M2 Rifled Slug

Designed strictly for hunters navigating slug-only jurisdictions or thick timber, this dedicated slug gun pairs Benelli's battle-tested inertia architecture with a specialized, fully rifled bore. Instead of settling for a smoothbore compromise with rifled choke tubes, it is engineered specifically to squeeze maximum ballistic potential and stabilization out of modern sabot slugs. The build quality centers on rugged synthetic furniture, corrosion-resistant metal finishes, and a heavy-walled barrel built to handle stout pressure without point-of-impact drift as the steel heats up.

In the field, the legendary Inertia-Driven action proves its value in foul weather. Without a gas piston to vent powder residue and carbon directly onto internal components, the action cycles cleanly through sleet, snow, and freezing mud. The trade-off comes down to felt recoil. Inertia systems do not bleed gas pressure to cushion the stroke, meaning stout 2 3/4-inch and 3-inch magnum sabot loads hit your shoulder with authority. Benelli's chevron-cut ComforTech stock helps dampen the initial strike, but extended bench sessions during preseason sight-in still demand focus and a firm cheek weld.

Compared to gas-operated competitors from Browning or Remington, this platform is noticeably lighter in the hands and vastly simpler to strip and clean at the end of a wet week in camp. It commands a premium price tag and completely lacks versatility for wingshooting or clay targets, but for hunters who need absolute reliability and rifle-like groups inside 150 yards, it remains a gold standard.