Benelli Montefeltro vs SBE II for shooter with short LOP

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Looking for some advice on a Benelli Montefeltro vs SBE II.
I'd prefer an SBE II in principle since i mainly want this gun for duck and geese - but from experience - the length of pull will drive me nuts over time if it's not short enough.

Usually with all my hunting garb on i have a length of pull near 13.5" which is comfortable in a shotgun for me.

I read briefly that the SBE II can have it's LOP shortened using a shorter recoil pad, but the montefeltro has a classic look to it - and with the flexibility of cutting down the wood stock to exactly what would fit - it seems like the safer option. (and 3 inch shells have done some good damage for me on duck and geese in the past - so i know i don't need to use 3.5 inch shells all the time.)

Anyone have experience cutting down the SBE II to lower the length of pull, or using a smaller pad on an SBE II that could push me into buying the SBE???

Thanks in advance,
Ted.
 
I don't know about cutting down the comfortech. The end is hollow, but has a lip on the inside to hold the but-pad. I guess if that was cut off, you'd have to glue the but-pad in.

Looked on the Benelli website and the short LOP one for and sbe II makes it 13 7/8, don't know the price. The rifle ones aren't cheap, 80-100 each.
 
Thanks for the insight on the comfortech.

Look s like I'm destined for a wood version. Would hate to spend the money on a composite and not be able get the right fit, or glue on a but pad that pops off in the field.

Cheers
T
 
I have both wood and comfortech SBE II's and the wood is a pretty nice gun. Really nice finish, where the comfortech is just business.
 
Thanks. I'm leaning towards the wood montefrelto right now. Great to hear the sbe is nice wood. Assume the monte would be similar quality then.

Cheers
T
 
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