Performance waterfowl

[steiger68]

I was looking online at both the SBE 3 performance shop waterfowl (still available at some retailers) and the M2 20ga version. Seems the M2 does not have the tuned trigger group or the honed and polished bolt. Wonder why ? Also are the upgrades worth it ? Thanks 

[remarkable]

There is no mention of "tuned trigger group or the honed and polished bolt," after 2019 Benelli Dealer Workbook.  I will be contact Rob Roberts this week on other topics as well.  This is on both 12 & 20 gauge models.  Will update after contact.

 

[steiger68]

 # 10357, OPTIFADE™ Marsh Benelli shotguns are already recognized as the greatest semiautomatics on the market. With Benelli’s Performance Shop enhancements, the ultimate waterfowl scatter guns just got better. Custom work and features include: honed and polished action, custom-tuned trigger group, three Rob Roberts Triple Threat® choke tubes, lengthened and polished forcing cone, HIVIZ® CompSight®, oversized bolt handle, enlarged bolt release and a paracord survival sling. Waterfowl Edition models are testfired with a computerized pattern analysis machine to ensure consistent and even patterns

no response from Rob Roberts I sent them an email … 

[remarkable]

9 hours ago, steiger68 said:

 # 10357, OPTIFADE™ Marsh Benelli shotguns are already recognized as the greatest semiautomatics on the market. With Benelli’s Performance Shop enhancements, the ultimate waterfowl scatter guns just got better. Custom work and features include: honed and polished action, custom-tuned trigger group, three Rob Roberts Triple Threat® choke tubes, lengthened and polished forcing cone, HIVIZ® CompSight®, oversized bolt handle, enlarged bolt release and a paracord survival sling. Waterfowl Edition models are testfired with a computerized pattern analysis machine to ensure consistent and even patterns

no response from Rob Roberts I sent them an email … 

This description was posted in the 2019 Dealer Workbook, I see different description of the PS Waterfowl Model, after 2019.  Will be interesting to find out.

 

 

[steiger68]

I was looking at 2022 version. Do you have the dealer specs for it .. All I hear is how these guns shoot high still to this day so I’m nervous to even buy one

[remarkable]

Spoke to Rob Roberts today, both 12 & 20  gauge Performance Shop Waterfowl SBE 3 & M2 - honed and polished action, custom-tuned trigger group, ended after the 2019 build guns.  

I personally own a SBE PS 3 which was patterned by Rob Roberts - pattern included with every gun.  The center of the pattern was Center slightly low of POA, with 1/2".  Most "Shooting High" issues are caused by improper fitting, you must have the barrel flat.  Remembering you are shooting the gun... Benelli fitting system is very effective to bring most shooters into above said position - Flat Rib!  I have found several shooters benefit from casting the gun left handed/right hand shooter to get proper eye alignment, side to side.

It is critical to note Benelli Pattern Specs - no one talks about this critical metric.

CENTER OF PATTER MAY BE:

Up to 2" left or right of Point of Aim

Up to 5" above Point Of Aim 

Up to 2" below Point Of Aim

AT 21 YARDS

Most SBE 3's WHEN FITTED PROPERLY will shot with the delta 1-3 inches high at 21 yards, this establishes a great 60/40 pattern.  

[steiger68]

Wow. Thanks for the info. All the  SBE 3 PS listed on gun broker all claim to have the 2019 and earlier specs and say they are late 2021 and early 2022 production. I held a Ethos cordoba best today and felt amazing. Any issues with these ? Thanks