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11 years 11 months ago #14707
by Sharkey
Thanks Leb. I've been known to break a few things myself. Usually not my equipment though which I always use to TRY and keep simple. Nowadays though, I spose I'm splurging on a few bells and whistles since I don't plan on whacking anyone in the noggin with it any time soon...lol
(knocking on wood, crossing my fingers and looking up saying "please don't prove me wrong AGAIN Lord"
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Replied by Sharkey on topic Benelli Shotguns
LebbenB wrote: I'm a sample of one, so take my opinion with a grain of salt. Also, I'm pretty hard on my guns and gear. I spent 23 years breaking stuff, both my own and that of those that opposed my country and it's way of life. The only thing I can't seem to break is my habit of breaking stuff.
I didn't have a good experience with the Millett I had, the 1-4x DMR. Glass quality was decent, knobs were kinda mushy, reticle design was good. Within a few hundred rounds of 5.56, the scope refused to hold zero, which I found unusual for a scope that weighed that much. Got the run-around from Millett CS. It sits in the back of a closet gathering dust because I won't foist my problem onto an unsuspecting person.
I say, of the two choices, get the Nikon. At least they have good CS, should there be a problem. Others may disagree with my assessment.
Thanks Leb. I've been known to break a few things myself. Usually not my equipment though which I always use to TRY and keep simple. Nowadays though, I spose I'm splurging on a few bells and whistles since I don't plan on whacking anyone in the noggin with it any time soon...lol
(knocking on wood, crossing my fingers and looking up saying "please don't prove me wrong AGAIN Lord"
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11 years 11 months ago - 11 years 1 week ago #14942
by Sharkey
Replied by Sharkey on topic Benelli Shotguns
Done.
9 rounds fully stacked. I actually got the railed forend for 10 BUCKS from a guy and now the light, the 2 position, quick-detach hand-grip AND the bipod (for range firing and photo taking ) can all be used and the gun can be field stripped without having to do any PITA removals of parts that WERE attached to the mag tube.
I have attached the remote light switch to the pistol grip right under the tips of my fingers and this is now a 922r compliant and fully legal, 9 shot gun. Just got some rubber bands (magic markered black) holding it for the time being until I get my black ones in that will look better and be a bit heavier.
100 yards with slugs with usually 5 inside the 5x and the other 4 within an inch or so with the red/green dot scope so I'm guessing buckshot would be pretty darn accurate in close quarter issues although I can't use it at my range - the slugs are dead on at all distances in to 25 yards though.
There is a gap in the scope mount so I can also use the iron sights now that I have "washered" the front post although the cheek piece makes it tough so I split the difference and can work it either way with a bit of practice and head adjusting.
All in all, this is a serious piece of machinery and I could not be happier with it's performance.
Hope you all like it. This SHOULD be my last shotgun but ya never know...
9 rounds fully stacked. I actually got the railed forend for 10 BUCKS from a guy and now the light, the 2 position, quick-detach hand-grip AND the bipod (for range firing and photo taking
) can all be used and the gun can be field stripped without having to do any PITA removals of parts that WERE attached to the mag tube.I have attached the remote light switch to the pistol grip right under the tips of my fingers and this is now a 922r compliant and fully legal, 9 shot gun. Just got some rubber bands (magic markered black) holding it for the time being until I get my black ones in that will look better and be a bit heavier.
100 yards with slugs with usually 5 inside the 5x and the other 4 within an inch or so with the red/green dot scope so I'm guessing buckshot would be pretty darn accurate in close quarter issues although I can't use it at my range - the slugs are dead on at all distances in to 25 yards though.
There is a gap in the scope mount so I can also use the iron sights now that I have "washered" the front post although the cheek piece makes it tough so I split the difference and can work it either way with a bit of practice and head adjusting.
All in all, this is a serious piece of machinery and I could not be happier with it's performance.
Hope you all like it. This SHOULD be my last shotgun but ya never know...
Last edit: 11 years 1 week ago by Sharkey.
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11 years 11 months ago #14966
by Sharkey
Replied by Sharkey on topic Benelli Shotguns
It's funny when I look at it too because I've been searching for discounts on parts since I bought it. I paid HALF for the Urbino stock, $10 for the railed forend, I think maybe 18 for the sling, $25 for the light and switch, $15 for the 2 position handle and then got the red dot from a buddy in trade for something I had no use for. I got the mag extension for $40 bucks from a guy who had bought the full length tube and I THINK only actually paid full price for the sling attachment point and the Door Breacher Compensator.
It took me a while but with our money being so tight, it was the only way I could make it happen without getting my ass beat into the ground by my pretty lil wifey... (she can be tough when she wants to be no matter HOW big I am :dual: )
The good thing about the fore handle is it's a quick detach so when I get to the range, if I can't stand it, it just pops right off and I've got a dozen rail covers so it's no big deal to cover it all up later. I think it'll nice for hip firing though...
It took me a while but with our money being so tight, it was the only way I could make it happen without getting my ass beat into the ground by my pretty lil wifey... (she can be tough when she wants to be no matter HOW big I am :dual: )
The good thing about the fore handle is it's a quick detach so when I get to the range, if I can't stand it, it just pops right off and I've got a dozen rail covers so it's no big deal to cover it all up later. I think it'll nice for hip firing though...
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11 years 11 months ago #15041
by Sharkey
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Yep, they sure are sweet aren't they... :thumbs:
although, I don't see any pics of yours? If I knew ya better, I'd have just said "pics or it didn't happen"...
We LIKE pics around here Tangy...
although, I don't see any pics of yours? If I knew ya better, I'd have just said "pics or it didn't happen"...
We LIKE pics around here Tangy...
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