The Rotating Shotgun (Is The XRAIL A Fail ???)

Published on December 14, 2023
Duration: 14:28

This review details the performance of the XRAIL system on a Benelli M2 shotgun. The presenter, Scott, a high-profile firearms content creator, critically assesses the system's reliability, noting multiple feeding failures and a catastrophic magazine tube detachment. The video highlights significant issues with the product's build quality and functionality under stress, ultimately deeming it unreliable.

Quick Summary

The XRAIL system for the Benelli M2 shotgun, offering a 24-round capacity via a 4-tube rotating magazine, proved highly unreliable in testing. The system suffered from multiple feeding failures and a catastrophic structural failure where the magazine tube detached from the receiver due to ammunition weight and recoil stress.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit
  2. 01:04Product Introduction: Benelli M2 XRAIL
  3. 02:09First Range Test & Malfunctions
  4. 03:50Sponsor Segment: 5.11 Tactical
  5. 04:31Second Range Test
  6. 06:23Catastrophic Failure: Magazine Tube Snaps
  7. 07:58Crane Drop Finale

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the XRAIL system for a shotgun?

The XRAIL is a rotating, 4-tube magazine system designed to significantly increase a shotgun's capacity. For the Benelli M2, it offers a total capacity of 24 rounds, with each tube holding 6 rounds.

What were the main reliability issues with the Benelli M2 XRAIL?

During testing, the Benelli M2 equipped with the XRAIL experienced multiple 'failure to feed' malfunctions, leading the presenter to describe it as a 'jammermatic'. It struggled to reliably cycle all 24 rounds.

Did the XRAIL system experience any structural failures?

Yes, a significant structural failure occurred when the XRAIL magazine tube snapped off the receiver. This was attributed to the combined weight of the ammunition and the stress from recoil.

What is the total capacity of the Benelli M2 XRAIL system?

The XRAIL system, when attached to a Benelli M2, provides a total ammunition capacity of 24 rounds. This is achieved through a rotating 4-tube system, with each tube holding 6 rounds.

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