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Decision Help #2624076
10/31/18 11:56 AM
10/31/18 11:56 AM
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AndersonBrian98 Offline OP
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I currently am shooting a Beretta A400 Xtreme Unico with a 26" barrel in marsh optifade and am torn in between keeping it or getting a benelli SBE2 with a 28" barrel in Timber optifade. I just wanted to gage yalls opinions and see what yall think is a better gun.

Re: Decision Help [Re: AndersonBrian98] #2624083
10/31/18 12:07 PM
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IMO an inertia gun (benelli) is the better option if you're going to be duck hunting with it. Inertia tends to be a tad more reliable and tolerant when you're dragging it through the mud and the muck. Also having two more inches of sight picture with a 28" barrel never hurts when wing shooting.

Re: Decision Help [Re: AndersonBrian98] #2624260
10/31/18 03:33 PM
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Love my Benelli SBE2 for ducks. It's got a 26in barrel but I like it so I can turkey hunt with it too (it's my guest gun). 28in with extended choke tube starts getting long in the turkey woods.

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Re: Decision Help [Re: AndersonBrian98] #2624263
10/31/18 03:42 PM
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I am a Benelli guy. Have a H&K 1, a 2 and recently bought a 3. All but the 1 are 28". Truthfully, you will shoot the gun that fits you the best. Pick up your current gun and switch to the SBE you are contemplating. The one that feels "right" is the one you should own.

But then again, a new shotgun is always a good idea.

Re: Decision Help [Re: Fishduck] #2624278
10/31/18 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Fishduck

But then again, a new shotgun is always a good idea.


That thought has gotten me into a bunch of trouble with the ol lady over the last few years. I don't know what it is about shotguns and 22 rifles but no matter how nice the ones I have are there's always another one that I just have to have. And now I'm sitting here with seven shotguns haha

Re: Decision Help [Re: AndersonBrian98] #2624648
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Originally Posted by AndersonBrian98
I currently am shooting a Beretta A400 Xtreme Unico with a 26" barrel in marsh optifade and am torn in between keeping it or getting a benelli SBE2 with a 28" barrel in Timber optifade. I just wanted to gage yalls opinions and see what yall think is a better gun.


Dont get rid of the Beretta. And don't trade guns based on the camo pattern.

As I get older, the more I'd rather have a BPS in the boat.

Re: Decision Help [Re: AndersonBrian98] #2624890
11/01/18 09:04 AM
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Sell the Beretta, buy a Stoeger or Franchi, use the extra $$$ to buy several cases of shells. You're welcome.


There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world:

1. All Politicians Are Liars
2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement
3. Taxation Is Theft
Re: Decision Help [Re: AndersonBrian98] #2624968
11/01/18 10:24 AM
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I recently purchased the Benelli M2 and could not be more happier. 26" barrel in Bottomland. Fellow member/friend sent me the link that was posted in the gun thread from a place in Missouri, Dunns Sporting goods. Paid for it online on a Friday and picked it up from local gun store the following Wednesday. The next morning took it teal hunting, 1st three shells out the barrel produced 3 dead teal. Love everything about it and can't wait to shoot more ducks and hopefully turkey come spring. Previously, I have been shooting a Beretta 390a, which continues to be a great gun and will always stay in my possession. As much as I hate to say it (simply because the amount of death the Beretta has produced), I like the Benelli more(pending turkey season review lol).


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Re: Decision Help [Re: AndersonBrian98] #2625920
11/02/18 09:49 AM
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Never trade a gun you like for one you might. If anything buy the new gun and keep both long enough to know which you prefer. If you can't afford to do that then don't get it until you can.

Re: Decision Help [Re: AndersonBrian98] #2629706
11/05/18 10:51 PM
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I have an older extrema 2 and I would keep it over getting rid of it. I've had several friends that had benelli's and I've seen them have a few problems here and there while I never had any issues with my beretta. Ultimately I would go with which ever felt the best and fit me the best.

Re: Decision Help [Re: AndersonBrian98] #2630099
11/06/18 11:16 AM
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If those problems were "Benelli Click" issues, that is predominantly a user error issue, not a gun issue.


There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world:

1. All Politicians Are Liars
2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement
3. Taxation Is Theft
Re: Decision Help [Re: GomerPyle] #2630119
11/06/18 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by GomerPyle

If those problems were "Benelli Click" issues, that is predominantly a user error issue, not a gun issue.


Yep, almost every "benelli click" issue I have ever seen come in the shop was guys who were turkey hunting and easing the bolt down on the shell instead of letting it slam and seat properly.

Re: Decision Help [Re: Coosa1] #2630173
11/06/18 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Coosa1
Originally Posted by GomerPyle

If those problems were "Benelli Click" issues, that is predominantly a user error issue, not a gun issue.


Yep, almost every "benelli click" issue I have ever seen come in the shop was guys who were turkey hunting and easing the bolt down on the shell instead of letting it slam and seat properly.


Exactly.....hit the release and let it slam a shell home, then leave it alone.


There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world:

1. All Politicians Are Liars
2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement
3. Taxation Is Theft

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