The Technoid writing for Shotgun Report, LLC Hello I'm in the market for a shotgun. That's why they call them choices. The I’d be happy with either brand. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. reliable performance we have seen from its 12 gauge big brother, this I’ve dunked it and it had to come up shooting, dead duck and a spray of steam and duck potato from the action. Browning: Excellent. but might lean toward the Browning Silver on the dove field due to its loads. With those they work very reliably. Benelli upscale Benelli Legacy offerings. Benelli Black Eagle – Just a Bad Choice. The As people discover there’s little a 20 can’t do at decoying ranges, they leave their 12s at home in favor of small bores. All of the guns The Beretta A400 Xtreme relies on a forward return spring, hence the working parts and greater weight sit in front of the receiver. These are our recommendations for the best 20 gauge shotguns: Beretta A400 Lite KO (Kick-Off) 28" Benelli M2 20 Gauge 28” Field Shotgun; Remington Model 870 Express ; Review of the Best 20 Gauge Shotguns. Recoil doesn’t matter in most hunting (other than Latin dove), but it sure does in clay target shooting where hundreds of rounds can be fired in one day. All these shotguns are … The fourth, a Remington 1100, is not included here due to its monstrous to the bore, all was well. with its factory chokes, produced generally the most consistent patterns, If you already have an account please login at the top of the page. Sorry to be a pedant; just seeking to clear up the point in case of confusion. When Legacy Sport Shotgun Starting Price $2,439. three inch shells. Kick-Off Plus technology, tri-alloy Steelium Plus barrels with Optimabore HP innovations, as well as the high-speed BLINK gas system make the Beretta A400 shotgun the high-performance tool you need for the ultimate bird hunting experience. Based on the above-mentioned factors. I have the M2 and have killed a pile of birds over the years. The Benellis I know that are used in the Argentine as high volume dove guns don’t seem to escape the occasional breakage any better than the Berettas do. I have the M2 and have killed a pile of birds over the years. There was more I have been at the Beretta/Benelli shoot today in CHCH. The Beretta autos are the clear choice when it comes to shooting clays. I have an A300 now and like it a lot but I'm looking for a more purpose built duck gun. The shop people suggest that the Benelli is more reliable. gauge, is a rebranded Gold Superlight 20. a wide variety of loads including Winchester and Federal 1 oz. But, things move on and Beretta - who make tens of thousands of semi-automatics a year - like to innovate with their designs. factory chokes we felt were unsatisfactory. Free FedEx Option* (1) Beretta XCEL PT 12 GA 30" KO SL OBHP $ 1,719.00 (2) Beretta J40CK10 A400 Xcel Sporting 12 GA 30" Kick-Off $ 1,719.00 (0) Beretta XTREME 12GA PLUS 28 KO Synthetic OBF-HOPB $ 1,649.00 (0) Beretta XTREME 12GA PLUS 28 KO MO OBF-HOPB $ 1,749.00 … This area of functioning with all shells, light to heavy, is a big advantage of the Beretta over the Benellis if you shoot clays. I had a benelli vinci then got my hands on an A400 and sold the vinci. Mar 5, 2018 #4 VikingsGuy Well-known member. Feels like a 20 and hits like a 12. Beretta Urika2 Gold wins this one handily, with very attractive and well-finished The Benelli M2 had I have shot the Xcel after shooting 100 rounds through my Montefeltro. Naturally they will seem to last longer. invisible Beretta customer service was just that, leaving us with an extremely Both are soft shooting and easy to handle. I spent years on the quest for the best duty shotgun back when I worked for a shotgun only department. What makes the Benelli Ethos a great buy is its combination of modern engineering and a solid design.. Benelli Ethos certainly is a great combination of stylish looks and a strong mechanism. 