Silver Reserve. Benelli's 828U shotguns deliver mandatory . In fact, it has been my favorite pen for so long. Benelli 828U Sport The action was not at all stiff. But around 2012, Benelli engineers, spurred by the belief that they could contribute something new to traditional shotgunning, quietly began work on an over-under that would be engineered like none before it. Recoil with the Browning using the two light loads was well within the comfortable range, and spent shells were ejected with authority each and every time there were no malfunctions of any kind. After that round I omitted the Benelli 828 from my list of "want to try". He offered me his new 828 field ? We made allowances in our testing for the slightly better handling characteristics that are generally attributed to longer barrels and a heavier gun, ensuring these factors did not influence our evaluation. But their final question was telling: What is the proper balance between tradition and innovation? The groups consensus advice, he said, was that Benelli must stay true to character. I like the unusual appearance, most people don't. IMO, I think in O/U shotguns, especially those used for targets, a receiver made of steel not alloy is a must. There were only 38 pellet hits above the center of the target and several large areas with no strikes at all. Reinforcing the theme of mechanical modularity is a self-contained trigger module that can be removed from the receiver with an included tool. If it doesn't fit you, look for a Browning 725 Sporting, Caesar Guerini Summit Sporting, even a Blaser F16 (used) is in the realm of possibilities. I have heard that there are several people out there selling them for $100.00 each. 8 shot and an average muzzle velocity of 1,200 fps. And due to the stupid barrel overlap at the receiver, you can't use sub gauge tubes. Pressing it fully through its arc first withdraws two barrel locking pins from their recesses in the monobloc then rotates a lever fitted with a roller within the receiver that presses back a cocking plate in the trigger module to load the striker springs. The recent release of the Browning Citori Model 725 Field seemed to be perfect timing for the head-to-head competition. A U-shaped spring steel wire clip attached to the cocking plate automatically activates the safety when the gun is broken open, but can be removed by the user to deactivate that feature. Posts must be somewhat related to firearms and must comply with the Global Reddit Rules. in front of their join at the monobloc to a point 2" from the muzzle. 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. In the case of the Benelli 828U, it's a matter of 'easy if you know how', and even then both removal and refitting of the breach face baffled me for some time. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. B Britlover Member Feb 19, 2020 #5 I bought one about 3 years ago. I apologize if I mistook your replies for rudeness. Your email address will not be published. It utilizes Benelli's innovative Progressive Comfort Stock. It handled very well on the clay-target course, excelled on the patterning board, and helps a shooter look sharp to his compatriots while serving as a solid shooting tool. Error Code pii_email_a42277285fa7a777ff7e Solved, Personally identifiable information PII doesnt belong in your email University Information Technology The University of Utah, How to Get Rid of the pii_email_e7ab94772079efbbcb25 Error. Condor. So, when the first rooster got up quite behind me, I simply turned and swung the gun in its direction, keeping my eye on its beak and firing as soon as I could. I might sell a kidney to get one. It was the worst over under I've ever shot. The Beretta you have will run circles around it if it fits you. But Is It Really That Good?Prior to going afield with the 828U in South Dakota, our party of writers had the opportunity to try it on machine-thrown clays launched off a bluff at the ranch, which overlooks the scenic Missouri River Valley. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a28dd07b9c52d16 Head to the range this week with American Rifleman staff as they discuss a trim little repeater from Savage Arms that comes chambered for the .22 WMR cartridge. Seems to me most of the guys shooting this gun are hard-core SBE shooters with a well developed sense of loyalty. We were particularly impressed with the pattern spread, finding a very solid and uniform distribution of hits. Realize, too, that this was legitimate wild-bird hunting among wide-open crop fields and across rolling terrain that was as natural as pheasant habitat gets. Realize, too, that this was legitimate wild-bird hunting among wide-open crop fields and across rolling terrain that was as natural as pheasant habitat gets. Defiantly not my favorite sporting gun but it wasn't designed for that. I have to admit I pondered getting a Benelli 828U as a 'wet weather gun' rather than taking the 'P' gun out on foul days - it's not like it comes to any harm but it's a beautiful tool that deserves better (maybe an owner that could match it's capabilities would help too ).). The 828U Steel comes chambered for 2 3/4- and 3-inch shotshells in both 12- and 20-gauge. Has anyone on this site purchased a Benelli 828 U? The most notable difference is that the 828 features a floating steel breech block within its' aluminum receiver. The ammunition, too, obviously, plays an important part, and ours was, somewhat appropriately, an Italian-made. I personally have doubts about it holding up to heavy shells and shooting at volume. Most dont have