The 828U makes some guys turn into hostile teenage girls. 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 that is key. Shot one once at a game fair a couple years ago. 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. I bought one about 3 years ago.
Sidearms & Scatterguns - Snipers Hide | Sniper's Hide Forum The cryogenically treated barrels, which are highly polished and blued, do not have side ribs, leaving a gap of approximately 5/16" between them starting 378" in front of their join at the monobloc to a point 2" from the muzzle. I shot it and it didn't fit me , pretty sure that I swallowed a couple of fillings that day. 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. 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. 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. The Benelli 828U is a major disappointment and an outright embarrassment. Consider that we started from white paper. IMO, I think in O/U shotguns, especially those used for targets, a receiver made of steel not alloy is a must. Download the appropriate manual for your Benelli shotgun or rifle. They introduced a 20 gauge version this year. B Britlover Member Feb 19, 2020 #5 I bought one about 3 years ago. Thanks Sera- I appreciate the opinion. 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. The recent release of the Browning Citori Model 725 Field seemed to be perfect timing for the head-to-head competition. This new field model patterned well, broke targets well, and looked good while doing its job. In other words, the gun not only didnt get in the way of my shootingwhich is, admittedly, not of particularly high orderit carried through the entire process without being in any way disruptive. The company promoted the design as Inertia Drivea form of delayed-blowback operationbut, in a twist of literary serendipity, the ID label came to be synonymous with its corporate identity. A 60/40 pattern is 3 inches high, a 70/30 pattern is 6 inches high at 40 yards. The surprising part, though, was how nonintrusively it had done so.
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Benelli is the only shotgun I shoot. It is designed to provide a stronger, tighter seal, but to our eyes, it looks like something that could be found in a semiautomatic shotgun. The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time. There were 202 hits in the 20-inch circle with the Modified choke and 164 hits with the Improved Cylinder choke. 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. To minimize this, the 828U cheekpiece has a replaceable Air Foam pad that cushions your face. It is no stretch to suggest that the new gun offers appealing aesthetics, innovative engineering, precise manufacturing, intuitive handling and satisfying shootability. I agree that Gunbroker is showing prices close to MSRP. Posts: 2,178. The 828U represents a true breakthrough in over-under shotgun design, and Benelli hopes it will also help the company break through with a whole new group of upland and recreational sport shooters. The Benelli does beat the weight issue, at some cost IMHO. And just for the record my go to gun is a SBE. Have you seen one or held one? Removing two more screws frees it for access to a nut on a stock bolt that fixes one of two metal drop plates. The Price for a Benelli 828U has decreased in cost by $483.54 in 2023 compared to 2022. Benelli used everything they know about making shotguns simple, easy to carry all day, and reliable, to create their first over-under. The other issue already mentioned is long term durability due to the alloy receiver. 712 shot with an average muzzle velocity of 1,180 fps. Maybe it's just me but I'm not a fan of field O/U's with aluminum receivers. I believe his 828 has 30's and that might have been by choice as he is a smaller guy. 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. I dont try and go fast and never use anything force, more just move the parts. I have been wanting to buy some benelli pens for a while now, so Im glad I bought it at a discounted price. Fit and comfort in the hands and to the body of the user are of critical importance to ensuring success on small, fast-moving targets.
