Benelli SBE II and M1 Field Super 90 Questions

[Resident]

Hi!
I am really brand new to Benelli. My friend has told me that Benelli shotguns are Rolls Royce among shotguns. I got my tax return and bought 3 for my family:
1. Super Black II
2. M1 Field Super 90
3. NOVA
I have red multiple posts about load limitations and cycling problems. I also familiar with Benelli Customer Service recommendation. Most of time my shotguns will be used for clays. Please give me REAL LIFE recommendation about ammo. What ammo should I use for break in and what is lightest (the cheapest) load I will be able to cycle reliably in both SEMIAUTO shotguns?

The second question: How do you service RECOIL SPRING ASSEMBLY.

Thanks in advance. I really appreciate your feedback.

 

[Lee Woiteshek]

I've got to say right off, I don't own a Benelli. I plan on purchasing an SBE II before spring turkey. I do however have the 04 catalog in my hands. In the small print it says "Minimum recommeded load, use 3-dram 1 1/8 oz. loads in ALL BENELLI 12 GA. SEMI AUTO SHOTGUNS." I don't have a answer on your second question, but Benelli has a forum on their website, and I'm sure they will be more than happy to help you. I have also read that some owners are having success with 1 oz. loads, but I think that changes from gun to gun and I wouldn't buy a case of 1 oz. ammo and have the one gun that won't cycle it.

 

[BerettaNut92]

I've owned an SBE and own an M1S90 Tactical right now. They work with the wimp loads as long as you don't put something like a sidesaddle or Surefire on it. Doubt you'll need either for an anti aircraft gun.

 

[richardschennberg]

How does the sidesaddle change how the shotgun feeds lower-power shells?
Thanks,
Richard
Schennberg.com

 

[Duke of Lawnchair]

How does the sidesaddle change how the shotgun feeds lower-power shells?

The m1 and SBEs are inertia operated which means that the underlying principle of operation requires that the chassis (gun) recoil backwards in a linear motion.

Upon recoiling, the bolt body stays in place for an infinitesimal amount of time. As the gun is recoiling into the bolt body, the bolt compresses a spring inside the bolt body. Etc. etc. etc. The rest can be read from Benelli's website.

In other words, what this means is that the more mass you add to the gun, the quicker you have to accelerate it in order for it to tick.

With that being said, I'm able to run my fully loaded m1s90 with side saddle & butt cuff with 7/8 oz loads. Fluke? No, physics (as it pertains to my particular gun) doesn't lie.

-Jim

 

[2xbarrels]

I have a SBE and have found that it cycles 1oz high velocity sporting clays rounds fine.(Estate super sports)