Swiftdeus Posted May 30, 2012 Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) Hello, I just received my PAL (Canadian Possession and Acquisition License) and I am looking to buy my first gun. I am not new to shooting at all. I have never done waterfowl, but I am interested in giving it a try, I mostly shoot clay. After a lot of research and advisement, the Super Black Eagle II looks like a fantastic gun, and the Super Black Eagle II Waterfowl Edition only adds to that. My question is, do the features on the SBE2 Waterfowl Edition($2900) warrant it's $1200 price increase from the standard SBE2($1700)? The other thing is that, I have a friend willing to sell me a slightly used SBE2 Waterfowl Edition for about $1600, I am trying to be conservative but not cheap, should I be looking for something better at a lower price, or a used standard SBE2? Extra Information: SBE2 Waterfowl Edition comes with: Rob Roberts Custom Triple Threat Chokes Custom Bolt Handle HI VIZ Comp front sight Paracord Survival Sling 28" Crio Barrel with lengthened and polished forcing cone SBE2 Standard comes with: Crio Cokes Large Trigger Guard Heavy Duty Magazine Cap Hard Gun Case Comfortech Shim Kit They both come with ComforTech Gel Recoil Pad and Comb insert. I am waiting for a response from Benelli to confirm or deny that you get all the standard extra's with the Waterfowl Edition. Thanks for reading this and I look forward to your responses. Edited May 30, 2012 by Swiftdeus Quote
tucker301 Posted May 30, 2012 Posted May 30, 2012 I wouldn't pay the extra money for the waterfowl edition. The stock SBEII will kill just as many ducks. Quote
wingshooter Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 My shotguns are all black on black. The ducks don't care what color your shotgun is. Save that money and buy some good waders and coat. Quote
CROWSLAYER Posted June 30, 2012 Posted June 30, 2012 Black stock in flat back will kill just as many waterfowl as camo! Quote
Guest Rafaelbaixesoft Posted July 12, 2012 Posted July 12, 2012 Shotguns are nice... the precision range is the problem but close range is the most powerful thing in the world Quote
TommyD Posted July 22, 2012 Posted July 22, 2012 So, Which one did you buy? My money would have gone with the friends used waterfowl edition. Quote
tommy2shot Posted August 17, 2012 Posted August 17, 2012 I killed many more ducks with my trusty SBE than with the SBE2 that I own. i would not spend extra for waterfowl as ole black does just as well.I would spend some of that savings on a Sure Cycle system as it DOES make a difference in cycling & reliability in a wet duck blind!! Quote
hattles Posted September 7, 2012 Posted September 7, 2012 Based on the info you've given...the used Waterfowl Edition is a $100 cheaper than a new SBEII. If the Waterfowl Edition is in great shape...buy it! You really won't notice much of a difference between the two but heck, if you get the gun with all the bells and whisles you'll have $100 left to buy shells or accessories. Quote
striped1 Posted October 1, 2012 Posted October 1, 2012 Don't buy a benelli camo dipped gun. Every one I have ever seen has start chipping and peeling. Rediculous that they cannot fix it on a $1500 gun, but mossberg can on a $400.00 one. Quote
tucker301 Posted October 1, 2012 Posted October 1, 2012 Don't buy a benelli camo dipped gun. Every one I have ever seen has start chipping and peeling. Rediculous that they cannot fix it on a $1500 gun, but mossberg can on a $400.00 one. I bought a Mossberg turkey gun last year and it was chipped right out of the box. A little chipping isn't going to hurt a camo dipped gun in the least. If you want a showpiece buy one. These are working guns. Quote
Guest chamber Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 super agree with you? nice thought! Quote
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