Sbe2

[ffgats]

Hi
A question on your SBE2
Will it cycle reliably with light target loads, any mods done?
And how rounds with limiter removed can put on the mags
Thanks

 

[hunter5425]

Two of my hunting buddies use SBEIIs and both cycle light 1 oz loads well. As for removing the magazine plug neither has done this so I can't say.

 

[hillbillyreefer]

Mine will cycle 1 oz target loads reliably with no modifications. I have no idea how many it will hold with the plug out, maybe I should find out.

 

[Uplandguy]

Mine will cycle 1 oz target loads reliably with no modifications. I have no idea how many it will hold with the plug out, maybe I should find out.

There will be no issues with 1oz loads. My plug went in when I buy my shotguns and never comes out. 4+1 if my memory serves.

 

[stubblejumper]

Mine will cycle 1 oz target loads reliably with no modifications. I have no idea how many it will hold with the plug out, maybe I should find out.

I never had a reason to remove the plug either, three shots has always been enough for hunting or shooting clays.

 

[ffgats]

Thanks, the reason about my inquiry about its capacity is to know what lenght of mag extension should I get. Planning to use it for the 3 gun and other action shooting type. But its good to know it will cycle light loads since I had accumulated a few - 2 3/4 7.5 oz, 1 1/8 , 2 3/4 dram. ( 1145 fps velocity)

 

[Claybuster]

If you are getting the shotgun for action shooting why go with the SBEII? I've seen some that work with light loads while others can have issues. The Benelli M2 is less expensive, equal quality, has a 3" chamber and is probably better suited for lighter loads.

 

[VictoryXC]

A friend has had intermittent issues with his SBE2 & light loads. The issue has not been specific to a particular shell either. The gun is about a year old.

 

[arcticcathonda]

Mine had issues with he stock recoil spring using 7/8oz loads. Ever since swapping out for the wolff XP spring, no issues. Eats everything. Plug removed capacity is 3+1.

 

[winchesterjones]

I've had a couple hang ups on mine with 7/8 ounce light loads and MAYBE one or two on 1 ounce, I just shoot 1 1/8 and haven't had anything get caught up at all.

 

[ffgats]

Already have an M2, interested in the additional round of the SBE2 and the loading port, I know someone who just told me that he has mod 2 SBE and both run the same load ad my M2. He is one of the Top shotgunner I know
My present ammo in hand
WW 7.5, 1 1/8oz, 2 3/4 dram -1145 fps
Federal Top Gun with same Specs
Federal Trubal mild recoil slugs

 

[brybenn]

I've yet to see one run a perfect round on my local skeet field with light loads

 

[ffgats]

Thanks for all your inputs gents, since already put up with the order, guess have to cross my fingers lol

 

[ffgats]

Mine had issues with he stock recoil spring using 7/8oz loads. Ever since swapping out for the wolff XP spring, no issues. Eats everything. Plug removed capacity is 3+1.

3+1 of 3.5 or 2.75", thanks

 

[arcticcathonda]

unplugged 3+1 2.75"

 

[ffgats]

Thanks again, this waiting period is killing me, lol

 

[pinkmoon]

As soon as the waterfowl season ends my plug comes out. A lot of crows have died on that 4th shot as well as the occasional rabbit. The cheap bulk 100 pack of lead #4 winchester has given the SBE2 no issues to date and they are pretty light rounds.