jjones0414 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 So I've read plenty of threads about accuracy of the r1. I don't expect tack driving accuracy, but at least should be able to get 1moa like I've seen others get on here. I've shot hundreds of rounds and about 10 different factory loads and have gotten down to a 2.5-2.8 inch groups with Hornady American Whitetail 150gr ammo. That is shooting out of a "lead sled" to remove the human error. I have also noticed some scratches about 1/2 inch inside the muzzle, these scratches are left to right if you were looking in the end of the barrel. Not sure if that would cause my issue or not. Is this something I should send it back to benelli for warranty work? I have also had to tighten my barrel nut 1 notch past the red dot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dokoliday Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 when did you purchase your R1 and what year do you think it was manufactured. In other words was it made before 2012/13 or after? Was it sitting in your dealers stock prior to 12/13 then you bought it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjones0414 Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 I'm not sure, it was given to me as a gift. I do believe its from before 2012. Can investigate that later. Why would that make a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dokoliday Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Not quite sure why this forum is Tombstone over the past two years but you should find the archives on all the threads in this R1 forum... they are out there and I dont remember how I found them before. There are VERY important issues you need to read if it was manufactured prior to 12/13 period. 1.) cleaning the pistons (research immediately for quick onset corrosion avoidance) 2.) loosening the lock nut a 1/4 turn before tight and using loctite to keep tight (strictly for better accuracy) 3.) best ammo tested is fusion 165 grain for accuracy They updated the pistons and a few other issues in 12/13! There were some phenomenal posters here and I wish I knew where they ended up and gather but I have not been able to locate any new R1 forums out there. All the best...Find those archives and get on that piston issue ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dokoliday Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 look up benelli R1 forum in search engine and archive should show up. Stid2677 is the guy you should concentrate on and there is a topic "gas piston" 1/3 way down list. Not sure how you can make pictures show up but it would help tremendously as you read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dokoliday Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 final answer... in the forums search (upper right) put in stid2677. then you will see "gas piston" thread with all pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadDad Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 final answer... in the forums search (upper right) put in stid2677. then you will see "gas piston" thread with all pics! Or you can click this link: forums.benelliusa.com/showthread.php/14472-Gas-Piston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjones0414 Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 I have seen some of those threads, my gas piston is just like that, I have no corossion issues yet. Mine still spin freely and show no ill signs. Is that something that benelli would swap over to the new style to remedy some of the issues? Does the updated piston look the same? I already tighten the fore end but them back it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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