Benelli has announced upgrades for its Super Black Eagle 3 A.I. shotgun for 2026, introducing new 28-gauge models and improved camouflage options. The Advanced Impact barrel technology enhances performance by improving pellet density and velocity. Additionally, operational controls have been refined for better function in cold temperatures, promoting better user experience.
Benelli states “Benelli’s Advanced Impact (A.I.) evolution continues to gather momentum in 2026 as the Super Black Eagle 3 A.I. lineup expands with new 28-gauge models, new camouflage offerings, and purposeful operational enhancements. Built for demanding environments and uncompromising performance, the latest SBE 3 A.I. updates reinforce Benelli’s leadership in modern waterfowling shotguns.
Benelli’s Advanced Impact barrel technology has established a new benchmark in shotgun performance, maintaining higher pellet density while delivering increased velocity and penetration compared to conventional barrel designs. From open water to tight timber, and from first light to final shot, A.I. technology delivers decisive results—on both clays and birds alike.
For 2026, Benelli introduces its first-ever 28-gauge Super Black Eagle 3 models, all of which are equipped with Advanced Impact (A.I.) barrels and chambered for 2 3/4- and 3-inch shotshells. These all-new offerings feature 28-inch A.I. barrels and are available in GORE™ OPTIFADE™ Marsh camo paired with Midnight Bronze Cerakote (model #12316) or GORE™ OPTIFADE™ Timber accented with Cobalt Cerakote (model #12336), Realtree® Max-7™ with FDE Cerakote (model 12366), and Mossy Oak® Bottomland™ with Patriot Brown Cerakote finish (12386), marking the debut of the SBE 3 A.I. platform in 28 gauge.
To improve function in harsh, cold-weather conditions, Benelli has also refined the SBE 3 A.I. operational controls. Updates include a larger cylinder-style bolt handle and a complete set of extended choke tubes, allowing for fast, confident manipulation even with gloved hands.”
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