stockton Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 How much difference does it make really? Also, Benny, how much $ ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Anything at all is an advantage over others. Price is $85.00 includeing shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 given the operating systems for the benelli and the 1100 are different, can one assume lightening of an 1100 bolt is just plain stupid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockton Posted February 9, 2007 Author Share Posted February 9, 2007 Benny. could you elaborate? What does lightening it do? Also, would I get a discount for two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Payne Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Stockton, Just an example. Before lightening the bolt my Benelli would not reliably handle anything under 3 dram, 1 1/8 oz. loads. Now handles lighter loads without malfunction. My son shoots a Rem. 1100, shot one round ( a light one at that) out of my Benelli and told me to keep it, he didn't want to shoot it anymore. Too much recoil. Now with the bolt lightened the felt recoil is reduced a LOT. Well worth the trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Soften recoil, faster cycling & better feeding as the bolt is moveing faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockton Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share Posted February 10, 2007 Soften recoil, faster cycling & better feeding as the bolt is moveing faster. Cool. So, any discounts for doing two. I'd also be interested in a welded up lifter. How much total? Also, are you a Meopta distributor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dunn Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I have one of Benny's lightened Benellis. Agree with above. It functions reliably with one ounce loads, I haven't beeen able to outrun the trigger. I'd have to do a side by side comparison to comment on recoil (but then I've never thought of the Benelli as hard recoiling in the first place). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Soften recoil, faster cycling & better feeding as the bolt is moveing faster. Cool. So, any discounts for doing two. I'd also be interested in a welded up lifter. How much total? Also, are you a Meopta distributor? Scott Call the shop on Monday and discuss your needs. 361-241-1091 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GringoPerdido Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I have one of Benny's lightened Benellis. Agree with above. It functions reliably with one ounce loads, I haven't beeen able to outrun the trigger. I'd have to do a side by side comparison to comment on recoil (but then I've never thought of the Benelli as hard recoiling in the first place). +1 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STInky Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 (edited) Anyone have pics of a bolt lightened by Benny ??? Does it change the appearance of the visible portion of the bolt when it is closed..??? I found a pic of a lightened bolt (see attachment) and I wondered if this was similar to what Benny does..... Thanks Edited February 11, 2007 by STInky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Anyone have pics of a bolt lightened by Benny ??? Does it change the appearance of the visible portion of the bolt when it is closed..??? The mods are not visible with the bolt open or closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Anyone have pics of a bolt lightened by Benny ??? Does it change the appearance of the visible portion of the bolt when it is closed..??? The mods are not visible with the bolt open or closed. Merlin must have spent too long at Hooters this afternoon, or he is thinking about the lifter mod. On the guns with the lightened bolt the right side of the bolt carrier is milled off flat.-------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Of Course Larry is correct. What was I thinking... DUH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STInky Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Thanks for the replies Texas guys......either of you have a pic of one of those flat-sided carriers ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbs007 Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Thanks for the replies Texas guys......either of you have a pic of one of those flat-sided carriers ? Here you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear1142 Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 FWIW, I did not care for the lightened bolt option. While the lightened bolt does allow the Benelli to run some softer ammunition, the increased bolt speed felt like it hit me harder in the shoulder. If possible, I would recommend that you shoot a lightened BC next to a standard setup and then decide if it's for you. If you decide the lightened BC is the way to go, then contact Benny. He's been a pioneer in advocating and running a lightened BC setup. He will reduce the BC properly so it won't crack on you. Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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