Benelli 828U Sport Full Review - We thought we would hate this gun!
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024
- You thought I would hate this gun, a gun that probably shouldn’t divide opinion as much as it does! BUT given the reliability issues in early 828 game guns I was prepared to leave this review handing out thumbs downs.
Jonny gives this gun a bench review and then pops out with Ant to put a good few shots through it.
Enjoy!
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A good review. I bought an 828U Sport in May 2019, travelling some distance to buy one with decent wood too. It is without doubt a lovely gun to shoot for all the reasons described. I put around 10,000 carts through mine before an unresolvable issue appeared. On squeezing the trigger there would be a 'click', the cart primer wasn't struck - target lost. It went back to GMK twice to be fixed under warranty where they replaced a coil spring that had failed - it didn't sort the problem. Traded it for a Blaser F3 Vantage and cash. Loved the 828U Sport - just think it escaped R&D before it was finished. I wrote to Benelli direct to describe the problem but didn't get a reply, not even an acknowledgement.
I had a similar response when my semi auto failed. Will not buy another benelli now, they even recieved the msg as I saw it as read. Terrible
Right around 10k, I started getting light strikes as well. Benelli USA was happy to warranty repair it, 10,000 strikes is definitely when I replace any striker in any other gun, so it's not really out of line with what I would expect with a striker fired gun
Nice looking gun, Jonny as you know me being a traditionalist this gun just tics all the right boxes for something untraditional, modern and not trying to take a gun from stock and “updating” it to be something it isn’t. I wouldn’t mind taking one for a spin!! Thanks again for wonderful content!!
Providing you kept it in a tweed gunslip, I’m sure you reputation would remain unharmed
Loved this review !
I purchased this gun last year July 2020 as a gift to myself for my 50th birthday !
I’m a huge lover of Benelli - I have a Sport 2 - wooden model 32” semi auto and love it to death !
Wanted an over under and the 828U Sport was my only direction - yes expensive, but unique and original .
So, a few things ... A - this gun is amazing , hands down . The options of weight balance, canting adjustments and trigger adjustments are amazing ! For me , out of the box everything was perfect . AA wood is another 10 👍’s up .
The image of the gun on the sporting clay field is great !
I’ve upped my game by 10% .
So, there’s a few downsides ...
I’m a cleaner of my guns after shooting . I want my guns to last a lifetime , so I clean after every shoot ...
This gun is very , very easy to break down and clean .... for the most part .
The major issue I’ve had after 7000+ shells I’d that the extractors stopped working .
( My 828U Sport ) is currently in Maryland at Benelli USA to be fixed -
The Extractors are a very complicated, precise bunch of working parts , and I didn’t want to get ahead of my gunsmithing ability to try to fix while the gun was under warranty.
I did a lot of “ trying to fix “ this issue , with no success ..
To me , the issue is how Benelli utilizes the pressure to extract spent shells .
On the 828U / Sport . You’ll see a little puncture / divot in the spent shell ( not great for reloads )
I think that little piece of plastic , over time , clogs up the extractor system .
It’s very hard to get into the those little areas to clean out .
( mind you - I didn’t realize this to start . If I had known , I would have focused on that area to clean after every shoot )
So, Benelli has been very very cool , they are cleaning and fixing the issue , all under warranty!
I can’t wait to get this shotgun back and get back into it !
For now , my Benelli Sport 2 is rocking and rolling !
Love the brand / company / and I’ll always be a true Benelli fan !
Please , if you have questions about the shotgun reach out - sensorynerve@gmail.com
Cheers
Rob
Did they get this fixed?
Not my bag, but I love the shimmable stock. With far less access to shotgun fitting in the USA, the most practical solution for non adjustable guns is adding adjustable combs and buttplates. That’s not cheap either. Shims and different length pads are a godsend on my semi autos, would have appreciated that option on my break actions.
