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Considering a Benelli Ultra Light, does any one have any feedback before I invest a fairly large sum of money.
Considering a Benelli Ultra Light
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ebutler462
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I've never been able to part with that kind of money, so I bought a Franchi AL-48. It is very light and has been an upland favorite since 1948. Personally, I think BULs are great guns but grossly overpriced. A new Franchi AL-48 is about half the price of a BUL and if you don't mind a good used gun, the 48s run around $400 in excellent condition.
No doubt that the BUL is a quality shotgun. I just don't see putting that kind of money in a gun. I've been using a 48 over 50 years with no problems except an extractor that wore to a nub that I change out last year. I have both 20 and 12 gauge 48s. They are my all time favorite guns.
No doubt that the BUL is a quality shotgun. I just don't see putting that kind of money in a gun. I've been using a 48 over 50 years with no problems except an extractor that wore to a nub that I change out last year. I have both 20 and 12 gauge 48s. They are my all time favorite guns.
lambertsteeth
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While I don't own an ultra-light, I have shot them. It is pretty much the same as my sporting Benellis, just a little smaller and lighter.
With all due respect, comparing a Benelli to a Franchi is similar to comparing a Sig Sauer to a Taurus. The feel and recoil are completely different. That doesn't say one is better than the other. The guns are not alike.
When it comes to autoloaders, I am aware of no other gun which is as reliable as my Benellis. I've had, or do have numerous autos. By their nature, they are a more complicated machines than a pump or double. I have many, many rounds through my Benellis, and have had NO problems. I personally highly recommend the Benelli over Beretta, Browning, or any other auto.
Granted my experience is not with the Ultra light, but mechanicly it is the same critter as my Sport IIs.
With all due respect, comparing a Benelli to a Franchi is similar to comparing a Sig Sauer to a Taurus. The feel and recoil are completely different. That doesn't say one is better than the other. The guns are not alike.
When it comes to autoloaders, I am aware of no other gun which is as reliable as my Benellis. I've had, or do have numerous autos. By their nature, they are a more complicated machines than a pump or double. I have many, many rounds through my Benellis, and have had NO problems. I personally highly recommend the Benelli over Beretta, Browning, or any other auto.
Granted my experience is not with the Ultra light, but mechanicly it is the same critter as my Sport IIs.
oneounceload
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Benellis are well-made shotguns. Their recoil system is different than Browning and Beretta and Franchi.
Depending on your intended usage and the volume of shooting, it might be wise to go to a club and rent/borrow one and shoot it for a few rounds of trap or skeet to see how you like the balance, recoil, pointability, and overall fit.
Fit is key to success with a shotgun, more so than a rifle. If the gun doesn't fit, no matter how expensive or great it is, you won't like it. Recoil will be more severe, success at hitting targets will be less successful.
If the Benelli fits (and I mean more than shouldering it once or twice in the store), then great - get the gun. If you have ANY doubt, then do as mentioned and go to a club and see if something does the job better for you.
Buy the FIT, not the NAME.
Good luck
Depending on your intended usage and the volume of shooting, it might be wise to go to a club and rent/borrow one and shoot it for a few rounds of trap or skeet to see how you like the balance, recoil, pointability, and overall fit.
Fit is key to success with a shotgun, more so than a rifle. If the gun doesn't fit, no matter how expensive or great it is, you won't like it. Recoil will be more severe, success at hitting targets will be less successful.
If the Benelli fits (and I mean more than shouldering it once or twice in the store), then great - get the gun. If you have ANY doubt, then do as mentioned and go to a club and see if something does the job better for you.
Buy the FIT, not the NAME.
Good luck
lambertsteeth
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Oneounceload is on target with his comments.
OneOunce is right ....again ...
Personally I like the Benelli's / I think you get a lot of gun for the money. My personal preference in Benelli's is the Super Sport models ( and I have one in 12ga that is about 5 yrs old now / and one in 20ga that is about 2 yrs old now ) ......and they've both been very good guns.
The UltraLight is very light / even lighter than my guns ....and without the comfort tech system in it ( since it has a wood stock - you can't have it in that model ) .....it will give you more recoil than a model with the comfort tech in it, in my opinion - and proably 25% more recoil than an equivalent weighted gas operated gun...
