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 significant advantage, as ducks can be challenging to hunt, and premium pellet materials are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive.
Benelli's AI barrel is "designed to generate up to 50 percent more penetration,"
a claim that prompted the author to test the technology. The author purchased a Super Black Eagle 3 with an Advanced Impact barrel and set out to test its performance.
Author's summary: Testing Benelli's Advanced Impact barrel technology for improved downrange lethality.