Opinions on Benelli M2 20ga 24in Barrel?

[Antleraddict82]

I have a Franchi affinity 2 drilled and tapped with a FF3 but my wife wants it so thinking of giving it to her and going with a M2. I plan on setting the M2 up the same with a FF3, how is the Crio barrel? I shoot mainly TSS! Can y’all provide me with pros/cons of this gun? Thanks guys god bless!


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[Hoobilly]

I love them M2 20’s

They handle good.

Them shoot good too

[Turkinator]

Going into my 5th year with the M2 20ga as my designated turkey gun. I love mine!!!! .555 Indian ck, tss is death on them

[huntinsomd]

I just bought a M2 and sold an Affinity 3. Both are great turkey guns. Newer M2 is better in a lot of ways than a new Franchi. May not see better patterns because they both pattern well, but the M2 does feel better In your hand and the M2 has better recoil reduction/lighter weight. Can't go wrong with either, but if you don't mind spending the extra coin the M2 is the way to go!

[Antleraddict82]

I just bought a M2 and sold an Affinity 3. Both are great turkey guns. Newer M2 is better in a lot of ways than a new Franchi. May not see better patterns because they both pattern well, but the M2 does feel better In your hand and the M2 has better recoil reduction/lighter weight. Can't go wrong with either, but if you don't mind spending the extra coin the M2 is the way to go!

Would the M2 with the Comforttech stock be any less felt recoil than my Franchi affinity 2 shooting heavy 3in TSS loads?


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[Turkinator]

I shoot 15/8 ounce loads exclusively for turkeys. I’m not recoil sensitive but the M2 seems to be a very soft shooter. Keeping in mind that my previous turkey gun was an Encore 12ga!!! Now that was recoil!!!

[huntinsomd]

I just bought a M2 and sold an Affinity 3. Both are great turkey guns. Newer M2 is better in a lot of ways than a new Franchi. May not see better patterns because they both pattern well, but the M2 does feel better In your hand and the M2 has better recoil reduction/lighter weight. Can't go wrong with either, but if you don't mind spending the extra coin the M2 is the way to go!

Would the M2 with the Comforttech stock be any less felt recoil than my Franchi affinity 2 shooting heavy 3in TSS loads?


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Mine is at the gunsmith to be drilled and tapped. I shot 1 7/8oz TSS loads through the Affinity 3 and will shoot those or 1 5/8oz TSS through the M2 starting next week. I have a friend who has a couple m2's and he has shot my handloads through his guns with no issues. The general feeling is that the M2 with comforttech is a soft shooter.

[Antleraddict82]

I’m not recoil sensitive either I’ve man handled a 12 all my life with magnum loads but people keep telling me an M2 has way more recoil than my affinity so I’ve been wondering just curious lol


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[Antleraddict82]

I just bought a M2 and sold an Affinity 3. Both are great turkey guns. Newer M2 is better in a lot of ways than a new Franchi. May not see better patterns because they both pattern well, but the M2 does feel better In your hand and the M2 has better recoil reduction/lighter weight. Can't go wrong with either, but if you don't mind spending the extra coin the M2 is the way to go!

Would the M2 with the Comforttech stock be any less felt recoil than my Franchi affinity 2 shooting heavy 3in TSS loads?


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Mine is at the gunsmith to be drilled and tapped. I shot 1 7/8oz TSS loads through the Affinity 3 and will shoot those or 1 5/8oz TSS through the M2 starting next week. I have a friend who has a couple m2's and he has shot my handloads through his guns with no issues. The general feeling is that the M2 with comforttech is a soft shooter.

If you don’t mind me asking ballpark how much is a drill and tapped job running?


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[huntinsomd]

Would the M2 with the Comforttech stock be any less felt recoil than my Franchi affinity 2 shooting heavy 3in TSS loads?


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Mine is at the gunsmith to be drilled and tapped. I shot 1 7/8oz TSS loads through the Affinity 3 and will shoot those or 1 5/8oz TSS through the M2 starting next week. I have a friend who has a couple m2's and he has shot my handloads through his guns with no issues. The general feeling is that the M2 with comforttech is a soft shooter.

If you don’t mind me asking ballpark how much is a drill and tapped job running?


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It can vary, but $50 is about right for a couple holes.

[Antleraddict82]

Mine is at the gunsmith to be drilled and tapped. I shot 1 7/8oz TSS loads through the Affinity 3 and will shoot those or 1 5/8oz TSS through the M2 starting next week. I have a friend who has a couple m2's and he has shot my handloads through his guns with no issues. The general feeling is that the M2 with comforttech is a soft shooter.

If you don’t mind me asking ballpark how much is a drill and tapped job running?


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It can vary, but $50 is about right for a couple holes.

Sweet thank ya


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[el diablo]

My M2 kicks almost identical if not more than my buddies Affinity. Comfortech stock looks cool, but doesnt do anything for recoil. No super light inertia gun is going to really be a soft shooter. My gas operated SA20 is a softer shooter than both. The heavier gas operated SX3 and Browning Gold 20's are guns that I would consider soft shooting.
Love my M2, but if I had to do it all over again I would go Stoeger or SA20 and use money to buy more TSS. For turkey hunting that is.

[Hoobilly]

My M2 kicks almost identical if not more than my buddies Affinity. Comfortech stock looks cool, but doesnt do anything for recoil. No super light inertia gun is going to really be a soft shooter. My gas operated SA20 is a softer shooter than both. The heavier gas operated SX3 and Browning Gold 20's are guns that I would consider soft shooting.
Love my M2, but if I had to do it all over again I would go Stoeger or SA20 and use money to buy more TSS. For turkey hunting that is.

well said

ut with turkey hunting your not shooting a couple hundred rounds like you would for skeet etc

I would rather have the liteweight over a heavier gas gun.

gas guns are betting better on shaving weight.

[cutt down]

My M2 kicks almost identical if not more than my buddies Affinity. Comfortech stock looks cool, but doesnt do anything for recoil. No super light inertia gun is going to really be a soft shooter. My gas operated SA20 is a softer shooter than both. The heavier gas operated SX3 and Browning Gold 20's are guns that I would consider soft shooting.
Love my M2, but if I had to do it all over again I would go Stoeger or SA20 and use money to buy more TSS. For turkey hunting that is.

well said

ut with turkey hunting your not shooting a couple hundred rounds like you would for skeet etc

I would rather have the liteweight over a heavier gas gun.

gas guns are betting better on shaving weight.

My Beretta compact lite 20ga is very close in weight to my Benelli M2 20ga. I'd get another Affinity or an SA20 or a Tristar Viper G2 20ga & really trick it out for a dedicated turkey gun. All of them are great guns so it's really subjective as to what makes you happy!

[va longbeard]

Love my M2 24 inch compact I am probably biased but I really think its the best built and handling 20 gauge turkey gun out there and I own more than a few including some mentioned in this thread.

If you shop around you can get one at around 1 grand.

I bought one several months ago and did a performance shop knockoff build with the gun, cerakote and dipped it.

[Damitch]

I hunted for years with a 12 bore both Black Powder and Cartridge. Started hunting with the M2 a few years ago and never looked back. This is a Performance Shop gun with the Burris FF3 And a RR570 choke tube. Gun likes TSS 7's or Long beard 5's. Recoil is not and issue in my view. I think you would be very happy with the M2 but watch out as your wife might take a shine to it :}:}
Damitch