Originally Posted by
Sheridan
Shoot some heavy loads (I used/patterned turkey loads) to break-in your SBE II, so it can then cycle the lightest loads well.
... never had a issue shooting the lightest loads on the skeet range.
I shoot 3 to 3 1/4 dram equivalent traps loads in my SBE II and M1 Super 90 without any problems. I think Benelli does recommend a minimum 3 dram load for say trap loads. For any other types of hunting loads, (e.g. waterfowl, upland game) these will consistently cycle very well. I almost never have a shell fail to cycle regardless. An occasional drop or 2 of good oil on the bolt, bolt slides and bolt head will keep this operating well, even with extended hunting trips. (As Phil R. Duck Commander says, "boom, boom, boom!") Saving the thorough cleaning for when I get home.