Bristol26 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I wanted to surprise my husband with a new benelli for christmas. he is a bird hunter and hunts Turkey also. Which would be the best gun for him? the Ultra Light? the Montefeltro or the Legacy? Any help would be much appreciated. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Vincent Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Bristol26, I know this is not what you asked, but IMHO, you might want to ask your husband as he may well want the SBEII with its 3.5" chamber and camo (for turkey). As for the three that you mentioned, I sure like the Ultra Light (from what I've read and seen). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K4DV Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 The M2 for the money. He probably never would shoot the 3.5" shells and that is basically the only difference in the SBE2 and the M2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tel Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 M2 in camo. Best all around shotgun made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husker13 Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 M2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamoM2 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 M2 Comfortech. Great gun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty or death Jr. Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 What are all the birds he hunts? Because if he hunts turkey and geese, I would definately get him The SBEII. IMO the legacy and the Montefeltro are to nice of a gun to even use. The ultralight is a great pheasant gun, light and quick. The M2 is a great gun too but I use 3 1/2 for all my waterfowl, which is the reason I would prefer the SBEII. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol26 Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 He mostly hunts grouse, some pheasant and quail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Vincent Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Then try the Ultra Light (the quicker he can be for grouse, the better off he is). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 If he has other guns for turkey hunting, get him the Ultralight or the Legacy for birding. If he is going to use this one for turkeys and other upland birding, get him the SBEII in the black synthetic with 24" barrel. The 3.5" will be great for turkeys, and he can shoot any other length he wants for smaller game. Waterfowlers and clay shooters need longer barrels to help line up longer passing shots, but the 24" will be great for close cover and for turkeys. I wouldn't get him a camo gun for birding. Too easy to lose, and the camo really isn't necessary. The flat black is also fine for turkeys. Never had a problem with one seeing mine. The SBEII is also much easier to clean the M2, because the receiver comes in half with the top half being the barrel extension. This makes cleaning a breeze. I hope he's getting you something as nice as what you're getting him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photopro Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Quote: The SBEII is also much easier to clean the M2, because the receiver comes in half with the top half being the barrel extension. Much easier to clean doesn't make the M2 difficult though does it? It can be a bit misleading for someone not familiar with either reading that statement. We are fans of both really aren't we Tucker ?? photopro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 No. I'm a fan of the SBEII. The M2 is a decent gun, but I can't see buying it instead of the SBEII for any reason other saving a few dollars. And if the SBEII is easier to clean than the M2, then logic dictates that the M2 is more difficult to clean than the SBEII. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J J Mac Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 If I were you, I would get him a gift certificate at a local shop if you know where you want to purchse the gun or make up a certificate yourself on the computer en***ling him to a new Benelli. He may have strong preferences that you are not aware of. I have several Benellis as well as numerous other guns and I would never want anyone to buy me one that I had not picked out. Besides appearance and the versatility of the gun, there is the matter of gun fit (quite important) to be considered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I like JJMac's advice better than I do my own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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