Benelli M4 Chapter 2

Published on August 20, 2020
Duration: 13:25

This review of the Benelli M4 shotgun covers its performance with various loads, from birdshot to 3-inch magnum buckshot. Hickok45 highlights its reliability in cycling different shell types and its military heritage. The video also touches on the effectiveness of slugs for longer-range steel targets and the importance of understanding recoil with magnum rounds.

Quick Summary

The Benelli M4 is a highly reliable 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun, renowned for its military heritage and ability to cycle a wide variety of ammunition, from light birdshot to heavy 3-inch magnum buckshot loads.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Birdshot Testing
  2. 01:3400 Buckshot Performance
  3. 03:58Slug Testing on Steel
  4. 08:01Magnum Loads & Recoil
  5. 11:15Final Thoughts & Reliability

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of ammunition did Hickok45 test in the Benelli M4?

Hickok45 tested birdshot for reliability with lighter loads, Federal Premium 00 buckshot for pattern and terminal performance, 1-ounce slugs for accuracy on steel, and 3-inch magnum buckshot loads to demonstrate the shotgun's ability to handle heavy recoil ammunition.

How reliable is the Benelli M4 according to Hickok45?

The Benelli M4 is described as extremely reliable, a reputation backed by its military service history. Hickok45 emphasizes that it handles almost any ammunition reliably, making it a top-tier semi-automatic shotgun choice.

What are the key technical specifications of the Benelli M4 mentioned?

The Benelli M4 is a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun with an 18.5-inch barrel, weighing 7.8 lbs, and featuring the A.R.G.O. system. It typically has a capacity of 7+1 rounds and comes with ghost ring sights.

What is the reviewer's opinion on the Benelli M4's sights?

Hickok45 notes the accuracy of the Benelli M4's ghost ring sights, particularly when engaging steel targets at distance. However, he personally expresses a preference for the 'Scattergun Technologies' style sights found on his Remington 870.

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