Chamber Scoring in New SBE3 Turkey

[Inquisitivequal12]

I recently picked up a new SBE3 Turkey Performance Shop through Gun Broker and noticed some chamber scoring while doing an initial cleaning.  I know these guns are fired at the factory to pattern in but curious to see whether folks think this is typical for a SBE3 as this is my first.  Thanks in advance. 

 

Edited January 25, 2024 by Inquisitivequal12
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[Steve Rose]

At one time Benelli sent their Performance Shop guns to various stateside gunsmiths for the “enchantments” (and as far as I know they still do). The hunting guns go to a well known shop that advertises a lengthened forcing cone as part of the package. Your chamber looks like the FC reamer may have slightly touched the edge of the chamber while in use. The good new is that little scoring mark will have zero effect on the shotgun's operation.

 

 

[remarkable]

35 minutes ago, Steve Rose said:

At one time Benelli sent their Performance Shop guns to various stateside gunsmiths for the “enchantments” (and as far as I know they still do). The hunting guns go to a well known shop that advertises a lengthened forcing cone as part of the package. Your chamber looks like the FC reamer may have slightly touched the edge of the chamber while in use. The good new is that little scoring mark will have zero effect on the shotgun's operation.

 

 

The SBE 3 Turkey Performance Shop model goes to Rob Roberts for forcing cone lenghtening.

[Inquisitivequal12]

Thanks for the feedback.  My main concern is that the “scoring” is deep enough on the edge/lip of the chamber that you can feel it with a fingernail, which seems like something that should have been caught during QC.  What are the odds Benelli would replace the barrel in connection with this? 

[remarkable]

Benelli has a 10 year warranty on this model of shotgun.  I would suggest if you want to pursue this,  call in a RMA, but do not send in the gun until after your season is over.  This could be a extended wait time, it would be a challenge for Benelli to get another barrel for the gun. 

[Inquisitivequal12]

Thank you.  I have submitted a repair request but have not received any response or confirmation that the request was even submitted.  Does anyone have any experience with this process that can comment on typical response times from Benelli?  Your advice to send post-season is well taken, I understand it is likely a long process once initiated.  Hoping I can just send the barrel when/if the time comes… 

Edited January 30, 2024 by Inquisitivequal12
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[remarkable]

For best response you will want to talk to Benelli Customer Service and request a RMA.  You will want to have your serial number.  This should be done by telephone.  

"Thanks for the feedback.  My main concern is that the “scoring” is deep enough on the edge/lip of the chamber that you can feel it with a fingernail, which seems like something that should have been caught during QC.  What are the odds Benelli would replace the barrel in connection with this?"

 

The entire gun was shipped to Rob Roberts for modification such as force cone lengthening.  Rob Roberts would have shipped it back to Benelli USA for distribution, well beyond the QC process.