Beretta Xtrema 2 or Benelli SBE2

[jla_doc]

Hello all, first post for me here. I was wondering if anyone has an opinion on which they shotgun they would prefer between the Beretta Xtrema 2 or the Benelli SBE II. They both seem to have reduced recoil systems, price is similar, so I'm just not too sure.

Thanks for the help!!

 

[Dave McCracken]

The 391 series is fast becoming a classic, but both are good shotguns. The Benellis are not gas operated, so kick may be a bit harsher.

Six of one, half dozen of the other. Ge the one that feels best....

 

[HSMITH]

I would pick the Beretta of the two. Take a look at the Winchester SuperX2 also, no recoil reduction system but a soft shooter.

 

[berettashotgun]

What's wrong with the "OLD" extrema? Mine has shot 5 turkeys while loaned out for a SEASON, by 3 different shooters of course. I actually shot a single duck with it one day. I haven't put a box of shell thru it yet, but i do like.

 

[jla_doc]

Thanks for the input so far everyone! I bet the "old" extrema is awesome as well. Not sure if it comes with the "KO" system though. I figure if I'm going to spend that kind of money, I may as well go for the bells and whistles, so to speak.

Still undecided though......lol

 

[Dave McCracken]

According to Bruce Buck, the new Extrema has a much better trigger, which the old ones needed badly.

It's not alone in this. Many new shotguns even good ones, have nasty triggers.

 

[Brent4Hire]

The Benelli does not have gas operaion to reduce recoil, but its stock is designed to absorb a great deal of it. I would take the Benelli simply because they fit me better, but both are great shotguns.