Matt D Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I have a SBE II and a M2 (12ga) and I am looking for a Benelli 20ga to shoot quail, dove, partridge and prairie chickens. Logic tells me to get an M2, as its form and function will be similar to the M2 12ga I have, but I like the looks and intrigued by the Cordoba. Thoughts and comments welcome and appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2340 Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Good question. I've been thinking about getting a 20 as well and was also considering the ultralight. Any thoughts? I guess my plan is to eventually just get one of everything in the Benelli line up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 I like the 20ga Ultralight too, but thought it would be fun to use a 20 for teal and ringneck ducks. That's why I was interested in the two others. As for one of each of the Benellis, this gun is pay back for the kitchen remodel for my wife. I can't afford another one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontefeltroPro Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I like the 20ga Ultralight too, but thought it would be fun to use a 20 for teal and ringneck ducks. That's why I was interested in the two others. As for one of each of the Benellis, this gun is pay back for the kitchen remodel for my wife. I can't afford another one of those. Know what you mean... I just went through that with my wife... new Silestone counter-top, sink, range, etc. Next week comes the hardwood floors. I think this sets me up for a new gun? I wrestled with the decision on the Ultralight but the deciding factor for me was the limited magazine capacity. In my state we can load five for non-migratory game. Since I usually give the quail a "warning shot" (a miss), I felt like I wanted five shots in the field. Since you are hunting migratory birds, this may not be an issue for you. My Montefeltro only weighs 5 1/2 lbs. so it's almost as light as the Ultralight. Holds five shots without the plug. And the plug is a breeze to take out... you just take of the forend cap and tilt it forward and the falls out. We DO have to plug for dove and I was checked out this last season by a game warden. Guy was very thorough and did everything except a prostate exam. Even went 200 yds. out of the way to check my pickup for hidden doves. Asked me a trick question as well... "How many did you get this morning?"... (we were hunting in the afternoon!) We follow the laws down here and it pays off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDogs3 Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 (edited) I am using a 20 ga SuperSport for pheasant and its great. A light, cool looking gun and it patterns both lead and steel (for public grounds in Iowa and North Dakota) extremely well. It also has a window under the forend so that you can tell how many rounds are in the magazine. Edited March 6, 2009 by BlackDogs3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 The SuperSport is a great looking gun too. I am thinking more about going wiht the M2, ported barrels on the SuperSport and Cordoba might not make duck hunting buddies happy. But I think I'll at least wait to see "what is in the box" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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