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Ouch!! I definitely would have to get the wife a second, and maybe a third, job..She sure is purdy, though..

I wouldn't consider myself an expert, but I do have an educated opinion. I own both the SBE ll and the Vinci. They both are great guns. The SBE ll has the advantage of the 3 1/2'' chamber. That may or may not be a factor in your decision. I turkey hunt, so it would influence mine. They both perform flawlessly if keep clean and oiled. My advice would be to pull both of them up to your shoulder, and see if one ''fits'' you better than the other. That is probably more important than making a decision on which one you want, just on hearsay. Good luck with your decision, and welcome to the world of Benelli..Mike

No need to lubricate the outside. If it gets dirty, use a damp rag. If it gets really dirty, use some mild soap and water, and then wipe clean with the damp rag. Enjoy your new toy, and welcome to the world of Benelli..Mike

My money is on Tucker. He is absolutely right. Period..

I would say that you are in for a some fun. It is a great little shotgun that will take a beating and keep on repeating. ( I kinda like that little ditty). Keep it clean and oiled, and it will last several lifetimes. Fun to shoot, easy to carry, and indestructible. Enjoy your purchase, and above all, Welcome to the world of Benelli..Mike

Looks like that storm "Earl'' may be headed in your direction,Tucker. That can't be good. Really has been a crappy summer. Good luck to you with the weather and the goose hunting..Mike

A lot of people are using the Primos Jellyhead in this gun. It is fairly cheap and does a great job with the hevi-shot. For around $80-90 are the Indian Creek (which I use), Pure Gold, and Rhino. These all work, to varying degrees with the Hevi-shot. If you are going to shoot lead, I would look into a Comp-N-Choke. This is a lead only choke, but is really effective. There are a bunch of chokes out there, and sadly, you have to test to get the pattern that you are happy with. Ammo, bbl. diameter, choke exit diameter, and point of impact, all play a role in the process. Whatever you do, make sure you pattern the one that you buy. (1) So you know how tight it shoots. (2) You can see the point of impact vs. the point of aim. They could very well be different. (3) The first choke you buy, will probably not be your last. Most turkey hunters are always looking for a better mousetrap..Good luck with the process..Mike

That is a normal sound. It is the bolt head sliding back and forth. Funny how paranoia can work on a guys mind..Mike

No neighbors, no kids. Just me and the wife. OO buck for me. Lots of .32 cal., or so, balls flying with one pull of the trigger.

A shotgun, with 3'' of OO buck. A belly full of that will slow you down in a hurry.

You gotta do that every once and awhile, Frankie.

A minimal amount of oil is needed. A film is all you really need.I wipe down the bolt assembly parts, and spray a light coat on the parts that I don't un-assemble. i.e. the trigger group. I have access to compressed air, so after I spray the trigger group, I blow off the excess. I lube the rails that the bolt slides in. (Very important) and a drop or two on the locking lug surfaces. (Where the bolt locks into the receiver). Use the Benelli oil until it is gone. Most people on this forum prefer Break Free CLP as a cleaner, lubricator, and protector. Hence the CLP. It is a great product. I use Kroil. A great product as well. I do not use a snake, although I do own several. I guess if you use a snake, it would be appropriate to soak the front end of the snake before pulling it through. I use the old fashioned rod. That way I can run a solvent soaked brush through the barrel. I then let it set while I clean the rest of the gun. I then run a swab through the barrel to clean out the gunk. I do not oil the barrel after I clean. You can, it won't hurt anything, I don't. Most of the gun cleaning thing is common sense. If it looks like it needs an oil film, it probably does. Hope this helps a little. Good luck with the process, and welcome to the world of Benelli..Mike

It is a great shotgun. I'm sure you will enjoy it. Welcome to the world of Benelli..Mike

I have had zero problems with Benellis' C.S. I sent an SBE ll back because of a POI issue, and had it back within 3 weeks, as promised. It was all good with me..Mike

The "drop" on a gun is the relationship between your cheek on a properly held gun, and the sight picture that you see when this is done. Depending on the physical stature of the guy shooting, the drop may need to be altered. We are not all built the same..If you shoulder the gun, look down the barrel and see little or no rib, just the bead, you are probably close enough to at least shoot the shotgun. Then pattern the thing to see if shoots to your Point of Aim. If it shoots high, you may need to lower the drop.(by putting in the thickest shim). If it shoots low you may need to raise the drop.(by putting in a thinner shim). Go shoot the gun and see if you can hit what your shooting at. Sounds to me like you have a severe case of ''paralysis by analysis''. Don't over complicate things.. Hope this helps. Good luck to you..Mike

Welcome to the forum, and to the world of Benelli. I'm sure you will be delighted with the SBE ll. I own one, and they really are a beautiful thing. Keep it clean and oiled, and it will not let you down. Enjoy...Mike

This is a 3 year old thread. I am sure that he has it handled by now. One way or the other..

Looks great, Tucker. Was it black to begin with, or did you have it re-camoed? I had my black SBE l dipped at Gander Mountain about 10 years ago and it has held up wonderfully. Good luck to you, my friend..Mike

Been on vacation for a week and a half. Going again in a couple of weeks. After that it will slow down..

My safe is 1,000 lbs. and loaded to the max. As long as the pucks are put on the corners, nothing is going to''buckle'', reguardless of what the manufacturer says. This is a safe, not an accordian. If he was afraid that it would buckle, I would be suspect of the safe, itself. That being said, I think the rubber mat is a good solution to your question. I am sure that will take care of the condensation problem. If you are still hesitant, a dehumidifing rod would keep the safe dry, and be an inexpensive insurance policy.. Good luck, Mike

I put 4 hockey pucks under mine. Just in case of a busted water heater or slightly flooded basement. I also installed a gun safe dehumidifier rod that keeps the humidity normal. I have never had any problems. My safe is in the basement which is not over damp. I don't really think that the dehumidifer rod is necessary, but it is cheap insurance..

Congrats on the nice bird, and welcome to the world of Benelli. That SuperNova is a real workhorse and will work well for you for a lifetime. Enjoy your stay, and don't be afraid to jump in..Mike

But who's counting...Way cool..Mike

Make sure that you have the gun tight on your shoulder. I can make my Vinci fail if I don't hold it tight. I know that I've said it before, but make sure the rails are oiled...Good luck..Mike

I get the same thing with my SBE l when I shoot turkey loads out of it. It slams you a good one..No pain, no gain, I guess. Light gun, heavy load = sore finger..Enjoy your new gun..Mike