pattern tests. Posts: 2,178. Lots of 'creep' and pretty heavynot knowing the formal measurement. About 5 months in, it started doubling. Ive been using this pen for several months now (since November or so). Beretta A400 Xcel "Black" Cole Special - Beretta A400 Xcel 20 Gauge - Beretta A400 28 Gauge -. It seems like the 828U Sport is a better gun than the original/field model 828U, certainly so for clay shooting. I decided that I wanted to become a member and contribute to this community, and posted some questions in a respectful manner. You are using an out of date browser. I bought one about 3 years ago. The "U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, Model of 1903," better-known as the M1903 Springfield, has become one of the most popular U.S. military small arms to collect. I shot 50 rounds and was impressively sore. The 828U does not disappoint in that regard, balancing well directly at the hinge point. At this point, its worth noting that the 828U was designed for easy access to its breech. Its weak, problematic ejection, vulgar aesthetics, high recoil and annoyingly violent gun movement is topped-off with a nosebleed price. A. . Hardly ever. A colleague of mine had one of the sporting versions. Maybe one of those that you either love it or hate it. How Different Is It?Described dispassionately, the 828U is simply a wood-stocked over-under shotgun built around an aluminum receiver. The length of pull was 14.75 inches. They made it so Benelli fanboys could have Benelli O/U. Each barrel is soldered to protrusions machined over the one-piece, heat-treated monobloc. The Benelli 828U Cannot for the life of me find one on the shelf to shoulder. The only reason to buy one is because it says Benelli. We did find that the balance point of the shotgun was slightly behind the lightweight, aluminum receiver, rather than the preferred point right between the hands as with the Browning. Better triggers - when they work - mine used to go 'click' fail to strike the primer , target lost. 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 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. Was a surprise to see him with it as he typically shoots a Perazzi. The list of unusual features covers all aspects of the shotgun's operation, as discussed here. The design provides steel-on-steel lockup that fully contains the forces of firing. Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. of No. I pulled the auto safety as well. The company made its humble start in 1963in Gussago, Italywhen Giuseppe Pietta made a commitment to produce guns as authentic and true-to-original as possible. Should not take a lot of force to snap closed. Here are our findings: This is another in a long line of solid, fine-handling over and unders. We liked the feel and looks of the checkering on both the pistol grip and the newly designed forearm. Title. It is no stretch to suggest that the new gun offers appealing aesthetics, innovative engineering, precise manufacturing, intuitive handling and satisfying shootability. Our Team Said: We were disappointed in the looks, feel, and handling ability of Benellis first venture into the over-and-under market. When a firearm manufacturer with a reputation of producing high-quality, durable semiautomatics ventures into the under/over market, a lot of shooters will take notice. Elsewhere, we thought the stock, forearm, and barrel finish on the Benelli seemed to closely resemble the features of a semiautomatic, rather than exhibiting the typical look and style of an over-and-under in its price range. Vignaroli used the term global comfort to describe the 828Us combination of weight, balance and ergonomics. The Benelli 828U is a major disappointment and an outright embarrassment. The Sport model in Benelli's 828U lineup contains features that benefit clay-target shooters by way of adjustabilitythe gun's balance, choke constriction, sighting rib, stock and trigger can. JavaScript is disabled. Im hoping that my new pen is just like that. Probably a good idea to get your hands on one first in my opinion. 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. Following the sale of Remington Outdoor Company's assets in September 2020, Vista Outdoor purchased Remington Ammunition. But if you look at the under side of the safety lever with the trigger group out and work it back and forth you can see studs on both sides that ride under spring arms. They have sold so few new ones there simply aren't many on the street.Look on Gun Broker. I just really like it. The breech block interfaces with recesses and lugs within the receiver and monoblock on closing of the action. I'm not sure why I need to get short and rude responses. They include (l.): a shim kit that offers 40 different combinations of cast and drop adjustment; the Progressive Comfort recoil-mitigation module that resides within the buttstock; and interchangeable cheekpieces that can be swapped out to provide proper stock-to-face fit. Though I wouldnt recommend it, I would love to see how it works with the other benelli pens. It is a pen that is also very expensive. I have a Beretta 686 for example. They definitely arent like a browning or beretta which I really want to like but never feel right to me. Also, we fired 2.75-inch Nobel Low Recoil Target loads with 78 ounce of No. Both receivers are sculpted to evoke the wings of a mallard in flight. A point of potential mechanical wear, the hinge pins, while relatively small in diameter, are made of steel and serve only to pivot the monobloc on the receiver. Matine1 - I have the same issue on an 828U. