OK So I have been doing a lot of reading lately on different auto loader shotguns. I personally like Benelli's and am leaning toward a SBE2 or M2 (depending on if I *need* 3.5" capabilities).
I see a lot of threads here and elsewhere that state the Benelli's kick harder than other gas operated autos. But I currently shoot a Benelli Nova pump that doesn't absorb ANY recoil. Am I completely off base thinking the SBE has to have less felt recoil than the Nova?
I shoot 3" #2 or #1 steel for ducks, 3" turkey loads, etc from the Nova and don't feel the recoil is all that hard. Sure, the turkey loads get your attention (similar to a 3.5" BB load), but not enough that I care.
So what's the story - are people just comparing recoil in the inertia system to recoil in a gas system? How's either compare to a pump?
I see a lot of threads here and elsewhere that state the Benelli's kick harder than other gas operated autos. But I currently shoot a Benelli Nova pump that doesn't absorb ANY recoil. Am I completely off base thinking the SBE has to have less felt recoil than the Nova?
I shoot 3" #2 or #1 steel for ducks, 3" turkey loads, etc from the Nova and don't feel the recoil is all that hard. Sure, the turkey loads get your attention (similar to a 3.5" BB load), but not enough that I care.
So what's the story - are people just comparing recoil in the inertia system to recoil in a gas system? How's either compare to a pump?