dbow Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Hey Benelli shooters If you could only buy one shotgun to hunt pheasants, geese and turkey, which one would it be with what specs? I hunt turkey more then other birds, but i really liked the ultralight. thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lugie Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 That ultralight would be pretty punishing with turkey loads--so fair warning. For a budget hunter, i'd recommend you pick up an old M1 Super 90 or an old Super Black Eagle (I, not II). I've got 5 M1s and 1 SBE, as well as a Montefeltro (about the same as the ultralight, just a little heavier. It's a great upland gun), a Benelli M4, and a cordoba. If you're on the lookout, you can pick 'em up in pretty good shape for anywhere between $500 and $800, and they're damn near the same as the newer guns. The main difference is that they don't have the comfortech stock. Honestly, I shoot my M1s more often than my Cordoba, just because they're not as loud and it's tough wearing earplugs (yes, it's that loud) and trying to hear the ducks/geese coming in. Anywhere in the 24" to 28" barrel length will suffice for the type of hunting you're talking about, but i prefer longer barrels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdshot Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 (edited) Most definitely the M2 field with either a 26" or 28" barrel and the Comfortech stock. I don't like the Montefeltro or that line because they don't have the stepped rib like the M2 field. I believe the ultralight is similar to the Montefeltro. The 3" shells in the M2 are plenty for turkeys or ducks and the M2 is lighter than the SBEII. I guess if you shoot a crap load of geese, you might could use the 3.5" shells in the SBEII. I don't care anything about pretty, so the black synthetic is what I shoot. Whatever you choose, I'm sure you will be happy with it. Try to shoot the ones you are interested in if you can. Hey Benelli shooters If you could only buy one shotgun to hunt pheasants, geese and turkey, which one would it be with what specs? I hunt turkey more then other birds, but i really liked the ultralight. thanks, Edited February 1, 2013 by Birdshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Nova - You can't get more gun for the money anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbow Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 M2 looks nice and so does the Nova. Why such a price difference between the two? I'm fine with spending money as long as it's going to last... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lugie Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 It's a Benelli. It'll last. Do some cruising on the Benelli website to familiarize yourself with the firearms--it'll help you make a better decision. The nova is a pump, the m2 is an autoloader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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