It has always blown my mind how a finely made sporting or hunting double barrel still to this day commands such high dollar. They’re works of art and aren’t exactly the simplest thing to make, but I find it awesome that a design as old as a double barrel shotgun is usually made into one of the most expensive guns that you could buy at a standard gun shop.
If it's a good gun it's a good gun who cares if it's a bit different under and overs were odd and different when they first came out
For me a gun must not only shoot well, I must love the cool look, and the Benelli 828u has it all. My Benelli never disappointed me!
Neither has my Beretta...not much of a claim when there are numerous O/Us that "never disappoint me..."
I bought one in December and I love it.! I shoot sporting clays, 5 stand and pheasant hunt with it. This gun works great for me.! I love the fit, finish, function and balance.
i own the 828u in 26inch with extendable choke. unfortunately it was the only option as 28inch had all sold. however......bloody hell, with the extendable chokes adding a little more forward weight, its bloody amazing! i use it for skeet and some sporting. its amazing in my opinion
Good review , very accurate on all points. I have an 828u sporter and love it. Shot it yesterday for the first day back.
I LOVE mine. Have had it for over a year. GREAT Gun. Can’t say that enough.
I think I want this to be my second gun, primarily because it is mechanically interesting and different, it is divergent with its cocking, strikers, ejection, lock up, and stocking, not just different design choices but in my opinion better choices.
17:30 Sounds good, shotguns are all about just watching a target and pointing, optimally there is almost no thought involved, some thought in the pre-shot routine, none in the shot itself, the less effort the better.
I’m surprised GMK Benelli gave you one to review, after the last time.
I own an 828U and yes my fore-end has a slight crack that’s developed, but it will be warranted.
I have a good collection of toys to choose from, but for me my 828U is a great modern gun, lightweight , looks stunning and handles like a lightsaber. I just wish the operator could hit better. Lol
I recently purchased one, and despite my reservations I have found it to be sleek, reliable and very easy to shoot. I opted for a 32" barrel version and I have no regrets. Having said that, it did become a little cartridge fussy on one particular brand, and after consulting the cartridge manufacturer they acknowledged that they had an issue with their tooling making the cartridges slightly oversized. I have run around 5k cartridges through mine and other than the one issue it hasn't missed a beat, don't be put off by the previous versions, this model is a different animal.
Nice gun! And i like the Morrissey hairdo as well.
What a great review! Made me want to go out and demo this model. I bought the Gen 1, when it 1st appeared. Used it for Trap & Skeet. After 5 to 6K rounds of 1oz 12GA target loads, it started having some problems. Sent it back to Benelli. They replaced it. Unfortunately, the replacement stock was a lesser grade. The complaints I had originally, I think they addressed with this model. Seems all it needs now is a Mid Bead and maybe an adjustable comb? These could be produced as upgrades, if Benelli wanted to... 😬.
I love the fish scale checkering, and the box...... and nothing else.
Bought my 828u field in 2018 and have around 15000 shots with no problems, i love it.
Just the man… I have an 828u field and I absolutely love it… I notice your comment is a year old, and since you got it back in 2018… how is it one year on?… I have only had mine a couple weeks, I was a little concerned about some of the negative stuff online, but I have to say that so far the thing has performed flawlessly and I think it’s magic!
@@mattralphwright still no problems 👌 have added 2-3 k rounds
I’ve had 2 of these and all of them have had receiver issues. Snapping metal pieces near the nuckles and receiver hinge. Both 828s were brand new and taken care of just like my Perazzi MX3-B SCO. I’ve been in contact with Benelli USA multiple times and they have replaced the firearms twice now. The issue they have found was that there is a heat treat issues with the “two” receivers I’ve had. This is kinda coincidental given that I’ve had two receiver changes and both had sheered off metal within the first 250 rounds each.
Have you had issues with the replacements?
Looks like this is another option for me besides the Blaser F3 and Browning Cynergy.
I have an 828U and I love it, brilliant gun 😊
How much is it ?
