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It's official: SBE 3

Posted on 1/16/17 at 2:02 pm
Posted by 3morereps
The Gym
Member since Jun 2015
6735 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 2:02 pm
They just put it up on their website.

LINK

Here's another LINK from American hunter
This post was edited on 1/16/17 at 2:10 pm
Posted by TigerDog83
Member since Oct 2005
8274 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 2:21 pm to
What is the suggested retail? Can't find that yet.
Posted by TulaneUVA
Member since Jun 2005
25896 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 2:24 pm to
$1799.99 MAP per Carson
This post was edited on 1/16/17 at 2:26 pm
Posted by ducksnbass
Member since Apr 2014
754 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 2:25 pm to
$1,899 (black) $1,999 (camo)
BenelliUSA
This post was edited on 1/16/17 at 2:27 pm
Posted by Clyde Tipton
Planet Earth
Member since Dec 2007
38741 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 2:33 pm to
quote:

$1,899 (black) $1,999 (camo)


Benelli makes a fine gun, but the prices have gotten out of control. That's borderline insulting.
Posted by lv2bowhntAU
God's Country,a.k.a N. Alabama
Member since Jan 2011
3301 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 2:43 pm to
Looks like the SuperVinci finally has some competition for the ugliest shotgun currently in production I'll bet they'll be dang solid performers though. May have to pick up one of the cheap used SBEII's that get sold by the folks who think the latest and greatest shotgun will make them a better hunter
Posted by PapaPogey
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
39511 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 2:46 pm to
Hopefully they beefed up the butt stock recoil pad to last more than 2 fricking years of normal use. My Vinci pad looks like it got chewed by a family of rats and has been that way for several years now.
Posted by MWP
Kingwood, TX via Monroe, LA
Member since Jul 2013
10445 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 3:38 pm to
quote:

$1,899 (black) $1,999 (camo)


Hope SBE II's come down now.
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
66439 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 4:47 pm to
quote:

Benelli makes a fine gun, but the prices have gotten out of control. That's borderline insulting.


Those are MSRPs, they will retail at significantly less. The MAP price will likely be 1699 for black, 1799 for camo
Posted by WPsportsman
In a van down by the river
Member since Jun 2015
2408 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 6:44 pm to
Contact them they are aware of the issue will send u another one. So says my hunting partner his did the same thing.
Posted by Grassy1
Member since Oct 2009
6256 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 6:51 pm to
I've been out of the shotgun market a few years, I guess a classic wood stock is a thing of the past?

Or at least, not the norm for duck hunting?
Posted by Timmayy
Houston
Member since Mar 2016
1592 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 7:02 pm to
I've got a few classic wood shotguns handed down from my dad. Not exactly what I want to take out into the salty marsh mud environment and use as a push pole or a paddle.
Posted by Texas Gentleman
Texas
Member since Sep 2015
2628 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 7:03 pm to
Just bought a SBE II in 2016 and don't really see anything here to push me to upgrade. Never had an issue working the bolt or safety wearing gloves, thought the recoil was already very manageable, easier assembly would be the only perceived upgrade for me.

If I was buying a new shotgun, I'd pick up a SBE II for cheap.
Posted by Texas Gentleman
Texas
Member since Sep 2015
2628 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 7:05 pm to
quote:

I've been out of the shotgun market a few years, I guess a classic wood stock is a thing of the past? Or at least, not the norm for duck hunting?



Still plenty of wood stock guns and benelli is included in that, but for duck hunting 90% or more are going to prefer synthetic. Don't want a wood stock near the coast or marsh or similar. Benelli knows this so they don't offer it for the SBE series
Posted by Vood
Enjoying a Forty with Lando
Member since Dec 2007
8340 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 7:18 pm to
quote:

I'd pick up a SBE II for cheap.


I am hoping for a $300 or $400 price drop.
Posted by TitleistProV1X
Member since Nov 2015
3513 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 7:31 pm to
Damn I hope the SBE 2s drop in price. Would love to pick one of those up
Posted by highcotton2
Alabama
Member since Feb 2010
9416 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 7:39 pm to
quote:

Don't want a wood stock near the coast or marsh or similar. Benelli knows this so they don't offer it for the SBE series


I have a SBE with a wood stock. Hunted pretty harsh condition for years and it has never caused a problem.
This post was edited on 1/16/17 at 7:40 pm
Posted by Texas Gentleman
Texas
Member since Sep 2015
2628 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 8:09 pm to
Yeah I just checked their website and saw they do offer it, I have never seen someone hunt with one, nor seen one in a gun store. Always seen the regular black and camo versions and that's it so color me surprised.
Posted by highcotton2
Alabama
Member since Feb 2010
9416 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 8:17 pm to
Mine is over 20 years old so I would say wood is plenty durable for a gun stock plus it looks better than plastic.
This post was edited on 1/16/17 at 8:18 pm
Posted by Texas Gentleman
Texas
Member since Sep 2015
2628 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 8:32 pm to
And that's good, my dove gun is a wood stock 870 wing master that's seen plenty of conditions and been rained on and never had an issue with it either.

Just you are in the minority of wanting a wood stock gun for duck hunting. Synthetic is lighter if you have to carry it some distance to a blind, can take a beating better, and requires less maintenance if you are around corrosive environments like salt water on the coast. I've been around a lot of different duck hunters and the only one that used a wood stock shotgun was me my first year when the only gun I had that would shoot 3 inch shells was my Ruger red label.
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