Benelli Montefeltro: Common Problems

You might have encountered a problem with your Benelli Montefeltro shotgun when hunting.

This experience can be very frustrating, especially when you do not have a spare shotgun.

Sometimes, the people in such situations do not understand the problem and are confused about what to do.

This confusion is due to a lack of proper knowledge about their shotgun.

But all that is about to end because this article highlights all the possible problems of your Benelli Montefeltro shotgun and the likely solutions.

Common Problems Of Benelli Montefeltro

As an owner of the Benelli Montefeltro shotgun, you belong to a proud class of gun owners that knows a great deal about guns.

But, just like everything manufactured, there always will be a few problems that come with it, and the Benelli Montefeltro is not an exception.

Below are some of these problems that include double firing, cycling, double feed, etc.

Misfire

A Benelli Montefeltro sometimes experiences a misfire, and it is not just common to this shotgun but with others as well.

Misfiring occurs when the cartridge fails to fire because the firing pin or hammer fails when the trigger is pulled.

The most common cause of a misfire is the light firing pin hit, or sometimes due to defects and deterioration.

There will be a shallow indentation of the primer cup when removing the cartridge from the chamber, so you will know when a light firing pin causes a misfire.

Caution should be taken when dealing with a misfire because it can easily be misinterpreted as a hangfire.

But you can use the same safety procedure for the hangfire and the misfire.

Solutions

• You should service the gun, dismantle it, and apply oil to its part.
• Also, you can send it to the manufacturers to get it fixed.

Cycling Problems

The cycle of a gun is the time interval between each shot fired. Cycling includes feeding, chambering, locking, firing, unlocking, extracting, ejecting, and cocking.

For a cycling problem, the lifter fails to drop down to the feed position, drags on one side of the receiver, and stops the shell from clearing out of the mag tube.

Sometimes, a touch on the lifter can release the round from the mag tube, thereby completing the feed cycle.

You could use a H or H2 buffer for your Benelli Montefeltro.

Also, the cycling problem can stem from a heavy or too-light buffer.

The buffer spring might be wearing out due to extended usage, which can affect the chambering process. In that case, applying a little grease to the buffer will do.

Solution

Therefore, you should check out the buffer spring if you have this problem and replace or clean it if needed.

Visit the shotgun manufacturer to fix this problem correctly.

Double Feed

The double feed problem can occur in three ways, and they will be discussed below.

1. Two Shells Were Released Into The Mag

This double-feed problem leads to the jamming of the Benelli Montefeltro by locking the bolt when two shells are released at the same time into the floor of the receiver.

You can detect this by looking into the loading port after turning the gun up and seeing if there are two shells inside.

And that will help you confirm the double-feed caused by two shells released into the mag.

Solution

1. To solve this problem, you will have to use your fingers and might lose a nail in the process. The first step is to use your right hand to keep the action open and relieve the pressure on the shells. Then, create a space on the forward shell rim, using the thumb of your left hand to press the last shell down. You can now push back the shell, poking out halfway from the mag tube by sliding your thumb over it. Finally, you can release the action, which will chamber the last shell.
2. You can also visit the gun manufacturers to get it fixed.

2. Two Shells Stacked On Each Other

The double feed problem can also result from the stacking of two shells on each other.

Solution

1. This problem can be solved through gravity, but it may not be able to clear the jam. You have to point your gun’s open action port facing down, then work the bolt, and it will fall off.
2. You have to relieve the pressure by holding the action back with one hand to clear the jam. Then, use your index finger to hook the most exposed shell and yank it out.
3. Visit the manufacturer to fix this problem.

3. The Stovepipe

This type of double feed occurs when an empty shell is trapped by the bolt and is sticking outside.

And that’s how it got the name stovepipe because the picture of the barrel hooked to the bolt looks like one.

Solution

To solve this anomaly in your Benelli Montefeltro, you rack the bolt as you roll the shotgun on its side. It will allow the empty shell to fall off.

You can visit the manufacturers for a better job in fixing the problem.

Tip: Try out these solutions by artificially creating the situations. It will help you prepare before time to deal with the problem swiftly when it occurs.

Also, you will be able to help others with similar problems.

Bolt Not Closing

The bolt is a part of the repeating and breechloading of a firearm that blocks the rear opening of the barrel chamber as the propeller burns.

It enables cartridges to be loaded and unloaded from the magazine by moving forward and backward. The core components of the bolt are the extractor and firing pin.

Sometimes, the bolt malfunctions and refuses to close because it is stuck.

Solution

1. When you notice that your bolt is stuck, dismantle the gun, oil the affected parts, and work it multiple times.
2. Also, it may not be an oiling problem, and you might be required to change the recoil spring.
3. Visit the manufacturers for proper diagnosis and fixing.

What Are The Maintenance Procedures?

Sometimes, these problems can be avoided by carrying out routine maintenance on your Benelli Montefeltro. And some of the maintenance are highlighted below.

1. After regular use, ensure that you clean the barrel.
2. Due to constant usage, the firing mechanism, including the hammer and trigger, may become clogged with powder residue or other materials. So, you will have to clean and lubricate periodically to remove blockages.
3. The bolt is also susceptible to clogging. Hence it should be dismantled, cleaned, and lubricated.
4. To ensure that your gun remains in good condition, you are advised to oil all the parts to prevent it from atmospheric corrosion.

How To Troubleshoot Shotguns

When The Gun Misfires

• Check the safety catch to ensure it is engaged, then shift the button to the fire position.
• Check for the cartridge, and ensure that you insert one if the chamber is empty.
• Clean and lubricate the firearm mechanism if necessary.

Lose The Fore-End Cap

• Ensure that the fore-end cap properly fits the spring.
• Check if the fore-end cap is tightened to help hold the barrel against the receiver.

Conclusion

There is a lot you can do by yourself to fix these common problems of the Benelli Montefeltro, but sometimes the challenge might be beyond you.

Hence, specific expertise will be needed to fix these problems.