I watched this video several months ago and completely forgot about it. Today I was randomly thinking about it and I could not for the life of me remember the channel or video title. Just searched “sporting shotgun”, scrolled for a bit, and BAM found it! So glad I was able to find the video and the channel. Nice looking/performing sport shotgun! New subscriber, great reviews and other content. Much love from Texas!
Also tried a similar version, just in silver, but loved it, and shot well, but was out of my price range for my first gun. Love the heat/clay seeking comment
Great review. Nice to see you out shooting again. Does look a cool gun . If it holds up well over time think I would definitely invest in one. Cheers tgs.
The Sport will be my first shotgun soon for Trap only.
32 in barrels
So sorry to see a man give his money away. 828 u. U suck benelli.
So sad.
I want one just coz it’s weird and different, I think I have an addiction 🙈
Nothing wrong with that
You can nickname it the punk rock claybuster.
I've owned the 828u field gun with 26" barrels for several years. I bought it to hunt upland birds. I loved the gun in the yearly season hunts but once the weather got cold I hated the gun. I just couldn't get the safety off reliably while wearing gloves. I added a button on top of the safety selector to give it a bit more height and everything is great again. I do love the gun now. However it you aren't able, or willing, to modify the safety for use with gloves I think you might be frustrated. I am considering buying a Sport version as the light weight field gun really knocks me around while shooting sporting clays. I also find the 26" barrels to lively for good control for target shooting.
Great looking gun. I love the shims..makes all the sense in the world.
Just bought a 828U Silver , taking it to my local clay ground tomorrow 😁 . This gun looks fantastic and surely will be a future classic . Will I be able to shoot it 🤔 let’s find out tomorrow
Entertaining & interesting vid chaps, great work! What’s the situation with reliability on it? Any issues we need to be aware?
Hi Johnny like your channel & reviews, inn shoot a a gun that you don’t see on the clay circuit very much a Rizzini BR 440 I know its been replaced by the 460;but there’s not much difference would like to know your thoughts I’ve got two of the a 32 adjustable comb & 30 fixed or if you can get one for a review the 460 EL looks nice
Cheers Greg
Very nice ok not cheap but to have it custom fit very cheap which reduces the cost by about £450 so it is not a that bad price. good vid enjoyed your review
It’s beautiful...and i think it’s a good thing to have some other option to buy...regardless how good are berettas or brownings...
Option is more for example Blaser, Caesar Guerini or Zoli
Beretta owns benelli
@@jamesmartin3914 it's true.. And steiner, sako, tikka, franchi... But every factory play in his team = beretta shotgun isn't benelli and isn't franchi shotgun 😉
I can see the stock style with all its variable adjustment really catching on with sporters , especially with addition of an adjustable comb , However I cant see it as lovely as it looks now, aging particularly well . but who knows ? , refreshing to see one of the bigger companies being brave enough to be different..
Great video but the gun is slightly outside my price range, are there any other o/u shotguns which allow you to adjust the stock with shims?
Hey Jonny Great reviews love the channel could you get your hands on a Khan k005 in 12 gauge and give it a shoot and tell us what you think about it
I like the look of that a lot. Have a 725 ProSport, which I love....how would the 828U stack up? Would it be a good addition or something to replace the prosport...or not worth getting as I have a prosport? Looks really good though and engineered rather than designed.
It is revelatory to apply rotational inertia (moment of inertia) to sporting devices like rods and firearms. That's why an end-weighted gun doesn't feel as natural. As you attempt to move it, it resists more than the same weight gun with the mass distributed evenly.
How would you say it compares to a silver pigeon?
I'm really liking the idea of the Benelli for the adjustment options.
The Miata of shotguns. I'm in.
The field version you can't give away in my market area. Tons of poor reviews. Honestly don't know if their fair or not. The field version had tons of problems but I think they've all been addressed with the sport version. In my market area there's a big waiting list for the 828U sport. The 828U sport really intrigues me. Haven't been able to get my hands on one Because their backordered to infinity...
