Wingman Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Pondering getting a semi for pigeon shooting and seen a lovely Benelli M2 Essential at a good prince. Can anyone tell me if they fit ok in a take down gun cabinet, its all I have at the moment until house renovations are completed. I dont want to be removing recoil pads etc to gain a few inches so want it to fit in easily in its main component parts, Winchester SX3 is also an option. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Barrel will be the longest part, find how long the safe is and if it's longer than the barrel plus a couple of inches to allow for the breach it should be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsbob Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Barrel will be the longest part, find how long the safe is and if it's longer than the barrel plus a couple of inches to allow for the breach it should be fine Not true, on many semi auto and pump action shotguns the barrel is shorter than the rest of the gun due to the magazine tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 I will measure it but just wondered if anyone uses one like this. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 I've a 28inch Sx3, and I have to un screw the recoil pad to get in to fit in my cabinet! It's a right pain to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exudate Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 I have a Benelli M2 Essential. I'll try and remember to get my tape measure out this evening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 i'll measure the SX3 I have up for sale tonight and let you know the length of the barrel, and the length of the stock, action and tube. should give you a good idea of whether it will fit or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Have a takedown at one of our places. If I take the Revo Pump then I also have to take the tool kit to remove the stock. Not a great prob but at all. It's as mentioned above- Action plus mag tube is longer than the barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny thomas Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 My semi didn't fit in my full size cabinet Had to get a bigger one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Thanks to everyone who offered to measure their "weapons" for me, hopefully I wont end up feeling too inadequate with my small cabinet!! I really dont want to get into removing stocks etc so it may be that I'll have to wait until I get a grown up sized safe, but hopefully not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cueball Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) My m2 fits in my breakdown no problem. The m2 is shorter than most because they only have a 3 round magazine. I have a 26 inch barrel plus the extra 3inch or so for the part that slides in the action. I have never had issues just take the barrel off and stick the action and barrel away. Mine is a comfortec model. And my safe is a fortify breakdown. Any questions drop me a pm Edited March 2, 2016 by cueball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Not true, on many semi auto and pump action shotguns the barrel is shorter than the rest of the gun due to the magazine tube. Possibly on a FAC version with an extended tube but on standard guns the barrel is going to be longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exudate Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Ok, the 28" barrel on my Benelli M2 Essential is actually 31", to allow for the bit that slides into the action. The action itself is also 31" from the centre of the end of the recoil pad to the end of the magazine tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsbob Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Possibly on a FAC version with an extended tube but on standard guns the barrel is going to be longer. Ok if I remember when I get home later if I will measure mine and l post the results hopefully others will post there results also because this question keeps coming up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamch Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 My old M2 fitted into a 32 inch cabinet ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 My old M2 fitted into a 32 inch cabinet okMight help the OP if you state the barrel length of your M2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 M2 ordered, will be in the shop on Wednesday next week, They reckon no probs getting it into the cabinet so hopefully all should be fine! Cant wait to be honest handled one and it amazing so very excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Hole saw the end of cabinet and poke barrel out of the end Just get some grommet strip http://uk.farnell.com/te-connectivity/0496/grommet-strip-2-2-3-4mm-25m/dp/1279032?CMP=KNC-GUK-****-GEN-KWL-TE_CONNECTIVITY&mckv=i5TDcIJt_dc|pcrid|79604513829|&gclid=CjwKEAiAgeW2BRDDtKaTne77ghgSJACq2U4bzMUH-7RRYPzddYdhlbWSZ1pG8TGX5Wx0YfDYtboXLhoCVKTw_wcB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsbob Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 (edited) Possibly on a FAC version with an extended tube but on standard guns the barrel is going to be longer. Right an Armsan A612 28", overall barrel length 31" and from mag cap to butt 35 1/2" so 4 1/2 inches longer than the barrel. For this you would need a cabinet height of at least 38", a Brattonsound SB2 is 33" so far to small for your average 12G semi. Edited March 6, 2016 by sportsbob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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