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Will Beararms · October 20, 2000, 11:01 PM

With regards to the kick. My father hunted until recently with a Benelli Super Black Eagle that was unbearable to use with 3 1/2" magnum shells and even 3" for that matter. He now has the new Remington SPS (I believe) 3 1/2" magnum which is much easier to shoot.

With the Benelli, he had given up on the 3 1/2" but he is considering going back to it with the new Remington.

The Remington is a much sturdier design in areas that count and they can take the punishment of being dropped in the water which is a factor of not if but when if you hunt in waders in flooded timber.

I still have the 11-87 SP but have gone with a lefty 870 Express for a change of pace this year. When it REALLY gets cold, the pumps keep on keeping on but they kick like a mule.

FWIW, Oleg as soon as I get a scanner, I will send you some surreal pictures of hunting in the hardwood river bottoms of South Arkansas. It appears as the land that time forgot and is quite peaceful.

October 20, 2000, 11:01 PM	#8
Will Beararms Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 2,834	With regards to the kick. My father hunted until recently with a Benelli Super Black Eagle that was unbearable to use with 3 1/2" magnum shells and even 3" for that matter. He now has the new Remington SPS (I believe) 3 1/2" magnum which is much easier to shoot. With the Benelli, he had given up on the 3 1/2" but he is considering going back to it with the new Remington. The Remington is a much sturdier design in areas that count and they can take the punishment of being dropped in the water which is a factor of not if but when if you hunt in waders in flooded timber. I still have the 11-87 SP but have gone with a lefty 870 Express for a change of pace this year. When it REALLY gets cold, the pumps keep on keeping on but they kick like a mule. FWIW, Oleg as soon as I get a scanner, I will send you some surreal pictures of hunting in the hardwood river bottoms of South Arkansas. It appears as the land that time forgot and is quite peaceful.