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Are these worth purchasing since the newer models are now available? Any opinions or thoughts on these? $1,200 fair for like new? Camo, 12ga/3.5"/28"/case/5 chokes. I have a Browning Silver Hunter 3.5"/12ga but have been told that the Benelli is a better gun? I have had zero issues with the Browning. I need to quit going to gun stores. But have to hold everything that is left handed. "Let me start off with two words: Made in America" | ||
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I can't help you on the price but I can tell you I've owned an SBE II, Browning Gold, SX3 and now a Maxus all in 3.5 inch. My SBE II worked flawlessly and was dead simple to clean and maintain. My problem with it was recoil. I would end up with a headache after a day of duck hunting with 3 inch #2s. At first I thought it was dehydration but subsequent trips proved it to be recoil. I shot 3.5s out of the SBE II sparingly for geese before I discovered my problem. If you want an inertia shotgun and recoil is not a problem then the SBE II is a great shotgun. If not for the headaches, I'd still own one. The Browning Maxus cured my headaches as did the Gold and SX3. Other companies also make an inertia 12 gauge if they interest you. I haven't looked but you may be able to find a good deal on NIB SBE II since they are being replaced by the SBE III. | |||
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I think $1200 is a bit high for a SBE. That being said, they are great semi autos. They field strip in about 1 minute. I have used one since they first hit the market. Almost exclusively in Salt Marsh environment. If it gets wet, hose it down, then spray with brake parts cleaner or Gun Scrubber. Lube with Remoil or other good synthetic. Stand it in the corner muscle down and let it drain. If kept cleaned and lubed they are very reliable. They shoot best with the action well oiled. "Suppose you were an idiot and suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself." Mark Twain | |||
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Thank you for the responses. I've never owned or shot an inertia driven shotgun. I do very little bird hunting, but would use the shotgun for varmint/predator calling more than likely. Would $1,000 out the door (no tax) be more in the correct price range? "Let me start off with two words: Made in America" | |||
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$1,200 was dealer cost in 2016 for a SBE II Camo. Benelli loaded up their dealers late in 2016 without mentioning they were introducing the SBE III. Now dealers are hung with them. If I were taking a used excellent SBE II in trade with all accessories I'd offer $800-$900. | |||
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Thank you for the response Bobster! This is great info for me. I am going to offer them an amount each week until I get bored or they cave in and accept it. It's a pawn shop, Doubt they gave even $800. I would think they gave closer to $400-$500. They have had it in their inventory since last July and with it being a Lefty I doubt there has been much interest in it. "Let me start off with two words: Made in America" | |||
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I have had zero issues with mine. Lawdog has it right on the cleaning procedure. I do about the same with good results. I do not think they changed a lot from II to III other than aesthetics. I could be wrong. | |||
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I love my SX3. Feeds everything flawlessly. | |||
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Haven't gone there and offered anything yet. Been messing around with my CZ452  ...the things you get talked into on here  "Let me start off with two words: Made in America" | |||
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Great gun. In this case too high for a LH IMO. If you're happy with your Browning, I'd keep the money for something you want/need more. xxxxxxxxxx When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere. NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR. I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process. | |||
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If it is a pawn shop I doubt they loaned $200 on it. | |||
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