First post - SBE II

[Islander]

Hello all,

 

Been reading the forum for some time and really appreciate all the great info.

 

My hunting buddy let me try his SBE II and I pulled the trigger and put one on hold at my local shop. It's a brand new SBE II with 26" bbls in camo. Here's my question..it's not a MAX-4 and not a Realtree APG but it looks like "break-up" pattern with a lot of green in it. I can't see this camo on Benelli site. Can someone clarify what camo is it?

 

thanks in advance

[Islander]

I think I found the answer..that camo is Realtree APG HD

 

just like the one in here:

 

gunsinternational.com/Benelli-Super-Black-Eagle-II.cfm?gun_id=100121400

Edited July 22, 2010 by Islander

[hognutz]

Welcome to the forum, and to the world of Benelli. I'm sure you will be delighted with the SBE ll. I own one, and they really are a beautiful thing. Keep it clean and oiled, and it will not let you down. Enjoy...Mike

[Islander]

Welcome to the forum, and to the world of Benelli. I'm sure you will be delighted with the SBE ll. I own one, and they really are a beautiful thing. Keep it clean and oiled, and it will not let you down. Enjoy...Mike

 

Thanks for the welcome Mike, looking forward to getting to know my SBE II and share/learn some stories and expirience here.

[tucker301]

Welcome Aboard!

 

What kinds of hunting do you plan on doing with your new Benelli?

[Islander]

Welcome Aboard!

 

What kinds of hunting do you plan on doing with your new Benelli?

 

 

hey tucker, will be trying to bag some Canada goose, ducks, turkeys, upland, deer and boar

[tucker301]

I like you already!

[Islander]

Got my new toy! I'm speechless:D She's a beauty.

 

Quick question, I have a very small chip in my camo finish on the receiver..very hard to see. How should I care for it and will it be a big issue with a bit of metal exposed?

 

thanks

[tucker301]

Go to Walmart or whatever and get a small bottle of flat enamel model paint in the appropriate color.

[Islander]

Go to Walmart or whatever and get a small bottle of flat enamel model paint in the appropriate color.

 

thanks for your help tucker.

 

One more question,

 

When I try to take the barrel off, it's extremely tight. I almost have to put a lot of force/pressure. Is it normal?

P.S. Top receiver is mated to the lower receiver correctly.

[hattles]

thanks for your help tucker.

 

One more question,

 

When I try to take the barrel off, it's extremely tight. I almost have to put a lot of force/pressure. Is it normal?

P.S. Top receiver is mated to the lower receiver correctly.

 

Welcome aboard.

I would suspect that the camo finish would affect the already tight tolerances of the barrel fit. It'll wear in with use.

[tucker301]

Exactly as stated above.

The camo film tightens up tolerances that were already closer than most makers to begin with.

A film of light oil on those spots won't hurt a thing.

[Islander]

Great to know, thanks guys.

[fikester]

My SBE II was also tight to remove barrel when it was brand new.....the paint will wear in that area with use. I used the Benelli to bring down a few squirells last week as well in MD.....love it!