SX2

[TeamWaterfowl07]

how does everty one feel bout the super x 2 i might get one and wanna hear the good and bad about it.., Thanks Chris-

[fowlmaster1234]

Their is already a thread about this. I wouldn't get one because I have heard allot of problems with them, but now that I think about it I have heard problems with every manufacturer out there. So I would recommend testing out all the guns that are in your price range and go with the one that fits the best. Thats my .02

[gcs71]

Shot a SX2 quite alot and it performed flawlessly. Had 2 hang fires with my SBEII and had to send the barrel back to benelli. The X2 took its place and did what winchester said it would. Good luck

[spiral_downfall]

I wouldnt trade mine for nothing. I have never had a jam or nothing. The other day I sumurged it. I just dumped the water out and kept on rolling....

[Stenz]

What are new SX2 going for.

[adamky]

I had 2 of them. Loved both of them but I just wanted a lighter gun to pack around turkey hunting so I got a SBE2. They are both awesome guns and if you want one then I would say get it. You can't go wrong with it or the SX3 or the SBE2. Just my opinion.
Adam W

[H-Unit]

Prob the most expensive boat oar I own.

[SMOKE]

got my sx2 for around 600 bucks best money ive spent.

[Crazy_Farmer]

Paid a grand up here for one, shadow grass pattern, Have shot it for two seasons and not a single hangup, miss fire or anything, Worth every penny. I think its safe to say that in every company you're gonna get the unlucky ones which will need work and then you'll get some that need no work at all. I do clean my gun pretty good after a couple months or so, only the action and spring.

[Watch em fall]

My dad has 2 i use one and he uses one i love it. I have never had a problem with it had it about 3yrs. I really like them alot.

[kingkilla]

What are new SX2 going for.

i havent seen a new one for a while but you can get a used one for 500-600 bucks.

[SBE II]

the 3 1/2 model wont eject target loads, so if you shoot sporting clays or anything else forget about it. Browning bought them out, so you're pretty much buying a browning gold. The gun sucks, so if you're spend the money, buy a SBE II.

[Crazy_Farmer]

the 3 1/2 model wont eject target loads, so if you shoot sporting clays or anything else forget about it. Browning bought them out, so you're pretty much buying a browning gold. The gun sucks, so if you're spend the money, buy a SBE II.

Thats the funniest thing I've ever heard, since I've bought my 3 1/2 gun I've run about 3 cases of target loads through it with no problems what so ever, we shoot a ton of starlings here becuase they **** all over the barns. Been to a couple events and shoot 100 targets in a day with no problems, and my brother who just bought a sbe II after a week his gun jammed while shooting target loads though I understand the reasoning with the spring not being broken in. So in 3 cases not a single miss fire or non-ejected hull from my sx2 and in half a case 2 non cycled shells from a sbe II......I wonder which one I'd buy.

[mallard mauler]

the 3 1/2 model wont eject target loads, so if you shoot sporting clays or anything else forget about it. Browning bought them out, so you're pretty much buying a browning gold. The gun sucks, so if you're spend the money, buy a SBE II. i got one word for you WRONG i have shot my sx2 since last feb. when i bought it new i shot several trap leauges this summer using anything from 7/8 to 1 1/8 target loads and the gun performs flawlessly so what i say is dont forget about it because it will shoot anything you feed it and i say that because i KNOW

[Big-D]

the 3 1/2 model wont eject target loads, so if you shoot sporting clays or anything else forget about it. Browning bought them out, so you're pretty much buying a browning gold. The gun sucks, so if you're spend the money, buy a SBE II.


I think this is BS........... I shoot skeet once a week and I have shot every kind of target load out there out of mine and have never had a jam.I have the 3 1/2 gun. My buddy has a SBE2 and the cheep shells from wal-mart are usless in his gun it jams almost every shot. save about a grand and get a SX2

[SMOKE]

the 3 1/2 model wont eject target loads, so if you shoot sporting clays or anything else forget about it. Browning bought them out, so you're pretty much buying a browning gold. The gun sucks, so if you're spend the money, buy a SBE II.


funny mine has kicked out at 2 cases of target loads and has jammed 1 time cause it was filthy dirty. anyone who tells ya there automatic has never jammed is full of :!: the gun is designed really for 3 to 3.5 inch shells. there is a light loat gas cylinder u can buy if you do have trouble wit the gun not ejecting.

[KShonker]

You benelli guys are funny

[Crazy_Farmer]

You benelli guys are funny

Has something to do with all the extra virgin olive oil they use in their italian guns....








But since the sx2s are made in Belguim I cant talk much now can I :lol: :lol:

[HRK]

Shotgun review journal


A Take on Benelli "Inertia" Black Eagles

By Randy Wakeman



Benelli Super Black Eagles and related shotguns (Super 90, Montefeltro, Franchi "Inertia Driven" I-12, Stoeger 2000) in the United States all hail from the same place as Beretta's, Accoceek Maryland. All are marketed by the same "Beretta USA" organization.

Touted as "inertia actions," they are more correctly short recoil actions. However badly Sir Isaac Newton is misquoted for marketing purposes, the bolt is unlocked and the empty hull is ejected by the rearward thrust against the bolt face. A spring closes the bolt and feeds the next round for you. That's pretty much all there is to it.

