Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 (SBE 3) Shotgun: The Ultimate Waterfowl and All-Around Hunting Companion

Are you an avid hunter searching for the most reliable, comfortable, and versatile semi-automatic shotgun on the market? Do you often find yourself battling harsh weather conditions, challenging game, or needing lightning-fast follow-up shots? Look no further than the Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 (SBE 3), a shotgun meticulously engineered to excel in the most demanding environments, making it the preferred choice for serious waterfowl, turkey, and upland game hunters alike.

The SBE 3 isn't just another shotgun; it's a testament to Benelli's commitment to innovation, durability, and shooter comfort. Designed for those who demand uncompromising performance, this shotgun addresses common frustrations faced by hunters: recoil fatigue, unreliable cycling in extreme conditions, difficulty operating controls with gloved hands, and inconsistent shot patterns. With its patented technologies and thoughtful design, the SBE 3 delivers a shooting experience that boosts confidence and enhances success in the field.

Unparalleled Comfort and Recoil Management: Introducing Combtech & Comfort Tech 3

One of the most significant challenges in high-volume shooting or when firing powerful magnum loads is managing felt recoil. Excessive recoil leads to discomfort, flinching, and reduced accuracy, especially during long days afield. The Benelli SBE 3 revolutionizes recoil absorption with its advanced Combtech and Comfort Tech 3 systems, setting a new standard for shooter comfort.

The Evolution of Comfort Tech: From Innovation to Perfection

Benelli's groundbreaking Comfort Tech™ system was an industry first, transforming the traditional shotgun stock into a dynamic recoil absorption unit. By strategically splitting the stock diagonally and embedding an array of shock-absorbing chevrons, the entire stock effectively became a highly efficient recoil pad. This innovative chevron design, refined over 13 years, remains the most effective system for mitigating felt recoil.

For the SBE 3, Benelli engineers have meticulously optimized the Comfort Tech system. This third iteration, Comfort Tech 3, features precisely sized and strategically located chevrons to maximize energy dissipation. The result is a dramatically smoother shooting experience, even with the heaviest 3½" magnum loads, allowing hunters to stay on target longer and recover faster for follow-up shots.

Combtech: Protecting Your Face, Enhancing Your Focus

Recoil isn't just about the shoulder; facial impact and vibrations can be equally disruptive and uncomfortable. Addressing this, Benelli engineers developed Combtech, a revolutionary cheek comb pad integrated into the SBE 3 stock. This innovative pad is designed to greatly reduce facial impact and vibrations, providing an unprecedented level of comfort. Hunters can now focus on their target without the distraction of cheek slap, leading to improved consistency and enjoyment during extended shooting sessions. Whether you're breaking clays or enduring long hours in a duck blind, the SBE 3's Combtech and Comfort Tech 3 systems ensure that you remain comfortable and focused, ready for the next shot.

Unrivaled Reliability and Cleanliness: The Inertia-Driven System

When every shot counts, reliability is paramount. The Benelli SBE 3 is built around the legendary Inertia-Driven System, the hallmark of Benelli's strength, reliability, and unparalleled cleanliness. This ingenious operating system is renowned for its consistent performance under conditions that would cause lesser shotguns to falter.

How Inertia-Driven Technology Delivers Flawless Performance

Unlike gas-operated systems that vent gases and require frequent cleaning, the Inertia-Driven System uses the shotgun's own recoil energy to cycle the action. A small spring-loaded bolt body moves independently of the bolt head, creating a brief delay in movement during recoil. As the shotgun recoils, the bolt body remains stationary for a fraction of a second, compressing its spring. When the recoil force subsides, the spring rapidly expands, driving the bolt body rearward to unlock the bolt and cycle the action.

