Recent content by hattles

Trust your Benelli Dude, talk about Murphy's Law! I had a chance to shoot the Vinci this weekend at a dealer shoot in the Fresno, Ca. area. I have been anxious to get my hands on one. 1. I have owned 3 Benneli shotguns, 1 SBE for 17years. I had to sell 2 of them during a financial crunch. 2...

Vinci or SBE quote from TBo: Again, the metal bolt riding within the plastic lower was a problem I thought. (refering to the SBE) I have an original HK/Benelli SBE and the only plastic part on it is the front sight bead. I don't think the lower receiver is plastic as mine is alloy. That...

If you are looking for a skeet/sporting clays gun. I would suggest a 12 gauge X 28" O/U for skeet/sporting clays. The Citori is a fine gun, but I find it a little bulky and heavy. I prefer an auto-loader, which is fine for skeet, but limited at some sporting clay stations that present close...

I have a Franchi Renaissance Classic DU O/U - Serial# DU007389 12ga - 28"- 2-3/4 and 3 inch chambers, complete with chokes and hard case This shotgun has gold inlay birds, engraved with the Ducks Unlimited circle on bottom of the receiver. Like new, I have shot 6 rounds of skeet through it...

original HK/Benelli SBE I bought my first Benelli SBE in 1992 and it has been a flawless reliable performer for 17 years. I have shot ducks and geese in the worst conditions, freezing temperatures, and out of goose pits dug in volcanic sand in SE Washington and have never stopped my hunts...

Benelli Vinci's for under $1300 I intend to purchase a new Vinci as soon as I sell my 12ga DU Franchi Renaissance O/U. I currently own an original HK/Benelli SBE that I purchased in 1992. After going through a Browning A500 and a S&W 1000 waterfowler, which were single shooters most of the...