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. The solid carbon-fiber rib is another potentially customizable component, requiring only the loosening of a single screw for removal. I really like the silver with the engraving. Your Worst Nightmare About benelli 828u problems Come to Life - Skeet Action Shooting Your Worst Nightmare About benelli 828u problems Come to Life 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. Over Under shotguns are considered to be out of style nowadays. The stocks exhibit figure and also have fish scale checkering in panels on the fore-end and pistol grip. The 828U opened and closed smoothly and felt solid at lockup. The swing was beautiful but the recoil destroyed me. Re: street price. So maybe nearer 10,000 shells down the tubes and an intermittent problem has appeared when the gun is warm - the bottom barrel fails to fire, all I hear is that faintest of clicks - rather than the typical sound of a triggered firing pin, the primer of the shell is untouched (have eliminated low primers, changed brand of shell to no avail), when cool it's back to . You must log in or register to reply here. And they only weigh about 6.5 lbs. Both versions have sold very poorly and have had issues. This, despite its low build cost, means that the 828U is a product condemned to please no one. It makes the gun handle, and perform better in the long term. Benelli 828U Sport RRP 3,545. 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. While some will pan the 828U because it doesnt fit their notion of what an over-under should be, othersparticularly fans of Benellis unique style of engineeringalong with those apt to being open-minded about unexpected new offerings, may find the 828U difficult to resist. In addition, the Model 828U has a unique lever that re-cocks the hammers when pushed to the right, rather than relying on opening the action to reset the hammers as in standard over-and-unders. I thought it felt very much like my super vinci in regards to the balance and mounting. I've seen/read a LOT more dissatisfied comments and very few positive ones. Says they are LH in 12 gauge, but should give you a feel for the gun and you can order what you want then. Kicked like a mule. Two versions are available: one with a black anodized receiver and one with a silver-tone receiver said to be the result of a nickel-based treatment. Perhaps because of the well-known reputation of Benelli as the maker of fine semiautomatics, even a casual observer will notice the new Model 828U almost appears to have been constructed with some semiautomatic parts or features. This tendency to shoot low and left went a long way toward explaining why our teams target busting experience with the Benelli was much less than satisfactory. If youve got a computer and a pen, you can probably work with it. It may not display this or other websites correctly. When innovation and inspiration collided the 828U was born the first over/under worthy of the Benelli Not sure how far you are from Ogden UT or Salt Lake City, looks like Impact Guns has a few in stock. One of our test-team members scrounged up a heavier load (a 1-ounce, 1,230 feet per second shell) that did eject from the bottom barrel. The Fire-Lite mechanical triggers in the Model 725 are both smooth and crisp, going the extra step to help a shooter stay on target when touching off a shot. To minimize this, the 828U cheekpiece has a replaceable Air Foam pad that cushions your face. Add in the sub-par patterning performance, plus some ineffective target busting time on the range, and our shooters said the new 828U stack-barrel does not live up to the standards of the high-quality semiautomatic firearm innovator. At the same time, and with a lot less fanfare, over/under manufacturer Browning Arms introduced a field version of its popular Citori Model 725, which is the latest in the Citori Model 25 line that dates back to the 1970s. I actually bought one for my daughter, she probably shot 100 rounds through it on the Skeet field, it was too light for her, odd, she is a whopping 110 lbs., she ended up liking my old 325 the best, that is what she is shooting. The 828U is what you would expect from Benelli - a hardworking, lightweight and low-recoil shotgun. Poor patterns, weak target hits, and uninspiring features all contributed to our low grade for this shooting tool. (20-gauge) Getting back to the shooting of the gunon crossing targets this light gun will force you to focus on swing maintenance. Every time I see him, I ask when I can shoot the space gun. I've own 'B' guns, SKB's, and Rizzini O/U's. The pen is a nice color, and the metal nib has a nice texture to it. I had really good luck with it. Instead of a hinge-and-pin system, the 828U has a free-floating steel locking plate. The 828 is a design that had serious potential, but is extremely lacking in configuration and execution. This new field model patterned well, broke targets well, and looked good while doing its job. They point and swing super well. This pen is currently only available for $39.95 at benelli.com, and it is available in 16 different colors. Thanks for the replies. Looks goofy as can be, like a camo space gun, but I use it for upland, waterfowl, and turkeys and without an issue. It consists of a cast steel fire control housing pinned to an aluminum trigger guard. