gordie Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 I am in the market for a new autoloader shotgun. I have taken a look at the M2 and Super Black Eagle Benelli guns and also the Stoeger 2000 models. My nephew recently purchased a Benelli M2 and loves it - but he feels it has more recoil than his previous gun (Browning Gold). Certainly it handles any load without any problem - the Browning had a problem in that regard particularly with skeet and sporting clay loads. The concern I have about the recoil factor is that I have neck problems and I want to avoid aggravating it with a gun that kicks to much for me to handle. We don't shot 3 1/2" shells but lots of 3" (steel shot for waterfowl) and slugs for deer. Any feedback on how the Stoeger 2000 handles in terms of recoil and muzzle jump versus the Benelli M2 or Super Black Eagle. Thanks Gordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drundel Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 the M2 is a recoil gun so it does kick more than a gas gun. its also a bit lighter than most comparable guns so that doesn't help the recoil. i'd try to find a range where you could shoot both and try, but i subspect a 391 with a good pad is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordie Posted September 28, 2004 Author Share Posted September 28, 2004 Thanks Drundel - good advice. Nobody up here shoots a Super Black Eagle - so I can't try that model. My nephew has the M2 and I have fired it a few times. I can compare to a Beretta Extrema - which another friend has (great gun but it doesn't fit me just right though). It's all good anyhow. Keep shootin straight. Gord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFLOYD Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 I have an SBEII which I have shot Rem field loads and steel Xpert up to 3.5" through it....only had it a few months and most loads have been Rem field loads for dove so far....but the steel in all sizes of Xpert has shot flawlessly, no jams or anything. It is not the comfortech, but the traditional wooden stock and fore end. I hear the Comfortech system works well though. I do know the SBEII in my version does okay, I'm used to 3.5" pump guns, so it's not an issue for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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