This weekend is opening weekend for quail in AZ and this morning I had some success with my new to me Benelli Montefeltro 12 gauge. Early morning proved to be best since the heat is still present out here in the desert. Flights were erratic and quick, our group only locked in on a few good coveys.

The shotgun shot very very well, even with what little practice I've had with it. (None) I used the improved cylinder choke and 2 3/4 - 1 1/8 - 8 Winchester loads and had 0 malfunctions or issues. Weather was excellent, and no rattlesnake bites. Can't complain. Birds are dressed and marinading before the grill tonight.



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Sweet! I would be surprised if you EVER have a problem with your Benelli. I have four that I have fired thousands of rounds through, everything from slugs and OO buckshot to light target loads, and I have never had a malfunction with any of them. My son in law used one in Argentina last year on a dove shoot. Those guns get around 300,000 rounds per year and he fired about 1500 rounds per day. Again, no malfunctions. Enjoy that Benelli!

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I am jealous!!! I cant go on my first quail hunt this year for another week even though it has been open in Idaho for a couple weeks now and opened in neighboring Oregon today.
You should love the Montifeltro. I used a Benelli ultralight 12 with similar loads two years ago and really enjoyed it.
I will be trying out two new to me guns when I go. Franchi 48 AL in 28 gauge and a 1953 vintage 20 gauge Browning Superposed. Can't wait.

What do you marinade your birds in?