gowest Posted January 16, 2006 Posted January 16, 2006 Shot some Winchester Supreme 3.5" shells over the weekend from my SBE II and I have to admit that it kicked like a mule. Has anyone come across an aftermarket way to reduce recoil that works? (Mercury RR, Sims pad, etc.) Quote
heavy4x4 Posted January 16, 2006 Posted January 16, 2006 Mercury recoil reducer and Sims pad will help. Only thing that will actually reduce recoil is added weight to the gun. That's the truth. If you want to shoot a 3.5" shell with 1.5 ounces plus of shot, you are going to have some serious recoil...especially in a gun built as light as the SBE I/II. Try some 3.5" shells with lower dram and or shot weight. Maybe even go with 3". You need to find a load you're comfortable shooting, otherwise you'll never be accurate with the gun. [ 01-16-2006, 10:20 AM: Message edited by: heavy4x4 ] Quote
Golden Bear Posted January 16, 2006 Posted January 16, 2006 gowest, I added an 8 oz. C & H mercury recoil reducer fore end cap to front and 8 oz. weight in the stock cavity. It helped. The gun weights 7.3 lbs. out of the box, but you can't add more than 1 lb. (16 oz.) to the gun or it won't cycle. I've tried many combinations and it won't function with more. Hope this helps you out.--GB Quote
keydetDucks Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 I have had it with my SBE II! I have put over 100 heavy rounds thru it and still have a jam or failure to completely cycle about every 4th or 5th shot. I love the way it feels, swings and points ... But when I start leaving stooling mallards over the decoys because I can't get off that next shot ... It's time to go back to the Gold Hunter. Good product, but needs work! Quote
IdahoDucker Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 Originally posted by keydetDucks: I have had it with my SBE II! It's time to go back to the Gold Hunter. Please do. Quote
gowest Posted January 17, 2006 Author Posted January 17, 2006 Thanks for the reply's. Golden Bear, does the C&H Mercury Recoil Reducer fit in the magazine tube under the end cap? How much is it and where do I find it. Thanks again! Quote
Remy Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 Hey gowest, Here ya go!------------------ http://www.mpcsports.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=433 Quote
Nevada SuperSport Posted January 18, 2006 Posted January 18, 2006 The ComforTech stock works wonders. New SBEII's can now be bought with one. Quote
sbeIIfan Posted January 18, 2006 Posted January 18, 2006 Wait till you hear what i shoot! i shoot 3.5 in 2 onces of trungsted matrix! i use that for duck and geese. manily geese but if ducks come along they are mince meat! Quote
Butch-M Posted January 18, 2006 Posted January 18, 2006 Shot hundreds of slugs through mine and about two boxes of steel down in Texas last week on ducks ... perfect operation. (of the gun anyway) LOL Quote
gowest Posted January 18, 2006 Author Posted January 18, 2006 Don't get me wrong, I believe the SBE II comes up and aims as well as the B-80 I've shot for 20 years. Maybe it's because I've shot a gas gun for so long, but I thought the 3.5" Supremes had a good deal of kick. I am just wondering if anyone has found a way to reduce it some. Remy, thanks for the web site. Which reducer do you use? Quote
tucker301 Posted January 19, 2006 Posted January 19, 2006 Originally posted by gowest: Thanks for the reply's. Golden Bear, does the C&H Mercury Recoil Reducer fit in the magazine tube under the end cap? How much is it and where do I find it. Thanks again! They make both styles, but the one that replaces the limiter plug is too long for the Benellis. It's designed for mags. which hold 4 rounds and it's 4.5" long. The Benellis hold 3 rounds, and the plug should be 4" in length. The magazine cap model works well and looks good on the gun. Quote
IdahoDucker Posted January 20, 2006 Posted January 20, 2006 The Sims pad really does a lot in my opinion. There is another redcoil pad out, which I don't remember the name of, that is supposed to be as good or better. I believe tucker301, mudhen or one of the other regulars here has posted about it. An X...somthing I think. Try one of those, I think you will feel a difference. Quite a bit cheaper than a merc reducer too. Quote
Golden Bear Posted January 20, 2006 Posted January 20, 2006 The only recoil pad I know of that starts with an X is Xcoil by Hiviz (http://www.hivizsights.com). Check out Trapdude and Kickeeze as they make good soft pads also. Hope this helps.--GB Quote
Remy Posted January 20, 2006 Posted January 20, 2006 Yes, another alternative is the X-coil pad. Mudhen suggested getting one because he had heard they might be the best. I am going to order one from Cabelas, as they carry the prefit model that you can put right on to a SBE. I am not sure if that model fits the SBE II. I think the price is $29.95. Quote
mudhen Posted January 20, 2006 Posted January 20, 2006 I hear the Prefit X-Coil for the SBE is the bomb. Let us know what you think. I have not seen a prefit for the Comfortech from anyone yet. I like my factory Comfortech pad, but I'd buy an X-Coil prefit if they came out with one. mudhen - CA Quote
BuckNut Posted January 20, 2006 Posted January 20, 2006 Not sure if he can fit an SBE II or not but I have used this guys product in the past and it is GREAT! Go to http://www.edwardsrecoilreducer.com/ an click on contact us. Ask for Kevin and tell him Ryan sent you! Quote
Golden Bear Posted January 21, 2006 Posted January 21, 2006 Contact Xcoil (Hiviz) direct and find out if their pad will fit with no work. Ask for Bryce. GB Quote
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