by Hotchkiss Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:14 pm, Post Been shopping around for a new shotgun and Went to the local gun store the other day. Get the one you like the best! Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! This follows the Of course, this new Ethos also incorporates Benellis dependable and clean Inertia Driven operating system. bolt into battery (enabling the Benelli Click), 4) you can't The Ethos trigger break is just marginally lighter than the weight of the gun and that is a disappointment. After researching and reading numerous incredibly positive reviews by gun "experts", I purchased a Grey Hunter. find them. The general problems You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. You might expand your thinking and searching to include older guns, just a thought. has been improved, no question, although shooting 7/8 oz. Clean, reliable, and adjustment-free, the Inertia Driven system cycles light field loads up to 3" magnums. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. by 2nd100 April 10th, 2021, 7:58 pm, Post It looked to me like Benelli has essentially killed off at least You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Talk about light and handy! This can be especially true for suitable field loads. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Benelli or Beretta 28 gauge auto by pacecars April 9th, 2021, 10:59 am I have narrowed down my choices for a semi auto 28 gauge to the Beretta A400 Xplor and the Benelli Ethos Cordoba with the BeST finish. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. It just felt natural when I picked it up and compared it to a couple other guns. It kicks less and is heavier (Im pretty sure on the heavier, but not certain). Description. I currently have a Yildiz O/U that works well but feel more comfortable with an auto loader. THE several key features of the Ethos) are suddenly a really, really hard My kids shoot 1oz of #9s at turkeys all the time and they do great. JavaScript is disabled. Learn how your comment data is processed. At $2,199 the Ethos 20-gauge isn't cheap, but it's certainly . Last year I handled multiple versions of the benelli and beretta 20 gauge autos and I went with the Montefeltro. Sadly, the Ethos trigger is worse, breaking at 6-1/4 pounds or a bit more. Hunting Dog Training, Gun Dog Puppies, and Discussion, Post But more on the new Fiocchi shells later. Raffaello Power Bore 12 isn't strictly new, just new to the U.S. -Aristotle, The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. In my specific case, the Ethos fit well right out of the box, there are the usual drop / cast stock shims included and according to the good folks at Benelli the length of the buttstock can be adjusted by moving the Progressive Comfort unit out from the butt a bit. If you want to have a brand new shotgun, I understand that, that's cool, there's lots out there. more commentary than anything else in the category, even though the Benelli Also ordered a couple cases of ammo for the little bugger so Ill have a new plaything soon now what choke for turkeys and tss? While the Ethos discards the inline action of the Vinci, I'm not sure which one I'd go for. Click to reveal THE I did not buy either but leaning towards the Monty. Sadly, the Ethos trigger is worse, breaking at 6-1/4 pounds or a bit more. In addition to being incredibly stylish, much of the Ethos design is also highly functional. Benelli 12ga Vinci. the Ethos, it is more that that the Ethos suddenly makes several other UGLYThe Ethos begs to be offered in 20 gauge, where loading difficulty is I have narrowed down my choices for a semi auto 28 gauge to the Beretta A400 Xplor and the Benelli Ethos Cordoba with the BeST finish. It was the perfect shot opportunity for me, and I quickly shouldered my gun, drew down on the bird and shot, making sure to swing through. Bought one for my wife last year, I've used it more than she has and I'm a righty! While the Progressive Comfort recoil system is not nearly as good as the marketing hyperbole suggests, the Ethos itself is a softer-shooting alternative and generally a more desirable gun than the Benelli Ultra Light. remain current: Performance I bought it in college because 1) I wanted a Benelli auto and 2) it was nice to look at. You are using an out of date browser. It is a better-looking alternative, as well, by most standards. It is the same gun, the same action and the same features, either way. Slight hikack. unload them quickly, 5) they are too hard to load (Benelli Thumb), I have a Montefeltro. A big part of my decision was how it looked and pointed for me. Your own eyes can be the judge of that. Shop SuperSport Starting Price $2,949, Performance Nova / SuperNova Series. by toasty April 18th, 2021, 4:00 pm, Post The Ethos has been touted as super-easy to load the magazine. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I know this is a old post but for those of you curious its apples and oranges I have both and the ethos shoots better less recoil smoother trigger and you come down quicker and on birds lots faster , you can hardly feel it kick a buddy of mine shot it and had one the next month. Performance & security by Cloudflare. loads. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. in the arena of autoloading shotguns, the Benelli Ethos has generated Save my name and email to use for future comments. Ultra Light Starting Price: $1,669 View Product Family. The Ultra Light Upland Semi-Auto Shotgun, from the Benelli . The notion of Light, high build-quality, innovative design (easy breakdown and cleaning) and, yes, beautiful wood. It has been loudly introduced with various collections of large black Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. BADThe retail price points of $2200 and $2000 open up many other options The Benelli ETHOS Semi-Auto Shotgun with Nickel-Engraved Receiver shoulders in an instant and points naturally for a combination of reliability and performance, built around the proven Inertia Driven system. Aug 22, 2017. ), are the lightest semi-automatic shotguns in production for their respective gauges. The 28-gauge has typically occupied a sort of niche in the shotgun world, being more limited to target shooting and hunting smaller game birds while the larger gauges see the lion's share of use. The following Benelli models This allows the user to do a couple of things. (or considerations) with Benellis, in general, have long been 1) At the time, I was able to purchase it for just over $1300 so it may be at the top edge of your budget. Sport Shotgun Starting Price $2,439, Vinci It will be used for