hkenvy91
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are the super blackeagle 2's worth it ! i mean for the money! i want one for goose hunting and already have a 1187 sp i use but the barrel is a little on the short side<26>
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rcmodel
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Oh yea!
(If you like getting the snot kicked out of you with goose loads!)
I sold mine after two turkey seasons because I wasn't smart enough to work the magazine cut-off do-dad in the dark when I set up, and kept shooting turkeys with an empty chamber.
Buy another barrel for your 1187, and save yourself close to a grand!
rcmodel
(If you like getting the snot kicked out of you with goose loads!)
I sold mine after two turkey seasons because I wasn't smart enough to work the magazine cut-off do-dad in the dark when I set up, and kept shooting turkeys with an empty chamber.
Buy another barrel for your 1187, and save yourself close to a grand!
rcmodel
I would not pay the difference for the SBE because I do not plan to shoot 3 1/2" shells. If I wanted to shoot them That would be the gun I would pick. I have played ariound with the 3 1/2" shells in a 870 supermag as well as the Benelli Nova. I feel the recoil is tolerable with steel shot and a good recoil pad. I do not want a turkey or anything else bad enough to shoot 3 1/2" lead however. That stuff is brutal.
Unless there is some reason you just want another gun there is nothing wrong with the 11-87 or the 26" barrel in my opinion. I used that exact combonation for many years. I currently use either a Beretta 390 or Benelli M-1, both with 26" barrels. I started hunting with my grandfathers old SXS with 28" barrels and a repeater with 26" barrels gives me about the same feel. I never had any issues with the Remington and changed primarily because the other guns are lighter and pointed quicker for me. I do like the location of the bolt release better on the Beretta and Benelli as well.
Unless there is some reason you just want another gun there is nothing wrong with the 11-87 or the 26" barrel in my opinion. I used that exact combonation for many years. I currently use either a Beretta 390 or Benelli M-1, both with 26" barrels. I started hunting with my grandfathers old SXS with 28" barrels and a repeater with 26" barrels gives me about the same feel. I never had any issues with the Remington and changed primarily because the other guns are lighter and pointed quicker for me. I do like the location of the bolt release better on the Beretta and Benelli as well.
SimpleIsGood229
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It's only worth it if the SBE II fits you well.
That said, I think that if you're not happy with the 26'' 1187 barrel, you should get a longer one. Why do you feel your current barrel is on the short side?
That said, I think that if you're not happy with the 26'' 1187 barrel, you should get a longer one. Why do you feel your current barrel is on the short side?
45crittergitter
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They are absolutely worth it if you want a 3.5" auto. I once had an 11-87, and you couldn't give me another. If you want a 3" gun, I'd still go with a Benelli. FWIW, the SBE receiver is longer than most 3" autos, so you may still want a slightly shorter barrel than you otherwise would, to get the same OAL. My 24" SBE is about the same OAL as my 26" 870.
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