Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 (SBE 3)
The Super Black Eagle 3 represents a complete redesign of Benelli’s iconic Super Black Eagle platform, engineered to meet the demands of serious waterfowlers. It excels in three critical areas: enhanced ergonomics for superior handling, intuitive and flawless functionality for reliable performance, and a modern design built to withstand the harshest conditions.
Action & Reliability
The Inertia Driven® System never needs adjusting and will cycle anything from light field loads to 3½” magnums with consistent reliability year after year. Benelli shotguns using this system have been documented firing more than 500,000 rounds and still functioning perfectly in the field.
SB3 Gauges & Chambering
Benelli offers the SBE3 in 12-gauge, 20-gauge, and a 28-gauge model. The flagship 12-gauge version is chambered to accept 3½” shells, while the other gauges accept shells up to 3″.
Recoil Reduction
ComforTech pioneered recoil-reduction systems of its kind — splitting the stock diagonally and utilizing shock-absorbing chevrons to transform the entire stock into a recoil pad. Benelli engineers also created a cheek-comb pad called CombTech, which greatly reduces facial impact and vibrations. The ComforTech system is reported to reduce felt recoil by up to 48%.
Barrel & Choke System
Cryogenic physics has revealed steel changes at the molecular level when cooled to -300°F.Cryogenic treatment relieves all the stresses caused by hammer forging and transforms the bore surface into a more even-grained, slicker surface that offers less resistance to wads and shot charges.
— delivering superior patterns and staying clean longer.
Ergonomics & Loading
A beveled loading port, redesigned carrier, and new two-piece carrier latch have been incorporated to make loading the magazine effortless. Only the front section of the two-piece carrier latch moves during loading, allowing shells to slide up easily with minimal tension or possibility of jamming. Grooves in the loading port help guide shells in without having to take your eyes off incoming birds.
Fit & Adjustability
Three options allow the shooter to customize the length of pull to 13⅞”, 14⅜”, or 14¾”, and two options are available to customize the sight plane for different shooting scenarios. Drop and cast are also adjustable via an included shim kit.
BE.S.T. Finish (on select models)
With Benelli’s BE.S.T. coating on all metal components, the gun will virtually never corrode. Cared for and cleaned properly, it keeps a near-perfect finish for years — Benelli backs all BE.S.T. metal components with a 25-year warranty against rust and corrosion.
Key Specs at a Glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Action | Inertia Driven® semi-automatic |
| Gauge | 12, 20, or 28 gauge |
| Chamber | 3½” (12 ga flagship) / 3″ (others) |
| Barrel lengths | 26″ or 28″ |
| Capacity | 3+1 (plug installed: 2+1) |
| Sights | Red fiber-optic front, vented rib |
| Trigger pull | ~4.5 lbs |
| Weight | ~7 lbs (12 ga) |
| Stock | ComforTech 3 synthetic |
Hunters and experts widely regard the SBE 3 as the benchmark semi-automatic waterfowl shotgun on the market, combining decades of refinement with modern materials and ergonomics
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