This minimalist design offers several distinct advantages:

• Exceptional Reliability: With fewer moving parts and no gas ports to foul, the Inertia-Driven System is incredibly robust and resistant to grime, mud, and extreme temperatures. It cycles consistently, handling everything from light field loads to punishing 3½" magnums without needing adjustments. This is crucial for hunters who might face freezing temperatures, driving rain, or dusty blinds.
• Superior Cleanliness: Because no combustion gases are vented back into the receiver, the Inertia-Driven System operates much cleaner than gas systems. This means less carbon buildup, less residue, and significantly reduced maintenance. Benelli Inertia-Driven shotguns are famously known to fire 500,000+ rounds and still function flawlessly with minimal cleaning, a testament to their enduring quality.
• Faster Cycling: The efficient transfer of energy in the Inertia-Driven System contributes to incredibly fast cycling times, enabling quicker follow-up shots when multiple targets present themselves.
• Lighter Weight: The simplified design results in a lighter overall shotgun, which is a blessing during long treks through fields or marshes.

For hunters who demand a shotgun that will perform without fail, regardless of the conditions or ammunition choice, the Inertia-Driven System of the SBE 3 provides unmatched confidence.

Designed for the Field: Oversized Controls and Ergonomics

Hunting often means wearing gloves, dealing with cold fingers, or operating under pressure where fine motor skills are compromised. The Benelli SBE 3 addresses these practical realities with oversized controls that enhance usability and safety in real-world scenarios.

Quick and Easy Operation, Even with Gloves

The SBE 3 features a larger bolt release and a more prominent, outward-angled drop lever. This thoughtful redesign makes the shotgun significantly quicker and easier to operate, even when wearing thick gloves or in low-light conditions. Hunters can manipulate the controls instinctively, ensuring that crucial seconds aren't lost fumbling with small buttons or levers. The oversized safety further enhances usability, providing a positive, easy-to-locate control that is critical for safe handling in the field. Every aspect of the SBE 3's ergonomics has been considered to provide a seamless and intuitive shooting experience.

Precision Accuracy and Superior Patterns: Benelli's Crio System Technology

Consistent, dense shot patterns are essential for effective hunting. Benelli's commitment to accuracy is evident in its innovative Crio System Technology, which enhances barrel performance at a molecular level.

The Science Behind Cryogenically Treated Barrels

Cryogenic physics reveals that steel undergoes significant changes at the molecular level when cooled to extreme temperatures, specifically to -300° F. When a Benelli barrel is subjected to this cryogenic treatment, all the internal stresses caused by the hammer-forging process are relieved. The result is a remarkably more even-grained and uniform surface within the bore.

This slicker, more consistent bore offers several key advantages:

• Reduced Friction: With a smoother surface, there is significantly less resistance to wads and shot charges as they travel down the barrel. This minimizes deformation of the shot pellets, leading to more uniform patterns.
• Superior Patterns: Less friction and uniform pellet travel translate directly into denser, more consistent, and more evenly distributed shot patterns. This improves your chances of cleanly taking down game at various ranges.
• Enhanced Cleanliness: The smoother, more uniform surface of a Crio® barrel also means that powder residue and fouling have fewer imperfections to cling to. Consequently, Crio® barrels stay clean longer, reducing the frequency of cleaning and maintaining optimal performance over extended shooting sessions.

For hunters who demand the tightest patterns and maximum energy delivery on target, the SBE 3’s Crio System barrel provides a decisive edge.

Adaptability for Every Hunt: Easy Locking Bolt System

Many hunters desire the versatility of a 3½" chambered shotgun for the sheer power it offers for large waterfowl or turkey. However, they also need a firearm that can reliably cycle lighter loads for upland game or clay target practice without compromise. The Benelli SBE 3's patented Easy Locking Bolt System is designed to offer precisely this versatility.

Flawless Performance Across All Ammunition Types

The SBE 3's advanced locking mechanism ensures flawless operation with the widest spectrum of shotgun loads. Whether you're firing light 2¾" clay loads for sport shooting or unleashing the ultimate 3½" goose-busters for long-range waterfowl, the bolt system locks up positively and cycles smoothly every time. This means you don't need to adjust anything, nor do you need to worry about malfunctions when switching between different shell lengths or power levels. This uncompromised versatility makes the SBE 3 an ideal choice for hunters who pursue diverse game species or enjoy a variety of shooting sports.