A friend of mine has been waiting more than a year To take delivery of one.
My love and respect to Benelli art designer, he sür has his mind high above the earth !
Do you think a movie about clay shooting could get more people interested in the sport?
Maybe do a Happy Gilmore knock-off and Jonny could play the role of Shooter McGavin. Some young punk comes in dressed like a slob, shooting a battered old Baikal, and just dominates every competition. Jonny, irritated by this, ends up going head-to-head with him at the British Open.
You may as well be printing money with a story like this.
This is probably the finest idea of all time
@@tgsoutdoors DO IT
@@tgsoutdoors Ant in the background: You will not make this shot ya JACKASS
@@stigscanuckcousin9999 pure money. Think we’ve stumbled onto something good here
Ha. Maybe Ant is hiding a Baikal somewhere? Preferably with a taped on comb riser.
And after scratching out his first big win with the Baikal, Benelli swoops in with a sponsorship, giving him a new rock-n-roll 828U persona, which ruffles as many tweed feathers as the old hard scrabble one.
I’ve fallen in love with this gun, but not the price tag, I know it’s worth it but ima have to put in some work, only 2700 dollars for the one I want, I’m 16 and have been shooting with an academy gun, I’m shooting consistent 80s and 90s so I think I’m gonna go ahead and pull the trigger on a more expensive gun.
Jonny welcome to 828U fan club!🤣
I hope that most cheap guns go to this semi-auto-like buttstock, it would make the wood-to-metal fit simpler. I am not sure it will happen though, cheap guns try to imitate more expensive guns, in appearance especially, if the more expensive guns stay traditional I think the cheaper ones will too.
Also, I forgot to mention that it is basically a jaeger breech type system within an o/u, which is majestic.
I would love to see a comparison of the Benelli 828U Sport and the Beretta 694 Sport, preferably with the same length barrels. Any chance you might indulge us and do such a comparison? I love both guns in reading about them but would love your side be side review. I have not been able to shoot either due to no in-store availability. One must buy them first, sight unseen, without shooting or holding them pre-purchase.
I loved your side by side review of the Browning 725 and the Beretta 694. A similar one with the Benelli 828U Sport vs. the Beretta 694 would be wonderful.
Thanks.
My 828U opened during the shot yesterday. Had some minor problems in the past 2,5 years. First the rail came of, then it did not switch inbetween 2 shots. Was quite happy with my 828U. But this is a different story. It opened 4 times in the shot. Already checked the springs of the locking bolts. Nothing dirty, nothing broken. Also the corresponding holes are clean and sharp.
I am very disappointed Benelli. This cannot happen after only 2,5k shots in Trap and regular cleaning and maintenance.
Jonny, how is the recoil on this gun. I know the newer ones are heavier, more like the usual suspects. I love the feel and fit of this gun for me but it has been absolutely trashed over here in America but I think most of those came when it had the light alloy receiver and was a light gun.
How was your experience with the recoil and what shot were you using: ie, speed and weight?
thanks appreciate any feedback, the gun right now over here is about $4000 retail before sales tax
I appreciate the review. You guys mentioned that you would never use it as a "game gun" Why not?
That’s my question as well. I want to use it on birds? Why not?? Have you found the answer elsewhere?
I've got one , and a DT10 and a few others. Is the 828U as good as a DT10 for just clays only , no, but it's the most pointable, adjustable and easy to shoot gun I own. The trigger is like most Benelli autos, a bit crude,lacks the hand finished feel and sophistication but on a shotgun with this design brief, in keeping. I really love mine. Don't write these off without trying one.
Thanks for your review! Do you think the field model would do well for hunting? Looking forward to your reply. Cheers
I have the same question. Have you found an answer?
