cdogg44 Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 I stopped by a Benelli dealer today and tried out a SBEII vs. SBE. Honestly the II felt a lot better than the SBE to me, and there really was hardly any price difference. So now I'm set on getting a Left Handed Super Black Eagle II in the Max4 camo and either a 24" or 26" barrel (no 28" for sure). Of course they were out of stock (and were still waiting on an order from December!). So I called around to several dealers, and got the same story. Two questions: 1. Is a LH version of the SBE II even available in the Max4 camo? The first dealer didn't seem to think that it was. 2. Anyone know of a dealer with one of these in stock? What about a large dealer with a lot of stock that I could call? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Check Gunbroker.com Link http://tinyurl.com/42mlp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltchris Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 I have a LH SBE II in Max 4 camo that I purchased several months ago from Guns Galore in Fenton, Michigan. They had to order it, but only took a couple weeks. Nice gun, although I haven't hunted with it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterworks Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 cdogg, you may want to try "mace sports", formerly "the gun room". I believe they one of the largest benelli dealers on the east coast. The are in Mebane, NC. 919-563-4070. Hope you find what you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg44 Posted October 31, 2004 Author Share Posted October 31, 2004 Thanks guys for the info. I'll give Mace Sports a call tomorrow. I live in Arkansas, though. Would shipping a new gun from an authorized dealer like that be any hassle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 You'll need a transfer dealer in your state to handle the paperwork for you. They will charge a fee. http://www.gunbroker.com/user/dealernetwork.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy T. Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 The only way you can get a SBE II Left hand, Max 4 Camo, is with a 28 in barrel. I must have e-mailed 25-30 gun shops with no luck. I got it from: Great Guns in Kearney Mo. Phone# 816-628-6431 They had 3 LEFT HAND SBE II's max 4 camo 28" barrel 1300.00 plus 25.00 to ship to my ffl they were great folks to deal with, i had my gun in 3 days. [ 11-01-2004, 07:24 AM: Message edited by: Tommy T. ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudhen Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Good info! Benelli Stock # 101116 Max 4 28" bbl SBE II is the only LH offering in Max 4 for the SBE II. I shoot 2 SBE's in 26" bbl, I have shot the 28" bbl, no big difference. mudhen - CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg44 Posted November 1, 2004 Author Share Posted November 1, 2004 Originally posted by mudhen: Good info! Benelli Stock # 101116 Max 4 28" bbl SBE II is the only LH offering in Max 4 for the SBE II. I shoot 2 SBE's in 26" bbl, I have shot the 28" bbl, no big difference. mudhen - CA Please somebody chime in and tell me that they own a LH SBEII in Max4 with either a 24" or 26" barrel! It figures that the gun I want (LH SBEII 26" in Max4) isn't even made...and better still, that the 28" model is probably the rarest of them all. Can somebody confirm the 28" only in LH Max4? Half the dealers told me they make all three lengths, and the others had no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy T. Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Originally posted by cdogg44: quote: Originally posted by mudhen: Good info! Benelli Stock # 101116 Max 4 28" bbl SBE II is the only LH offering in Max 4 for the SBE II. I shoot 2 SBE's in 26" bbl, I have shot the 28" bbl, no big difference. mudhen - CA Please somebody chime in and tell me that they own a LH SBEII in Max4 with either a 24" or 26" barrel! It figures that the gun I want (LH SBEII 26" in Max4) isn't even made...and better still, that the 28" model is probably the rarest of them all. Can somebody confirm the 28" only in LH Max4? Half the dealers told me they make all three lengths, and the others had no idea. Look on Benelli's website and see for yourself, mudhen gave you the stock #, Half the dealers don't know what they are talking about! There is a Left hand section on Benelli's site that will show you what they offer on the LH Guns. THE LH MAX4 ONLY COMES with a 28" BARREL [ 11-01-2004, 05:58 PM: Message edited by: Tommy T. ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipmaster5 Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 I just bought the 26" lefthand SBE2 in Timber camo, I had to wait 2 months to get it from Cabela's and they are a very large dealer. the 26" camo is the harder one to find...Cabela's in Hamburg, Pa. will be receiving in about 5 of the Max4 28" lefthand version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg44 Posted November 3, 2004 Author Share Posted November 3, 2004 Originally posted by Tommy T.: quote: Originally posted by cdogg44: quote: Originally posted by mudhen: Good info! Benelli Stock # 101116 Max 4 28" bbl SBE II is the only LH offering in Max 4 for the SBE II. I shoot 2 SBE's in 26" bbl, I have shot the 28" bbl, no big difference. mudhen - CA Please somebody chime in and tell me that they own a LH SBEII in Max4 with either a 24" or 26" barrel! It