Anthony Posted June 12, 2003 Report Share Posted June 12, 2003 Very happy with my new gun (AL391) I fired it the first opportunity available and brought down a pigeon with it first shot (excellent) I enjoy the smooth cycling of the gun and it is very satisfying, cleaning it is not as bad as i thought however after several shots I can see it being tricky with all the extra cleaning, but hey, does not bother me in the slightest. I found an excellent way of gaining shooting. By leaving all my gear around the house (not the gun of course) but my decoys etc in poistion so that when anyone enters the house they immediately see it. A surveyor came the other day and saw the equipment and has invited me shooting, it is especially usefull as I am struggling to find shooting myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted June 12, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2003 and he only shoots 3000 a year how many do you all shoot on average? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbus Polumbus Posted June 12, 2003 Report Share Posted June 12, 2003 Send him round my place................. question is where do I put the stuffed deer for maximum effect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernyha Posted June 12, 2003 Report Share Posted June 12, 2003 Very happy with my new gun (AL391) Anthony pleased that you are happy with your 391, hope it gives you as much pleasure and reliable sevice as mine. Still a swine to clean after a good day though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzer Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 I bet it works better than my Brownig Fusion !! wish I had brought a 391 now ! All the best Buzzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 I swear by my Beretta EL 20 bore...but for an auto, I would'nt swap my Benelli in realtree finish. No gas parts, super reliable and a piece of **** to clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzer Posted June 14, 2003 Report Share Posted June 14, 2003 Deako....... must admitt that i've thought about a Benelli but no one seems to know much about them, why aint there more of them about if they are so good ?.......my local gun shop told me not to bother with them? Still wouldn't mind one though ! All the best Buzzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernyha Posted June 14, 2003 Report Share Posted June 14, 2003 Buzzer , my mate djlloyd bought one a couple of months ago (Benelli auto) and he loves it, mail him for his comments. If i was trading my 391 in, thats the gun i would go for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted June 14, 2003 Report Share Posted June 14, 2003 Buzz, I think they are a bit rare over here because people just don't want to buy something they are unfamilier with, everybody knows Beretta so thats what they buy. The Benelli is a cracking gun and its a massive seller in the US...you may find more info on some of the American waterfowling forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turk101 Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 i've had a benelli super 90 for about 8 months put loads of rounds through it,very reliable,lightweight & really easy to clean. i love it & would'nt swap it for any other auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 The "local" gun shop had a 2nd hand benelli in... in left hand and full camo.... took it out for a day....mmmmm lovely..... the soon to be mrs YP soon put that thought out of my head all the best yis yp :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 i've tried a few autos and i just cant get used to the noise the make when cycling in between shots,i keep thinking it will fly to bits in my hands .But i suppose it is somthing you get used to,are some quieter than others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernyha Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 ... the soon to be mrs YP soon put that thought out of my head all the best yis yp :ph34r: YP which day of the week does Mrs YP let you wear the trousers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted June 16, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 neil, all I can say is that I have noticed a slight noise but not very sufficient especially considering the noise of the shot. I think the action is what make thems so attractive, they are ideal in a pigeon shooting situation and can be used repeatedly. One thing that always makes me smile is the ability for the device to work so well and so smoothly, its a great piece of design work, cleaning is not a set back in my opinion especially after a good day as far as Benelli's go it was certainly another option I considered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 Ern She m.............. read it quick cos its going to be edited in 10 mins !"!!!! all the best yis yp :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 lol...YP...too late!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 SSSHHHHH all the best yis yp :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdowns hunter Posted June 17, 2003 Report Share Posted June 17, 2003 YP - How much was your local gun shop asking for the left hand model ?? do you think they still have it, I have a Berreta A303 and wouldnt mind trading it in for a Left hand model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted June 17, 2003 Report Share Posted June 17, 2003 highdowns I think it was at 625 ....but i'll ring in the morning , as i have just seen your post.. all the best yis yp :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzer Posted June 17, 2003 Report Share Posted June 17, 2003 Do any off you chaps know if Benelli have a web site?... I would like to look at these guns a bit more to find out what they are all about All the best Buzzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everygoodnamewastaken Posted June 17, 2003 Report Share Posted June 17, 2003 http://www.benelliusa.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviddjlloyd Posted June 18, 2003 Report Share Posted June 18, 2003 Just to confirm what ERN had to say. I am over the moon about my new BENELLI SUPER 90 Ive come to the coclusion that the but pad needs changeing. Its about 1/2 in to long sorry if I sound too excited YORKS PUD, I bet she loves you realy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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