The Benelli Disaster - RANDY WAKEMAN The Benelli didn't fill me with the same inspiration. 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. There are no cocking rods. She praised the guns appearance, calling it nice and light and adding that it balanced and came to the face well. I am also hoping that the colors they are using are a more accurate match to my pen. The swing was beautiful but the recoil destroyed me. 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. BE SURE TO SHOOT IT FIRST! 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. Assistant Editor Christopher Olsen, a dedicated hunter and clays shooter, described it as fast-handling and its balance as perfect. His sentiments were reinforced by his sister, Samantha, another NRA employee and a collegiate-level trap shooter. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. But againit's hard to build a field gun with a steel receiver under 7.0 lbs in 12 ga. A. . Buddy of mine bought one because he duck hunted with s SBE. It fit me very well (needed to switch to a lower drop shim). I'm seriously into shooting, I'm not a troll, and I have a lot of respect for the knowledge and experience of the people who post here frequently. The length of pull was 14.75 inches. Also, for the $$, there's a lot of quality gun options competing with it. I have never seen one being shot in person. 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. A ragged pattern that might only cause a chip to fly off a clay target is acceptable on the range, but a crippling shot on a bird in the field because of ineffective pellet trauma is not. It makes the gun handle, and perform better in the long term. Says they are LH in 12 gauge, but should give you a feel for the gun and you can order what you want then. Over on Shotgun World in I love my Benelli, there have been some problems reported about the 828 U trigger assembly dropping out, ejector problems and problems with the breech lock popping open. The 828U does not disappoint in that regard, balancing well directly at the hinge point. 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. A tool (below, r.) is included to detach the module from the gun. I really like the silver with the engraving. 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. I shoot quite a bit, so I know that this should tell me something! Benelli 828u Sport - First Look Review - NEW 2019 1,027,956 views Jan 25, 2019 The Benelli 828u Sport has just been delivered to us. I am not/have not advertised it; but, I'd likely sell it, it is just sitting there unused and unappreciated. Of course, if a barrel does not fire, the plate remains in its extractor-only position, and separate rods gently press back the extractors, allowing manual removal of that unfired shell. It is a pen that a lot of people use for writing, especially in college. Here's the inside story of what they found and how they're rebuilding an industry giant. Defiantly not my favorite sporting gun but it wasn't designed for that. I have shot a few of them on Demo days next too several other O/U. They usually have a couple under glass for sale. However, I once shot a CG O/U a few times and had to have one. I have the model with the silver receiver. 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. Posts must be somewhat related to firearms and must comply with the Global Reddit Rules.
Best Over Under Shotguns: Over The Top & Under Control - Gunivore That is always the answer before buying a new gun. For more than two centuries, Westley Richards has produced some of the worlds finest firearms, each wearing a timeless and classic look with bespoke flourishes. 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. Hardly ever. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. With that being said, every gun I have bought I have shot beforehand, so it would be uncharacteristic for me to buy one without trying it, though it is clear there aren't many of these around. Benelli 828U Black Anodized & Blued 12 Gauge 3in Over Under Shotgun - 28in - A shotgun that feels and shoots like a Benelli from the moment you pick it up to the moment you break it open.
Benelli's Over/Under 828U Sport - Sporting Classics Daily The swing was beautiful but the recoil destroyed me. Here are the features to watch out for. with pheasant hunting every year has one and likes it. 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. Lightweight with the strength of steel, the Benelli over under features a patented steel locking system that eliminates wear, an ergonomic opening lever which resets the trigger when unlocked, and responsive polymer buffers that compress to absorb recoil energy, adjusting to the load you shoot. It seems like the 828U Sport is a better gun than the original/field model 828U, certainly so for clay shooting. Feb 5th, 2020. To subscribe to the magazine,visit theNRA membership page here and selectAmerican Rifleman as your member magazine.
Benelli's Over/Under Shotgun Cant Beat Browning - Gun Tests But I can't get him to bring it out. Lots of 'creep' and pretty heavynot knowing the formal measurement. There were only 38 pellet hits above the center of the target and several large areas with no strikes at all. I have a Beretta 686 for example. My Browning Citori White Lighting 16 ga. feels just as good in my hands and about the same weight. I hear it's dead easy to disable, but blimey the number of swear words during out 60 clay trying was rather large :-) 2) During our test, there was a case where the gun didn't close. The internal recoil system did nothing for me, although I have had 4 shoulder surgeries. 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. Beretta A400 Xcel "Black" Cole Special - Beretta A400 Xcel 20 Gauge - Beretta A400 28 Gauge -. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a28dd07b9c52d16 I have heard that there are several people out there selling them for $100.00 each. I even tried to tell her I wanted to buy her a new shotgun didnt fly when she saw the price tag. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association. Why are you disassembling it so often? I think it is a decent gun for the money I paid for it. 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. The breech block also contains the spring-loaded firing pins, making them easily replaceable should the need arise. Shooting just a little high is exactly what a field shotgun should do to handle rising targets. I have only seen one of the sporting versions in use in the area I shoot. I bought a Guerini instead with a kinetic balancer and love it. I have used it for hours at a time, and it is very comfortable to write with. Do they make these in longer barrel lengths yet? The ammunition we selected for our testing on the target range and at the patterning board was Winchester AA Extra-Light Target 2.75-inch loads packing 1 ounce of No. The new 828U is ultra-lightweight at just 6 1/2 pounds. The chambers are then machined directly into the monobloc to ensure precise chamber alignment and finish.
