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Turkey Guns & Shooting => 20 Gauge Turkey Guns => Topic started by: rock54 on May 31, 2011, 08:41:18 PM

Title: benelli m2 20gauge
Post by: rock54 on May 31, 2011, 08:41:18 PM
seen and held one this wkend....i am in love....any reason NOT to buy one...i know its costly but it will be my dedicated turkey gun for my family of three....any good thoughts would be greatly appreciated too....was told that a carlson choke would be the best to start with...non ported....thanks russ
Title: Re: benelli m2 20gauge
Post by: stick bow on May 31, 2011, 09:35:07 PM
No reason I can come up with. I shoot an IC.555 in mine. I thought it would kick more. It's a dream to shoot even patterning it was enjoyable.
Title: Re: benelli m2 20gauge
Post by: hookedspur on May 31, 2011, 09:39:51 PM
Quote from: stick bow on May 31, 2011, 09:35:07 PM
No reason I can come up with. I shoot an IC.555 in mine. I thought it would kick more. It's a dream to shoot even patterning it was enjoyable.

Same here . NO REASON AT ALL >
Title: Re: benelli m2 20gauge
Post by: BOB_HARWELL on June 01, 2011, 12:47:21 AM
 
I've been using an M2 20ga. for 4 yrs. You've made a GOOD choice. It'll even kill doves & ducks.

             BOB
Title: Re: benelli m2 20gauge
Post by: rock54 on June 01, 2011, 07:01:38 PM
thanks guys,i am saving as we speak....cant wait til i too own one...will let you know when and how things are goin once i get it and begin to play with it...thanks again russ
Title: Re: benelli m2 20gauge
Post by: stick bow on June 01, 2011, 11:14:14 PM
Doves can't wait for September. My daughter (14) used the M2 this past dove season. Her first ever shoot she killed eight. (50 shells) Would have kept right on shooting with no problems put the public field had a 50 shell limit. Plus she got a deer with it using buckshot.
Title: Re: benelli m2 20gauge
Post by: rem 300 on June 02, 2011, 09:55:54 PM
I bought one and hunted with it this season, and I absolutely LOVE it there ain't no reason in my book not to buy one. They are a pleasure to carry especially here in the mountains.. I have a Indian Creek .555 in mine and it shoots the Hevi #7s good.. But I have changed over to the tss #9s and the shoot great killed one at 45 yards, one at 30 and missed one at 30 it is shooting a little to tight for hunting but sure looks good on paper when you say you shot it with a little 20 gauge.. I would deff recommend one for sure :you_rock:
Title: Re: benelli m2 20gauge
Post by: CB on the run on June 07, 2011, 11:25:04 AM
  What are the differences between the M2 and the Ultralight??

CB
Title: Re: benelli m2 20gauge
Post by: XCBlur on February 23, 2012, 03:32:47 PM
Love my M2!  IMHO it is worth the extra money over other options! 
Title: Re: benelli m2 20gauge
Post by: mrlongbeard on February 25, 2012, 10:50:44 AM
I also have an M2 24inch barrel with an Indian Creek .555 .
It is an awesome gun, well worth the money .
Title: Re: benelli m2 20gauge
Post by: Turkeyslayer 101 on February 25, 2012, 10:53:17 AM
Quote from: stick :newmascot: bow on May 31, 2011, 09:35:07 PM
No reason I can come up with. I shoot an IC.555 in mine. I thought it would kick more. It's a dream to shoot even patterning it was enjoyable.
.  X2
Title: Re: benelli m2 20gauge
Post by: Mainer on February 27, 2012, 11:07:20 PM
I've had mine for about 5 years now, I use a Pure Gold .555 and get outstanding results with it.
I even use it to Duck & Goose hunt  :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: benelli m2 20gauge
Post by: 01Foreman400 on February 28, 2012, 06:41:21 AM
I have one with a 24" barrel and use a Rhino .575 shooting 3" Nitro's.
Title: Re: benelli m2 20gauge
Post by: J Gilbert on February 28, 2012, 09:24:57 AM
I'll have one later this year, or at least by next spring. A little graduation present to myself
Title: Re: benelli m2 20gauge
Post by: 01Foreman400 on March 02, 2012, 04:47:06 PM
I just got mine back from the gunsmith.  The added the Burris 336 mount, Docter sight and did a trigger job.

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/01Foreman400/eadb431c.jpg)
Title: Re: benelli m2 20gauge
Post by: Coolie on March 02, 2012, 08:35:33 PM
I shoot a 26'' m-2 . love it
Title: Re: benelli m2 20gauge
Post by: XCBlur on March 05, 2012, 10:36:34 AM
Nice!  Could you post a closeup pic of your burris?  Looks like it is screwed directly to your receiver?  I was thinking you had to have a base mount? 
Title: Re: benelli m2 20gauge
Post by: 01Foreman400 on March 05, 2012, 12:06:51 PM
It's a Burris 336 mount with a Docter sight. 

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/01Foreman400/4bb2f10f.jpg)
Title: Re: benelli m2 20gauge
Post by: XCBlur on March 06, 2012, 08:38:44 AM
Thanks for the pic and the info.  That is a nice looking setup!
Title: Re: benelli m2 20gauge
Post by: XCBlur on March 06, 2012, 09:09:09 AM
Thinking about setting my M2 up like that.  Just to make sure, is the mount you used the Burris 410333?
Title: Re: benelli m2 20gauge
Post by: MCase on March 06, 2012, 11:38:21 AM
M2 20 with IC .555 shooting Nitro #7's. It a dream to carry and shoot....Can't go wrong.
Title: Re: benelli m2 20gauge
Post by: Rope on March 13, 2012, 09:52:14 PM
Picking mine up friday,and can hardly wait!!!! :z-guntootsmiley:
Title: Re: benelli m2 20gauge
Post by: sawtooth on March 14, 2012, 06:19:31 PM
Quote from: 01Foreman400 on March 02, 2012, 04:47:06 PM
I just got mine back from the gunsmith.  The added the Burris 336 mount, Docter sight and did a trigger job.

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/01Foreman400/eadb431c.jpg)


Just took delivery of mine and boy is it a sweet setup.  This is definitely the best feeling turkey gun i have every owned.  I have not shot it yet but plan to do so on Sunday.  Super light and balanced.  I went with the 24" barrel and APG camo which i believe is their 11087 stock number.  Using a Carlson .675 tube and will first test with #6 Hevi13 and Federal heavy weights.  So Foreman, how did the trigger job turn out?  Mine is about 5.75lbs and has a good bit of creep.  I may take it to my local gunsmith to adjust.  I'm also buying a contour Quake Claw sling in green camo to go with setup.  I tested this sling (wrong camo) today and its sweet.  What i like about it is that its not to bulky but has good grip.  The really nice thing is that its a quick adjust so you can pull it tight so it doesn't swing and cause movement for when your hunting and you can quickly let it out to carry.  Very fast adjustment and looks fantastic on gun.  Great thread guys and i must agree with what everyone has said about the gun.  Good luck in finding another one right now with 24" barrel as it seems there all about gone till next boat arrives the end of may.