Which choke with Benelli SBE 1???

[greenheadIL]

Ok guys this is my second thread on this, but I wanted to start another to try to get a vote going as I am still very undecided..lol.  I have a Benelli SBE 1 and currently have a IC .665 that is shooting ok(160 pellets in 10" circle at 40 yards), but shoots 8-9 inches low at 40 yards where all factory chokes and Hastings chokes shoot to POA.  I have heard from several people that they have problems with the IC 665 shooting low.  I am wanting to try some more chokes and I have had some excellent reccomendations so far, but was looking for a few more.  Some guys are saying the Benelli's shoot better with a smaller choke like the .655.  I am considering the Jellyhead .655, IC .655, Purgold, Hevi Shot tube, and the Rhino.  Out of these choices which one would you guys go with in my situation.  I will be shooting the Hevi 13's 3.5 inch 2.25 oz 6's or 7's.

Thanks

[sonshinecalls]

I am shooting a Berreta urika 12 ga. with a Rob Roberts 640 choke and I love it. They are great folks to work with and very knowlegable. I am also shooting the hevi 13 number 7s.


This is at 45 yards

[SumToy]

I set them up around a 648 and shoot the Winchester elite if you want it to be a bad boy.  Now if you want to just put meat on the table and kill 40 yards put 665 in it.

[SKFOOTER]

I shoot the Jellyhead .655 and Kick's .655 on my Benelli SBE and M1.  

[greenheadIL]

Thanks, I may try picking up a Jellyhead 655 to see what it does.  Anybody have any luck with a Puregold or Rhino out of this gun?

[greenheadIL]

Anybody know the bore diameter of the SBE 1?  I'm trying to find it and can't seem to put my finger on it.

[greenheadIL]

Found out the following choke diameters reccomended for each of the following chokes:

Jellyhead-.655
IC-.665(This is what I have)(I can exchange for .660 or .655 if I want)
PureGold-.670
Hevi Shot Tube-.650
Rhino-.660

It's funny how all the manufacturers reccomend different diameters for the same gun.  I think for sure I am going to try a Jellyhead as I can get one pretty cheap, but trying to pick another one to try. 

[Jbird22]

Buddy of mine has a Nova and it is bad to the bone with a Rhino .660 and H13/Nitros. It also does well with a Kick's .665 and H13/Nitros.

[Hognutz]

Anybody know the bore diameter of the SBE 1?  I'm trying to find it and can't seem to put my finger on it.

I think it's .723. Not positive, but pretty sure..Mike

[greenheadIL]

Ok, I was thinking it was right around there.  I wonder why each choke manufacturer has different specifications on their chokes for the Benelli SBE.  You think it would be pretty even across the board.  I for sure will pick up a Jellyhead, and am trying to decide between a Rhino, Pure Gold, and Hevi Shot tube for my second one to try. 

[SumToy]

The bore is 722 to 723 on the ones we see.  Now I saw one that shot real good with a kick's 650 in it with 5's. He drop to kick's 645 with 6's.

[greenheadIL]

Thanks for the words guys, I have picked up a Jellyhead .655 and a Pure Gold .670, so we'll see how they shoot compared to the IC.  The IC didn't pattern horrible, but it definitely not good, but the POI was 9 inches low at 40 which I would like to see if these other chokes fix.  Debating whether or not to try a Rhino 660 also as I have heard some good reports on that choke with the SBE.

[ahfox16]

I've got an old Comp-n-choke in .655 that puts 120 hits in a 10 inch circle using the Winchester LEAD HV-5's 3.5".   I've put quite a few birds in the pot with that set=up.  Just remember, lead kills them to. 

[BigPeck215]

i'd skip the rhino, if your lookin for another choke, i'd give SumToy a try, if he says a certain choke will smoke em then you better believe him

[BOFF]

i'd skip the rhino, if your lookin for another choke, i'd give SumToy a try, if he says a certain choke will smoke em then you better believe him

I like my Rhino Choke in my SBE I

However, my forcing cone has been lengthened, and my barrel has been ported.

http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php/topic,4244.0.html
http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php/topic,332.0.html

God Bless,
David B.