carson123987
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Can't make up my mind! Right now, the SBE2 looks the best in my eyes, but I want to hear yalls opinions. Thanks!
Benelli SBE2 vs. Benelli Super Vinci vs. Beretta Extrema 2 vs. Remington Versa Max
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Benelli SBE2
I run a Benelli M1S90 (3 gun) hard and it just keep on going.
I run a Benelli M1S90 (3 gun) hard and it just keep on going.
i dont have any experience with the others but I can vouch for the sbe2, I have a friend that has one and hunts HARD with it and the things I have seen him do with this gun I wouldnt trust any other to go through besides my saiga 12. Like use it as a walking stick through the swamp while we scout/ jump ducks. I mean reciver deep in water/mud and still be able to fire without a single malfunction. Wouldnt have belived it unless i saw it.
Stay away from the versa max. Otherwise go to a store that has both the SBE 2 and the SV and shoulder them. Really get your hands on them and see which one you like better. They are both great shotguns that will take a beating and last.
The only thing that one would have over the other is that the Vinci is awesome to take down for cleaning. It's three parts- barrel, receiver/forearm and butt stock.
The only thing that one would have over the other is that the Vinci is awesome to take down for cleaning. It's three parts- barrel, receiver/forearm and butt stock.
Ive hunted with my Xtrema 2 for a few years now without a hiccup.
As for as the SBE all I can say is that I have an uncle that duck hunts EVERYDAY of the season and shoots about 50/50 3"/3.5" shells. He hunted with a SBE for several years with no major problems that I am awary of, but switched to a Xtrema 2 a couple years back and his SBE has been collecting dust ever since.
All together in our family we have 9 Xtrema, Xtrema2 and Xtrema 400s.
Of these two problems arose.
1 one was shooting dirty Estate shells and had some issues.
2 the choke was loose in the barrel for some time and eventually the choke cracked.
As for as the SBE all I can say is that I have an uncle that duck hunts EVERYDAY of the season and shoots about 50/50 3"/3.5" shells. He hunted with a SBE for several years with no major problems that I am awary of, but switched to a Xtrema 2 a couple years back and his SBE has been collecting dust ever since.
All together in our family we have 9 Xtrema, Xtrema2 and Xtrema 400s.
Of these two problems arose.
1 one was shooting dirty Estate shells and had some issues.
2 the choke was loose in the barrel for some time and eventually the choke cracked.
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My dad has the new A400 Extreme by Beretta and it has been great so far. The Benelli's and the Beretta's in that price range are all top notch and they will both function well for years. They both have their advantages- Beretta kicks less and will function if a little dirty, on the other hand the gas system is inherently dirty and will require more cleaning than the Benelli's. Benelli's are inertia operated which means they run cleaner they are also easy to clean. They do kick more though and can jam if neglected.
TL;DR - They are both good options
TL;DR - They are both good options
Remington VersaMax I've seen it work with ALL Shells to include 8's & 9's Low Brass for Clay shooting.
It also is very easy on the shoulder for a 12 Ga. I was impressed by it.
The others are great guns too. If you like them all that much simply draw one from a jar
It also is very easy on the shoulder for a 12 Ga. I was impressed by it.
The others are great guns too. If you like them all that much simply draw one from a jar
All I hunt with is a sbe 2 and love it, but my buddy hunts right next to me with a beretta and kills just as many ducks with
Out a problem. I think the beretta points better. Go to a store and point them. Get the one that is most comfortable. U
Won't be disappointed with either one.
Out a problem. I think the beretta points better. Go to a store and point them. Get the one that is most comfortable. U
Won't be disappointed with either one.
I have the beretta extrema 2 and the SBE2. The beretta is lighter on the recoil but I always envup reaching for the SBE2. I like the ergonomics of it better. Both are great guns.
The versa max interests me for a duck gun because of its alloy receiver. I don't duck hunt heavy, so it wouldn't be a big issue for me. I assume that if you shot it a ton it might wear faster.
The versa max interests me for a duck gun because of its alloy receiver. I don't duck hunt heavy, so it wouldn't be a big issue for me. I assume that if you shot it a ton it might wear faster.
Remington VersaMax I've seen it work with ALL Shells to include 8's & 9's Low Brass for Clay shooting.
It also is very easy on the shoulder for a 12 Ga. I was impressed by it.
The others are great guns too. If you like them all that much simply draw one from a jar
I'm glad to hear the versa max got better with time. The first few batches were riddled with problems. Most notably was the tendency for the firing pin to stick. I would have liked to see it run through a few rounds before sending it back though.
The Maxus is actually 4 oz. lighter than the SBE 2, if you want to split hairs.
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