Benelli R1

[BRL]

Does anyone have a Benelli R1? How do you like it, what caliber do you have? Is recoil really reduced that much?

Thanks.

[Type99]

Hello...

I used to own a Benelli R1 in .300 Winchester Magnum.  I bought the rifle new.  I had a problem with it's functioning right off the bat, and sent it back to the factory for correction.  The factory people did what they are supposed to do, and I even spoke to the guy on the phone as he was working with my rifle.  I can't complain about their service.  However, after it returned, and it functioned fine thereafter, accuracy was not on a par with what I expect in a rifle.  I found that it would not hold consistent groups, a disturbing fact.  I would wait patiently in between shots, to no avail.  The Benelli, IMO, has some accuracy problems.  I suppose the accuracy I was getting would suffice in hunting situations, but I really expect to get better accuracy for the price I paid.  Eventually, although I hated to do it, I traded the Benelli for a Browning Lightweight Stalker in the same caliber.  Accuracy with the Browning has been outstanding, and IMO it is a better product.  

My advice:  get a Browning.  You won't regret it.

CHeers,
Gary

[jimmyp50]

Benelli has some work to do on this gun. I had one as well. The exact problems as mentioned in the prior post.  It is a good idea, they just need to make it work. I recently visted the R1 site at Benelli and in private conversations with other users (I was thinking of buying another) concluded that it was not fixed. Too Bad.  It is a great idea, it just needs to remain consistent....

[BRL]

Thanks guys. That's good to know.

[targshooter]

Thank you for your honest appraisals of this firearm. To me, this is the strength of these forums, honest opinions which can be used as guidance, especially in regards to firearms performance and merits, or lack thereof.