Beretta 694 Vs Krieghoff K-80

I've always maintained that the Beretta 694 is one of the best shotguns on the market and can hold its own against anything out there. Here we test my Beretta 694 against a very special Krieghoff K-80 to see just how close the two are in a head to head test.
If you missed the unboxing of the very special Krieghoff K-80 used in this battle you can see it here: • Krieghoff K-80 Custom ...
and for a more in-depth review: • Krieghoff K-80 Review ...

[@Liam0839892]

Does he ever blink

[@Bassingtons]

Occasionally!

[@gorillamotors]

Was the 694 a 30" or 32" barrel? What length do you prefer?

[@ericriley7380]

Totally agree with your breakdown. As a 694 owner, I have been beyond pleased!

[@Bassingtons]

Pound for pound it is the best value sporter on the market!

[@jamesmartin3914]

I will agree.. cg. Zoli. Fabarm. $$$$ for ?????

[@jamesmartin3914]

Browning Is a up grade Stoeger.. Benelli should be ashamed 828u line up junk. Like UGB/25.

[@Bassingtons]

@@jamesmartin3914 The Zoli is a gun i am desperate to pitch the 694 against! Do you own one?

[@jamesmartin3914]

@@Bassingtons had a z-sport 12/32. 7krds. Here the USA. Had issues action and service.. CG. Zoli and Rizzini are the guys from the wine and cheese and tuna group. Not a good demand on trade in. Have to find someone who would take. Prostars..Turkish 4to6k. It is not a P. Gun more like piece of💩. If you shoot. 10k min of rounds. By. K P AND DT11.. GUN FIT AND CREDIT CARD TO GOTO NEXT LEVEL. DIDN'T KNOW WE ARE IN NEED OVER AGE. OVER ROUND. OLYMPIC SHOOTERS.

[@John-uo1qf]

Why only a 16 rating on the Beretta Trigger? Was it that Bad? I shot a k-80 for a few years and know what a good trigger feels like. Curious your thoughts on the 694

[@Bassingtons]

16 rating is actually 8 out 10, which is very good, its just that the k-80's trigger was another level.

[@paolomagnani4007]

Hi, and what do you think about DT11? Better Sporting or ACS? Thanks

[@Bassingtons]

The DT11 is a fantastic gun but it is considerably more expensive than the 694, so my advice would be to buy a secondhand one. With regard to to sporting or ACS, it depends what you are shooting? My preference would always be for the sporter.

[@atticafireman]

I'm receiving a 694 pro with the tsk stock next week. I would love to see a unboxing and setting the stock up video.

[@davedunn7759]

How do you like your new gun?

[@tre655]

​@@davedunn7759I guess he didn't like it.

[@tre655]

What did you buy after you sold the 694?

[@sandiegodweller]

As an owner of a 694 Sporting I am glad to see this comparison but wouldn't a comparison between a DT-11 and the K-80 be more appropriate?

[@Bassingtons]

That is on my list too!

[@DUKEisALIVE]

I find it to be a great comparison! Ive always wondered exactly how much more you are getting with the K-80 since i am looking to buy a 694

[@Plainsimple67]

​@@DUKEisALIVETWO DIFFERENT GUNS, AT THE END, IT COMES DOWN TO BUDGET, PREFERENCE AND WHICH ONE FITS YOU BETTER.

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Good vid, I own Beretta 686 20 n 12 ga and love shooting with them especially because they are fitted to me. I’m retired so no more shotguns for me. I take them hunting too along with sporting clays. I have killed countless ducks, geese, quail, n doves with them an really enjoy them for over 30 years. I would like a lighter but smooth shooting over n under 12 ga. I just bought the A400 ultralight and it shoots super smooth and is light for an automatic.

[@Bassingtons]

Have a look at the Beretta Ultraggero, it will be ideal for what you need.

[@frankboling-mk8nc]

If you were buying a 694 dt 11 Where would you suggest getting fitted and purchasing

[@Bassingtons]

If you were to buy a 694 or DT11, I would recommend J.F. Neville Guns of Alfreton.

[@LakesMTB1964]

Very informative and I’d love to see more comparison videos

[@Bassingtons]

Thank you. i would like to put it against a DT11, High Tech and F3. I just need find people who have them!

[@BeatRock253]

Awesome review, I own a 694 that I purchased without an adjustable comb. For me, that was a mistake. I prefer a gun with a higher point of impact and the 694 just shot too low for me. My stock is now currently with "Stocker John" here in the US that is cutting in an adjustable comb for me. Before I mailed it to him I was shooting the 694 with great success and pleasure with a neoprene comb riser. I will be glad to have the wood stock back without the neoprene sleeve showing off that "Grade 2.5" wood. (We all know it's Grade 3) One more thing, when I raised the comb with the sleeve it changed the angle the recoil pad rested on my shoulder. It made it so one corner of the recoil pad impacted my shoulder and bruised my shoulder pocket. The solution I found is to add a 0"-3/8" angled shim in front of the recoil pad to account for the 3/8" I raised the comb. After dialing in the 3/8" comb riser and the 3/8" angle shim in the recoil pad, the 694 patterns exactly how I want it to and the recoil to back to factory (barely anything). It's a great gun and I look forward to shooting it for many more years.

[@Bassingtons]

It is a fantastic gun. Glad to hear you got the comb sorted.

[@teddypickertube6747]

Has your 694 got a tiny bit of front to back play on the forened yet?

[@Bassingtons]

No, I find it absolutely OK.

[@teddypickertube6747]

@@Bassingtons have you shot it much since youve had it?

[@Bassingtons]

@@teddypickertube6747 Yes I have.

