Elegance and innovation: a review of Italian Benelli shotguns

Description

Supernova is an extremely durable and comfortable shotgun that provides maximum comfort for the owner. The Benelli weapon model is a type of pump-action shotgun. During the production of this gun, a rotating bolt cylinder was used, which made it possible to achieve maximum safety and avoid unintentional shots.

Benelli Supernova Comfortech

A distinctive feature of the presented gun is the annular collar, which is installed in the gun during manufacture. The ring collar increases the wear resistance of the Supernova, thereby extending its service life. This is possible due to the fact that when fired, the recoil goes into the outer cut of the receiver, which in turn is made of steel and housed in a polymer casing.

Features of Benelli Vinci

The entire moving system of the weapon is adjusted by a single spring, making the Benelli Vinci gun reliable, easy to use and meeting all the requirements for effective shooting. The name comes from the Vinci inertial system.

This firearm exhibits amazing shot accuracy thanks to the slight barrel roll. Which, in turn, is achieved thanks to good balance and successful distribution of forces of the moving parts. The ability to quickly disassemble and reassemble a gun without tools was appreciated by most experts and ordinary hunting enthusiasts. The barrel of the weapon underwent cryogenic treatment, which increased its wear resistance and made it possible to use any ammunition, including steel. Almost every part of this gun has been modified, which greatly improves its performance and appeal.

Operating principle

Benelli Supernova - has a pump action principle. With this principle of operation, the front handle or, as it is called, the “forend” moves the bolt group back or forward under mechanical pressure applied by the shooter. In this case, the spent cartridge case is ejected.

The pump-action mechanism is considered the most convenient and is faster than the mechanisms used in classic rifles and double-barreled shotguns. The speed advantage is obtained due to the fact that when using a pump-action mechanism, there is no need to remove your hand from the handle to reload.

The Benelli Supernova uses 12 gauge cartridges that are loaded with lead or steel shot. In this case, the length of the sleeve takes dimensions - 89, 76 or 70 millimeters.

Benelli Supernova Comfortech Camo

Benelli Comfort shotgun

The Benelli Comfort shotgun is rightfully considered the fastest smoothbore self-loading weapon. It has a 12 gauge and one of the best recoil systems. It's called the Comfortech System and is built on the principle that the lighter a firearm is, the lighter the recoil. Thanks to this system, the rate of fire of the Benelli shotgun is 34% higher than that of its competitors. This is achieved thanks to a new weight distribution system, improved comb design and better materials used in production.

Design

The Benelli Supernova shotgun is equipped with the following design:

• The receiver is made of steel, which makes it strong and durable.
• In the Comfortech modification, the stock and fore-end are made of technopolymer material, which is lightweight and well adapted to low temperatures. There are also chevrons on the butt that provide flexibility and effectively absorb recoil when fired. All this allows you to significantly reduce recoil, even when using high-power cartridges.
• The Supernova sight is available in two types: bullet and classic rifle. Due to the SLUG bullet barrel, the sight will be moved back, which allows you to increase the line of sight and the probability of a successful hit.
• The Supernova has a semi-pistol grip. This allows you to reduce recoil when firing.
• The basic magazine capacity is 5+1 rounds. However, you can install magazine extensions that hold up to 12 rounds. The basic magazine of the gun is equipped with a “Mag-stop” system, which allows you to remove cartridges one at a time.
• The Benelli Supernova is available with an 89 mm chamber, which makes it possible to use high-power cartridges.

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History of origin

Benelli shotguns began to be produced somewhere in the 20s of the twentieth century. The company, which was initially involved in the production of motorcycles, trucks and mopeds, because of its love for mechanics, decided to succeed in the production of weapons. The first gun assembled at the plant was a double-barreled rifle with good hammers. In 1941, the first semi-automatic weapon appeared from a famous mechanic. Benelli smoothbore hunting rifles were launched into mass production only in the mid-1960s. Over time, this weapon was called the fastest in the world.

Advantages and disadvantages

The Supernova shotgun, manufactured by Benelli, just like any other product, has advantages and disadvantages. However, the advantages are still many times greater.

Benelli Supernova has the following advantages:

• The forend is of sufficient length to avoid distortion during translational movements. In addition, the available length of the forend allows the use of different grips and is suitable for shooters with different arm lengths.
• The Benelli Supernova can accommodate high power cartridges. Since the length of the chamber is 89 mm. In addition, if you use cartridges with a length of 76 mm in such a chamber, then the accuracy of the shot is significantly reduced, since the transition of the cartridge occurs more smoothly.
• One of the distinctive features is also the presence of the Mag-stop system in the gun. This system allows you to remove cartridges from the magazine one at a time, which makes it possible to quickly replace cartridges from one type to another.
• The shutter body installed in the Binelli Supernova can be extremely easily and quickly removed for cleaning. In addition, there will be no difficulties in analyzing the mask itself. These distinctive features are especially useful when cleaning or repairing.
• You can buy the Benelli Supernova with a variety of sights. Thus, bullet sights and classic rifle sights are available. In addition, the installation of light-collecting front sights is available.

The developers of the Supernova model from the Binelli company tried as much as possible to get rid of all the shortcomings that were present in previous models, so it is extremely difficult to highlight the shortcomings of this gun. In addition, if there are still shortcomings, then they are of a subjective nature, that is, only some experienced hunters can identify them.

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In any case, all the flaws found are too minor. For example, some note among the shortcomings - a difficult descent. However, others consider this feature to be an advantageous difference.

