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Benelli Montefeltro semi auto chnage to Browning Maxus
« on: June 26, 2018, 11:03:56 AM »
Looking at getting one, very light. Looking at targets, light bird hunting. Probably wood and Blue and fancy. :chuckle: Might even get a 20 gauge.
Opinions?
Carl
« Last Edit: June 27, 2018, 04:16:15 PM by Bofire »
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Re: Benelli Montefeltro semi auto
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2018, 11:42:32 AM »
I have a 12 and it has been a great gun.  It mounts up perfect for me with some shim and cast work.  I really like that gun and it does not get dirty due to the recoil spring system.

I hunted Quail with the 20 once and it was LIGHT.  It was really different from my Beretta o/u and I did not shoot it well.  Not a knock against it though. 

Great gun.

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Re: Benelli Montefeltro semi auto
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2018, 11:55:15 AM »
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I know of 3 20 gauge Monti's in my close circle.
All three have this major flaw.

The actions don't have enough tension when closed and they can super easily be an 1/8 inch from being completely closed and they won't go off.

A slight bump or even rubbing ever so slightly against some branch can open the action this slight amount.

It's called the Benelli Click. Check out the link.
http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=283047&sid=acb5282d33c3d7f96ceb8aa002440f34

AGAIN...................................ALL THREE OF THE ONES I KNOW ABOUT HAVE THIS FLAW.

It sucks.
Mine sits in the safe.

Not sure where you are located but I would be happy to show you if a non believer.
Benelli said they have never heard of the issue lol.

This model sucks but does so with style.
« Last Edit: June 26, 2018, 12:03:07 PM by 2MANY »

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Re: Benelli Montefeltro semi auto
« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2018, 12:19:41 PM »
My M2 20 guage does this as well if I'm not careful about cleaning it. I've learned to double check it when I drop the action. It doesn't do this to me when cycling rounds, just when I load it initially.
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Re: Benelli Montefeltro semi auto
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2018, 12:33:04 PM »
The Benelux click has been known about by shooters for a long time.  Funny that they do not acknowledge it.

My 12 has done it once while shooting clays.  Otherwise it has been dependable.  That’s too bad that so many 20’s have that problem

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Re: Benelli Montefeltro semi auto
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2018, 04:13:27 PM »
Ive got an older 20 gauge and love it.  Never had the click issue myself but i let the action slam shut, just can't ease it like my old a5.
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in the meantime, i'll be cleaning my gun

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Re: Benelli Montefeltro semi auto
« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2018, 04:43:37 PM »
I have the same problem with mine, if you want to get a  deal on a monte 20g and think you can figure out the problem send me a PM.
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Re: Benelli Montefeltro semi auto
« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2018, 12:14:27 PM »
Well crap!!!! guess I better look at other guns, sounds like the 12's do it too.
Thanks
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Re: Benelli Montefeltro semi auto
« Reply #8 on: June 27, 2018, 12:17:29 PM »
I sure would.
For that money you can find a nice auto.

Good luck.

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Re: Benelli Montefeltro semi auto
« Reply #9 on: June 27, 2018, 12:38:53 PM »
Well crap!!!! guess I better look at other guns, sounds like the 12's do it too.
Thanks
Carl

Take a peak at a Browning Maxus.  I am not a huge semi auto shotgun fan, but I held a sporting model a couple of weeks ago it was a nice handling gun.  Not sure on their reliability

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Re: Benelli Montefeltro semi auto
« Reply #10 on: June 27, 2018, 01:16:09 PM »
Beretta A400 for the win.

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Re: Benelli Montefeltro semi auto
« Reply #11 on: June 27, 2018, 04:11:10 PM »
I will be looking, that Beretta A400 looks like a good gun, BUT Gads is that ugly.
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Re: Benelli Montefeltro semi auto
« Reply #12 on: June 27, 2018, 04:15:45 PM »
 :) I like this one!! from just looking have not held it.      http://www.browning.com/products/firearms/shotguns/maxus-shotguns/current-production/maxus-hunter.html

any opinions about this one?
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Re: Benelli Montefeltro semi auto
« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2018, 04:47:26 AM »
I will be looking, that Beretta A400 looks like a good gun, BUT Gads is that ugly.
Carl
I assume you are talking about the K/O option. On a 20ga. it's silly.

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Re: Benelli Montefeltro semi auto
« Reply #14 on: June 28, 2018, 07:02:19 AM »
:) I like this one!! from just looking have not held it.      http://www.browning.com/products/firearms/shotguns/maxus-shotguns/current-production/maxus-hunter.html

any opinions about this one?
Carl

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