onethatwas Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 All, As the title says, I need some assistance in choosing the correct Benelli for my needs. At this point I have narrowed my choices down to the M2, SBEII, and Super Vinci all in either 26" or 28", but I am still very open to investigating other options. I have used google to the extent of my capabilities which is the reason I have chosen the above 3 options as my primary focus. My main concerns are function (having the correct tool for the job) and reliability. I have no question regarding the reliability of any Benelli - I have loved my Super Nova ever since day 1 - but this is my first jump into the auto loader world of shotguns. This gun will be used primarily for clay shooting (non-competition), secondly for hunting (dove, quail, pheasant, turkey), and *possibly* some waterfowl (duck and goose). When it comes to clay shooting I am looking at cycling approximately 4,000 rounds per year through it making it my primary use. When it comes to the 3 models I have narrowed it down to, I have done so due to other shooters' reviews and overall impressions. I have not held or used the M2 or SBEII, but I have played with the Super Vinci quite a bit and love the way it feels. I know the best way to get a true feel for a gun is to shoot it, but unfortunately I have not had that opportunity. After reading my above uses it is pretty obvious that I do not need a 3.5" magnum, but in the case of the Super Vinci vs. the Vinci I liked the feel substantially more. I would prefer to not spend money where it is unnecessary, but the general consensus regarding the M2 vs SBEII is that the SBEII has a better feel. I like Benelli's synthetic stocks better than the wooden options which took the Ultra Light and the Montefeltro off of my radar. I hope to investigate the M2 and SBEII more this weekend, but in the mean time would really like any advice and direction anyone can provide. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bello Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I hunt and hit clays with a Benelli M2 Field 28" although i use my cordoba more for clays but imho the sbe2 and m2 are the exact same thing cept one has a 3.5 inch chamber and the other does not.. its like driving a camaro then driving a supercharged camaro both the same thing one just has more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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