The author conducted extensive head-to-head testing on the SBE 3 with an Advanced Impact barrel to verify Benelli's claims.
For diehard duck hunters, improving downrange lethality is crucial, especially with premium pellet materials like tungsten and bismuth becoming scarcer and pricier.
Benelli's AI barrel is "designed to generate up to 50 percent more penetration."
The author purchased a Super Black Eagle 3 with an Advanced Impact barrel to test its performance and validity of the company's claims.
Author's summary: Testing Benelli's Advanced Impact barrel technology for improved downrange lethality.