Not the way you want to get ready for Turkey Season

gobblingghost · Mar 12, 2011

Well went this morning to fine tune my Benelli SBE for this season. I have started shooting Magnum Blend. Wel after 2boxes of 3.5" shells and a box 2.75 trying to get this gun tuned in. After about 1.5 hrs, we finally have it right. Well I about to leave and picked up my gun and felt something sharp. I looked and my b-square mount back screw had ripped out. So all the work we had done was for nothing. I tried to call B Square and they are closed. Has anyone else heard of this happening.... :banginghe

trkyburns · Mar 12, 2011

You shot two boxes of 3.5's in one sitting? I know a SBE doesn't kick like my mossberg does, but still... OUCH!

gobblingghost · Mar 12, 2011

Lead sled baby

blindhog · Mar 12, 2011

I don't believe you. Post some pics! :whip:

rutandstrut · Mar 12, 2011

gobblingghost said:
Lead sled baby

What he said! Caldwell Lead Sled! Awesome! I just shot 2 Boxes of 3.5" Winchester Extended Range out of an 835 and a Stoeger M3500 (both very light Guns), 1 Box of 3" Winchester Extended Range out of a Stoeger M2000 (Very Light Gun) and one Box of 2 3/4" Winchester Extended Range out of an Ithacha M37 Featherweight with a 22" Barrel (Super Light)! The only pain I felt is when I didn't mount the Lead Sled right and it pinch the skin on my arm!

ryanwhit · Mar 12, 2011

you are a better man than I...

Killdee · Mar 12, 2011

Wow that was a tuff break, why not shoot some low brass to get it close and fine tune it with the nose bleed stuff?

frankwright · Mar 12, 2011

Actually the Lead Sled might be the problem.

With the gun in the lead Sled it is like the buttstock slams into a wall with every shot. No soft shoulder to cushion it. That instant,abrupt stop jars the scope, mount and every thing else too.

I have heard of stocks breaking also.

Wishin I was Fishin · Mar 12, 2011

I tell you what if he didn't have that lead sled he wouldn't have gone through 2 boxes by himself. I'm not small by any means and after six 3.5" shells at the range yesterday I was begging for mercy. I actually flinched on the last shot and pulled the pattern, at that point I packed it up and took it on to the house.

Sorry for your gun troubles, hope you get it worked out before opening day.

CassGA · Mar 12, 2011

frankwright said:
Actually the Lead Sled might be the problem.

With the gun in the lead Sled it is like the buttstock slams into a wall with every shot. No soft shoulder to cushion it. That instant,abrupt stop jars the scope, mount and every thing else too.

I have heard of stocks breaking also.

My thoughts as well. I have heard of red dot scopes being damages because the recoil when using a lead sled. Like Frank said, that recoild has to be dispersed somewhere. Usually it is the shoulder. When using a lead sled, that sudden shock is transfered to other areas, sights and mounts included.

DaddyPaul · Mar 12, 2011

I cracked a lens in a brand new Burris Speed Dot in 7 Nitro rounds out of my Encore and Lead Sled. Just sayin...

doghuntin · Mar 12, 2011

I had a few problems with mounts and scopes with my lead sled, saved up and got a hyskore dangerous game rest and no problems.

blindhog · Mar 13, 2011

Mark I know you will be on the fast track to repairs. That is why I went to 3" 20 ga.

gobblingghost · Mar 13, 2011

I'll be calling as soon as they open in the morning

Gadget · Mar 13, 2011

How much weight were you using in the sled, 50lbs ?

don't put any weight in your lead sled or only use 25lbs, with no weight the sled will slide back into your shoulder which reduces the recoil absorbed by the gun.

gobblingghost · Mar 13, 2011

I think we put 50 lbs

gobblingghost · Mar 14, 2011

Well I called B square and they are suppose to send me a new one. I hope I get it soon.

Gadget · Mar 15, 2011

another thing to consider is that depending on what type of surface the sled is on it will slide or grab, grabs hard on carpet so you don't want any weight, will slide on unfinished wood. What ever your shooting on you'll want the sled to slide into your shoulder some to absorb the recoil, no slide = no good for gun and sights.

goblr77 · Mar 15, 2011

Cases like these are a good reason for everyone to have at least one backup turkey rig. Crap happens.

gobblingghost · Mar 15, 2011

goblr77 said:
Cases like these are a good reason for everyone to have at least one backup turkey rig. Crap happens.

I have been in process of building another rig. BUT I can say this B Square has some great customer service. I called them yesterday and told them what happened at lunch I emailed pictures. They shipped my new mount out that day and I have it in my hands. I'll be mounting today.

. I will be doing business them again nothing makes smile like someone that cares and does what they say they will do. B Square did a BIG thumbs up

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