Testing Benelli's Advanced Impact Barrel Claims
The author conducted extensive head-to-head testing on the SBE 3 with an Advanced Impact barrel to verify Benelli's claims.
For dedicated duck hunters, improving downrange lethality is a significant priority, especially given the toughness of ducks and the increasing scarcity and cost of premium pellet materials like tungsten and bismuth.
Benelli’s AI barrel is “designed to generate up to 50 percent more penetration,”
This claim prompted the author to purchase a Super Black Eagle 3 with an Advanced Impact barrel and test its performance.
Author's summary: Testing Benelli's Advanced Impact barrel technology for improved downrange lethality.
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