big around, but it's short...

Hard to tell from that el cheapo description. If it is a used gun, the old owner may have improvised. If it works, what the hey...

Thanks for the heads-up on the Magnum Blend. I have a butt load of the Hevi-13 #6's to try first...Mike

That is a great combination. I have the same, except 3.5'' shells, sitting in my basement waiting for the weather to get a little nicer. Let me know how they work out for you... Mike

All of the Novas and SuperNovas have the mobile choke system.

That sounds really good. I will try that recipe.

Welcome to the forum, Jacob.There are a lot of good people here, with a wealth of information. Don't be afraid to join in. Enjoy your stay.. Mike