The Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 is a semi-automatic shotgun in 20 GA, weighing 5.8 lbs with a 26-inch barrel. It's built for waterfowl and upland hunting and handles well across a long day afield. 
 

Key Specifications 

• UPC: 650350103441 
• Gauge: 20 GA 
• Action: Semi Automatic 
• Capacity: 3 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Weight: 5.8 lbs 
• Finish: Realtree Max-5 camo pattern 
• Receiver Finish: Realtree Max-5 camo pattern 
   

Features 

The ComforTech 3 stock absorbs felt recoil and helps with follow-up shots. A red-bar front sight keeps target acquisition fast in lower light. At 5.8 lbs the gun carries easily over long distances. The Realtree Max-5 finish is well-suited to wetland and marsh environments. 
 

Usage 

• Waterfowl Hunting: The light weight and camo finish make it a natural fit for duck and goose hunting. 
• Upland Game: Handles quickly when birds flush from cover. 
• Sport Shooting: Smooth semi-auto operation suits sporting clays and similar competition formats.

Owners of the SBE3 20 GA Max-5 regularly call out the lightweight build as a standout quality. At 5.8 lbs, it's one of the lighter shotguns in its class, which matters after a long day of walking. The semi-auto cycling gets consistent praise for reliability and smoothness even in field conditions.

Versatility comes up often. Users find it handles waterfowl and upland game without compromise, and the Max-5 pattern works well in most marsh and wetland setups.

The most common criticism is price. Some buyers feel it's on the high end of what they were budgeting for. A few also mention a break-in period before the action runs at its best. Neither complaint is unusual at this price point, and neither seems to undercut the overall satisfaction level significantly.