Rapid Reloading for In-Field Efficiency: Easy Loading System

In the fast-paced world of waterfowl hunting, quick and efficient reloading can mean the difference between getting another shot off and watching birds fly by. The Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 incorporates a completely redesigned Easy Loading System to make reloading the magazine effortless, even under challenging conditions.

Optimized for Speed and Simplicity

The SBE 3's Easy Loading System features a meticulously engineered combination of components:

• Beveled Loading Port: The loading port has been significantly redesigned with a wider, beveled funnel. This wider opening helps guide shells instinctively toward the magazine, a critical advantage for gloved hunters or in low-light scenarios where you can't take your eyes off incoming birds.
• Redesigned Carrier: The carrier has been re-engineered for smoother, snag-free shell feeding.
• New Two-Piece Carrier Latch: This innovative two-piece design is a game-changer. During loading, only the front section of the carrier latch actually moves. This allows shells to slide up into the magazine easily with minimal tension, virtually eliminating the possibility of jamming or hangups that can cost precious seconds.
• Guide Grooves: Subtle grooves within the loading port further assist in guiding shells, ensuring a positive and fluid loading motion without requiring you to look away from your target.

This holistic approach to the loading system ensures that hunters can quickly and confidently replenish their magazine capacity, keeping them in the action longer and maximizing their opportunities.

Why Choose the Benelli Super Black Eagle 3?

The Benelli SBE 3 isn't just a collection of features; it's a meticulously crafted system designed to provide a superior hunting experience. It directly addresses the common frustrations and limitations of other shotguns, offering a comprehensive solution for the most serious and demanding shotgunners.

Choosing the Benelli SBE 3 means investing in:

• Unrivaled Comfort: Enjoy longer, more productive, and pain-free hunts thanks to the industry-leading Comfort Tech 3 and Combtech systems, which dramatically reduce felt recoil and eliminate facial discomfort.
• Steadfast Reliability: Trust in the clean-burning, unyielding performance of the Inertia-Driven® System, which functions flawlessly in every conceivable environment, from icy, salt-laden marshes to arid, dusty fields.
• Intuitive Operation: Benefit from oversized controls that ensure quick, positive, and instinctive handling, even when wearing heavy gloves or under duress.
• Exceptional Accuracy: Achieve tighter, more consistent patterns with the Crio System barrel, enhancing your effective range and improving the ethical taking of game.
• Ultimate Ammunition Versatility: Experience uncompromised performance across all 2¾", 3", and 3½" loads, adapting seamlessly to any hunting scenario or target.
• Rapid, Smooth Reloads: The Easy Loading System minimizes fumbling and maximizes your time engaging targets, ensuring you're always ready for the next opportunity.

When you decide to purchase a Benelli Super Black Eagle 3, such as the model with UPC 650350103342, available from reputable dealers like DEGuns, you are acquiring a performance-engineered tool built for enduring success, designed to conquer the elements, and crafted for the most passionate and dedicated hunters. It's not just a firearm; it's a strategic investment that promises countless seasons of reliable, comfortable, and highly effective hunting.

Product Specifications

Feature	Description	UPC
Model	Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 (SBE 3)	650350103342
Action System	Inertia-Driven®
Recoil System	Comfort Tech 3 & Combtech
Barrel	Crio System Treated
Bolt Handle	Oversized
Safety	Oversized
Loading	Easy Loading System with Beveled Port & Two-Piece Carrier Latch
Bolt Locking	Easy Locking Bolt System
Ammunition	Cycles 2¾", 3", and 3½" loads
Target User	Waterfowl, Turkey, Upland Game Hunters, Sport Shooters, Competitive Shooters