[New Benelli Montefeltro owner]

Thanks for the comments.  I did get the Plano case linked above, it's just big enough to fit both the Monte, and a "backup" pump action.  I've always preferred hard cases for travel, and like that this one is water tight, and was reasonably priced, as well as space efficient.  I agree setup/breakdown frequently isn't ideal in some cases, but I do have a few soft cases that will work fine in those instances.  

Did get out and do some shooting, it took all the ammo I fed it without any hiccups, and broke plenty of clays first time out (basically my first time so there was some learning curve) very happy so far!

 

[New Benelli Montefeltro owner]

Hi Everyone!

Just ordered a Benelli Monte 12ga 26".  With the supply issues now, I had to go with an out of state purchase so now I'm waiting for shipping to local FFL before I can actually get my hands on it, but pretty excited here.  This will be my first semi-auto shotgun, will join a Remington 870 and an old Sears model 200 pump.  I've mostly been a rifle shooter/hunter but wanted to get into some upland game, small game, and possibly clay target sports.  Wanted a Benelli for 15+ years and finally was able to do it. 

I know the Monte gives up some bells & whistles to the more expensive guns, but I wanted the traditional walnut & blue, and an Ethos would cost about double (I'm going to be under $1k out the door).  I've never been very sensitive to recoil so I'm expecting I'll get along great.  

All that said, I'm pretty new to shotgun sports, so mostly have a lot to learn.  Any tips, tricks, or simple modifications that people like to do with the Montefeltro?  I think I'll want to add a sling, and see Benelli offers a mag-cap with the swivel, I assume the stock just has to be drilled for a rear point?

I'm planning to pick up this case, since the Benelli case is no longer included.  Any experience, or other suggestions in the <$100 range?

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/plano-36-in-all-weather-rifle-shotgun-case