B25Modelman Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 I do like the look of this Benelli and the reviews are favourable. It again is non gas like the new Browning A5. Is any PW member using one and what are your thoughts. The only drawback I am finding is that, as with other manufacturers, all the marketing pictures show guns with exceptional quality wood grain but trying to find a gun for sale with such is difficult. I prefer the all black action look yet again the wood is straight grained and plain. The dealers say they can request a gun from GMK with this that and the other but have to accept what arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 I know this is the silver action but I would say for the price the wood looks decent https://www.guntrader.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Benelli_Shotgun_Raffaello-Powerbore_For-Sale_150813160920001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B25Modelman Posted July 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Yes, good wood and I looked at it but the only other drawback is the barrel length. I am after the 28" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B25Modelman Posted July 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 I have now handled one and am a little more cautious on buying new. Just not sure on £1600+. I handled the 828U again and it feels better for the same money. Amazing cos the one at the dealership had been in his rack for almost 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B25Modelman Posted July 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Can we say not many, if any, are using Benelli semi-autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exudate Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Yep, I have a Raffaello, a black-action one. Very nice gun to shoot, very light and pointable. Doddle to clean, what with it being inertia driven and the fact that the top of the receiver detaches, giving really good access to the bolt rails. The only slight complaint I have is that you seem to have to stretch your finger a little bit to reach the trigger. A lot of the reviews have commented on this, too. However, I soon got used to the 'feel' of this and quickly forgot about it. Being so light, a lot of reviewers have also commented on the recoil being too harsh. Personally, I haven't found this to be a problem. If you're anywhere near Cambridge and fancy trying it, let me know and we can go to Cambridge Gun Club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B25Modelman Posted July 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Yep, I have a Raffaello, a black-action one. Very nice gun to shoot, very light and pointable. Doddle to clean, what with it being inertia driven and the fact that the top of the receiver detaches, giving really good access to the bolt rails. The only slight complaint I have is that you seem to have to stretch your finger a little bit to reach the trigger. A lot of the reviews have commented on this, too. However, I soon got used to the 'feel' of this and quickly forgot about it. Being so light, a lot of reviewers have also commented on the recoil being too harsh. Personally, I haven't found this to be a problem. If you're anywhere near Cambridge and fancy trying it, let me know and we can go to Cambridge Gun Club. Hi, thanks for the comments and offer to try. I have long forearms so the trigger did not appear a problem. The gunshop proprietor was most helpful and he stripped it down in about 30 seconds. I liked the NO (less) powder residue in the works aspect compared to gas operated guns. I have tried to get info on a specific model from The Sportsman and they are hopeless at replying....well they just don't reply full stop. I am still considering waiting for the 828U 30" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exudate Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 I haven't yet handled an 828U, but I'd really like to. Looks like a nice piece of kit, although it does appear to be somewhat 'over engineered', like Benelli have tried to re-invent the wheel when it comes to over-unders. Still, I'd really like to shoot one someday! Whichever one you buy, I'm sure you'll buy the right one for you. Me, I'm just a semi-auto convert these days, and I no longer own any over-unders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Yep, I have a Raffaello, a black-action one. Very nice gun to shoot, very light and pointable. Doddle to clean, what with it being inertia driven and the fact that the top of the receiver detaches, giving really good access to the bolt rails. The only slight complaint I have is that you seem to have to stretch your finger a little bit to reach the trigger. A lot of the reviews have commented on this, too. However, I soon got used to the 'feel' of this and quickly forgot about it. Being so light, a lot of reviewers have also commented on the recoil being too harsh. Personally, I haven't found this to be a problem. If you're anywhere near Cambridge and fancy trying it, let me know and we can go to Cambridge Gun Club. +1 i am going to add to this..... i have a benelli comfort / a montefeltro classic in plastic drag. 1, its a fantastic system. slam the bolt forward always. 2, take out the head and oil the rails and the internal springs (in the head and return spring in stock) (i have used engine oil too.) 3, its an inertia system, needs a minimum recoil to get it running smooth. if you oil the rotary head and,inertia spring, it should run right. 4, it should run 24g 1400fps loads. 1000fps 21g loads not so. (homeloads) 5, keep the bolt rail oiled, clean out with a cottonbudd frequently, re oil. 6, oil the bolt. after this it should run like a dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exudate Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Totally agree with you cookoff, although I use Tetra gun grease on my bolt and rails. It's fine enough not to impede the inertia action, but thick enough to stay where it's put. Well worth a go if you ever get hold of a tube. Aside, I like the fact that I'm not the only one to use a bent-over cotton bud to clean out the rails! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Totally agree with you cookoff, although I use Tetra gun grease on my bolt and rails. It's fine enough not to impede the inertia action, but thick enough to stay where it's put. Well worth a go if you ever get hold of a tube. Aside, I like the fact that I'm not the only one to use a bent-over cotton bud to clean out the rails! the oiled rails make everything work smoother. touche` on the bent up cottonbud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.