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jed1894

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  1. Not to beat a dead horse, but I shot my M2 all day Saturday in a dove field. Shot some skeet as well. I probably shot a flat of shells all together. I wanted to put this issue to rest for sure before I cleaned the gun up for the off-season. NO JAMS! I am positive at this point that the carrier latch and spring fixed my problem, which was the same as yours. Good luck. jed
  2. Never mind about the rounds....I went back and read your first post. If the cleaning doesn't work, I would replace the carrier latch and spring. Benelli will mail you the parts. Make sure you tell them you need the latch, spring and new pin. jed
  3. I don't know how I missed your pictures before, but your markings look exactly the same as mine. The shell on the carrier is also like mine. How many rounds you have through it? What all have you replaced? jed
  4. That's funny. I think we're on good terms now. I even emailed them everything thing I did to the gun so they could use the information in the future (if they so desired). I would start with the carrier latch and spring first. It is amazing that such a cheap part fixed my problem. Very happy with gun now.....been testing it this week (last week of dove season) with no problems. Shot it today in about 25 deg weather and it fired everytime. Good luck. jed
  5. I don't have SBEII, but I do have the M2. I think the bolt is the same. Your manual should give you pretty good instructions on how to take the bolt and firing pin apart. IF not, the Benelli website has manuals you can download. If you've never cleaned the firing pin and spring, that may be your problem. Explain a little more what it's doing on the misfire. jed
  6. Both. Let me see if I remember this: 1 1/8 is the amount (wgt) of shot (pellets) in the shell. For example if you have 1 1/8 oz load in 7 1/2 shot you have approx. 388 pellets (BBs) in the shell. If you have 1 oz load in 7 1/2 you'll have approx. 344 pellets in the shell. The dram, or better referred to as dram equivalent, is probably best described as velocity in feet per second (fps). Example: 3 1/4 dram = 1255 fps; 3 dram = 1200 fps. With the Monte I don't think it will matter. You probably won't have a problem with any ammo. However, if you want to break-in with some heavier loads, a cheap decent break-in ammo, you might want to try the Remington HeavyDove load. They are 1255 (3 1/4 dram) and 1 1/8 oz. $5.99 a box at Academy Sports. Good luck, jed
  7. I don't think there's a need to shoot 3" mags. I believe the Monte is better about the break in thing. Got a couple friends who got 2 for Christmas and they just started shooting 3 dram 1 1/8 loads and no problems. So, I would start with at least 3 dram (Approx. 1250 fps) and 1 1/8 load. You should be fine. If it jams, then I would go up. I don't know if it's true (I don't have one), but I have always heard that the Monte has a slightly smoother bolt and cycles better from new than the M2 or SBE. Maybe someone else has the accurate information. jed
  8. Yep, that's I figured as well. A Benelli gun dealer told me the exact same thing. Thanks all who responded. jed
  9. Does anyone know the mark-up (profit margin) of Benelli firearms through a authorized Benelli dealer? Do all dealers get the same price from Benelli? I guess another way to ask, is how much profit does a dealer make when selling a Benelli firearm? I will find out tomorrow, when I go to a sale, but I thought I'd ask to see how far off it would be. I would guess about $150???? thanks, jed
  10. You got that right. I can take this thing apart blind-folded. I don't know what to do with myself now! Guess I'll figure out how to get the scratches off now . Thanks for your help. jed
  11. Problem solved: The cure: new carrier latch and spring. Done with the testing, etc. I fixed it myself thanks to members on this board. jed
  12. Yeah, I like them too. My 390 is bullet proof. .........but I'm not giving up on the M2. Since I'm a gun cleaning freak, I like the Benelli system. The Berettas are a little more complicated to clean. But, thanks for the advice. jed
  13. My only problem now (or mission) is how I'm going to slip off tomorrow and get it without my wife knowing about it. I love the smell of a new gun on Sunday! jed
  14. Yeah, I have an M2 with comfort tech as well. I also have a limbsaver laying around that would probably fit the M2 American. I was just curious about the difference in case I decided to get another one. jed
  15. Has anyone compared the recoil difference between the M2 American (non-comfort tech) and the M2 with comfort tech stock? Academy Sports has a sale on the M2 American and I have a gift card! Curious about the difference in feel and recoil. thanks, jed
  16. Thanks......Mine must be normal now. I'll test today. Don't know what else it could be unless tolerance is out or chamber issue. Also, I'm going to PM you a link I found regarding a carrier issue.......not that it has anything to do with my problem....just thought you'd be interested. .... see what you think. jed
  17. Well, thanks to Remarkable, agm65ccip and a few others, I got the carrier latch and spring changed out. I know, I said I was sending it back, but I could not resist. The new one is in and I will test the new carrier latch tomorrow to see if it makes a difference. Got a favor: can you guys run a little experiment for me: Put a round in the magazine tube with the bolt forward. Now hit the shell release button and let the shell come back and land on the carrier/elevator. Tell me if the round is loose (shake the gun or turn it upside down) or if the round is wedged between the carrier latch and receiver wall (cannot shake it loose). thanks, jed
  18. jed1894

    M2 receivers

    Just curious if any knows what the M2 receivers are made of? Aluminum alloy, Stainless.....? I would think they're made of something rust proof, correct? jed
  19. Good idea. I've got this carrier latch pin stuck now so I'm going to ask Benelli Monday what they'll do for me in regards to changing out the pin. If they'll change it out and check the tolerances, I may just let them handle it. Thanks....jed
  20. Benelli sent the wrong parts in the beginning and I finally got the carrier latch last. It came in a few days ago. I tried to replace the carrier latch tonight and buggered up the pin a little while trying to get it out so I stopped. I got it back in so the gun would work. Apparently my punch opened up the hollow pin enough to stop the removal. Since I'm sending it back anyway, I don't think I need to mess with it anymore. I think you're right about the tolerance issue. I am sending it back as soon as I can get them on the telephone to get a RA number. I did not put it in a vise for the recoil tube/spring. It had this problem before I ever touch the recoil spring. This has been a problem since day one. Since it seems to be a tolerance issue of some type, I agree, it needs to go back to Benelli. Thanks for you instructions on the other stuff.... jed
  21. Here's another one with arrows (messed up on one). You can see how the brass part is wedged in there. jed
  22. Stand by and I'll try to get the photographs uploaded. jed
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