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My buddy is seriously looking at a Benelli R1 in 30-06. What we were wondering is how difficult are they to maintain and how much does it reduce recoil.

Any thoughts and experiances are appreciated, Thanks!
 
They have the same inertia system as the benelli shotguns do, and those things are pretty much indestructible and can go a long time without cleaning. Haven't personally shot an R1, but if its in a 30-06 is the recoil really a problem? If it is, maybe go to a 270?
 
Mine is easy to clean, trouble free and nice wood to look at..... IMHO. They have a pretty good recoil pad on them along with the inertia system, my .30-06 is a pussy cat, again IMHO.
 
I love mine (in 300 Win Mag), and it is the easiest to clean semi auto I have ever owned. Sadly due to needing money I have to sell mine. :(
 
My R1 has a GAS system, hence the ARGO (auto regulated gas operated). It is also a synthetic stock model so it has the comfortec recoil reducing stock with a really soft buttpad. The barrel jumps a bit whe you shoot but nothing like a bolt action, and felt recoil is pretty minimal. 22" Barrel model.

I used it the last two whitetail seasons in the Prairies, and it is definately awesome having a semi when the crew pushes out big bicks and the odd coyote. If you remember the weather the last two years, last year was pretty mild, but the year before was tough hunting. We push bush so we were in -30 and over a foot of snow and in and out of the truck. moving to different areas The R1 frosted up pretty good from these conditions but never missed a beat. I have shot around 450-500 rounds through mine, have only wiped it with a rag to clean it and a couple shots of g96, and it hasn't had any malfunctions yet. (it can also be bump fired)

It did take a bit of trying different ammo to get something good. Normal ammo (win, fed,rem) shoots hockey puck groups, but hornady light mags will shoot quarter sized groups. This is my gun though and others will probably be different.

I would definately go with a Bennelli, the Browning boys I hunt with were all jealous!
 
Bought mine just this year (used) in a 300wsm and found it very comfortable to shoot. Just starting to work up loads for it before hunting season gets here. Very easy to maintain and simple to clean. You will not go wrong in a benelli. The one thing that I found is, I keep the tension off of the spring when in storage. If you get a chance to look at one, there is a spring that will be compressed upon assembly. (This is just my way of storing my benelli)
 
walther said:
They have the same inertia system as the benelli shotguns do, and those things are pretty much indestructible and can go a long time without cleaning. Haven't personally shot an R1, but if its in a 30-06 is the recoil really a problem? If it is, maybe go to a 270?
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All Benelli R1 rifles have a gas operated system known as ARGO which is very similar to their M4. It is not the same as there Inertia Driven system. I own one in 300 Win Mag and it has been an excellent gun. Very accurate and reliable. Cheers,

Patrick
 
My frail 86 year old father has the exact rifle you mention. He can shoot it with ease. I'm not an auto fan but am imprerssed with the build quality.
(he also uses it as a walking stick to negotiate the 20' from the atv trail to his watch:eek:)
 
Hey guys,

Thanks for the replies. I am actually little surprised not to see some haters piling on. Good to know that it is fairly easy to maintain. If it fits I am sure my buddy will be buying one.

I love having a hunting buddy with alot of disposable income, I get to try things I would never buy for myself!

Thanks Again.
 
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