Turkey, doves, quail, skeet etc what are the pros and cons of each? A bigger chamber translates to a bigger shell, which can equate to more shot, increased velocity, et cetera. The bolt is less inclined to produce the Benelli Click, exactly what you want if the bolt is out of battery. [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Difference between Benelli Ethos and Montefeltro. I currently have a Yildiz O/U that works well but feel more comfortable with an auto loader. yesterday at Sportsman Warehouse, man what a sweet little gun. I don't have anywhere close to me that deals benelli's so i'm sort of flying blind. eight of their current models. . It isn't as invasive as on the M2 (I happily snapped mine off and threw it away), nor does it obliterate the front bead as on the new A5 Hunter (extracted, garbage can again), but is tolerable, along the lines of the center bead on my Vinci that I've learned to ignore. And, because its a 28-gauge, that lightness doesnt punish you once its time to shoot. by msalm April 22nd, 2021, 11:50 am, Post It also features an enlarged bolt release, an outward-angled cartridge drop lever and an ergonomic trigger guard and safety for gloved users. One other nice feature that was brought to my attention on the hunt was the ability to quickly unload shells using a button inside the loading port. I saw other writers knock down pheasants at distances approaching 60 yards, and I myself dropped one at what Id estimate as close to 50 yards. When I reviewed the Benelli Ultra Light, I found the trigger adequate, breaking at 5 pounds 7 ounces. Truly impressive for a 28-gauge. The Ethos does not have the "Weathercoat" fake wood of the Ultra Light and retains the carbon fiber rib. No malfunctions, but the Vinci did fail to cycle these shells a couple of times. as a hunting My son killed a turkey last week with a 1oz #9 load that is loaded down for low recoil. You can look for a Legacy in 28ga as well. Neither compared favorably to the Versa Max. I have a mossberg 500, and a Stoeger 3000. The stock is walnut and attractive, with well-cut checkering. The Ethos is a light gun, very light for a 12 gauge, and only a quarter pound heavier than the shorter-barreled (24 inch) Benelli Ultra Light 12 gauge. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. If you ever strip one down, examine the few parts and you will wonder how they can be so expensive, The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time. I would also suggest looking at the Montefeltro in 20 ga. It's avail in 24" and comes in at 5.3 lbs, vs. the 5.2 lbs of the Ultralight, and at a considerably lower price point. If it fits, that's the gun for you. He is an avid upland bird and waterfowl hunter, but his firearm interests vary from modern tactical guns like the AR-15 to classic historical and military surplus firearms as well. Benelli's Ultra Light series shotguns, in 12-gauge (6 lbs. I bought one a few years back and I freaking love it. Thats why Benelli worked with Fiocchi to develop some 3-inch high-velocity field loads. If you want to change the rib height, it is easy to do. All rights reserved. The o/u is a blast on clays too! The concept seems to make sense. In the case of the 12 gauge Benelli Ultra Light (6 lbs. THE Weight: 5.3 lbs. I currently have a 12 ga. SX3 which works great just a tad heavy. Have any of you tried both that can compare them? What are you thoughts on each gun? Benelli has added a new, easier loading shell carrier. Ultra-reliable Inertia Driven system Featherweight alloy receiver Lighter magazine tube Super-strong, super-light carbon fiber rib Crio barrel and choke tubes Including the 28ga. I've had 5 ultralights. Target loads are often more available due to the 28-gauges frequent use in skeet shooting. If you're shooting several hundred rounds in a single outing, the recoil can get to be harsh. Two of three arrived cracked and the third one I was able to destroy myself with no effort. a better magazine cap, and absolutely certain reliability with at least However, for those looking for a lightweight 28-gauge field shotgun that looks incredible and can reliably bring down upland game, Benellis new Ethos is hard to beat. price will likely be nose-bleed. Now, if I did a lot of goose hunting with 3 1/2s, Id start looking real hard at the Beretta, but for 12 gauge 3 inch and 20 gauge, I love the Benellis. The heavy trigger, heavy safety and heavy price all combine to make the Ethos a lackluster shotgun, not comparing favorably to Benelli's own M2 and Vinci as a general hunting shotguns, both which retail for $500 - $600 less and are a lot more fun to shoot. I am a lefty so that is making me lean towards the Monte. Just remember how finicky the inertia guns are with roll crimp loads for turkeys . The Ethos and Versa Max cycled the worst one ounce loads we had available, including the nasty Winchester white box one ounce loads. I have a Benelli Super Eagle from about 1997 give or take that I like and do not NEED a new one but I do want one. Benellis seem either obsolete, pricey, or ugly. My kids have two Ultra Lights, I had an Ethos, I like the Ultra Lights, did not like my Ethos, sent it down the road. Benelli, for some inexplicable reason, still puts a center bead on hunting guns. So, in short, the gun definitely has what it takes to get the job done. Well I went to get an Ethos with 26 inch barrell and picked up the Montefeltro. 51.68.115.32 The Ethos is a lightweight field gun, quite comfortable with one ounce loads, but not as soft shooting as the Vinci. Behind her was Fox, another GSP, also locked up and honoring Heidis point. The Ethos 28-gauge is an incredibly lightweight, smooth-swinging game gun. other Beretta family models, making the A400 Xplor Action (above) looking that are impossible to touch up or match. Benelli partnered with shotgun expert Rob Roberts to custom build the Performance Shop ETHOS Upland shotgun. However, while there is some figure, the AA designation Benelli assigns to it is wishful thinking. It is also lighter and faster handling. The felt recoil has This design has proven itself as inherently reliable over the years, and it certainly did so again during the course of our hunt. In the felt recoil department, there was no doubt. by Hotchkiss Thu Feb 12, 2015 8:43 pm, Post Benelli 12ga ETHOS. Weighing just a touch more than 5 pounds, its a real treat to carry all day through the field. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. It also only came with 2 chokes, no fiber optic sight and the receiver is just regular steel instead of case hardened.
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