Turkey Gun Question #1 - Benelli Supernova Steady Grip vs Benelli SBE II

[buckchaser]

Hello all.  I am in the process of "reshuffling" my gun cabinet and am looking to buy a new "go to" wild turkey shotgun.  I've been to several stores, handling many shotguns, etc.  Here are the two final contenders:

1)  Benelli Super Nova 12 gauge with Steady Grip stock and 24 inch barrel

2)  Benelli Super Black Eagle II 12 gauge with 28 inch barrel

The Benelli is nearly $500 off the original sticker price which is the only way it comes into consideration financially. 

I typically use an Aimpoint Micro H1 for my wild turkey guns and both guns allow it to be mounted.

Any thoughts/experiences welcome.

[taylorjones20]

I love my SBE2!  To me the Nova's feel kinda cheap...

[Borden811]

Between those 2, SBE II all the way, hands down.

[Ozarks Hillbilly]

Buddy of mine bought Super Nova steady grip a few years back hunted with it one season and traded it off.

[buckchaser]

Any complaints from the SBE II owners here about using a 28 inch barrel for wild turkey hunting?  My previous shotgun had a 24 inch barrel so uncertain if the additional length has a tendency to make it unwieldy.

[allaboutshooting]

Any complaints from the SBE II owners here about using a 28 inch barrel for wild turkey hunting?  My previous shotgun had a 24 inch barrel so uncertain if the additional length has a tendency to make it unwieldy.

I often hunt with 28" barrelled shotguns including the SBE. I've never had the longer barrels get in the way when shooting. If you use a sling when travelling through the woods, you may find it sticking up higher than you'd like and may need to make some adjustments.
Thanks,
Clark

[taylorjones20]

Mine has a 28" barrel and I've never had any trouble maneuvering it around.  It patterns just about everything I have shot through it very well.  No complaints. 

[CrustyRusty]

Agree wth the sbe2.  It's my primary turkey gun with a 26" barrel and I hunt real thick areas.  I had a 24" and like the longer barrel better.  28 should be fine and if it's $500 off definitely may be worth getting.