Benelli SBE3 Issues Resolved

Fit is really the key thing as they all say.

Last year I used the Maxus 2 but the LoP was too long and no local gunsmith wanted to cut the composite stock. So this season I took a chance with the SBE3 (regardless of the reported high POI) because it shouldered so well for me with my duck kit on. I've hunted 8 times in the last month and it has been flawless. I'd say my percentages are way up. I have not had to noticeably adjust. Don't fret too much about the reports. If it fits well, give it a try. You may be surprised like I was.

I do like the Beretta and Browning too. My brother shoots the A400. With a slightly shorter recoil pad, I get it feeling pretty good. I will try the Maxus 2 again but this time a variant with a shorter stock (I had the black composite stalker which has the longest LOP of all the Maxus 2s)
 
I caught the semi-auto bug do like the Benelli shotgun but being budget minded I ordered the Girsan MC-312 3 inch chamber. I do understand it's basically an M2 clone and parts (springs) can be interchanged with it.
 
IvoB said:
I caught the semi-auto bug do like the Benelli shotgun but being budget minded I ordered the Girsan MC-312 3 inch chamber. I do understand it's basically an M2 clone and parts (springs) can be interchanged with it.
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Let us know how your new gun performs. Both reliability and poi. Congrats on the new scattergun
 
I had a SBE3 back in 2021 which was shooting 100/0 at 20 yards. The bottom of the pattern was actually a foot above point of aim. Shims did nothing for it. The only thing that would have fixed it was tying a balloon to the front of the barrel to force me to hold 8 ft under the target . . . so disappointing as the gun fit and felt so nice.

I desperately want to get another one but I am nervous of having the experience all over again.

My SBE2 still shoots as a shotgun should minus the fairly regular failure to eject problem.
 
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