Personally I like the Benelli's / I think you get a lot of gun for the money. My personal preference in Benelli's is the Super Sport models ( and I have one in 12ga that is about 5 yrs old now / and one in 20ga that is about 2 yrs old now ) ......and they've both been very good guns.
The UltraLight is very light / even lighter than my guns ....and without the comfort tech system in it ( since it has a wood stock - you can't have it in that model ) .....it will give you more recoil than a model with the comfort tech in it, in my opinion - and proably 25% more recoil than an equivalent weighted gas operated gun...
oneounceload
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Thanks for the support gents.....I have no dog in this discussion...I'm a O/U fan (with one exception).....but I hope I/WE can help someone from making a buying mistake because of something they heard somewhere. While some of us see it as clear common sense, some do not - hopefully some new folks will see the ideas about trying guns before buying and heed that wisdom....
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Benelli Ultralight
Thanks fellas for all the comments, it was all very good and insightful information...I have an oppurtunity to by a used Utralight for less than $1000. It is in extremely new condition, not even a year old.
I went by Bass pro and tried a ton of guns today, including the benelli. I think it is the gun for me and I really like the price.
Thanks fellas for all the comments, it was all very good and insightful information...I have an oppurtunity to by a used Utralight for less than $1000. It is in extremely new condition, not even a year old.
I went by Bass pro and tried a ton of guns today, including the benelli. I think it is the gun for me and I really like the price.
oneounceload
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If you think this is the gun, then get it. One thing at least - if it turns out NOT to be the gun for you, you should be able to sell it for most, if not all, of your money
Good luck with it.
Good luck with it.
lambertsteeth
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If you can buy it used for that price, you won't lose much, if any, money on it.
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Bought the gun
Well I bought the gun today, it has had only one box of shells run through it. It is as new as you can get a used gun. Still has the stickers on it. Got it for $950 plus a case of shells. I think I got a hell of a deal. If I don't like it I can probrably sell it for almost what I bought it for. See attached photos.
Thanks for all the advice gentlemen. Can't wait to shoot it this weekend, Texas Weather permitting. Going on a 2 day Quail hunt in 2 weeks.
Well I bought the gun today, it has had only one box of shells run through it. It is as new as you can get a used gun. Still has the stickers on it. Got it for $950 plus a case of shells. I think I got a hell of a deal. If I don't like it I can probrably sell it for almost what I bought it for. See attached photos.
Thanks for all the advice gentlemen. Can't wait to shoot it this weekend, Texas Weather permitting. Going on a 2 day Quail hunt in 2 weeks.
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oneounceload
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Looks great...BTW, is it a 12 or a 20?
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It is a 12 gauge
It is a 12 gauge
lambertsteeth
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Good for you. Looks great.
oneounceload
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12 gauge on quail........go with some light 1oz loads - that is if you want something left to eat........
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Thanks, I keep looking at this deal in disbelief. The gun is in perfect condition.
Thanks, I keep looking at this deal in disbelief. The gun is in perfect condition.
LanceOregon
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For that kind of money, it would be difficult to argue against buying the gun.
If your primary need is for upland game, then it should be a perfect fit for that. I would not want to spend a few hours at the range shooting with it, or use it with heavy waterfowl loads. But for upland game, it should be the cat's meow!
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If your primary need is for upland game, then it should be a perfect fit for that. I would not want to spend a few hours at the range shooting with it, or use it with heavy waterfowl loads. But for upland game, it should be the cat's meow!
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Benelli Shotgun
Well, back from my 2 day Quail Hunt at Inflight Outfitters in South Texas. The Benelli Ultra Light shotgun worked absolutely wonderful and flawlessly. For what ever reason my accuracy was unbelievable. I think I will keep it. See attached photos.
Thank for all the advice.
Well, back from my 2 day Quail Hunt at Inflight Outfitters in South Texas. The Benelli Ultra Light shotgun worked absolutely wonderful and flawlessly. For what ever reason my accuracy was unbelievable. I think I will keep it. See attached photos.
Thank for all the advice.
