manr0e Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Hi everyone. I was in the store yesterday checking out the M4 again when I decided to pick up a SBEII...WOW...feels great but I again have a bunch of questions. First, I do a good deal of camping, hiking, fishing...sometimes in bear country. Many people carry large pistols for bears but I dont feel comfortable with anything less than a 12 g full of brennekke slugs. Will the SBEII fire 2 3/4 inch 00 buckshot and slugs without a probem?!? Second, Can the SBEII accept a tube extension? If yes, what are some good options, and how many shots can I expect total?!? This gun will also spend alot of time turkey hunting if I buy it Thanks. ~M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 1. Yes, but there's a but...and it's a big one. I personally wouldn't rely on an Inertia gun for personal protection in bear country. The Intertia bolt does not "lock up" in a traditional sense. It can and will rotate slightly out of battery if bumped the right way. This will lead to a misfire. It happens in the duck blind and it's annoying. Bit if it happens in a life and death situation, you're not going to be back on here complaining about it. 2. Yes. I believe you can go up to 11 or 12 rounds, but 4-7 rounders are more common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whaler468 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I agree manr0e, althought the bolt will most likely be fine, there could be that one time it slips and the gun just goes click. Especially carrying the gun around for self defense. Id said buy a supernova for turkey hunting but go out and get yourself like a S&W .50 because you feel the need to have the ultimate amount of firepower. Not that I am disagreeing with you at all, if a bear was going to attack me I would want something with the most power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty or death Jr. Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 M4 benelli? Or an M4 Carbine? If you are thinking of going with a M4 Benelli, get one, it will be awesome protection against a bear, and it would be great as a turkey gun with the right choke/shell combination. Plus it comes with the ghost ring sights, those would be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1014 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 tend to differ about trusting the Benelli in combat against man or beast,,,I would trust any of mine and even one out of the box,,,a malfunction is like drag racing,,"any given day" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGWILD Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 I would trust my SBE II as long as i had it full of Slugs!! just gotta coexist and there are ways to do that but sooner or later it will happen in your driveway http://www.e-gunparts.com/DisplayAd.asp? http://www.tomknapp.net/store/product.php?productid=47&cat=0&page=1&featured http://www.koat.com/image/13346185/detail.html tranquilizer guns work well from a drive by G&F! http://www.koat.com/video/13350577/index.html the bears have going thru sliding doors down pat but this one waited till the hospital opened for business and then went inside!! small commercial at first but watch it and then watch Bear Video! Benelli OEM PART http://www.therightgun.com/images/guns/gunsA-F/ben015a_lg.jpg i paid 65.00 for it and no its not for sale but i am amazed at what they want for it now! should have bought a couple dozen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 tend to differ about trusting the Benelli in combat against man or beast,,,I would trust any of mine and even one out of the box,,,a malfunction is like drag racing,,"any given day" For the record, I didn't say don't get a Benelli. I said don't get an Inertia Benelli . M4 is a whole different animal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69beers Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 After having mine do the infamous "click" on a turkey.....I'm damn glad (and lucky) it was a turkey and not a bear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw tenn duckslayer Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 i never had that problem with my original SBE. Of course i diden't just throw it around like a rag doll either. But i keep hearing about the "infamous click" on here. I know for a fact i would rather have the benelli than one of those jamming up brownings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregor187 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Yes, you can shoot both thru the same choke. Normally Mod. and or Imp.Mod. has given the best buckshot patterns with all of the guns I have tested over the years, Best of Luck to you and enjoy your new gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw tenn duckslayer Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 manroe, you don't need a gun for protection against a bear. All you need to do is take a friend along that can't run as fast as you. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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