DoctorW Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 I wonder what the Benelli shotgun receivers are made of. Are they made from steel or aluminum? Or it denpends on model? Quote
Unobtanium Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 I wonder what the Benelli shotgun receivers are made of. Are they made from steel or aluminum? Or it denpends on model? Aluminium. Quote
DoctorW Posted June 18, 2009 Author Posted June 18, 2009 Aluminium. Sure? I am asking this because I am thinking why Benelli Ultra Light is so light. I thought maybe it uses aluminum instead of steel as receiver metal. If all Benelli shotgun uses aluminum receiver, why Ultra light is so light? Is it because Ultra Light's receiver is made of thinner aluminum? Quote
Unobtanium Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 Sure? I am asking this because I am thinking why Benelli Ultra Light is so light. I thought maybe it uses aluminum instead of steel as receiver metal. If all Benelli shotgun uses aluminum receiver, why Ultra light is so light? Is it because Ultra Light's receiver is made of thinner aluminum? Weighing only 6 pounds, the Benelli Ultra Light is the lightest semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun in production, sporting a featherweight alloy receiver and shortened magazine tube. The unique raised target rib used in these Benelli shotguns is made from the same super-light, super-strong carbon fiber employed in Formula I race cars. looks pretty self-evident where the weight went to me... Quote
jantonio54 Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 So it's neither aluminum nor steel, but an alloy. You know, you could just touch a magnet to it. Quote
Unobtanium Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 So it's neither aluminum nor steel, but an alloy. You know, you could just touch a magnet to it. All aluminum used to make anything is an alloy. Quote
jantonio54 Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 All aluminum used to make anything is an alloy. That's right, but it still will fail the magnet test. Quote
MontefeltroPro Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 Doogie... what the heck is this? You sending flowers? Was there a death in your family. Or is this just algae in your toilet. I just don't get it. Quote
Duggan Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 (edited) Doogie... what the heck is this? You sending flowers? Was there a death in your family. Or is this just algae in your toilet. I just don't get it. http://acs.lbl.gov/ImgLib/COLLECTIONS/BERKELEY-LAB/RESEARCH-1991-PRESENT/MATERIALS-SCIENCE/index/96703427.html The receiver is of course an alloy of some sort, but alloys don't make pretty crystals like pure aluminum ... at least I don't think. I spent most of chemistry class junior year drooling over the little blond cheerleader who sat in front of me, and I cheated my way through most of my labs. I never did hook up with her, but I got with her friend, who was also hot, but not a cheerleader ... where is this story going again? I lost my train of thought. Edited June 19, 2009 by Duggan Quote
DoctorW Posted June 19, 2009 Author Posted June 19, 2009 All aluminum used to make anything is an alloy. Well, that is why I hate people advertising their products as made from alloy. What alloy? What is the main metal element in the alloy? To me, the word "alloy" is just an advertising word which catches eyeballs but loses meanings or definition. Quote
Unobtanium Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 Well, that is why I hate people advertising their products as made from alloy. What alloy? What is the main metal element in the alloy? To me, the word "alloy" is just an advertising word which catches eyeballs but loses meanings or definition. It is most likely an aluminum alloy like 7056 or 6061 or something similar. I can't see it being anything else. Quote
DoctorW Posted June 19, 2009 Author Posted June 19, 2009 I just used magnet to test SBEII. The barrel and upper receiver is surely made of steel. And the lower receiver is not. So I assume that is made of aluminum. Quote
AndyUK Posted June 20, 2009 Posted June 20, 2009 Gents, The Italian gun company Breda (who still sell the 'original' SBE as the Grizzly) say, in their catalogue that the Grizzly / SBE uses an 'Ergal' alloy receiver, and Rilsan stock. I'm no metallurgist, but I reckon the barrels will be something like Nickel Chrome Molybdnum. Given the almost incestuous relationship between many of the Italian gun companies, I bet that the Benelli is the same. Certainly, Janes Infantry Weapons refers to the Benelli shotguns as having Ergal receivers, rilsan stocks and Nickel Chrome Moly barrels. Incidentally, Walther used to advertise their lightweight PP / PPK and P38 models as having 'Dural' alloy receivers, which was also used in aircraft and, I think, airships. Best regards Andy Quote
Unobtanium Posted June 20, 2009 Posted June 20, 2009 "Ergal" is another term for Aluminum alloy 7075 http://www.suppliersonline.com/propertypages/7075.asp#Spec Quote
mudhen Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 "Ergal" is another term for Aluminum alloy 7075 http://www.suppliersonline.com/propertypages/7075.asp#Spec I loved 'Ergal' on Family Matters Quote
Novaking Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 There you go again, showing off you new glasses. Quote
AndyUK Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 In England you would need a licence for those braces! Andy Quote
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