@@KingsOutdoorLife nope
@@williamhood5062 i was reading another forum today on the 828 field and they said buy the browning or beretta
When you review a interchoke gun , please tell us what constriction the chokes which come with it is.
glad to see the brits have some guns
They made the ejectors too long. You have to use a lot of care when loading, or the lip of the shell can get on the other side of the ejector.
The rod that holds the stock on it is made of aluminum and can strip easily.
The stocks really nice 👌 good video
the choke in the lower barrel sits deeper than the choke in the upper barrel, but I’ve seen this in many guns, I’m very interested in why the chokes are not at the same level - is it a mistake or an idea of the engineers??
Would you recommend this gun for a bit of clays / pigeon and duck shooting?
It has nice features. So does my Beretta 686...
How do you go about checking balence along the length of a gun ?
It figures. I have been in the market for a SxS (tired of borrowing my friends) and I came across a used Win 101. And this comes out...Just kidding. I cant afford a Benelli. But if I could this is very nice to look at.
edit: can to can't
Johnny I'd like to try this gun my self a friend has one and never ever comes out the box ,never been shot.
Would get the game version but not sure of reliable wonder have they worked out issue be either 828u or a mk 60
Does the shorter tube length to overall gun length bother you or a non issue?
Sure is purdy, got 2 Franchi and love them..
Great review, Thanks
thanks Jonny. nice review
I'm looking for a "different" gun. Whats your thoughts between this 828 or the browning 525 SL? Which in your opinion was more fun to shoot?
525 all day long
In the market for my first gun. Based on this review I will try one out. Thank you 👍
🔥 let me know what you think. It’s very different
All the best brother! Enjoy it
Maybe I missed this but, are they still making them out of aluminum ? I'm sure they shoot well enough, I have a Benelli Performance Shop Super Sport and love it but... being that it's mostly aluminium and plastic... I worry it isn't going to last long.
PS- I had a better than average year trading stock so I bought the ZOLI 175th anniversary model. It looks great and feels great in the hand but, I haven't shot it yet. If you can get a hold of one, I'd like to know what you think Jonny.
If you ever come to Florida, you're welcome to shoot mine anytime.
The regular 828u have aluminium body. The sport are in steel go add the weight. I have an regular one for hunting and clay shooting. No issue with it being aluminium.
Probably the best review you have done , which means the best review ever , you might eventually be the GOAT , don’t let that go to your head though !
Quotes from the 2018 review of basically the same gun... "I'm not going to stock this gun new anymore, I've been stung too many times", "The trigger unit fell out of the gun after 10-30 shots, that's not great", "Sometimes it just doesn't eject, sometimes it just doesn't switch over... double discharge issues". This Sporter review and the gushing all over it without addressing if those issues have been addressed (or if they are even issues for the tens of thousands of these that have likely been made to date) is beyond an oversight. Is this gun new for sale then? If so, has the Field model be brought back into the fold? If one watches the two reviews back to back I'd swear you were reviewing entirely different guns. I do feel the same way about Audi's though :)
They seem to have ironed out the bulk of the issues. It still has some issues as a design but I think people are aware of these walking into the purchase now (if that is acceptable, although people but plenty of other things in life that are less reliable but more cool)
In hindsight I think my utterly floor level expectations going into this experience probably make me sound more excited than i may have been had this gun already been on a pedestal!
On a final note, we have operated separately from the gun shop for some time, but I know they still do not stock 828’s
@@tgsoutdoors Solid explanations on all fronts. I truly appreciate the honest and quick reply. "Floor level expectations", I may have to borrow that one ;)
My friend has one that I shot last year. After I finished shooting it I was looking for my teeth fillings around on the ground. That thing was brutal. He still has it but never shoots it
The field or the sporter?
Sporter
Looks very, very nice.
