Proper Break In

[snakejake]

I Have Recently Purchased A Sbe2, And Would Like To Know Some Opinions On How To Break It In. I Have Heard A Few Different Theories About It And Would Like To Get Some More Input, Thanks

[tucker301]

Shoot a few boxes of heavy field loads before trying the light stuff.

If you're not going to shoot light stuff, then just shoot the recommended minimum or better and keep on truckin'.

[snakejake]

I've Been Told Three Boxes, And I've Also Been Told That It May Take Up To Six Or Seven Boxes. You Think That Three Will Do The Trick? And Yes I Will Shoot The Light Stuff.

[tucker301]

I'll answer that question with a question.

 

Multiple Choice:

If you run three boxes through her, and it still won't cycle light loads, what would you do next?

 

A: Run three more boxes of the heavy stuff and hope it does the trick.

 

B. Buy a Surecycle kit for light loads and use that when shooting at the range, swithcing back to the stock kit when hunting.

 

C. Call Customer Service and ask them why your gun won't cycle loads lighter than the recommended minimum.

 

D. Post on these forums what a useless POS the SBEII is.

[snakejake]

I Would Choose A, But What Is The Recommended Minimum? I Dont Have The Manual With Me

[tucker301]

It's on the website.

Click specifications.

[snakejake]

Thanks For Your Help

[tucker301]

The manuals are also available for download from the Benelli website.

[seawolf357]

I recently purchased a SBE II as well. I spent alot of time on the forums to find out about porting, chokes, cleaning and the problems people are having. After immediate mods to the gun...porting and forcing cone by Rhino, I went to the range with a few boxes of the 3.5, 3's and 2 3/4 for chokes patterns. First two shots were 3.5, the next were light and it works fine. I even loaded it up to fire rapid succession shots, and no problems. I did take time to break it down to make sure it was well cleaned and lubed. Try it first and see if you need to spend the money of the heavy loads.