Gun Lab: Benelli 828U Over/Under Shotgun Review | Outdoor Life Click to reveal In the field, my first shot on a live bird brought a similar, satisfying experience. If a shooter favors the looks and feel of a semiautomatic, the Model 828U may be just the ticket. A tweak here and a tweak there have been billed as making the new Model 725 Field a top pick for clays and birds. Each barrel is soldered to protrusions machined over the one-piece, heat-treated monobloc. Culminating in the 1993 introduction of the Super Black Eagle, one of the first semi-automatics capable of firing 2", 3" and 3" shells, the Inertia Drive system proved reliable to a fault throughout two-and-a-half decades of service in a series of models. Lithe, purposeful and menacing in black, the 828U Sport looks like it's spoiling for a fight straight out of the box. I think the Sporting version does have an all steel receiver. The most notable difference is that the 828 features a floating steel breech block within its' aluminum receiver. Has anyone on this site purchased a Benelli 828 U? 67.205.62.133 Very nice gun and I liked the slim profile, but didn't impress me enough that I would buy one. ozs. I like the unusual appearance, most people don't. You must log in or register to reply here. Only broken it down 2-3 times. Reinforcing the theme of mechanical modularity is a self-contained trigger module that can be removed from the receiver with an included tool. It was one of the early models, so hopefully Benelli has that . It utilizes Benelli's innovative Progressive Comfort Stock. They have sold so few new ones there simply aren't many on the street.Look on Gun Broker. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. While the aforementioned is readily apparent by examining the guns exterior, it is inside that the Benelli departs from, or, more properly, defies convention. 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. For younger shooters or shooters with shorter arms, the new Benelli 828U Compact comes with a 26-inch barrel and 14-inch length of pull, shortened from the 828U's original 14 3/8 inches. It is a great pen, and I really like it. This, despite its low build cost, means that the 828U is a product condemned to please no one. Also, we fired 2.75-inch Nobel Low Recoil Target loads with 78 ounce of No.
Benelli 828OU Field Black | Over and Under Shotgun Reviews | Gun Mart We were particularly impressed with the pattern spread, finding a very solid and uniform distribution of hits. 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. That the 828U breaks with the tradition of previous over-under shotguns and with all other guns that have come from its family before it is without question. 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. Getting back to the shooting of the gunon crossing targets this light gun will force you to focus on swing maintenance. After all, its corporate parent since 2000, Beretta, had been in the gun business 441 years longer and, during that time, had managed to turn out more than a few fine side-by-sides and over-unders. 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. That makes two 828u's in almost the same number of weeks with the same issues. I just really like it. 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. The Benelli 828u is a pen that I received as a gift. The fore-end iron attaches in such a way that the fore-end itself is nothing more than a cosmetic cover. Manuals.
