Montefeltro Likes/Dislikes?

[Yellowdawg]

Any comments on the newer/updated Montefeltro Ultra Light 12 guage? Specifically, recoil with heavy field loads like the Fiocchi high velocity loads? I’ve only shot gas guns so I was wondering how such a light gun would do with my heavy pheasant loads. Also, I’m a lefty so the Ethos isn’t an option I’d be interested in. Any comparisons to the Beretta A400? What do you like/dislike about the gun?

 

[BRITTMAN]

You only fire two or three rounds per day, right

I would go by the gun that fits you best carrying, lifting to mount on shoulder, and how it mounts to your body when shooting.

 

[Yellowdawg]

You only fire two or three rounds per day, right

I would go by the gun that fits you best carrying, lifting to mount on shoulder, and how it mounts to your body when shooting.

After further review, I’m not sure if the monte ultra light (newer model) is even offered in a lefty version. I have shouldered one before and it seemed like a gun I would like, thus the question.

I usually only carry three shells early season in case I miss once, but that’s never happened……

 

[gim]

I've got a first generation Monty. I've had it since 2006. I take meticulous care of it and its probably the only shotgun I'll used for the foreseeable future.

It's probably a little heavier than the shotgun you're describing and I can tell you that it royally sucks putting any magnum 3 inch shells through it because of the weight. The recoil is awful and it hurts my cheek. I only did it a few times many years ago and have used 2 3/4 inch loads since.

I would stick to standard loads. High velocity 2 3/4 inch loads are fine. Just no 3 inchers or bigger.

 

[Cackle Crazy]

I'm a lefty and have the UL in 12 gauge; it's the only gun I carry for upland. I've had no issues with it, and I enjoy shooting it. I shoot both 2 3/4 and 3-inch shells. I don't notice the recoil, but as we all know, everyone handles recoil differently. They don't sell the UL in a left-hand version. The gun comes with a set of shims to change the cast. It's easy and takes no more than 15 minutes. The manual has instructions on changing shims, and there are videos on YouTube. You can switch the safety to left hand as well, which takes 30 to 45 minutes.

 

[FCSpringer]

YD I moved your thread to guns and ammo. Hopefully you will get more traffic that way.

 

[westksbowhunter]

Any comments on the newer/updated Montefeltro Ultra Light 12 guage? Specifically, recoil with heavy field loads like the Fiocchi high velocity loads? I’ve only shot gas guns so I was wondering how such a light gun would do with my heavy pheasant loads. Also, I’m a lefty so the Ethos isn’t an option I’d be interested in. Any comparisons to the Beretta A400? What do you like/dislike about the gun?

I have a new model 12 gauge Monte with a 26 inch barrel that I hunted exclusively with the last 2 season. I put around 10 boxes through it of Kent 6 shot 1 3/8 oz 2 3/4 inch shells through it. No recoil at all for me. Great gun and probably one of my favorites. I also have the older style Monte in a 20 gauge and much prefer the new model. Its light and easy to load. I put a Briley Light Mod in mine. I really like the slim forearm, makes it feel like a 20 gauge. I don't dislike anything about it, but I am a big Benelli fan. I bought a new Browning Maxus II 3 years ago and it hasn't came out of the case since I bought the new Monte. You can get the new Monte in the Ultra Light model as well now. It replaced the old style Ultra Light. I also bought a new M2 20 gauge last year for dove season that I really like.

 

[A5 Sweet 16]

I bought my Montefeltro in about 1993 & used it for most of my hunting, except doves, until about 1999, when I bought my first Sweet 16. Since then it's been mostly a waterfowl gun. It'll handle any 2-3/4" or 3" load you shove into it. It's a fantastic shotgun. Tips for current & future Montefeltro owners:

1. Requires DIY modification to the bead. Simply add Loctite on the threads.

2. When sitting at a bench, firing hand loads through a chronograph onto paper downrange, it's a mule, especially with hyper velocity goose loads. Put a sand bag between the gun & your shoulder.

3. Way back when, Browning had a spray gun oil that left a gritty film on things that would even turn a Benelli into a single shot occasionally. Avoid really old Browning spray oil.

4. If you do use old Browning oil, having not yet realized its lubricating properties suck, & have to disassemble your Benelli in the middle of a slough while duck hunting, your finger slips, & the firing pin flies up into the air & plops into the slough, watch it close, don't take your eyes off it, slowly hand any gun parts in your hands to your buddy, & you stand a decent chance of finding it in the muck underwater. Or so I've heard.

 

[westksbowhunter]

I bought my Montefeltro in about 1993 & used it for most of my hunting, except doves, until about 1999, when I bought my first Sweet 16. Since then it's been mostly a waterfowl gun. It'll handle any 2-3/4" or 3" load you shove into it. It's a fantastic shotgun. Tips for current & future Montefeltro owners:

1. Requires DIY modification to the bead. Simply add Loctite on the threads.

2. When sitting at a bench, firing hand loads through a chronograph onto paper downrange, it's a mule, especially with hyper velocity goose loads. Put a sand bag between the gun & your shoulder.

3. Way back when, Browning had a spray gun oil that left a gritty film on things that would even turn a Benelli into a single shot occasionally. Avoid really old Browning spray oil.

4. If you do use old Browning oil, having not yet realized its lubricating properties suck, & have to disassemble your Benelli in the middle of a slough while duck hunting, your finger slips, & the firing pin flies up into the air & plops into the slough, watch it close, don't take your eyes off it, slowly hand any gun parts in your hands to your buddy, & you stand a decent chance of finding it in the muck underwater. Or so I've heard.

Your old super 90 Monte is totally different from the new model. My new model and my older model that I bought new 2018 are totally different. I wouldn't advise anyone to fire goose loads through an inertia driven gun. That is like expecting 25 miles per gallon out of a 3/4 Suburban. The OP is wanting use high velocity pheasant loads and the new Montefeltro will shoot those more than comfortably. Benelli will include a bottle of lubricant with your new purchase. CLP is the only lube I use though.