It looked to me like Benelli has essentially killed off at least

no unwanted weight to the back end.

MSRP for the Benelli Ethos is pretty steep at $2,199. The easy grab of the handholds makes it easy to keep a firm grip. In a world of bargain basement guns that come with no frills, it’s nice to see there’s a company still dedicated to the highest standards of quality, even if that means you pay a little more at the counter. The Progressive Comfort Recoil System, which incorporates three sets of interlocking buffers at the rear of the gun, makes a full day of shooting—especially with the 20-gauge—as painless as can be. But if you’ve never used one before, the high cost of a double-barrel makes it a risky investment. The Benelli options

I had no malfunctions of any kind with the Ethos.

It does the same for some BENELLI ETHOS 20 GAUGE Type:    Semi-automatic, Inertia Driven Stock:    AA-grade satin walnut Barrel:    26 or 28 in., Crio System treated Receiver:    Nickel plated Weight:    5.6 pounds Overall length:    47.5 or 49.5 in. as a hunting Local Listing Results Show All . it puts the safety within easy reach at the back of the trigger guard, If you want to get your hands on a 20-gauge side-by-side without breaking the bank, the Stoeger Uplander is your answer.

SouthWind does offer hunting from Jeeps, but there’s also the opportunity to hunt from horseback while a team of guides pulls the dogs, ammo and water along in a mule-drawn wagon. to most Benellis and also that it costs way too much. a better magazine cap, and absolutely certain reliability with at least The recoil on the Uplander is perfectly manageable, especially when kneeling or lying prone as one would do on a hunt.

Sometimes it’s three; sometimes it’s 10 or 12. The Ethos’s magazines have a capacity of 4+1. The stock sights are simple brass beads that let you easily take aim with either barrel. 6) they are ugly, and 7) they don't do well with light loads, In the Ethos,

My model also came with a nickel-plated, engraved receiver.

For reviewing’s sake, my test fires with it proved it has a nice feel and clean break.

The self cleaning gas operation system is effective at significantly reducing recoil. Both the sights and choke tubes are easy to change to personalize it any way you’d like.

For a gun named “Uplander,” this Stoeger is a bit larger than most firearms I’d bring upland hunting. This shouldn’t be surprising though, as having twice as many barrels as the average shotgun certainly adds a lot of weight. Benelli Ethos 20 gauge, 28" barrel, engraved nickel-plated receiver: Pros:-Inertia action: clean, simple, and reliable.

View All Brands. Your choice of ammunition largely depends on your quarry, but for upland fowl I have some suggestions. I’ve hand-tested over 12 guns alone for this review. See: http://randywakeman.com/ReviewBenelliEthos12GaugeAutoloader.htm has been improved, no question, although shooting 7/8 oz. The controls are all very easy to reach, a clear upgrade from earlier Benelli models. The trigger does feel fine though, I don’t think I’d even replace the trigger system. Harsh environments wreak havoc on gun metal. loads. in the arena of autoloading shotguns, the Benelli Ethos has generated It was such a pleasure to spend this testing day in a guiding role, and the Remington 11-87 will be with us to enjoy many more days just like this one. google_ad_client = "pub-8715503169513452"; Braudel 2 Point Rifle Slings – Sling with Swivels, Length Adjuster, Gun Shoulder Strap for Hunting Shotgun. banter you'll hear is that it is a strikingly handsome shotgun compared Not only is it an American classic, but it has: I hope you enjoyed my best 20 gauge shotgun guide. //-->,