Started By
Message
locked post

Getting a new Shotgun for duck hunting (& a little dove too)

Posted on 12/4/13 at 9:37 am
Posted by BACONisMEATcandy
Member since Dec 2007
46643 posts
Posted on 12/4/13 at 9:37 am
I am having trouble deciding between the Beretta A400 Xtreme Max4 and the Benelli Performance Shop SBE II Waterfowl Edition.

If price was not a factor which of these two guns would you rather have? I am really leaning towards the Beretta. Am I missing anything?

I do really like the large bolt on the action and larger release lever of the Benelli though.

What are the OB's thoughts? Should I be considering anything else?


Beretta A400 XTREME

Benelli SBE II Waterfowl Edition
Posted by OntarioTiger
Canada
Member since Nov 2007
2112 posts
Posted on 12/4/13 at 9:43 am to
Find the one that fits you the best – try and shoot them 1st if you can – after you buy the one that fists/shoots best for you – enjoy both quality firearms. The only complaint w/ beretta are chokes a bit hard to find but factory chokes are fine ( should come w at least 4 – cyl to full)
Posted by Motorboat
At the camp
Member since Oct 2007
22664 posts
Posted on 12/4/13 at 9:44 am to
Baretta is the answer to all gun questions.
Posted by Palo Gaucho
Benton
Member since Jul 2013
3333 posts
Posted on 12/4/13 at 9:44 am to
Can't go wrong with either. Just get the one that fits you the best.
Posted by BACONisMEATcandy
Member since Dec 2007
46643 posts
Posted on 12/4/13 at 10:46 am to
Thanks

Now I just have to find a place that will let me shoot them 1st
Posted by KingRanch
The Ranch
Member since Mar 2012
61590 posts
Posted on 12/4/13 at 10:49 am to
I say SBEII, but I would just get a regular one.
Posted by weagle99
Member since Nov 2011
35893 posts
Posted on 12/4/13 at 11:04 am to
Benelli, but the Super Black Eagle is overkill for doves. Have you looked at the M2?

No way I will ever pick a gas gun over inertia.
Posted by Ari BROld
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2012
484 posts
Posted on 12/4/13 at 11:56 am to
I feel like you could get a regular sbe2 with an aftermarket choke tube and a sling if needed for much cheaper.
Posted by MrCoachKlein
Member since Sep 2010
10302 posts
Posted on 12/4/13 at 12:30 pm to
$2,600 is a joke
Posted by LSU Tigershark
10,000 posts
Member since Dec 2007
10543 posts
Posted on 12/4/13 at 12:36 pm to
quote:

No way I will ever pick a gas gun over inertia.



Why?
Posted by BACONisMEATcandy
Member since Dec 2007
46643 posts
Posted on 12/4/13 at 12:44 pm to
quote:

$2,600 is a joke


Like I said. If price was not a factor. I won't be paying for it.

I am still leaning towards the beretta FWIW
Posted by dnm3305
Member since Feb 2009
13546 posts
Posted on 12/4/13 at 12:56 pm to
Browning A5
Posted by MrCoachKlein
Member since Sep 2010
10302 posts
Posted on 12/4/13 at 12:57 pm to
I'd lean towards the A400 or the A5
Posted by Croacka
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2008
61441 posts
Posted on 12/4/13 at 12:58 pm to

ive got a 12 year old beretta thats only been completely broken down 2 or 3 times

i may have had 2 jams in its lifetime, and i'm not the best gun owner by any stretch
This post was edited on 12/4/13 at 12:59 pm
Posted by RupertPupkin
River City
Member since Oct 2013
179 posts
Posted on 12/4/13 at 3:19 pm to
SBE but wouldn't shell out the extra for the waterfowl edition. Inertia > gas. Less foul up and only has like three moving parts. Ingenuity at its finest.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
24932 posts
Posted on 12/4/13 at 3:33 pm to
quote:

Should I be considering anything else?


Super Vinci.

It's faster than the SBEII. I really like how the spring and bolt are all in one simple unit. You don't have to worry about the spring in the stock rusting.

I have both and the SBEII hasn't been out of the case since I got the Super Vinci.
Posted by weagle99
Member since Nov 2011
35893 posts
Posted on 12/4/13 at 4:57 pm to
quote:

Why?



I like intertia, plus from what I have seen it is more reliable than gas.

Beretta makes a fine gun though - not knocking them at all. Just my preference.
Posted by Yeti
Member since Nov 2011
825 posts
Posted on 12/4/13 at 5:03 pm to
SBE2
Posted by Rize
Spring Texas
Member since Sep 2011
15745 posts
Posted on 12/4/13 at 5:13 pm to
Can't go wrong with either. I prefer beretta cause it's a little easier on the shoulder.
Posted by ChadJones4Heisman
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2008
2406 posts
Posted on 12/4/13 at 5:40 pm to
The A400 is just so damn sexy
first pageprev pagePage 1 of 2Next pagelast page

Back to top
logoFollow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.

FacebookTwitterInstagram