When Johnny said it feels like a 90’s gun... would a beretta 682 Gold E be that 90’s gun?
looks interesting but to me i would pass i also think the forend and stock should of be made out of carbon fibre to go with rib
I dig the scallops man👌
Hi TGS, I am a (U.S.) highschool senior trap shooter and I am looking at a beretta 686. I know in the past it has been a great recommendation for a gun, but I was wondering if it still is in 2021? Thanks!
Sure is! Great guns
@@tgsoutdoors awesome. I ended up actually purchasing a Browning. Are there any recommendations on cases that you have?
How about doing a review of the Beretta A400 Upland?
I've seen three of them at the range. Two had malfunctioning issues. Not good odds.
Does it still have the auto safety that the game version does? That would bug me as sporting shooter. Yeah it would become muscle memory, but still...
Manual safety
Could you do a comparison of the beretta eell and the Moroni mk11
a composite stock wouldn’t look out of place. to me it’s ugly as sin but different strokes for different folks
The Feb 22, 2018 review of the 828u was critical of the gun, have the problems been solved in the 828u Sport?
Spot on question JK. Quotes from that review include "I'm not going to stock this gun new anymore, I've been stung too many times", "The trigger unit fell out of the gun after 10-30 shots, that's not great", "Sometimes it just doesn't eject, sometimes it just doesn't switch over... double discharge issues". This Sporter review and the gushing all over it without addressing if those issues have been addressed (or if they are even issues for the tens of thousands of these that have likely been made to date) is beyond an oversight. Are they are stocking this gun new for sale then? If so, has the Field model be brought back into the fold? If one watches the two reviews back to back you'd swear they were reviewing entirely different guns.
Bought one yesterday. Can't wait to shoot it.
Hello TGS, I am liking this gun a lot, it looks amazing.
Doesn’t it! I just looked at my new 694 and it just doesn’t look as sexy anymore ....(thinly veiled comparison to wife and younger squeeze)
Can you buy the stock on its own? I've got an 828u field and would love the full wood stock.
I really like the look and finish of this gun and was very tempted when in the market last September here in France. In the end I said no. Not for any deep and meaningful reasons but because I wanted to stay loyal to Browning. So I bought myself a new Ultra XS Pro and I love it.
I don't know, but I really want too like the 828u (Game & Sporter), but you and almost every one else slaughtered the game version so i don't see how this is any different from the game version...
Heavier and more reliable?
@@tgsoutdoors In which way is it more reliable, what is change? Is the game version upgraded to, from the first versions where everything seem to fall apart? It would make a great hunting gun in the forrest, light and fast (Game version that is).
It’s been years since the 828U came out, I’m pretty sure Benelli will have fixed issues as they found them.
@@MNd3sign Probably, but you rarely see them on a hunt or a shoot.
@@lloydyp 😮 Wow that’s pretty bad if they haven’t made any tweaks over the years. I thought I heard Jonny say they aren’t as prone to problems now in the “best modern shotguns” video.
Nice video but do you have Instagram so I can start following you?
Hi explain me 692 weight 8.1 lbs Benelli 828 u sport 8lbs and you guys mention weigh ????
Nice Gun ! price not so Nice is it worth it ??
On principal I will never buy another Benelli. I have had a Comfort for over 10 years and only shot it 6 times. The stock has gone sticky, nether Benelli or GMK are interested. Fair enough if I had used it every week for 10 years but only 6 times in 10 years.
Would it be possible for someone to explain why this gun would make a good sporting gun but not a hunting one. Sorry if that seems like an ignorant question.
Had a 828u field and hated it sold it and was choosing between 725 sporting or this. Still like my citori though
I’m incredibly confused why you think the 828 is not a hunting or “game shooting” capable shotgun.
love it
£3.5K? Guess I haven’t been following Benelli pricing in a while.
Can anyone tell me wich order the 725 models old to new look at mabey getting on but every time I search 725 the a few. Getting confused 😕 also why 1 might better that the other
Hey Johnny, does this come in left handed (you mentioned palm swell)...
That is a good question, I would presume so but will check