Are you happy with your benelli sbe 3?

[Cow Town Bill]

There was a thread last year, about the SBE 3 shooting high which has also been documented by others---presumably this can be fixed with shims to suit your individual shooting style.
But, how does it perform otherwise---reliability in the field and particularly feeding of shells is of prime importance.
I'm thinking of investing in one (they aint cheap) for waterfowl, a little clays from time to time, and light enough for upland bird hunting.
Lets hear about your experiences.
Bill

 

[Walleyewhiz]

There is so much out there that it made me avoid the SBE3. I wouldn't risk it for a second.

 

[phinton81]

For your uses I’d look at an M2. None of your mentioned requirements necessitate a 3.5” gun and the SBE3 has some well documented kinks. The M2 is a very versatile, tried/tested platform. Not to mention considerably cheaper,

Patrick

 

[Cow Town Bill]

For your uses I’d look at an M2. None of your mentioned requirements necessitate a 3.5” gun and the SBE3 has some well documented kinks. The M2 is a very versatile, tried/tested platform. Not to mention considerably cheaper,

Patrick

You are right---I don't need a 3 1/2" gun---3" is all I need.
I will have a look at some M2's. A friend has a Montefeltro and it sure works for him---also, he uses the left hand version---and it is competitively priced.
Bill

 

[Turkeyslayer 1300]

The M2 is a much better gun than either of the newer SBEs in my experience. Spend the difference in price on shells and decoys and you will be far,far better off.

 

[Cow Town Bill]

The M2 is a much better gun than either of the newer SBEs in my experience. Spend the difference in price on shells and decoys and you will be far,far better off.

Thanks---you have convinced me that I don't need a SBE.