ORIGINAL: SouthDakotaHunter
A couple of my hunting buds have SBEII's and they are a great gun - that's for sure.
But I tell you what... Two of us have Winchester Superx2 auto's and those guns hang right in there. In fact I would say in harsh hunting conditions, the SX2's have probably outperformed the SBEII's... I've hunted in some pretty nasty conditions and it's usually rock solid. Not sure where the price is currently (since I've had mine for 5+ years), but I think it's close to half the price of the SBEII's...
two of my friends just picked up used SX2s. they are one sweet gun as well. Never a problem, and a rock solid gun. Handle well, nice shaped forearm and stock, doesnt seem to jam. I really like these guns, but wouldnt trade my SBEII for both of them. Shotguns are really just a personal preference thing IMO. One of my friends prefers his 870 and hates the way SBEIIs shoulder, i feel the opposite...in the right hands, all will kill what you are pointin em at tho.