It is a bit amusing to watch Beretta tout their Extrema II's great reliability, and attempt to retain the idea that Super Black Eagles are almost as reliable, or more reliable, depending on what piece of ad-rag is being read at the same time. The Franchi I-12 is apparently wonderfully reliable as well, according to the same marketing machine. Credit "Benelli" for amazingly effective marketing.

I've found the Benelli Black Eagles to be surprisingly hard kickers, which is perhaps they are rarely used for sporting clay, trap, or skeet. The Benelli's I've tested have also been plagued by rough triggers, and the 20 gauge M1 Super 90's are too light and whippy to allow me a smooth swing.

Yet, despite the ridiculous over-pricing of Super Black Eagle product (I can't see where they cost that much more to make compared to their own Nova pump) they have achieved a wide following in waterfowl hunting. You might get the impression that I'm not particularly thrilled with $1250 SBE II, much less the need to shoot 3-1/2" shells through them. Well, I'm not.

Today's no-tox loads such as Hevi-Shot and the new Winchester Xtended range loads have mooted the need for 3-1/2 in. chambers in 12 gauge guns in much the same way as the 3-1/2 in. 12 gauge itself killed off the temporary re-appearance of the 10 gauge.

Aesthetically vulgar compared to many other shotguns and horrifically over-priced, I believe that most sportsmen will have a much more enjoyable time with smoother, softer shooting gas autos or a far better crafted used A-5 rather than going the Benelli inertia route.

Much hay has been made of the fast-cycling time of the Benelli action. Speed shooter Patrick Flanigan became the first person in recorded history to throw 11 clay targets into the air and break each one with an individual shot before any hit the ground on July 6, 2005, using a Winchester Super X-2. Flanigan's testing showed that not only was the Winchester Super X-2 the world's fastest cycling shotgun, but even the Browning A-5 handily out-cycled the Benelli. Cycle time is hardly a factor in the field, but fast recovery from recoil for the next bird certainly can be.

[WGM-57]

I shot a Benelli once :) about ten years ago :) It jammed :lol: Haven't shot one since :lol:

[SBE II]

Always had a problem with mine as soon as I took it out of the box it was catching the shell on the way out of the action and besides you lose FPS because it's gas operated unlike the SBE II. SX2=JUNK. You either buy a remington 1187 or a benelli, there's nothing in between.

[HRK]

Always had a problem with mine as soon as I took it out of the box it was catching the shell on the way out of the action and besides you lose FPS because it's gas operated unlike the SBE II. SX2=JUNK. You either buy a remington 1187 or a benelli, there's nothing in between.

Do we have a new gun expert on board?

Heres a little lesson... you lose absolutely No FPS in a gas operated gun. And to say theres nothing in between a Benelli and Reminton 1187? The Reminton 1187 is also a Gas Operated Gun, so you would lose FPS in that gun also correct? That would be False....

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Always had a problem with mine as soon as I took it out of the box.

You failed to mention what shells you were trying to shoot, was this gun a 3 1/2 incher?. If they were less than 1 1/8th oz 3 Dram equivalent shells they wont cycle in a magnum gun, especially an X2 because they werent designed to shoot light loads, an 1187 will do this because its designed to shoot one ounce loads up to 3 inch magnums. Now correct me if I'm wrong, but an 1187 is a field style gun and didnt become a magnum gun untill the introduction of the 1187 SPS Super Mag which is now a 3 1/2 inch gun.

If your looking for a dual purpose gun, clays/waterfowl. Then most field style 3 inch guns will shot a wide variety of loads from the light one ouncers to the heavy 3 inch magnum rounds. The name on the gun make no differance, only what it was designed to do....

[IowaMigr8tor]

My gun will shoot anything, no questions asked :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink: :wink: :wink: Light loads to magnum loads :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink: :wink: :wink:

[HRK]

My gun will shoot anything, no questions asked :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink: :wink: :wink: Light loads to magnum loads :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink: :wink: :wink:

But can you shoot as fast as Patrick Flanagin? :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink: :wink: :wink: :?:

[IowaMigr8tor]

Faster!!!! Duh!

[HRK]

Faster!!!! Duh!

ok......can you beat this :lol:

http://www.patrickflanigan.com/videos/nraSX3.wmv

[IowaMigr8tor]

I dont look for speed, I look for reliability and accuracy :lol: :wink:

[HRK]

OOOOH Derek your a card :lol:

[IowaMigr8tor]

God I love messing with people, haha.

[takem]

well this is another pissing match topic,,,, benelli this,,,,,winchester that,,,,
sx2 is a great gun, i shoot sporting clays with a couple guys who shoot them and they perform well, shot well and fit me well when i tried them, sbe i bought was because it was on sale and i got it for almost the same price as the sx2 & the browning gold, i am glad i bought the sbe but the sx2 was my second choice,,,,,, but it is a great gun

[HRK]

Will, nah just a friendly discussion :lol: whatever fits and works for you is all that matters! All good guns, just ones prefferance and experiances with them...

[SBE II]

Different strokes for different folks. :lol:

[mnhonkerhunter]

got my SX2 for 700 bucks and it was worth every penny... talked to many people that own them and also have no problems!!! Also didnt in fallin' skies (the first one) wasnt that what jeff was using?? I think that also says somethin good about them... :wink: