Killer Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Hi all, I’m thinking of getting an auto solely for pigeons and leaving the o/u at home, or just for the better shoots. In the past I’ve own Beretta and found cleaning a bit of a pain. So now the plan is to go for a Benelli M2, any Benelli owners out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solz Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 yes got one, a left handed m2, fantastic bit of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I am left handed and I shoot a benelli montefeltro 26 in. I can honestly say it is a brilliant bit of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer Posted August 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Thanks for that, because I'm also left handed. Friend of mine shoots a stoeger 2000 which which works on the same system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alros01 Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 I have the m2 and the Vinci both good guns the Vinci struggles to cycle 28 gram loads but it might just need a few heavy loads put through it were as the m2 I've had 21 gram clay loads through it with no problems great guns that's why I parted with the berettas and kept the benelli s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superspark Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Hi mate I am also a left hander and I use my Benelli super black eagle 2. Its light weight, easy to clean and just love using it for all crows , Jackdaws, Pigeon and the like. Amazing bit of kit I wouldn't be with out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Imp Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I was a beretta boy through and through. However I recently picked up a winchester SX3 and its at least as good as the berettas, perhaps a little cheaper? To be honest, I have not shot a benelli, so cant really comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziplex Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I have had an M2 for years, gets abused on the foreshore and....(when I get the chance), used for pigeons too. Not the softest shooting 12G in the world but utterly reliable with any load down to 28grm and feels like it will outlast me. Easy to strip down and clean but check for fit as it can come up short for some, very pointable if ok for you. Some will mention the 'Benelli click' which will happen if you knock the butt on the ground after loading......the bolt comes back a fraction so won't fire, it's not a fault.......you just have to be aware of it. If it fits, it's a real workhorse of a gun and I'm sure you will be happy as long as you aren't recoil shy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhunter Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Barretta a400 semi xolor all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggum Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Barretta a400 semi xolor all the way Another vote for the beretta A400 xplor although I did have a browning Phoenix before the beretta and that was faultless also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 browning maxus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Been using a Benelli Rafaello in a 12 bore. Nice bit of kit and simple to clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag357 Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Have Benelli M2 26" in camo for last 3 years, keeps clean due to inertia reloading and a doddle to strip if wet and dirty. Cycling n ot too good on 24 gram carts but 28 gram and above ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopper Bopper Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I bought the Beretta A400 explor light about a month ago and love it to bits. It is my first semi so I cant compare to anything else but I am settling with it nicely and my hit to shot rate is improving all the time. HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remmyman Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 After years of shooting a Beretta A303 at clays/Woodies I decided to treat myself to an M2 in wetlands cammo. Beautifully made and shot/cleaned like a dream, only trouble was it was so unreliable. After no end of trying different makes, loads and length of shells i had to admit defeat. Last year I purchased a Remmy Versamax and can honestly say it's the most reliable/softest shooting auto i've ever shot. 3,000 shots later without a SINGLE jam/stovepipe or failure to feed using any/all brands from subsonics through to 3.5 mags awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solz Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) I brought my m2 second hand, though I was told it had only 50 - shots through it and it was in mint condition! When got it I shot about 150 30g clear pigeons through it will out any jams! After this I've been using a range of 24g up to 32g carts with it and still have never had any jams. Been using both 67mm and 70mm carts no problem at all!!! Also the recoil is very mangaable! With 28g I hardly notice it at all! Overall I'm very happ with my m2 and it's disappointing hear that other have had some difficulty with there! All the best in what u choose Solz Edited September 5, 2013 by solz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 I use a Beretta Xtrema2 but if I had to choose purely for pigeons, I would go back to the remmi 11-87. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sipe-ist Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 I use a Beretta Xtrema2 but if I had to choose purely for pigeons, I would go back to the remmi 11-87. Why? I have just sold my Remmi 11-87 and bought an Extrema 2 hopefully for reliability reasons. I can honestly say I have never shot better with any other gun in all of my shooting life, (I love the slightly ramped and raised rib), but the jam ups have been very annoying. I hope I can shoot as well with the Extrema but haven't had a chance to properly try it because of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer Posted September 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Well I seem to have started something here.I will cut a long story short, me and my new m2 are very happy partly due to all of you. Many thanks................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) Well I seem to have started something here.I will cut a long story short, me and my new m2 are very happy partly due to all of you. Many thanks................. We'll see on Saturday, eh mate? M2 versus M2000 B) Edit that, I've just remembered that I'll be trying out my brand new Webley 912 deluxe 30" game O/U B) B) B) Edited September 20, 2013 by KFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Wait for it .................. cue the Hatsan owners haha ................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dessyb Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 i shoot pigeons with a super sport will take any load doddle to clean i used to shoot with beretta autos for years would not have one given me now treat yourself benelli all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer Posted September 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Yes,eh mate.Not one of my better days,never mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiffy Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Hi mate I am also a left hander and I use my Benelli super black eagle 2. Its light weight, easy to clean and just love using it for all crows , Jackdaws, Pigeon and the like. Amazing bit of kit I wouldn't be with out. thats the best post ive read on here in ages as im picking up my leftie black eagle 2 tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markbrowning Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 You've made a wise choice! I've got a Benelli M2 24" I also originally bought it as a pigeon hide gun. However since owning it I pretty much use it for everything. It's a can do all gun and quickly became my favourite. I love all my guns, but if I choose one and get rid of the rest. The M2 would stay. A perfect practical no nonsense gun. In short I'm very happy with it and welcome to the M2 family. I can't help singing its praises whenever a M2 thread comes up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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