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blackpowder1

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  1. Hi folkes, I have the Benelli M2 with choke option and I do use the chokes quite a bit. First shotgun with chokes I ever had. I properly clean and lube chokes and threads after switching them and generally do all the recommended maintenance on them. I also tighten them correctly. But since the beginning I always had the problem with the chokes loosening a bit inside the barrel after about 20 to 25 shots fired. Not much, a fraction of an inch, and easily tightened again with a slight right twist. My Question: Is this normal? Seems the continuous concussions of firing the gun slightly loosen up the chokes in the threads a bit after a while. Does anyone have a similar problem or comment on this ??
  2. Thanks, but I don't want to disassemble it more than necessary, though. That's why I ask after approximately how many rounds one can expect the fouling and powder residue to interfere with reliable operation? Mike Alpha Romeo Kilo U.S.N. 1980-1984 QM3 U.S.S. Barney DDG-6
  3. Hi Folks, I have a recoil operated Benelli M2. I clean the bore by pushing through a felt plug and nylon brush after each shooting. After how many rounds should it be taken apart and detail cleaned, bolt, action, etc,? Anyone know or have an opinion about it? Thanks !
  4. My M2 always shot a bit to the right. So I corrected this now by bench resting the gun and shooting slugs at 20 yds and moving the adjustable ghost ring rear sight as many clicks to the left until it shot to point of aim. But this took a lot of moving and now it is somewhat akward to use the sights with the ghost ring almost touching the left side wall. Is there any other way to do this? Remounting the LPA sight unit? Front sight adjustment? Any help is very much appreciated. Thanks!
  5. I dont know what it should have but mine is exactly like yours - a red dot on the side of the lever:(
  6. Thanks everyone for all the inputs. It appears there are no ill effects to this gun by dry firing it or storing it in the cocked mode. So it seems a matter of personal preference which to do. I just prefer to store mine in the uncocked mode. If for no other reason than handling it the same way as I handle my other guns so I dont get confused what I did to which of them. Have a graet day !!:)
  7. Ah, that's an interesting point. Really. Now I wonder which is better (or healthier for the gun). Dry fire after use or storing cocked until next use??
  8. Now I would like to put in my 2 cents as well. First, it was I who posted the thread. Simply because I was interested if there was a way to decock the gun other than by pulling the trigger. No more, no less. I think we have answered this question. Second, I agree with super33 that such awkward and ambiguous wording in a manual is no laughing matter. Not everyone receives professional training in the use of firearms, as you obviously have, and many firearm owners depend on manuals. So someone should let Benelli know this (I just left my half written email to Benelli in order to comment here again). To come back to our subject again, it seems, from the quick research I have done, that dry firing this weapon - no matter how often - does not hurt the firing pin or the hammer. So after the last round leaves the barrel, just close the bolt and pull the trigger. Do not store the empty weapon cocked with a spring under tension for who knows how long. This will definately shorten the lifespan of the spring. Right?
  9. what do you mean? Full auto !??
  10. . . . I agree with Super33. At the very least, the manual is misleading (probably a translation issue from italian into english to begin with). I am glad I am not the only one misinterpreting what is written - guess I am not totally stupid after all . . . I think I will call Benelli and tell them I just blew out a dozen shingles from my roof after following instructions in the manual regarding the drop lever. Let's see what they say to that (...probably send me a pot to put on the floor). Ok, joking aside, I think my M2 just can not be decocked without pulling the trigger on an empty chamber. I guess that's what I'll do. One should not store the gun with springs under tension as has been suggested above.
  11. exactly ! And you dont really have to go out back to test it (now your'e one round short:D, see). You can just visually observe the hammer drop after pushing the drop lever up and pulling the trigger. The click we hear when pushing the drop lever up is something else - not a decocking function. That is why I asked my question. Because I tried this and other things and found no way to decock the action. perhaps someone can enlighten us . . . ?
  12. Correct me if I am wrong but I dont think there is a decocking device or other method of decocking the M4/M2 other than pulling the trigger. (if there is, please let me know). And if pulling the trigger is the only way, I agree it doesnt matter if the pin strikes air or a dummy round or snap cap. Air may even be better.
  13. Magazine release? Please explain. My M2 has a tube mag and there is no release. To unload the tube (magazine) you only press the shell retaining clip with your finger and the shells jump out one by one . . . how is the M4 different?
  14. Hi out there ! Just got my new Benelli M2 tactical and trying to figure it out. Very simple, really. Just miss one thing: How do you manually decock the thing without dry-fireing it ?? Once unloaded, I can not find a way to decock it other than to just pull the trigger (ouch, said the fireing pin !) Can anyone out there give me a hint? Thanks !
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