Benelli expands its Super Black Eagle 3 lineup with the Benelli SBE3 Advanced Impact shotgun series, bringing a redesigned barrel and choke system aimed at boosting downrange performance. The new models mark the first integration of the company’s Advanced Impact (A.I.) technology into its flagship inertia-driven platform.
The A.I. system pairs a revised bore profile with matching Advanced Impact CRIO chokes. According to the company, the combination delivers increased pellet energy, tighter density, and more uniform spread compared to standard configurations. Four SBE3 variants arrive for 2025, covering both 12- and 20-gauge options in hunting-ready finishes.
Key Details
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Advanced Impact barrel and choke system
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12-gauge (3.5 in) or 20-gauge (3 in) chambers
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28 in barrels
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GORE OPTIFADE Timber camo with gray anodized receiver and BE.S.T. barrel finish
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Cerakote models: FDE or Patriot Brown receivers/barrels
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Camo furniture: Realtree Max-7 or Mossy Oak Bottomland
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Inertia Driven system
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ComforTech 3 stock
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Oversized bolt handle and bolt release
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MSRP: $2,999–$3,199 (model dependent)
Benelli is positioning the Advanced Impact models for hunters wanting more effective payload delivery without giving up the handling traits that define the SBE3 series. The new bore and choke geometry aims to produce higher terminal performance while maintaining familiar ergonomics and the brand’s recoil-reduction features.
With Cerakote and BE.S.T. coatings included across the lineup, the A.I. series also caters to waterfowl and field hunters operating in harsh environments. Gauge and finish combinations cover the most common semi-auto hunting applications, and all retain the inertia operating system that has anchored the SBE line for years.
Price & Availability
Benelli lists the new SBE3 Advanced Impact models at an MSRP of $2,999 to $3,199 depending on finish.
In a crowded semi-auto market, the Advanced Impact barrel and choke system gives Benelli a notable technical update, reinforcing the SBE3’s role as a high-performance hunting platform.
