axop Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I seem to have a problem finding the right ammunition (Slug) for my new Benelli SBE II. I am in South Florida and use the SBE for Hog hunting and duck (later in the year). So far I have tried Brenneke, Lightfield, Federal, Winchester and Remington Slugs, no good all over the board. The best results so far I got from Brenneke 2 3/4, 1 1/4 oz Green Lighing or Lightfield Sabot. When I say "best" it is still far from my expectations (within 10 inch on 50 yards). Does anyone have any insight, experience or a recommendation of accurate ammunition (Slugs) ? Thanks you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benelligunny Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 The twist is a 1 in 28. Test results prove that the slower, 1500fps slugs work the best so if you're trying to use the super fast slugs, it will throw them. I use the Remington 2 3/4" 1oz Premier copper solids 1450fps and get 1.5" groups at 100 yards. Make sure the scope and base are mounted properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benelligunny Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Oh BTW, didn't know if you were using a smoothbore or not but if using a smoothbore, make sure to clean the lead out. Heavy leading will greatly effect the accuracy. Get a Hoppes Tornado brush to do this. Probably wouldn't hurt to invest in a rifled choke either, found they work pretty damn good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axop Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) Thank you "Benelligunny" for the great help and advise. I will give it a try coming weekend. Yes, use smoothbore. Edited February 3, 2015 by axop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axop Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) I found the premier copper solid by Remington, but it says: "Designed specifically for use in fully rifled barrels", I have a smoothbore, so you would still recommend this amo for my situation ? Also I could not find a rifled choke tube for a Benelli SBE II any recommendations ? Edited February 3, 2015 by axop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckcop Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Copper solids, or ANY sabot slug for that matter, are only designed to be fired from rifled barrels. I don't shoot slugs from my SBE but my best results from my M4/M1's are with Federal Truball and Brenneke slugs. Generally, they tend to group better out to 50 yards with the lower velocity versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benelligunny Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I agree with truckcop. I've used the Federal slugs with an IC choke with good results and keep them in a 4" group from 50 to 75 yards usually but I'd never push it beyond that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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