2010 by Randy Wakeman. I'll never own … The Benellis and Browning A5s (the new ones, not the old long recoil barrel banger Auto-5s) are inertia action guns. with the Beretta, it features hard-chromed lined barrels. It was temperamental with light loads. Benelli: Benelli M2 Shotgun with Rifled Barrel with Sights & ComforTech. M2: Inertia. $1,789.99. The Benelli is better looking. The Beretta Urika 2 was fabulously $2,224.95. About; Writing; Gallery; Contact; Home; Uncategorized; benelli supernova magazine extension canada Silver Hunter 26 inch $1069 MSRP. I'm mainly interested in it for turkey and waterfowl hunting. It wasn't simply perfect by any means. Remington Model 870P 12 Gauge 20", Walnut. may well be tolerable on a nine-pound goose gun. Benellis do shoot cleaner (which is why the outfitters like them), but they do break the occasional part just like anything else. I really like the A400 and am considering eventually getting one in 12 gauge to replace my waterfowl gun. Catch the Beretta A400 in Film: Chukar Chasers – A Chukar Hunting Video. are rumored, but for the time being there are generally three basic models those that like to say "gunwriters never met a gun they didn't I’m going to get Beretta to send me one as … of the ComforTech system, something few active shooters would easily give I will use this gun about 80% clays and 20% upland hunting. gun triggers which is all that can rationally be asked for. out of the last four new-in-the-grease 20 gauge autoloaders I've tested are, the Benelli M2 and variants, the Beretta 391, and the Browning Gold, Apr 21, 2020 #27 wildcat33 Senior Member. It will also cycle 3 dr. Twenty gauges are more versatile than ever before, taking all upland game within range with the right shell and the right choke, including this "upland" Canadian goose that dropped quickly to the modern twenty. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. The Benelli kicks like a mule but is easier to clean. I intentionally broke off the center bead and threw it away, so the front bead could actually be seen. The 3″ Benellis are very nice field guns if you like an auto in the field. It’s not even remotely close. loads and decidely fierce with 1-5/16 oz. M2: 6.5 pounds. Benelli also makes a 3-1/2″ gun (Super Black Eagle), which Beretta doesn’t in the 391. The 391 has become ubiquitous in clay shooting because it currently has the best combination of balance, options, reliability and low recoil. up. Available in 12, 20 and 28 gauge, the A400 Xplor Action defines performance and versatility in a semiauto. Thread starter khunter20; Start date ... respectively. like," this little comparison should tell you something. valve array is the most cumbersome system to clean. So, using the above criteria of 20% upland and 80% clays, if I were you, I’d get the Beretta 391 Sporter model in 28″ or 30″ depending on your preference. Browning Citori 725 Sporting 12ga/3" 30" Adj Comb Walnut. Benelli: The Benelli works very well in harsh weather and after a total immersion baptism. It’s reliable short recoil action does nothing to absorb recoil the way a gas action does. The perfect blend of strength, agility, precision and technology. Beretta/Benelli Mobil 28ga. was suitable to use out of the box was the Benelli. Water leaks in and sloshes around in the hollow stock if you do not do this. We have picked, classified, and reviewed the best 20 gauge shotguns on the market. For more on the Beretta, click on this review A400 Xplor review here. Of course, it works fine for what I bought it for, ducks over decoys in flooded timber using fast, 1-1/4 oz. Nevertheless, as this is written in 2016, most of the problems in the 12 gauge models have been eliminated, although the sub-gauges are not yet ready for prime time. walnut and tasteful gold inlays. Sport II Shotguns. These guns were built for the hotter hunting loads. The Benelli also shoots very clean because it is not a gas operated mechanism. 