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 crucial, as ducks can be tough and premium pellet materials are becoming scarcer and pricier.
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.
Author's summary: Testing Benelli's Advanced Impact barrel technology.