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drew747 · October 12, 2009, 09:07 AM

I bought a Benelli Vinci. This is my first autoloader. Do I need to do anything
to it before I shoot it the first time? Should I clean it, oil it, any suggestions?

oneounceload · October 12, 2009, 09:32 AM

Field strip it, clean out the preservative oils/greases, relube per the owner's manual, go have fun

RoscoeC · October 12, 2009, 10:20 AM

RTFM

Read that fine manual.

COYOTE JLR · October 12, 2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by oneounceload

Field strip it, clean out the preservative oils/greases, relube per the owner's manual, go have fun

This. And then take pictures and come back with first impressions.

JerseyDrez · October 12, 2009, 10:41 AM

Definitely clean it before you shoot it.

I bought my mav 88 and was so excited, I went to the range right after and after about 20 shells it started jamming. I knew it was because I didnt clean it out before shooting it.

Went home, stripped, cleaned, and lubed it up and went to the range a few days later. Put 25 shells through it no problem, couldnt have shot any smoother.

Have fun with it!

zippy13 · October 12, 2009, 10:45 AM

Congratulations on your new Benelli, may it perform beyond your expectations.

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Do I need to do anything to it before I shoot it the first time?

As mentioned, just follow the manual and take plenty of ammo.

BigJimP · October 12, 2009, 11:49 AM

You got good advice...

For what its worth on my Benelli Super Sport - I use Break Free on the receivers rails ( where the bolt assembly rides ) - and I use Break Free on all the bolt components. On the barrel to receiver connection - and on the choke tube threads in the barrel and on the chokes themselves, I use Break Free there as well.

I spray a "little bit" of light oil - Rig Oil, Rem Oil whatever you have on the Trigger Group springs.

Periodically, I run a patch with some solvent into the magazine / then lube it "lightly" with a little spray oil on a clean patch - and put it back together.

Congratulations on a nice gun / hope you have a lot of fun with it.

mwar410 · October 12, 2009, 12:29 PM

did anyone notice that walmart is selling breakfree under a winchester label?

October 12, 2009, 09:07 AM	#1
drew747 Junior Member Join Date: March 7, 2009 Location: By the Bay, WI Posts: 13	New Shotgun I bought a Benelli Vinci. This is my first autoloader. Do I need to do anything to it before I shoot it the first time? Should I clean it, oil it, any suggestions?

October 12, 2009, 10:20 AM	#3
RoscoeC Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2006 Location: DFW Metromess Posts: 562	RTFM Read that fine manual. __________________ “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." --Helen Keller "Do not cry havoc when you should but hunt with modest warrant." --William Shakespeare Glock Certified Armorer NRA Life Member

October 12, 2009, 09:32 AM	#2
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	Field strip it, clean out the preservative oils/greases, relube per the owner's manual, go have fun

October 12, 2009, 10:41 AM	#5
JerseyDrez Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2009 Location: Hmmm? Posts: 510	Definitely clean it before you shoot it. I bought my mav 88 and was so excited, I went to the range right after and after about 20 shells it started jamming. I knew it was because I didnt clean it out before shooting it. Went home, stripped, cleaned, and lubed it up and went to the range a few days later. Put 25 shells through it no problem, couldnt have shot any smoother. Have fun with it!

October 12, 2009, 11:49 AM	#7
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	You got good advice... For what its worth on my Benelli Super Sport - I use Break Free on the receivers rails ( where the bolt assembly rides ) - and I use Break Free on all the bolt components. On the barrel to receiver connection - and on the choke tube threads in the barrel and on the chokes themselves, I use Break Free there as well. I spray a "little bit" of light oil - Rig Oil, Rem Oil whatever you have on the Trigger Group springs. Periodically, I run a patch with some solvent into the magazine / then lube it "lightly" with a little spray oil on a clean patch - and put it back together. Congratulations on a nice gun / hope you have a lot of fun with it.

October 12, 2009, 12:29 PM	#8
mwar410 Senior Member Join Date: December 25, 2008 Location: maine Posts: 234	did anyone notice that walmart is selling breakfree under a winchester label?