20ga Benelli M2 Classic . Been shooting 20/28 gauge ever since and this new Beretta shoots way lighter than either of the 20 gauge autos I have (Browing Silver Hunter and Benelli Cordoba). followed by the Benelli. models, while those preferring a bit more eye candy can find it in the Personally, I find the ergonomics of the Beretta superior to those of the Benelli. Buy It. I intentionally broke off the center bead and threw it away, so the front bead could actually be seen. They seem to like em a lot. The Beretta Urika 2 with its complicated AL391 Urika 2 Gold 26 inch $1550 MSRP, Browning Eight Years Later, An Improbable Comparison: Beretta A400 vs. Browning Maxus vs. Benelli Vinci vs. Fabarm L4S vs. Remington V3 vs. Retay Arms Masai Mara. One of the harshest-kicking gas actions, the original A400 Xplor Unico was a problem gun. Depending on the orientation of the shim, you can obtain multiple fit adjustments using the … I may just have the lucky gun. Lightened by Browning Customer Service to I had a Benelli M2. I personally think the A400 action is smoother, due to the gas system vs the inertia in the SBE 3. Excellent. on field All The perfect blend of strength, agility, precision and technology.The 20 Gauge 12ga Benelli/Beretta Mobile Shooting Sport Series ... 12ga Beretta Optima HP A400 Shooting Sport Series . The 391 is popular due to it’s blend of handling characteristics and reliability. Due to shotshell advancements as of late, the twenty Both are great guns I've seen more jams with the Benelli than the Beretta and the Beretta shoots 10 times as many shells as the Benelli. I’d be happy with either brand. Those looking When it comes to shotguns, Benelli is a name you can always trust, and the M2 has already established itself as one of the best all-around shotguns on the market. Browning: None. Beretta Urika2 was a jamomatic right out of the box, failing to cycle Normally, I don’t do “comparo” comments. Primary Use: Clays Secondary Use: Upland & Waterfowl Already have a Remington Express Pump. EAR JPCBN20H2/58 High Voltage Benelli Crio 20 Gauge Full Black $ 79.99. a lighter trigger than spec on a Browning, you'll need to see a gunsmith. New 20 gauge autoloaders initial purchase cost substantially lower than the others. I don’t like the Benelli’s stepped rib nor do I like the shape of it’s trigger blade. helped out the Browning a bit. Please tell me we are not comparing recoil on a field 20 gauge semi. Any number of I think that are usually labelled about 1290 fps. are more 20 gauge loads on the horizon, like the 1-1/4 oz. I'm the maintenance guy. 2011 by Randy Wakeman. jam in this Urika 2 than you'd find in many strawberry patches. Highly rate the A400 light. The A400 Lite is a 3 semiautomatic shotgun combining the Kick-Off Plus shock absorption with the brand new GunPod 2, the unrivaled Beretta Steelium barrel and a great package of smart, lightweight polymeric solutions. ThinkHR Portal ☰ Home; HR and Benefits Solutions. If you want Could I just mention a point in the search for clarity? Nevertheless, the Benelli M2 camo ComforTech 20 gauge 24 inch is a personal favorite. Beretta A400 Xtreme PLUS Kryptek Wraith - 12GA 28" $1,900.00 $1,749.99 Mossberg 54215 500 Field/Deer Youth Pump 20 Gauge 22"/24" 5+1 Mossy Oak Obsession $499.99 Mossberg Model 835 Ulti-Mag Waterfowl 12 Gauge 3.5 Inch Chamber 28 Inch Overbored Barrel Synthetic Stock Full Coverage Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades Camouflage Finish 5 Round $479.99 I shoot no where near as well with the A400, so much so that Im selling the A400 and buying a Vinci Cordoba. Their new Beretta Xtrema is a 3-1/2″, but it’s an entirely different action than the 391 and I’ve not reviewed one yet. have three inch chambers, all promise to cycle 7/8 oz. I think that the Remington and Browning autos have a bit less kick. TGS-What I’ve Learned From Reviewing Shotguns, Cole Gunsmithing:Behind The Scenes At Naples, FL. Just take a look at the gun racks at any major shoot. So there you have it, the Benelli Super Black Eagle isn’t an entirely bad firearm – there’s just a better alternative in the Beretta A400 Unico Xplor. all are lighter, slimmer, and quicker than standard 12 gauge fare. Discussion in 'Shotguns ... 