BTW my buddy ended up keeping it but hardly ever shoots it. The ammunition, too, obviously, plays an important part, and ours was, somewhat appropriately, an Italian-made Fiocchi GPX offering consisting of 2" shells carrying 138 ozs. The 828 is a design that had serious potential, but is extremely lacking in configuration and execution. It fit me very well (needed to switch to a lower drop shim). Our trip to the patterning board before field testing on the clay target range with the Browning was an eye-opener. As far as technology is concerned, the Benelli 828U Shotgun stands out from the crowd with the help of next generation of recoil reduction and progressive comfort; custom fit with the QuadraFit Buttstock and Custom Fit Stock that is adjustable drop and cast; and Crio system for more uniform pattern. Key to the 828Us operation is a steel breech block that engages corresponding surfaces on the monobloc as the action is closed, containing the firing forces. What should the discerning collector look for in a potential buy? The new 828U is ultra-lightweight at just 6 1/2 pounds. The Benelli 828U differs from its' break-open brethren in several ways. I tried the 828U a couple months ago. I bought a Guerini instead with a kinetic balancer and love it. I have shot one and it's definitely no slouch but after years of growing up on Bronwing SO's and now Beretta 68x guns I just can't get with it, it's just too "different" for me to get comfortable with. We should note that the version of the Benelli made available to us was a 26-inch-barrel anodized-aluminum receiver model, while the Browning provided featured 28-inch barrels and a silver nitrite receiver. 4 nickel-plated lead shot at 1485 f.p.s.not a particularly mild load for a 12 gauge weighing only 6 lbs., 9 ozs. Barrel lengths offered are 26-, 28-, and 30-inch. It worked. The nearly seamless union is not adorned on its exterior as in many traditional guns. Combine those conditions with several inches of snow on the ground and a temperature that failed to rise above the single digits, and the hunt proved to be the ideal opportunity to test the mettle of a gun that, at that point, still posed far more questions than it answered. The 828U opened and closed smoothly and felt solid at lockup. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Says they are LH in 12 gauge, but should give you a feel for the gun and you can order what you want then. Should not take a lot of force to snap closed. It is a great pen, and I really like it. Matine1 - I have the same issue on an 828U. This is a simple function of physics; a lighter gun will deliver more recoil momentum to the shooters shoulder than a heavier gun. The Benelli 828u is a pen that I received as a gift. Most of the problems were associated with the extractor/ejector arrangement. Benelli is not giving me any additional information, but have stated it is damaged and they will not repair or replace the wear I have apparently done. Note the texture in the solid carbon-fiber rib and the recesses for the barrel locking pins that keep the action closed. Just to clarify, I am interested in the sport model (black steel receiver with SPORT written on the side). As noted earlier, this is the latest version of a long line of Browning over-and-unders that have found favor with the shooting public. Somebody with too much money paid about $700 to take one shot with it and decide he didn't like it. Oof. That's harsh Randy, but I certainly appreciate the thoughts. Back at the office, during the course of several weeks shooting in different settings and throughout several hundred shells worth of varied ammunitionwhether plastic- or paper-hulled, having high or low brass heads and in various payload weights and velocitiesan informal test group encountered no failures with our nickel-finish, 28"-barreled test sample. And that brings up another major point in describing how the 828U is different from traditional over-unders. Better triggers - when they work - mine used to go 'click' fail to strike the primer , target lost. Every time I see him, I ask when I can shoot the space gun. JavaScript is disabled. Through a thick Italian accent, the Benelli technical director and 20-year company veteran enthusiastically explained the ins and outs of the 828Us development, but it wasnt long into that conversation that I realized the 828U would require little translation to resonate with certain American shooters. I like the unusual appearance, most people don't. A colleague of mine had one of the sporting versions. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. I bought one about 3 years ago. Im a browning junkie for sure but Ive handled but never shot the 828u but I think they are quality one guy said space gun kind of true just like when browning introduced the cynergy citori lovers just couldnt except that look well Im an avid citori owner having around six of them and I own two cynergy models feather 12 and field 20 I really like the cynergy low receivers handles very well but making that change is the milestone. IMO, I think in O/U shotguns, especially those used for targets, a receiver made of steel not alloy is a must. I do, but no such luck, nothing on the website as in stock anyways, I'll call to double check. It also exhibited generally neutral handling. The 828U is a lightweight gunimportant for a long session of upland hunting in which it is likely to be carried much more of the time than it is shotbut it is the distribution of the weight. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I have never owned a Benelli but have read about the SBE issues. Posts: 2,178. I can keep both pens in one pocket and write with the one that is bigger and easier to reach. It swings well, points naturally, and has a classic ribbed target barrel that makes it super easy to draw a bead on fast-moving targets. Ridiculously overpriced. It was the worst over under I've ever shot. I bought an 828U Sport May 2019 - 30" tubes, travelled some distance to buy one with a decent bit of wood - some of them look like they have stocks made from reclaimed pallets. Good to see an honest and thorough review too many around that arent. It is held just forward of the receivers face by two small springs when the action is open, and, as the gun closes, a lug in the monobloc under the lower barrel engages a recess at the blocks bottom, and a groove on the monoblocs upper end engages a lip at the blocks top, locking the two together and pressing the block reward against the receivers face. One of the problems with using it is that I cant write without it, and it is really tough to write without it. The 828U Steel comes chambered for 2 3/4- and 3-inch shotshells in both 12- and 20-gauge. Make one with a steel receiver, adjustable rib 30" and 32" barrels, improve the trigger a little bit, and get rid the funky comb and people would be breaking down their door to buy one. Benelli 828U Sport RRP 3,545. Rather, pressures are contained by way of a 1 1/4" wide by 2316" high by 15/16" steel breech block. I have watched Benelli videos, and have owned several over under shotguns, and have never had any issue like this before. I have a Beretta 686 for example. This Model 725 Field was no exception. Phillips-head screws hold the pad in place, which, once removed, allows access to the Progressive Comfort module. Thomas Jefferson. The pen is a very small, lightweight pen in a nice color. Benelli has stated that the receiver has wear from improper assembly. I'd like to hear from thoughts from some owners. One was NRA Publications Editorial Director John Zent, an experienced upland hunter and clays shot. Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives. Until now, over-unders have been the province of traditional gunmaking, in which the various mechanical functions were interrelated by mechanisms that had to be finished by hand to ensure reliability. Benelli Model 828U No. The sporting model is almost $4000. This article, "Breaking With Tradition," appeared originally in the November 2015 issue of American Rifleman. The matte-blued barrels and receiver helped reduce glare and seemed to be of high quality. Experience with both, shot a 725 Skeet for 12 months and put nearly 20,000 rounds thru it. Poor patterns, weak target hits, and uninspiring features all contributed to our low grade for this shooting tool. It then recocks the strikers and resets the automatic safety unless a spring steel clip (below, l.) is removed. Manuals. Nsca # 540300. the past 2 yrs. I showed my wife, asked her which one she likes better, she said the silver receiverfunny how when I told her it was $500 more, she changed her mind to the black one. Further isolating the fore-end and barrels from the receiver are what Benelli refers to as impulse activated ejectors. 10701 12 Gauge, $2,500 GUN TESTS GRADE: C Although Benelli has a reputation for producing high-quality semiautomatic shotguns, we found the company's new over/under was lacking in both appearance and performance. Been loving this game since 01. Vignaroli used the term global comfort to describe the 828Us combination of weight, balance and ergonomics. It's the OU that folks love to hate, I guess it bucks traditional builds and some folks just aren't receptive to that. The detachable trigger module has a cocking plate that is pressed rearward by a projection when the top lever is moved to open the action. He said company engineers were reserved, not letting on that the gun they were working on was an over-under. But that's just one gun, one guy. It doesn't compare to 694, F16, or CG in that price range. An 828U sport with 30 inch barrels. While the aforementioned is readily apparent by examining the guns exterior, it is inside that the Benelli departs from, or, more properly, defies convention. After that round I omitted the Benelli 828 from my list of "want to try". I have never seen one being shot in person. Benelli Armi SpA of Urbino, Italy, is a relative newcomer to the gun business, having emerged in 1967 from its parent motorcycle manufacturing concern with an idea for a new type of shotgun action. Thanks Sera- I appreciate the opinion. I really like the silver with the engraving. Both inserting and withdrawing shells and spent hulls, even with a gloved hand, is noticeably less difficult than with many other over-unders and a real boon in the field when reloading. The list of unusual features covers all aspects of the shotgun's operation, as discussed here. (12-gauge); 26, 28 in. 828U. They simply aren't very good and they are more than twice the price they should be. 828 U Product Manual (14.83 MB) For: 828 U Shotguns, 828 U Upland Performance Shop Shotguns, 828 U Sport Shotguns. So we had to pay particular attention to the right angle and the right ergonomics of this lever through its geometry, Vignaroli said. I don't think he wants to scratch it! If anyone that owns a benelli says they dont like the 828U they have deeper issues than we should get into on rockslide. They are not cheap as they run about $2,300 for the black receiver and $2,600 for the silver receiver. I would have it. And the birds we encountered were not only tough and of good size, but wary, running and flushing sometimes hundreds of yards ahead of the dogs. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. To minimize this, the 828U cheekpiece has a replaceable Air Foam pad that cushions your face. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The most notable difference is that the 828 features a floating steel breech block within its' aluminum receiver. Click to reveal Connecting with birds under such conditions can be a challenge, and it requires a gun that points naturally, swings fast and predictably and is capable of shooting tight patterns. According to Vignaroli, The modularity of the design means that the function of the various subassemblies is almost independent. He added that, Wherever it is needed is strong material; wherever it is not needed is light material. For instance, the aluminum receiver is unstressed, and departs even from other aluminum-receiver shotguns in the sense that its hinge and locking components do not directly bear the brunt of firing stresses. As the project progressed, he said, it moved even more toward a hunting gun, but he added that, the way it was conceived in terms of separate assembliesthe stock, the barrels, the triggermade it a platform that, in time, might be easily expanded to other sectors., Vignaroli said the 828U, which was in development for three years and was granted three patents and a revision on a fourth, was the result of every one of the Urbino factorys 270 workers. 8 shot and an average muzzle velocity of 1,200 fps. A forum community dedicated to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including the Remington, Beretta, and Mossberg shotguns brands. So, How Does It Handle?Perhaps more than any other type of firearm platform, a shotgun is designed to function as an extension of the shooters body. Buddy went with the Fabarm. I'm not sure why I need to get short and rude responses. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association. Maybe it's not beautiful in every way, but the ability to adjust this firearm makes it a fine choice for . I pulled the auto safety as well. Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Weatherby Brings Back the Orion Over/Under Shotgun, Winchesters New King Buck Classic Youth Sporting Clays Event Will Have $10,000 In Prizes | An NRA Shooting Sports Journal, Rifleman Q&A: St. Louis Arms Co. As for the dimensions of the new introduction into the over-and-under market, the drop of the adjustable comb was set at 1.5 inches and drop at the heel was set at 2.25 inches when we assembled the shotgun for testing. The trade-off in the field is that most shooters will take a lighter gun that carries better, because just one extra pound adds up over several miles of kicking pheasants up. She praised the guns appearance, calling it nice and light and adding that it balanced and came to the face well. I even tried to tell her I wanted to buy her a new shotgun didnt fly when she saw the price tag. Have you seen one or held one? You should make sure the barrel lug is seating firmly on the pivot pin before closing. If you take a look at some of the videos that I have been sharing on YouTube, you will see that people are not always sure what they are doing. Its weak, problematic ejection, vulgar aesthetics, high recoil and annoyingly violent gun movement is topped-off with a nosebleed price. The modified choke in the top barrel produced a 39-61 percent pattern, with 306 hits (46 percent) in the 20-inch circle around the center. Be ready for some hate. Hello I purchased a 828U several months ago in 12 gauge, and have had nothing but problems. Our Team Said: This shotgun, whose predecessors date back more than 40 years, is a true tribute to the solid, reliable, high-quality Browning over-and-unders on the market today. Same ejection problems and GMK unable to fix (not their fault - they didn't manufacture the thing). At this point, its worth noting that the 828U was designed for easy access to its breech. They introduced a 20 gauge version this year. Ive been using this pen for several months now (since November or so). The only reason to buy one is because it says Benelli. I dont have one, but have fondled one a few times at the local shop. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. That makes bringing it to the target nearly effortless. You must log in or register to reply here. Most dont have pattern tests. The First Benelli 828u video of UK Stock and we thought. Reliability issues, and it was just too light for a serious competition gun. It was about as loon as my A400 xcel reciever, balance from what I remember felt so so, it didn't fit me at all, and it felt like it swung light, as a field gun should or would. 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