figures that the gun I want (LH SBEII 26" in Max4) isn't even made...and better still, that the 28" model is probably the rarest of them all. Can somebody confirm the 28" only in LH Max4? Half the dealers told me they make all three lengths, and the others had no idea. Look on Benelli's website and see for yourself, mudhen gave you the stock #, Half the dealers don't know what they are talking about! There is a Left hand section on Benelli's site that will show you what they offer on the LH Guns. THE LH MAX4 ONLY COMES with a 28" BARREL Thanks for the info guys. I posted my last response after hearing conflicting reports about a 26" LH SBEII in Max4. I guess somehow I missed the "Click here for specifications" link on Benelli's website, but now agree that a 26 incher isn't going to be found the way I want it. However, during my massive statewide phone search (of which every dealer "thought" they made a LH SBEII in Max4 in 26") I did find a LH SBEII in Advantage Timber with a 26" barrel on sale for a very good deal...and decided to compromise, trading length for camo pattern. For the money though (and the location, not very far away), I'm thrilled. So, be warned, I'll probably have some really stupid questions come tomorrow once I enter the world of Benelli shotguns. I'm looking forward to it. Anything I need to talk to the dealer about before I leave with it (butt pad, springs...)? Also, any special way to "break in" a Benelli? Just take it out and shoot stuff? Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeshot Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 cdogg44, My SBE II came with: * 1 Plastic Breakdown Case * 5 Cryo Choke Choke Tubes * 4 Choke Tube Plastic Holders * 1 Choke Wrench * 1 Drop Change Kit (Drop & Cast Adjustment) * 1 50ml Benelli Gun Oil * 1 Use/Maintenace Manual * 1 Spare Parts List Manual * 1 Warranty Registration Card Make sure that all five choke tubes are different. Full----------------- - 1 Notch or * on the side. Improved Modified - 2 Notches or ** on the side. Modified----------- - 3 Notches or *** on the side. Improved Cylinder - 4 Notches or **** on the side. Cylinder----------- - 5 Notches or ***** on the side. Check that your choke wrench will fit all the chokes. If not, you can try other choke tube wrenches or contact Benelli and they will send you a different type of choke tube wrench. I like to breakdown the gun, clean it and re-oil the gun. I like to remove the heavy oil/grease that is on the gun from the manufacture to protect it from rust during shipping and storage at the gun dealer's store. I broke-in my SBEII with 100 rounds of the Winchester Supreme High Velocity Turkey Loads. I shot 50 rounds of the 3" (Max Dr. Eq. 2 oz.) and 50 rounds of 3.5" (Max Dr. Eq. 2 1/4 oz.) rounds. This will take the stiffness out of the recoil spring. Of course, my shoulder could only take 40 rounds during a shooting session. So I shot 20 rounds each of the 3" and 3.5" shells. Check if the gel pad seems too easy to remove. If the trigger safety is too stiff, you can contact Benelli to have the trigger safety spring replaced. Benelli will have you send the trigger assembly to them to replace the trigger safety spring. Regards threeshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdogg44 Posted November 4, 2004 Author Share Posted November 4, 2004 Originally posted by threeshot: cdogg44, My SBE II came with: * 1 Plastic Breakdown Case * 5 Cryo Choke Choke Tubes * 4 Choke Tube Plastic Holders * 1 Choke Wrench * 1 Drop Change Kit (Drop & Cast Adjustment) * 1 50ml Benelli Gun Oil * 1 Use/Maintenace Manual * 1 Spare Parts List Manual * 1 Warranty Registration Card Make sure that all five choke tubes are different. Full----------------- - 1 Notch or * on the side. Improved Modified - 2 Notches or ** on the side. Modified----------- - 3 Notches or *** on the side. Improved Cylinder - 4 Notches or **** on the side. Cylinder----------- - 5 Notches or ***** on the side. Check that your choke wrench will fit all the chokes. If not, you can try other choke tube wrenches or contact Benelli and they will send you a different type of choke tube wrench. I like to breakdown the gun, clean it and re-oil the gun. I like to remove the heavy oil/grease that is on the gun from the manufacture to protect it from rust during shipping and storage at the gun dealer's store. I broke-in my SBEII with 100 rounds of the Winchester Supreme High Velocity Turkey Loads. I shot 50 rounds of the 3" (Max Dr. Eq. 2 oz.) and 50 rounds of 3.5" (Max Dr. Eq. 2 1/4 oz.) rounds. This will take the stiffness out of the recoil spring. Of course, my shoulder could only take 40 rounds during a shooting session. So I shot 20 rounds each of the 3" and 3.5" shells. Check if the gel pad seems too easy to remove. If the trigger safety is too stiff, you can contact Benelli to have the trigger safety spring replaced. Benelli will have you send the trigger assembly to them to replace the trigger safety spring. Regards threeshot That all seems like really good information. Thanks threeshot. If this board does it, somebody might consider making that a sticky post for new SBEII buyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avon Raven Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 threeshot,This really is useful info...Thanks.AR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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