Benelli Supernova Slug

Weapon cost

A high-quality Italian gun cannot cost the same as Russian or Chinese models. The price tag for a weapon depends on what reloading system it uses:

• pump-action - the cost ranges from 50 to 65 thousand rubles;
• gas - price from 98 to 155 thousand rubles;
• inertia - guns will cost 168-210 thousand rubles.

Of course, there are also more expensive (collectible and piece) versions, the cost of which can reach 250 thousand rubles. However, such models are purchased mainly as collectible or gift weapons.

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Smoothbore and rifled shotguns from Benelli continue to be popular for a reason. The company was one of the first to equip its products with gas and inertial engines, and also invented and patented its own technology that improves ergonomic qualities. And despite the fact that the average cost of such guns is 160 thousand rubles, even Russian hunters note that the game is worth the candle.

Specifications

Benelli Supernova has the following technical characteristics:

• Supernova caliber is 12/76 or 12/89.
• The barrel length ranges from 610 to 711 mm.
• The length of all weapons ranges from 1156 to 1257 mm.
• Weight without cartridges is 3.5 kg.
• The magazine capacity is 4 rounds.
• The installed reloading system is pump-action.
• The length of the butt is 360 mm (can be adjusted to the right and left).
• Died at the heel - 55 mm, at the ridge - 43 mm. In the supernova tactical weapon modification, the height at the heel is 63 mm.
• Chamber – 89 mm (supermagnum cartridges can be used).

Benelli Supernova Tactical Telescopic Stock

Other types of inertia "Benelli"

Other types of Benelli shotguns should also be mentioned.

This is the Benelli Super Vinci, which differs from the model discussed above in having a long chamber (86 mm), which allows the use of supermagnum cartridges. The Benelli M1 Super 90 is a versatile shotgun that can be used both for hunting and for sports shooting or performing combat missions. The model can be equipped with a magazine that holds 7 rounds. Improved types of the previous gun are called “Benelli M2”, “Benelli M3 Super 90”. With each modification, these universal carbines underwent a number of changes that were designed to increase the comfort of the owners, as well as the combat performance of the weapon.

There are guns in the Benelli line that are used only for sports and clay pigeon shooting. This is Benelli SuperSport, for example. For connoisseurs of luxury, the company produces the Benelli Executive carbine model. It is characterized by the use of expensive materials in production, engravings using gold.

Modifications

The Benelli Supernova shotgun is available in four versions, each of which has its own features and advantages:

• Benelli Comfortech. This modification is distinguished by the fact that it has a butt, which is made of technopolymer material with chevrons placed on it. This design reduces recoil when fired and increases the gun’s resistance to low temperatures. Moreover, this modification does not differ much in weight.
• Benelli Slug. This modification is characterized by a shorter barrel length, which also reduces the overall weight of the weapon. Also among the differences can be noted the smaller capacity of cartridges in the magazine. This model includes only 2 rounds of 12/89 caliber and 3 rounds of 12/70 and 12/76 calibers.
• Benelli Comfortech Camo. The stock and receiver of this modification are made of technopolymer material in camouflage color. This color allows you to merge with nature and remain unnoticed.
• Benelli Supernova Tactical Telescopic Stock. In this modification, you can use three types of stocks at once, namely: Comfortech, pistol and telescopic. This allows for high firepower with minimal recoil. Moreover, rearranging the stock and adjusting it is easy and without the help of additional tools.

Important! The Supernova is a continuation of the Benelli Nova shotgun. It is distinguished by the presence of the ComforTech system (recoil absorption) and a set of accessories. Benelli Nova has a 20-gauge version.

Benelli Raffaello shotgun

In 1987, the Benelli Raffaello gun was released. It was immediately called the perfection in the world of firearms for hunting. The gun combines all the best qualities - lightness, good accuracy of fire, high rate of fire, ease of maintenance. Like most weapons, this carbine works on the principle of an inertial system. It has a small recoil, which significantly affects the shooting accuracy. A distinctive characteristic of Benelli shotguns is that they do not require regular cleaning. In principle, any weapon should be well maintained, but in this case, due to the absence of gunpowder combustion products, this does not in any way affect the performance of the carbine.

There are a large number of modifications of Benelli Raffaello shotguns. These are both 12-gauge and 20 and even 28 mm barrels.

Pump-action shotguns

The company also produced several pump-action shotguns. This:

1. Benelli Nova. A non-automatic shotgun, the peculiarity of which is the presence of a button that allows you to remove a cartridge from the magazine without inserting the next one.
2. Benelli Super Nova Comfortech. The forend and butt of the model are made of Rilsan technopolymer, which withstands environmental influences well. The butt plate on the butt of the gun has double ventilation.
3. Some modifications of the Benelli M3 Super 90 are made with a pump-action reloading principle.

Piece models

In connection with various holidays, mainly associated with the release of a certain number of weapons, special limited edition guns were produced.

So, in 2006 the Benelli Mania carbine was released. A total of 2,000 pieces were produced - 12-caliber and 1,000 - 20-caliber guns. The receiver was made of aluminum alloy and trimmed with gold engraving.

For the 2,000,000th release of the weapon, Benelli released the Bimillionaire model, on which the original engraving was applied using a laser, as well as gilded images of birds and animals.

Another one-piece model is the Benelli Dynamic. The butt of the gun is made of rare walnut with red veining. The plant ornament was applied by hand. Gold was also used for engraving. Additionally, the surface of the wood was treated with wax and oil.