The Benelli Super Black Eagle III is a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun running the company's inertia-driven piston system. It has a 28-inch ribbed barrel with an adjustable choke, weighs 7.0 lbs, holds 3+1 rounds, and wears a Realtree Max-7 camouflage finish. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Super Black Eagle III 
• Gauge: 12 GA 
• Action: Inertia-Driven Piston (Semi-Automatic) 
• Capacity: 3 Rounds (plus 1 in the chamber) 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Weight: 7.0 lbs. 
• Barrel Type: Ribbed 
• Muzzle Type: Adjustable Choke 
• Finish: Realtree Max-7 
   

Detailed Features 

The inertia-driven system uses energy from the fired shell to cycle the action, keeping the design simple and easy to clean. The Comfort Tech 3 stock has a recoil-absorbing comb and butt pad that noticeably reduce felt recoil during heavy loads, which matters when running 3-inch shells across a long waterfowl morning. The adjustable choke system lets shooters dial in pattern density for different game. The red-bar front sight is easy to pick up in low light. 
 

Target Audience 

Geared toward serious waterfowl and upland hunters who want a light, reliable semi-auto that handles both 2.75-inch and 3-inch loads. The Realtree Max-7 pattern is specifically designed for wetland environments. Right-hand configuration. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

The Max-7 camo and sub-7-lb weight make this a natural waterfowl gun. It carries well in a blind and doesn't fatigue the shooter. The fast cycling and adjustable choke also translate well to competitive sporting clays and trap.

The SBE3 in Realtree Max-7 gets strong feedback from waterfowl hunters, who point to reliable cycling, low felt recoil from the Comfort Tech stock, and effective concealment in marshy settings. The lightweight build gets mentioned often as a comfort advantage over a full day of hunting.

The price is the most consistent complaint. It sits at the high end of the semi-auto market and some buyers feel that gap compared to less expensive alternatives needs justification. A few users also note that an initial break-in period exists before the action cycles its lightest recommended loads without hiccup. On balance, hunters who use it regularly tend to consider it worth the investment.