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. They each have their strengths. The Benelli also failed to eject any of the light loads from the bottom barrel, which caused us to consider whether there was a problem with the impulse-driven ejectors that might require gunsmith work. Shot one once at a game fair a couple years ago. The 828Us price, too, is not out of line considering the quality of the guns construction and the adaptability that it allows shooters of differing physiques. I was in Walker MN this week and Reeds Sports had a few. I am not asking for opinions on this gun, though of course I respect any opinions that are posted here. In late 2017 I was shooting a round of skeet with my .410 winchester 101 and one of the gentlemen in my squad asked if he could try my .410 as he had never shot one. so sure no problem. I have no idea what I could be doing to cause this issue. The pen is a very small, lightweight pen in a nice color. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. By the time the shot connected, he was likely 50 or more yards out, but was hit solidly by the center of the swarm, which sent him unceremoniously into the stubble. Been loving this game since 01. But that's just one gun, one guy. The shotguns length of pull was 14.25 inches, with a drop at the comb of 1 58 inches and a drop at the heel of 2.5 inches. Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Note the texture in the solid carbon-fiber rib and the recesses for the barrel locking pins that keep the action closed. Most noticeable is the shotguns patented locking mechanism that incorporates a free-floating locking plate in the front of the aluminum receiver. Kind of a unique looking gun. 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. Hello I purchased a 828U several months ago in 12 gauge, and have had nothing but problems. Print Thread: Benelli 828U Sport or Beretta 694 Sporting #8514994 01/27/22 02:45 PM: Joined: Dec 2010. Poor gun fit increases felt recoil, and insufficient drop is the main culprit, but the 828's three-tiered shim system lets you go from 42.5mm to 65mm of drop in 2.5mm increments until you get the perfect fit. The new Benelli also features its Progressive Comfort recoil reduction system, a removable trigger group, Crio free-floating barrels, a carbon-fiber rib and red fiber-optic sight. The new model features a rounded forearm designed with a slight palm rest, high-relief engraving on the receiver, and ivory front and mid-bead sights. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! To whatever extent we guessed where they were headed merely validated the instincts of a company that manages to stay one step ahead of the market. Overall, no major complaints were registered regarding the 828Ua testimony to the guns overall design. A forum community dedicated to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including the Remington, Beretta, and Mossberg shotguns brands. Wasn't that. Her biggest complaint involved the force required to operate the opening lever: Because she had to press on its tip to gain an advantage in leverage, she found that the barrel selector on the safety button could be inadvertently moved to select the bottom barrel. 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. Although Benelli has a reputation for producing high-quality semiautomatic shotguns, we found the companys new over/under was lacking in both appearance and performance. The plate features four contact points with the barrel and moves forward and backward on springs as the shotgun is opened and closed. While pump-action and semiautomatic shotguns are the overwhelming favorite field guns throughout the shooting community, over/unders are the kings of clay-target shooters. Recently, in a move unexpected by nearly everyone, Benelli created an all-new, lightweight over-underthe 828Uand, with it, an opportunity to capitalize on its reputation among brand loyalists, waterfowlers and shotgunners in general. You could do most of this research yourself. It's the OU that folks love to hate, I guess it bucks traditional builds and some folks just aren't receptive to that. She appreciated the buttpad for not hanging up on clothing, liked the matte finish of the carbon-fiber rib and pointed out that the removable breech block would make cleaning easier. Feb 5th, 2020. I dont have one, but have fondled one a few times at the local shop. Nsca # 540300. JavaScript is disabled. 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. Phillips-head screws hold the pad in place, which, once removed, allows access to the Progressive Comfort module. I do, but no such luck, nothing on the website as in stock anyways, I'll call to double check. She appreciated the buttpad for not hanging up on clothing, liked the matte finish of the carbon-fiber rib and pointed out that the removable breech block would make cleaning easier. The floating breech block us intriguing, as are the re-designed ejectors. True to Vignarolis characterizations, the 828U proved to be a very dependable gun and ejection of spent hulls was in fact very energetic. Everyone who shot the gun had positive things to say about its neutral balance, ease of pointing and light weight. So especially the beginning was really tough for usunderstanding the over-under and its habits and the way the gun moved.. But its also true that the 828U upholds at least one traditionthat of being a uniquely innovative and distinctive firearm bearing the now-famous marque of a motorcycle-turned-gunmaker named Benelli. The pen allows you to write on the front of your computer without having to make any adjustments to your computer, it also has a rechargeable battery which can last up to 3 hours, and it also has a light.
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