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Re: Radikal Arms SAX 2 (Turknelli)
« Reply #15 on: April 05, 2021, 11:16:13 AM »
I got to spend some time at the range on Saturday.  The sights were dead on for windage, but I had to make some adjustments for elevation.  These Sterling brand 1 5/32 oz slugs drop like a rock!  I have it sighted dead on at 25 yd, and 2" high at 50, and was not even on paper at 100yd.  Looks to be about 12-14" low at 100yd for these particular slugs, but I won't be shooting that far with it, so I kept my 25 yard zero.

The pattern for 00Buck is pretty wide at 25 yards, but that is to be expected with a Cylinder Bore choke and run of the mill buckshot.  I was just shooting at paper plates, so I didn't measure the pattern.

I have a Carlson's Improved Cylinder choke on order.  I think Federal Flight Control buckshot and an IC choke would tighten it up quite a bit.  I know these are suited for close up work anyway, but I want as much range as I can get out of the buckshot and still be able to shoot slugs if necessary.  I think Improved Cylinder is the way to go for me.

Shot 00buck, slug, and cheap target loads.  No malfunctions of any kind, and accuracy is about what you'd expect from a shotgun.  I'm really liking this Turknelli!
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Re: Radikal Arms SAX 2 (Turknelli)
« Reply #16 on: December 18, 2021, 08:33:25 PM »
These guns are a roll of the dice for sure, I lucked out with a good one, but this is a great deal if it's the same as what I ended up with.  SDS Imports worked with me to get my rear sight replaced, and mine has never malfunctioned.  A Benelli M4 clone for under $400.  I paid $599 for mine, and love it.

https://www.georgiagunstore.com/sds-s4-semi-12ga-18-5-5rd-blk.html
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Re: Radikal Arms SAX 2 (Turknelli)
« Reply #17 on: December 18, 2021, 08:46:47 PM »
A good deal for sure if it functions well.

Another SDS import is the Lynx 12. AK type 12 ga. that supposedly accepts Saiga mags. I almost bought one at $500. This one from palmetto is $350

https://palmettostatearmory.com/sds-imports-lynx-lh-12-19-12-gauge-shotgun-3-semi-automatic-black-parkerized-lh12hf.html

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Re: Radikal Arms SAX 2 (Turknelli)
« Reply #18 on: December 19, 2021, 07:59:28 PM »
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Glad you got a Wednesday turknelli JJ

Me too!  There seems to be little rhyme or reason to what you get with these.  Mine has an aluminum railed, smoot bolt, chrome pistons and arrived clean.

Some folks get them and they have been shot A LOT according to the amount of spent powder in the barrel and receiver, well beyond test firing.  Maybe sold and returned?  Several reports of this, across various brands.

Also some reports of rough machining on the bolt, and shredded piston rings.  I did have to replace a piston ring and have a new rear site mailed to me.  The biggest issue seems to be that some of the bolts didn't get heat treated properly (at all?) and there were reports of peening on where the pistons smack the bolt.  This becomes apparent almost immediately, like within the first 10-15 rounds, and widens the bolt to the point that it locks up the receiver. 

Mine has been 100% with around 250+ rounds now.  I know that's not battle ready reliability, but I wouldn't hesitate to grab if I had to.  It cycles walmart target loads and low recoil buck, so I have full confidence in it cycling the full house buckshot I would be using in an emergency.

Even so, it's the Mossberg 500 leaning in the corner of the closet.
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