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I never had any issues with my SBE 2.......will run anything I have put in it, even 1oz loads! Did have an issue with a Nova that had to be sent back twice (ejecting rounds out the bottom).....but the second time it got fixed.

Myself use TW25 on the bolt rails...and a very light coat of CLP on the trigger group.

No isssues with my SBE II comfort tech....in fact when it gets cleaned been using a damp cloth on it. Its been wet plenty of times in the woods as well.

Myself think the SuperNova is worth the few extra bucks for the Comfort Tech Stock, Adjustable Shim kit. Just me.

Yep, shoot 1-2 boxes of heavy game loads......mine will run the 1 1/8 Walmart Federal loads perfect, also have tried the Remington 1oz loads as well. No special springs needed for my SBE II.

When the gun fits correctly when you pull up the middle bead should set at bottom of the front bead (figure eight)......at this point the front bead will set at 6 o'clock or just under your target. The SuperNova comes with shim kit to get a great fit.

I use the light oil and wipe method as well.....also use a very light application of TW25b grease on the rails, no issues here with the SBE II.

nothing loose or falling off my SBEII....? heard others complain about the recoil pad coming off too? mine you would have to pry at a stump or something...difficult to remove the recoil pad to me? very strange

Myself like the feel and fit of the SBE II...after shooting the SBE, its my all purpose hunter and a few clays now and then. Im sure either gun you choose, you will enjoy.

Congrats on purchase of SBE II.... what distances will you likely be shooting your slugs? For small game I like the SuperX brand #5 or #6 high brass and clays use the Federal case of 100rds that Walmart sells. 1 1/8oz #7's or #8's. Myself will be shooting the Hevi-13 or Fed Flite Control in the spring gobbler season.....last year used the Fed Flite control in my SuperNova with a .665 choke.

I paid $1399 (2010 model) for my SBE II new in box APG 26"......love it. After changing a shim (included) fits like a glove.

Maryland been in since Sept. 15th........

so what happens with mag loaded and you press the cartridge drop lever?

send it back, Benelli will fix it....then it will work right. my boys youth nova did the same thing....now can be pumped at any speed or force, works perfect every time.

My SBE II was also tight to remove barrel when it was brand new.....the paint will wear in that area with use. I used the Benelli to bring down a few squirells last week as well in MD.....love it!

SBE II stock......cycles the 1 1/8oz Federal's perfect.

I had the same dilemma a few months ago.....(read that the SBE II would be a jam o matic with ight loads). The manual states 1 1/8oz loads....(which walmart sells for $20/100 for target loads in Federal brand). The manual also states a break in procedure for sucess in shooting the lighter loads. My SBE II has no issue with even the 1 oz loads? Regardless the 1 1/8 are no more in price for the target loads and are listed in the manual to cycle. (if they dont after break in...im sure Benelli will take care of it). Im glad I took the plunge, and didnt listen to all the writings about the gun wont cycle only 3.5 inch 2 1/4 oz loads! The SBE II is a great all purpose shotgun for sure....from clays to turkey to ducks. If your willing to shoot clays with 1 1/8 oz target loads buy it.

My SBE II will run 1 oz loads all day long.....brand new gun out the box run 25rds heavy loads through it. The next few trips to the range run 1 1/8 (about 150 rds)....then tried the 1 oz target loads, run perfect. This was even with the gun not being cleaned. I normally buy the 1 1/8 oz loads anyway but was just curious if the gun would eat the light loads. I use mine for clays quite often with zero issues.

With in the last year have purchased 3 Benelli products (new): SuperNova, Youth Nova and SBE II. The Nova (youth model) was sent back twice for the same repair...the shells ejected out the bottom. The turn around time was about 2 weeks each time the gun was sent back. I was very unhappy with having to send back twice to get properly repaired not to mention having to pay shipping to get a brand new gun fixed? SuperNova....no issues at all SBE II....the gun functions perfectly, even the 1oz target loads. My nit pick with this gun is the fit of the stock to the receiver, it has a raised edge...for the price of the gun been thinking about sending it back as well.

So far my SBE II has run everything I have fed it.....even the light 1oz target loads (was expecting it to have an issue), but run perfect! To date have run about 300rds through it with no internal cleaning.....only one box of heavy hunting loads and a few 3.5mags.

After sending the youth Nova 20g in twice for the same problem (ammo ejects from bottom while loading) got the problem resolved....what a headache! Im sorry not impressed Benelli.

I have a SuperNova and SBE-II.....so far no issues with the chevrons. Myself also read and heard the SBE-II had issues with target loads....mine runs them perfectly.

In the last year puchased SuperNova 12g, Nova youth 20g, and just this week got the SBE II.......the youth 20g is the only one with issues. Yes its very upsetting buying the "best" and still having issues. Back to the youth model, when it was shipped back a letter was enclosed that stated what they did and also said it was test fired. Funny walked outside the dealers location in the woods.....first shell loaded was ejected to the ground. I then asked the dealer to demo "how to properly load it" ...he also failed to load the gun when pumping shells from the magazine (ejected again from bottom). Im highly upset with the service from Benelli....especially after dropping $1400 on the SBE II. I will post results when the youth model comes back from service the second time....the holiday will likely slow the return.

Got the same issue with a SuperNova 20g....going back to Benelli for the second time! Brand new gun in box, still dont work?

My SBE II arrived yesterday.....got a chance 2day to run a box of ammo through it, it run perfect. I love it! Well worth the wait.