ErikOR

I bought a used (unfired) Super Black Eagle last fall and had problems with it from the get-go. Cycled fine most of the time but if I lightly bumped the bolt handle back or dropped the gun lightly on the butt hard enough to cause the bolt to ride back a half-inch or so, the bolt wouldn't re-close completely, causing a misfire on my next shot ("click"). I missed three birds this season because of the problem. I explained the problem to Benelli customer service and they said some of their guns do that, and to send it in for service. I just got my gun back and all they did was put more lubricant on the bolt. The problem still persists. I called them back and this time, the same guy said "That's just the way Benelli's are", and that I just need to keep an eye on the bolt when I'm hunting to make sure it's closed all the way. I told him that I shouldn't have to do that, given Benelli's reputation (and price), and that I don't have confidence that the gun will fire when I need it to. It really ruins the hunting experience. He said they'd look at it again, but that I shouldn't expect any different results. Arrrgh.