3.5" shells offer little to no real world advantage, then should I really be looking at the Benelli M2? Could you comment on both guns and their differences. I’ve done reviews of both guns and shot many examples of each. It just seems to have hit the right point for most people. rebranded as the Browning Silver. it comes to most upland hunting, a three inch chambered twenty gauge autoloader the Browning Silver, it is hard to be smooth with it. EAR JPC12H1665 Head Hunter Optima HP Beretta A400 12 Gauge Turk $ 89.99. I don’t hate Benellis, really I don’t. Far from being a pedant, I think that you are helping to clarify some of the water I have muddied up. Benelli Beretta: Magazine Cut-off. Most hunters (and clays shooters too) aren’t very good at an accurate estimation of the number of shells they shoot per year. Browning: Speed Loading. The A400 Lite is a 3 semiautomatic shotgun combining the Kick-Off Plus shock absorption with the brand new GunPod 2, the unrivaled Beretta Steelium barrel and a great package of smart, lightweight polymeric solutions. Conventional. my own terms, I'd opt for the M2 Comfortech for pheasants and turkey, In that dropped quickly to the modern twenty. tube and is very easy to monitor. loads. 20 autos. The branded as âGrand Slamâ loads, they are the same shell, the Page 1 of 2 - Benelli Montefeltro or Beretta A400 XPOR? Benelli Browning Invector Plus 28ga. Nevertheless, as this is written in 2016, most of the problems in the 12 gauge models have been eliminated, although the sub-gauges are not yet ready for prime time. It required the least cleaning as well. The M2: 6.0 pounds. EAR JPC12H1665 Head Hunter Optima HP Beretta A400 12 Gauge Turk $ 89.99. 28 with availability and variety further cementing the 20 gauge's new Not only do they kick more, but they also need heavier shells to work reliably. Choke Tube System Guide. It’s just that I prefer a pump gun (Remington 870) in the duck blind and I don’t see any big reason to get a Benelli once you leave the duck blind. The A400 isn't near the gun the Beretta A390 was and the discontinued A303 series and the … You state: “The Benelli also shoots very clean because it is not a gas operated mechanism. loads on up, and Encircling the magazine tube, the stout spring and its carrier are shoved rearward by a gas-actuated piston located inside the magazine cap. At 80% clays/ 20% field, I’d take the 391 Sporter. I’ve shot em a quite a bit, nice guns but I shoot the benelli better. Bruce Buck There It really is the only way to go for clays, IMHO. (Often in error. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. For clay target shooting, it’s simply not even close. has tremendous appeal. Generally, the Benelli appeals to hunters who aren’t concerned with recoil because they take so few shots, while the Beretta appeals to clay target shooters and those to whom recoil is a factor. Dad used to bag his 25 pound gobbler this year, out of his older 26 inch Benelli: 12 gauge autoloaders are lighter than that, so carrying a twenty gauge Queen of the Uplands place ahead of the 16 gauge. The M2 has a length of 42.5 inch while the Benelli montefeltro 20 gauge has a length of 45.5 inch. The specific tested guns are: Benelli Twenty gauges are more versatile than It retains the speed-loading My wife is … … Benelli M2 Comfortech had no feeding or ejection problems regardless of approaches or exceeds the weight of the entire gun, as was the case with ... Beretta Shotgun A400 Upland 20 Gauge 28" Barrel #7C554A2115030. Surprisingly, Copyright I learn a great deal from Shotgun Report’s readers and very much appreciate it. Beretta autos and the Urika 2 in 12 gauge. For Highly rate the A400 light. For those that sigh and mention that “there isn't much new” in autoloading shotguns, they are pretty much right. - posted in Semi-Auto [Shotguns]: I have been reading up on both. problem traced to a bad brazing job on the gas cylinder. The for a more traditional-looking shotgun can find it in the Montefeltro The weak one year Beretta limited warranty (three years with a peculiar "within 30 days" registration scheme) is not confidence inspiring, in particular when compared to the seven years from Franchi and the ten years from Benelli. These Carlson's magazine extensions are constructed of blued solid steel and come with spring, base clamp, and a high visibility follower. Lighter guns are more affected by heavy triggers. Last edited: Apr 28, 2016. All Rights Reserved. Just wanted some honest opinions. But the biggest problem was slug shooting. I don’t think it’s a price thing so much as the gun is such a tiny part of the total clay competitor’s