Internally they're basically the same gun other than bolt shape and how the bolt head is held into place. Also there are lots and lots of reports of the SBE3 shooting way high,too high for shims to help. 60/40 high is a normal bird gun and they have been shooting well above that ratio. I've owned multiple SBE's,SBEII's, and 3 of the new A5's and they have all been quality guns. Get the one that shoulders best for you and run with it. Personally I'd lay off the SBE3 for a couple years until they get the bugs worked out. They'll eventually make them into the solid performers their predecessors are
I think this is some very good advice.....Thanks Luv,......Hb
