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Vorpalis
08-31-16, 20:50
I know the Benelli M2 is favored for 3-gun competition. With an appropriate barrel, is there any downside to using an M2 for hunting?

Alternatively, is there any downside to using a Vinci for competition? It seems like an improvement over the M2's mechanism, so I'm curious why it isn't used more in competition.

Thanks!
tarkeg
08-31-16, 23:17
An excellent version for hunting is the Super Black Eagle II.
waveslayer
09-01-16, 00:47
Vinci was designed for duck hunting, no downside. We made one all Tacticool. It ran great, just the standard Vinci doesn't like 2 3/4" shells that much at times

My wife thinks I only have 3 guns
skatz11
09-01-16, 06:00
The Vinci is a great shotgun. I use one for 3gun. I have the 24" Speedbolt version. It tracks well and easy easy to shoot fast. Best feeling shotgun I have tried.

Here's what I like:
1. Barrel and Receiver are one assembly. I think this helps consistency when shooting slug

2. Trigger is better than most shotguns out of the box.

The only downside is adding the extended tube is expensive. I use a monotube fron RCI. Nordic makes a complete assembly as well.

The polymer receiver is a mixed bag. Easy to modify but it will show wear from use.

Here's my Vinci and a view of the modified load port and welded lifter.

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NCGREENSWAMP13
09-02-16, 10:51
Easy M2 all the way
snipekon
10-05-16, 17:39
Easy M2 all the way

Yup, I love my M2. My buddies try to use and get all sorts of injuries and whatnot. Benelli thumb, etc. It kicks more than a cheap Beretta but it shoots like a dream.

The Vinci, is probably just as great. If I had another choice I'd go with the SBE that was mentioned previously.
Bimmer
10-05-16, 22:23
My father has a Vinci, and we've used it for pheasant hunting and breaking clays. We're not very astute about cleaning or oiling it, but it's never missed a beat, not even with "target" loads.

I don't know enough about shotguns to judge, but the Vinci seems to handle well and hit what I'm shooting at...