Shotgun Review: Benelli 828U - Pheasants Forever And due to the stupid barrel overlap at the receiver, you can't use sub gauge tubes. Rather, the guns strikers are cocked by operating the top-mounted opening lever. When you are in a hurry, it is easy to forget to hold the pencil, or not to look at your phone. Time will tell. Thought enough about itnot to ever think about it again. 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. The 828U is not cocked by any system of rods or levers, but rather by the top lever itself. A colleague of mine had one of the sporting versions. 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. I actually witnessed the trigger group falling out of the gun during a round of sporting. My first impressions of the gun, shooting at quick, going-away presentations, was one of seamlessness as it came from the high-ready position to my face. It's an overly complicated gun. A guy at a field trial I was at a year ago had one and I really liked it. 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. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. I like the unusual appearance, most people don't. 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. ETHOS Shotgun Product Manual (11 MB) For: ETHOS Sport Shotguns, ETHOS . Hello I purchased a 828U several months ago in 12 gauge, and have had nothing but problems. (20-gauge) With that being said, every gun I have bought I have shot beforehand, so it would be uncharacteristic for me to buy one without trying it, though it is clear there aren't many of these around. Should not take a lot of force to snap closed. Instead of a hinge-and-pin system, the 828U has a free-floating steel locking plate. The solid carbon-fiber rib is another potentially customizable component, requiring only the loosening of a single screw for removal. Silver Pigeon. I tried the 828U a couple months ago. 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. 8 shot and an average muzzle velocity of 1,200 fps. You should make sure the barrel lug is seating firmly on the pivot pin before closing. When I picked up the 828u it felt very similar to me, probably the first o/u that I really liked the feel of. We value freedom of speech as much as we do the right to keep and bear arms. At first glance, there are only minor differences in the appearance between this field model and its sporting-clays cousin introduced about five years ago. Good amount of barrel lift and recoil in spite of the design. 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. 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. People are not being rude, but they are probably of the opinion that casting rose petals on a pile of dooty will not improve the stench. A forum community dedicated to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including the Remington, Beretta, and Mossberg shotguns brands. Was a surprise to see him with it as he typically shoots a Perazzi. & hasn't had any problems with it that I know of. Once my eye adjusted to the height of its rib and the glow of its fiber-optic bead, I began to routinely connect with clays that were 30 or more yards out and receding rapidly from sightthats with a gun straight off the rack that had not yet been fit to my particular physique. It worked. I had the opportunity to shoot a guys Benelli 828 12 ga. at some clays yesterday.
My Benelli 828U review | Trapshooters Forum I don't particularly care for the looks but I'm old school. Recently, in a move unexpected by nearly everyone. " 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. Overall, the gun is well-balanced thanks to the weighted magazine cap. The only reason to buy one is because it says Benelli. I pulled the auto safety as well. I have good things to say about all of them. Benelli 828U Sport The action was not at all stiff.
828U Sportcirca 10k carts later - Guns - ShootClay Forum Utilizing an inertia trigger system that requires the firing of the first barrel to engage the second, the Model 828U triggers touched off at 4.5 pounds for the bottom barrel and 4 pounds for the top. 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. After that round I omitted the Benelli 828 from my list of "want to try". This is a simple function of physics; a lighter gun will deliver more recoil momentum to the shooters shoulder than a heavier gun. When I first got the firearm it became stuck in the "cracked open" position not able to come apart or even be closed.
Benelli 828U Sport or Beretta 694 Sporting - Texas Hunting Forum 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. Same thing happened again first time I attempted to assemble/disassemble the firearm. 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. Two small springs (arrow) hold the block away from the receivers face when the action is open so that it is positioned to interlock with the monobloc as the action hinges shut. But 30" in the 828u Sport (target gun). I spend a lot of time at gun clubs and I have seen only one and it had 28 inch bbls. What should the discerning collector look for in a potential buy? The pen is very comfortable to write with, and is the perfect size for comfortable writing. The ammunition, too, obviously, plays an important part, and ours was, somewhat appropriately, an Italian-made. It seems like the 828U Sport is a better gun than the original/field model 828U, certainly so for clay shooting. Title. Secondly, the polyurethane comb cushions any residual impact to your face. While we had no problems working the system, our experience leads us to believe that over time, and after extensive use in the field and on the range, we worry that there may be issues that develop with the mechanism. But that's just one gun, one guy. Just to clarify, I am interested in the sport model (black steel receiver with SPORT written on the side).