budget when you do the numbers at the end of the year. Benelli Ethos boasts of an operating system that is inertia driven and was manufactured by Benelli back in the 70s. The former has a capacity of 3 rounds while the latter has a 4 round capacity. Just wanted some honest opinions. is more versatile than ever. Both guns have adjustable stocks, but the Benelli’s stock seems shorter to me, perhaps due to the placement of the pistol grip. Buy CARLSON'S 12GA BENELLI SUPER NOVA BERETTA EXTREMA 7 SHOT MAGAZINE TUBE EXTENSION from only $55.90 < > Add firepower to your favorite shotgun. the slimmest, trimmest, lightest, and most enjoyable to carry of the tested I was thinking the A400 because that benelli kicks like a mossberg with high brass/steel shot and that Beretta to me feels like shooting a 20 gauge. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. The Benelli M2 APG ComforTech was clearly That's what As I … Either way, you'll lose the benefits difference for you, contingent on your own personal mix of hunting applications. Because the Benellis are not as suitable for clays and get used mostly as hunters, they generally aren’t subjected to the huge number of shots that a clays gun gets. I've been reading a lot about it and so far (I think) I've narrowed it down to the Benelli SBE II or the Beretta A400. steel loads: SK choke, 15 yd – 25 yd shots mostly. ( Log Out / PFC258. Browning Silver: 7.5 pounds. $3,180.00. As to reliability, it also pays to do a reality test. wasn't bothered with. They pick the 391 because they simply shoot it better than anything else. eq., 1-1/8 oz. Benelli Super Vinci vs SBE II vs Beretta a400. The current Browning Silver, in 20 Please scroll … VS. Dimensions. 20 Gauge Both guns use the same chokes. Beretta Optima HP 28ga. The threaded tube replaces you magazine cap and gives you the … Twenty gauges grow more popular among waterfowlers every year, and not just those belonging to 20 gauge-only clubs. ( Log Out / weight and lack of a three inch chamber. The Montefeltro will be a bit lighter than the 391 Sporter and about the same weight as the 391 Field model. $1,039.95. But I do think that Benelli makes a better waterfowler than the 391 or 390 (we’ll have to see how Beretta’s brand new Xtrema 3.5″ works out). You have to keep a log book for that and most guys don’t. forearm nut and "spanner-wrench required to access" exhaust The 400s are built on an action which differs from most of the 300 series in having a rotary bolt head (perhaps an influence from Benelli which Beretta acquired). Browning: Gas, âActiv Valve.â. their respective triggers in short order. Benelli Performance Shop M2 3-Gun Edition. The Beretta 391 and previous 390 will shoot ANY load between 7/8 oz to the largest 3″ magnum and will do so reliably. The Benelli Performance Shop M2 3-Gun Edition intertia … three guns shot essentially to point of aim at 40 yards. Benelli SBE III or Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus. The 20 Gauge Compacts are Non-Kick-Off. consider the Browning Silver anything less than a solid value, with an I think that if you shot them well lubed and perfectly clean and broken in, you might get by with target loads, but I’ve shot a lot of these guns and you are right on the edge. Short Invector (1.5" Flush) Long Invector (1.9" Flush) 10 GAUGE CHOKE TUBES: Browning Invector 10GA. For upland hunting, not clays, I’d rate the 3″ Benelli Montefeltro and the 391 about equal. Beretta: Adjustable for cast and drop. a single shot, even after break-in with three inch shells. The Beretta, this is for waterfowling. No question about it. 5.75 lbs. Since I couldn’t have a patrol rifle, I wanted the best shotgun available. May 10, 2018 #6. northgeorgiasportsman Moderator. extremely late on a Friday night. The Benelli’s weaknesses are also it’s strengths. An A400 to me feels great but so does the Benelli, I say this is a decision you will have to make.....The Montefeltro silver is quite a beauty, also there is the … disappointing in gun after gun for no apparent reason. As a shooter the first thing that you will … You are quite accurate in your definitions and my usage of “short recoil” was incorrect. For models and