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Cat... The other white meat...

I like it..Different twist. I love fancy walnut on an upper end gun, but this really does look good. It really makes the receiver stand out. You rock...

Well said. Benelli "click" = pilot error. Nothing more, nothing less. A clean gun is a happy gun. A little oil on the rails does wonders. I agree with everything you said. Well done...

I'm sure it will work on the M2. I don't own one so I don't know what size is standard on them. The Nova sight is larger than any that I've seen on any other Benelli, so it will lower POI. on any gun that has a smaller style bead. I'm sure that the threads are the same, but not positive... I can't imagine them using different threads on the M2. Hope this helps...

That looks like the bead you are looking for. The Nova sight screws in clockwise, then obviously the original comes out counter- clockwise. A small adjustable wrench or pliers will work, just don't go nuts with it.There may be a dab of Loctite on the sight on the Vinci so it may be a little tight at first. If you do use the Nova sight, put a dab of blue or green Loctite on it. Also if you re-insert the original sight , Loctite it again. I put the Easy hit behind the original Vinci bead. Looks o.k. to me. Again, I hope this works for you and let me know how it turns out. If you don't have blue loctite, you may want to order a small amount from Brownells along with the bead. It is a good thing to keep around for scope mounting etc. Good luck and stay in touch...Mike

I do not float the target. I put the bead right where I intend to hit.The Nova bead will lower the POI even more, but in my case, it was not needed. I've had the Vinci about 3 months and have about 1000 rounds through it. All trap loads of different varieties. No problems whatsoever! When you shoot one way for that long, it is near impossible to shoot a fast flushing bird any other way than instinctively. You don't have time to think which gun am I hunting with and where in the **** do I have to aim to kill this thing. I hunt grouse in heavy timber. Flush, point, shoot. No time to think, just react... It is imperative that it shoots where I point it. Hope the Easy Hit works for you. Let me know how it works out.

I couldn't have said it any better...

I use the Easy Hit sight only. It brought my pattern down to where it needed to be. The Nova sight is a tad bigger, more obtrusive, and does not glow like the Easy Hit. I have the Easy Hit on an SBE ll and really like it. I hunt with the mod. choke and that is the choke that I patterned the gun with. I have not shot the imp. Cyl. The mod. choke shoots about 60% above point of aim. I can live with that. Now as far as a thicker shim goes. I am not sure how thick you can go with a custom shim, because the barrel screws on at that point. If it gets too thick you may have problems with the barrel going on. Not sure, but it looks like it could be a potential problem. If I were you, I would try the Easy hit. When you get it, electrical tape it on your rib and try it. That way if it does not work for you, it is not wrecked. If it does work, then you can glue it on as instructed. I agree to a point that it is the fit that creates the problem. But, you can only go so low with the drop. When my cheek is where it is supposed to be, and the gun shoots high, time for plan "B". I guess most trapshooters like the high shooting gun as do some wingshooters, Not this old coot. Because you do shoot them like it is an extension of you arm, they need to shoot where I point. Period. Believe me I can smell what your steppin' in!!! Good luck and let me know how it turns out... Mike

I had the same problem with my Vinci, although not as bad. Mine delivered about 80% over my point of aim. I put the thickest shim in before I even shot the gun, knowing that I need all the drop I can get. It was also too high for my liking. I ordered a Nova bead from Brownells. They are bigger in diameter, and will lower the point of impact. I ended up putting a Champion Easy Hit sight on the Vinci, and it worked out perfectly for me. Plus it is fiber optic and really gets your attention. If you are shimmed with the thickest shim, the next move is to get a larger front sight. The Nova sight at Brownells is around $10, The Easy Hit is $20 and available at Cabelas or most anywhere. Get the 3mm, not the 2.5mm. I have a problem with shotguns that shot high. They have to shoot where I am pointing. Too many years of hunting with guns that did. A personal thing I guess...GOOD LUCK...

They both will cycle faster than you can pull the trigger. The trigger may be a tad better on the Vinci, but it is hard to tell. It is not like shooting a rifle. When you are on target you just pull, you don't really squeeze. At least I don't. I did not put a trigger pull gauge on it, so I really don't if the poundage is different. As far as recoil goes, the Vinci does have felt recoil. There has been a lot said about little or no recoil on the Vinci. But when you have a gun that weighs less than 7 lbs. and shoots a 12 ga. shell, there is recoil. Probably less than the SBE ll, but again I don't have any numbers on it. I have put a case of shells through it on a weekend (trap loads) with no real effects on my shoulder. The Vinci is a sweet shooting gun. If you like the way it pulls up, go for it. You will not be sorry. You can always buy the SBE ll at a later date. These are two guns that need to be in your arsenal. Good luck with your decision, and let me know what you end up with. Mike

I own both the SBE ll and the Vinci. Both are great guns. Neither will let you down. The SBE ll has the 3.5" capabilities that the Vinci doesn't. I don't know if that will be a factor in your decision. The more I shoot the Vinci, the better I like it. Again, both are great guns and I would not get rid of either. I believe that the chokes are the same in the two guns, both are crio. If I had to pick just one, I would probably go with the SBE ll because of the 3.5". Other than that it would be a push. Your preference. Good luck....

Where's the love man?? I think nuking is a little extreme in this case. A simple slashing of the throat, or at worst a six man firing squad, would be sufficient. Let's not over react.

I agree with you 100% on this one. If I'm turkey hunting in complete camo, as you need to be, given the choice, why would you not have a camo'd gun. If all you have is a shiny wood and blued gun, make the best of it. Many do. But given the choice, mine would be camo'd. I realize that I'm preaching to the choir here, but that is my 2 cents worth.

If money is not an issue, I would go with the Supernova. It will give you a few more options down the line. Both are great guns, but you are limited with the Nova. Good luck with your decision.

I agreee with all of the above. The Vinci is a great shotgun.. The more I shoot it, the more I like it. It points and shoots well. Is easy on the thumb when loading, and cleanup is a breeze. It has shot everything I ran through it, without a hiccup!! My only complaint is that the safety is a little hard to push, but that may come around with time. Boom, Boom, Boom.

Nice guns, nice pics. You should be proud of them... Fun to shoot and fun to look at. It also nice to be able to show them off once in a while. Good job...

This is a rerun, but my first attempt at Photobucket.

Anybody that would needlessly use an SBE for an oar has only one oar in the water, literally and figuratively...

Have you considered gold markers? I think I'm on to something here...

I own both the SBE and the SBE ll. I would bash neither of them. Both perform flawlessly.. Having either one in your collection is a good thing! Neither will let you down...

Definitely with. It adds to the overall awesomeness of the the gun...

Believe it or not, I am having wild turkey tonight for supper. I have 1/2 of a breast fillet left from the bird I shot in Mi. this spring. Life is good!!!

I have an Aimpoint on my dedicated turkey SBE. It really works well for me.They are top of the line as far as I am concerned. The battery life is unbelievable. In my opinion, going from open sights to an Aimpoint would be a no brainer.

I use the ''Claw'' sling. The best that I've found for staying put on your shoulder. This is important when carrying decoys, tent, etc. Once it is there, it does not slide off. As far as sights go, probably going to depend on what you are hunting. I have an Aimpoint red dot on my SBE turkey gun. Works great. Most that put open sights on, opt for some sort of fiber optic. Models that screw down are better than the magnetic style. Found out from experience that they move from the recoil, or fall off. Good luck with the new gun. Let us know what you decide on.