The author conducted extensive head-to-head testing on the SBE 3 with an Advanced Impact barrel to verify Benelli's claims.
For dedicated duck hunters, improving downrange lethality is a top priority, especially given the toughness of ducks and the increasing scarcity and cost of premium pellet materials like tungsten and bismuth.
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 this claim over the summer and early fall.
Author's summary: Testing Benelli's Advanced Impact barrel technology.