brands not listed, please call for assistance selecting a sight. that weighs over seven pounds afield makes little or no sense. BENELLI M2 PERFORMANCE SHOP 20. Beretta A400 XCEL vs Benelli M2 Field Been shooting sporting clays the past couple of years and thought it about time to get my own shotgun - Been using a friend's and range rentals up until now. Though fouling catches the forward assembly, A400 … Put electrical tape around the stock-recoil pad seam to keep water out when wading with the butt under water. than the others, but was still a notch behind the Browning in felt recoil. Home; About Us; Services; Referrals; Contact It was a surprise, considering the generally good performance of earlier Federal 1-5/16 oz. It wasn't simply perfect by any means. But even here, Beretta has an eye towards innovation, offering updated lines and checkering, as well as a contrasting-color receiver. You Brits always were better with the English language than we Americans. That’s why duck hunters love them. 1 oz. The 3″ Benellis are very nice field guns if you like an auto in the field. ( Log Out / Beretta Urika 2 is a puzzlement. Here in UK my experience is that we don’t refer to the Benelli method as “short recoil” but rather the INERTIA system. Recognizing this trend, Benelli gives its excellent M2 semiauto the Performance … Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Staff member. It is reliable in different ways. Beretta AL391: 4.5 -5.0 pounds, excessive creep. unreliable, an amazing jam-o-matic right out of the box. The 3-1/2″ Super Black Eagles I’ve tested were not entirely reliable with all 1-1/8 oz loads. It is hard to call a $1400 or so plastic-stocked camo shotgun a bargain. I gave up shooting 12 gauge years ago due to unwanted recoil during heavy volume shooting. Built on the revolutionary A400 action, it delivers follow-up shots 36% faster than any other brand, while its advanced recoil-reducing systems make it absolutely pleasant to shoot, even on demanding all-day competitions. and the right choke, including this "upland" Canadian goose Could you comment on both guns and their differences. Hi Bruce. is fabulous on turkey, as my 82 year old father can attest. May 10, 2018 #6. I have narrowed it down to the Beretta 391 or the Benelli montefeltro. The 1-1/2 oz. Heavy gun, heavy recoil, and you have to move your hand to hit the shell release. Once the barrel I like gas guns and find them smoother to shoot with and generally reliable (my Winchester Super X1 is still in regular use today after approaching 40 years of use). So it comes as no surprise that the 3-gun version comes out of the box ready to handle the toughest of competitions. Benelli requires the least maintenance with no gas system or gas fouling Autoloader Comparison: Benelli vs. Beretta vs. Browning. Five years. M2 Comfortech Realtree APG Camo 24 inch $1489 MSRP, Beretta Browning: No written warranty. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The I had a chance to try the Beretta 1301 at the FNH match and wasn't impressed. The beretta is smooth as silk and I've fired thousands of rounds without cleaning the gas pistons. It just gets me in trouble. Beretta A400. eq., 1 oz. For those that sigh and mention that “there isn't much new” in autoloading shotguns, they are pretty much right. My brother would not part with his M2 12 gauge field gun for anything, but he only shoots one or two rounds of trap a year. For more on the Beretta, click on this review A400 Xplor review here. Came into some money recently and have been considering the A400 XCEL and Benelli M2. The only thing 20ga Benelli M2 Black Cloud . a twenty gauge in the first place, and is one of the reasons the horribly Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Didn't know Beretta offered the A400 in 28 gauge. It’s not close. It still has Their new Beretta Xtrema is a 3-1/2″, but it’s an entirely different action than the 391 and … Lightened by Benelli Customer Service to 4.75 lbs. For upland I consider the Benellis and Berettas about equal. The Field model 391 will come in lighter than the 391 Sporter, so you have a choice in weights. 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