jclay247 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 What are the main differences between the SBE and the SBE2? How well will 1 1/8oz loads cycle in the SBE? any other info that is relevant would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Ciro Treated Barrel Stainless Recoil System ComforTech and AirGrip Stock Larger Trigger Guard Opening I think the rib may be higher & maybe wider?, but I'm not sure about that one. You should break the gun in with heavy field loads, a box or so at least. After that, it should cycle 3 dram 1-1/8 ounce loads with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jclay247 Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 I'm buying the SBE used so, I'm hoping it will be already broken in. What do you mean by 3 dram? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jclay247 Posted May 4, 2008 Author Share Posted May 4, 2008 Sorry I am kind of new to shotgunning... what do you mean by 3 dram??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Benelli specifies a minimum load for their 12 ga, Inertia driven shotguns. The 3 drams represents an older method of measuring a powder charge. The full phrase is 3 drams equivalent, which means the powder charge produces the same amount of energy as 3 drams of black powder. These days, shotshell manufacturers are not labeling their products with powder charge, but instead are labeling them with muzzle velocities. A 3 dram 1-1/8 ounce load is a standard to heavy field load. Light field loads and target loads generally fall below this mark, and therefor may not produce enough energy to properly cycle the weapon. The inertia is generated from the same forces that produce recoil. Shooting lighter loads may be easier on the shoulder, but they're right on the edge of being potent enough to make the gun work properly. If you prefer to shoot light (I call them girly) loads, you may want to consider a gas-operated gun that can be tweaked to function with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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