Just Bought My First Shotgun and Have Some Questions (SBE 2)

[Ryan 1995]

I just purchased a Super Black Eagle 2 with the synthetic comfortech stock. I will have to wait to days to pick it up because im in Cali. Should I break it in with some 3.5" magnums to help it out with lighter loads for skeet? Also, if I want to add a magazine extension, which brand is the best to get? Are there any other upgrades I should look into, such as an aftermarket follower? thanks in advance

[tucker301]

For what primary purpose did you purchase the gun?

[Ryan 1995]

For what primary purpose did you purchase the gun?

Skeet and Dove hunting for the most part. I am just getting into hunting so I havent done any more than that yet. I live close to a range so I will be shooting clays mainly for a while.

[tucker301]

An Inertia gun is a poor choice for skeet shooting, unless you're going to follow the manufacturer's minimum load specifications.

That being said, many have no problems with light loads, after a thorough break-in with heavy field loads.

You don't need 3.5". Just shoot high velocity heavy field loads in 2.75" or 3".

About 3-4 boxes should be a good start.

[Ryan 1995]

Okay I hope it will work out alright for me. I dont mind shooting the heavier loads. I plan on going further into hunting soon also. Is there anything else I should know before I take it to the range? thanks for the info

[tucker301]

You'll probably want to pattern the gun and possibly change drop shims for best results.

[lugie]

As for the mag extension, you're unlikely to use it in either scenario.

 

But if you really want one, Nordic is the way to go.

[Ryan 1995]

How to I go about patterning my gun? Just shoot different loads and see which ones work best? Sorry im new to the shotgun thing so im trying to figure everything out. Thanks again

[tucker301]

I setup a large sheet of paper, at least 36 x 36 and spray paint a 4-5" dot in the middle.

At 30 yards, shoulder and fire the gun three times. Don't aim, just point and shoot naturally by bringing the gun up and firing when on target. Don't fire rapidly. Re-acquire the target for each shot, just like shooting clays or birds.

 

Examine the pattern density to determine if the bulk of it is high, low, right left. Typically, you want 60% high and 40% low.

 

If the pattern is low, use a lower lettered shim to raise the pattern.

A will raise the pattern and C will lower it.

[fletre]

I've never had any 1 1/8 oz load of any kind not cycle in my SBE II. Now anything less than that is hit or miss. I use mine mostly dove hunting. I consider it my best all around Benelli.