Benelli SBE II 28" IC & JH

[cordgrass]

THis is my second round of patterning my SBE II.  compared the jellyhead (.660) and Indian creek BD (.665).  95 deg.  light wind; Cleaned barrel after each

choke yd   length size   oz load   brand   Hits 10" circle
IC   40   3.5   blend (5,6,7)   2 1/4   hevi-shot   189
JH   40   3.5   blend (5,6,7)   2 1/4   hevi-shot   176
IC   40   3.5   7   2 1/4   hevi-shot   219
JH   40   3.5   7   2 1/4   hevi-shot   270
IC   40   3.5   6   2 1/4   hevi-shot   173
JH   40   3.5   6   2 1/4   hevi-shot   224
IC   40   3.5   6   1 7/8   rem wm HD   150
JH   40   3.5   6   1 7/8   rem wm HD   113
IC   40   3.5   6   2       win supreme    135
JH   40   3.5   6   2       win supreme    91
IC    40   3.5   5   2       win supreme    107
IC   40   3   6   1 3/4   win supreme    114
JH   40   3   6   1 3/4   win supreme    87
IC   40   3   6   1 5/8   spectra white lighting   135
JH   40   3   6   1 5/8   spectra white lighting   116

couple more on 2/1/13 55 deg light cross wind
choke yd   length size   oz load   brand   Hits 10" circle
IC   40   3.5   6   2 1/4 Kent DS      106       
JH   40   3.5   6   2 1/4 Kent DS   107
IC   40   3.5   4   2       win sup    102
JH   40   3.5   4   2       win sup    81
IC   40   3   6   2    hevi-shot   143
JH   40   3   6   2    hevi-shot   149
IC   40   3.5   6   2       win XX   85
JH   40   3.5   6   2       win XX    72

[nyhunter]

Good info. You got several good patterns there.

[Sako358]

Nice test!  So you going with the Jellyhead.

[captin_hook]

You did some shooting! Jellyhead with hevi 7s or 6s seems to bee the way to go. Although they will all work

[cordgrass]

Think i am going with the jellyhead and hevi 6 & 7s. I still want try the rhino choke.  Next on the list is some nitros

[outdoors]

WOW This a Good thread .I`m glad I came across this .    I just got a Benelli Super Black Eagle II (SBEII) turkey gun .With a 24 inch barrel though ,Im probably wont get the same pattern BUT it should be closs . cant wait too try it out ............THANKS

[cordgrass]

added a few more

[Borat]

I'd strongly recommend a .660 rhino and nitros. There's no lot number inconsistency with nitro shells, and they'll load a duplex.

[learn2hide]

   Jelly Head and #6's Hevi 13...pick it and go...that's a great number.  The 7's are awesome too but if you're worried about the penetration the 6's are a great alternative.  I personally think the 7 has plenty to crush a turkey at 40 yards but some people get concerned right or wrong.  Good luck and nice shooting.