hognutz
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The SBE is my go to turkey gun. I doubt that you would need the 3.5'' for pheasant, but for geese and turkey the extra pellet count works for me. It would work well for pheasant as well, with whatever load you choose. The SBE line of guns will not let you down. Like Mudhen said. Buy the SBE and get the Vinci next. All bases covered. Well, most of them...
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Amen to that!! It is just one of those guns that you can't live without..
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I have both, and really have no problem with either of them. If I was to buy a gun mainly for waterfowl, I would have to go with the SBE ll, because of the 3.5'' factor. Recoil is something to consider on the Vinci, but the Comfort Tech on the SBE ll helps as well. It would be SBE ll all the way for me.
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After a thorough cleaning that made no difference, the next move would be to try different ammo. Unless something broke, I can not imagine anything else that it would be. Buy a case of something different and try it again. Then you will pretty much know if it's the gun. I realize that this advice is a bit on the obvious side, just trying to reinforce you thought process. Let me know how it turns out. Good luck.
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The main reason why I would, and did, mount one behind the original sight is in case you would lose the glue on Easy Hit. Glue on means, not for ever, in my experience. If you are out hunting and would lose it, you would at least have the original. If you butt it up tight to the original, it really is not that bad. Just a suggestion..
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Installing a larger diameter front bead will lower your POI. You can get a Nova front bead from Brownells, for around $10.00. As far as I known this is the tallest bead Benelli makes. Otherwise you can buy any of the magnetic or glue on beads that are offered by Cabelas or Bass Pro,etc. Make sure that the one you buy is taller than the one you have. You may have to experiment to find the proper one, but IMHO it is worth the time. Good luck...
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That is correct. I checked my Vinci this morning and as I suspected, the shell stop stays with the forearm/trigger group. Therefore, you can load the magazine tube, but there is nothing to hold the shells in the tube. I also checked to see if the mag. tube could be taken out without taking the forearm/trigger assembly off. This can't be done either. Hope this helps you out...
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The tube does indeed pull out. I believe that the forearm/trigger group has to be taken off before this can happen. Once the forearm is off, you push the dissassembly button on the forearm that allows the magazine tube to slide out the end. I will check tomorrow, but I don't think you can do this if the magazine tube is loaded because the shell stop stays with the trigger group, and the shells would fall out the bottom.
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You can install it behind the factory bead. Be sure you wipe the rib down with acetone as directed, or you may have trouble keeping it on.
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Again, with all due respect, I would never consider sighting in a deer rifle while standing free style, simply because that is the way that it most likely will be fired at a deer. Granted, 1 projectile vs. 250, but center of pattern is equivalent to point of aim. Once I know that the gun is tuned to hit where I aim, then I shoot birds or paper to confirm that I can hit what I'm shooting at.
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With all due respect to Tucker, I prefer to at least start the sight in process on the bench. This enables me to make sure everything is lined up dead nuts before I pull the trigger. If it shoots where you want it to, go shoot some birds and see if you can hit with consistency. If the pattern is not where you want it, then you make the necessary adjustments, shoot again and instantly see the results of your actions. Do this until you are satisfied with POI. As Tucker stated, field testing a ''sighted in'' gun is a must, because you may be looking at one spot and the gun shooting at another because of the way you shoulder it, squeeze the trigger, etc. one can not over emphasize the importance of shooting the gun at clays or whatever to insure the gun will hit where you intend it to hit. Some like a high POI, some don't. Find out what works for you and practice, practice, practice. Have fun with the new Vinci, and welcome to the world of Benelli...
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I have shot several thousand rounds of trap loads through my SBE ll without one failure. I shoot whatever is cheapest. 1 oz. or 1 1/8, doesn't matter. The SBE ll will not let you down. You are covered from the light loads all the way to the 3 1/2''. You will not be disappointed.
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Great.. Looks like you can use the low brass whenever necessary, and the high brass copper plated when you go after the bigger game. Your quite welcome. I'm glad it worked out for you.
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A gun rest is always a good investment. They are not that expensive, and will last you a lifetime. I use mine all year around for sighting in deer rifles, turkey guns and loads,etc. Sounds to me that the gun is really shooting pretty good, and the right and left is probably shooters error. If you can live with the way it shoots then you are good to go. Keep shooting it and you will know if it's right or not. Sounds like you are pretty close to where you want to be, especially on the doves. One shot left and the next one not, does not indicate a bad choke or barrel. Don't over complicate the situation and see what happens. I call that paralysis by analysis. You may be fixing what is not broke... Good luck.
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Remember that rabbit theory I explained to you about a month ago? I guess that now you can smell what I was stepping in!! Good for you and keep them coming...
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It doesn't appear to be a high/low problem, more of a right /left issue. Stay tuned...
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That is like chicken soup for the soul...
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I don't shoot competitive trap. I grew up hunting partridge in northern Wi. The shots are in heavy cover and are fast and furious. The gun has shoot where it is pointed, not 8'' above. You would never hit one, except by mistake. If I ordered a trap gun, I would expect it to shoot high. Field grade guns don't. This is my 7th Benelli. 4 of them shot dead nuts. My SBE l shot 12'' low and 8'' right. Put a red dot on it for turkey only, no big deal. My SBE ll shot 12-14'' high. Sent it back and they took care of it. The Vinci shoots 6-8'' high. Does not work for me. It is close enough where a larger front sight will take care of it. I guess it is all in what you are used to. I have been shooting for 40 some years, with guns that shoot where I point. To late to change, for me at least. Boom, Boom, Boom...
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The first thing I would do is to try a different brand of high brass shells. I would also try the low brass shells through the full and mod. chokes to see where those end up. If the low brass shells shoot to point of aim, then a different brand of high brass might solve the problem. It is not unusual for this to happen, that's why it is so important to pattern a gun with what you intend to shoot out of it. Let us know how it works out.. Good luck.
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What a great response! That is exactly what needed to be said. Good job!! P.S. I don't like the way the look either..
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Great web site. Nice pictures. This guy is devoted. Had never heard of or about him until now. Good stuff...
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Glad to see that you got it fixed. It just goes to show that it's always "something". At least you had the know how to diagnose the problem and then to fix it. Probably did save a month on the turn around. Never should have made it out of the factory, but you know how that goes. Usually I end up with the bad rabbit... I know you will enjoy the gun for a long time to come. Good luck on the waterfowl hunts. Boom, Boom, Boom...
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I am kind of partial to Kroil.
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Just got back from Cabela's with an Easy Hit and a Cabela's magnetic bead. The Cabela's brand was taller than any other there. Between the two, I should have her where I want her. Thanks for the input. Will get back to you when I get it straightened out...
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I got a bag of old paper roll crimp shells a few years back. I sorted through them and keep any that might be collectible. The rest we shot trap with. They had to be at least 40 years old. No problems with any of them. As stated above, if they look good, they will shoot.