[@07mickd]

with the 694 you can adjust it yourself

[@salibaray]

How can you have back n forth play on a forfend of a 694 I wonder? it has a completely new design which uses 2 mounting points for the forearm, not 1 - you can see an indepth explanation of this in the video by Cole Gunsmithing channel on the 694.

[@pistoleer3572]

Might have helped on the recoil if your Beretta actually fitted you, as you looked distinctly uncomfortable handling it ,the Krieghoff looked far better suited to you .

[@Bassingtons]

The Beretta does fit me, its just the Krieghoff is a superior gun!

[@bgjb-r1499]

A solid shooter equipped with a reliable gun that fits properly and patterns well is all you need. Yes, Kreighoff triggers are better but don’t forget to mention that you “must” get those triggers tuned every two years ($400). Don’t tune the K-80 triggers and you run the risk of breaking an axle or hammers.

[@Bassingtons]

Yes and I will never be at that level because I am not shooting 2 to 3 rimes a week. The Beretta 694 is amazing value!

[@massivetool]

You def don’t need to shoot 2/3 times a week to be a decent shot, daft excuse.

[@mbal4052]

@@massivetool how good are you? I have shot for my country as a junior and for about 20 years in seniors and commonwealth championships and currently am classified in AA DTL, A OT and A ABT. You are the fool of you think lots of practise doesn’t help you become better shooter.

[@massivetool]

@@mbal4052 How good am I? I don’t shoot trap, I have been AAA in ESP. However, this isn’t a biggest willy competition. But whilst I do have a big one, I didn’t suggest practice doesn’t help. What I did say is what this guys suggested about ‘never … because’. You do not have to shoot 2/3 times a week to become ‘better’ (can’t believe I’m writing this to such an accomplished shooter) but probably do to become ‘the best’. This guy has made a series of videos that aren’t going to influence, inform or add to a chap of your skills and experience … so curious if your name is Karen?

[@mikeyd5969]

You don’t tune Krieghoff triggers ,their annuals are for springs and firing pins . There’s nothing to tune on their triggers unless you want them lightened . It has 0 effects on the hammers or pins ..

[@tajzikria5307]

Krieghoff and Perazzi on another level.

[@Bassingtons]

They are.

[@Hunter-zb3qd]

The forend cracked on mine after only 2 months of use! This appears to be a common issue. no response from Beretta!!

[@Bassingtons]

So did you have to replace it?

[@jamesnesbit9771]

Just got my 694 ..fantastic

[@Bassingtons]

It is!

[@jamesnesbit9771]

If you ever get chance give Thimbleby shooting ground a go.. class restaurant and the ground superb

[@Bassingtons]

@@jamesnesbit9771 I have!

[@edlandis2005]

Very well done comparison!

[@Bassingtons]

Many thanks.

[@olisalt]

Love this!

[@Bassingtons]

Thank you.

[@massivetool]

That’s an old K80. It’s not a super sport. Very gaudy. Too much. Recoil system is aftermarket, finish is aftermarket, pistol grip cap is add on. Comparing an old right handed fixed choke gun against a left handed new miltichoke 694 … makes perfect sense Reviewing guns … from the brief shots and other videos, very much an amateur shooter, not the best basis for putting out review videos. As such no one considering buying a K gun will be interested, let alone swayed … unless for laughs. Rating guns 94 and 96/100 lol. But put your money up, buy the gun, have a stock made by say Manuel Ricardo, sell the RH stock and let’s see your scores🤗 Not being harsh but why on earth are you ‘reviewing’ guns? Please by all means give opinion and call it such but ‘someone came and I videoed it on my worktop’ is a bit light on insight, knowledge and value. Anyone that genuinely shoots CPSA competitions to a consistent standard, will cringe at this content. Who are you informing? An amateur definitely wouldn’t buy a K gun without knowing ‘why’, so many things can change as knowledge increases. Anyway, not here to trash you but it would be better to acknowledge your knowledge and skills may not be that of an accomplished shot. If by some chance you are in fact a AA competition shot - I will gladly eat my comment snd hush 🙋🏼‍♂️

[@dankruger2890]

the Beretta looked like a toy compared to the Krieghoff, but the Krieghoff felt lighter

[@temporaryaccount1039]

Try a high tec trigger

[@Bassingtons]

I have and the Krieghoff is another level!

[@AlsAllAussieAdventures]

694 and DT11 are both amazing shotguns, ive shot a krieghoff and didnt rate it at all, felt like tank and quite bland.

[@Bassingtons]

I am a big Beretta fan boy!

[@erichfouke3677]

I own a 692 32” sporting and wish I would have held out for the 694. How can a K80 be legendary when it’s a Remington 3200 that they bought the rights to?

[@danielrees8839]

Whenever I've stumbled onto your videos they make me squirm. Watching you shooting that 694 was painful also literally has beginner written all over it.

[@Bassingtons]

Charming!

[@danielrees8839]

From where do you get your shooting knowledge and product information from ? Its all basic rubbish and it shows when you're comparing one gun with another that costs 5 times the price. All I could think was whats the point ?

[@Bassingtons]

@@danielrees8839 In an earlier VLOG of a review of my 694 I believed it could hold its own against more expensive guns, I never said it was a better gun. Hence the reason for the VLOG.

[@briandillon8823]

@@danielrees8839 I tend to agree with you regarding uneducated review. k80 is 9pound . 694 is 8 pounds. description of trigger pull is a joke. description of handling is non existent. he uses 2 shells in each gun from what looked like a belly on teal and heads back to the house to put together a scoring system that puts a 694 within 2% of a k80. give me a break. you're not competing with tgs or Lloyd pattison mate.

[@davidpyper82]

Tho I agree with some of your points . You only show yourself up being rude like this really no need . Attitudes like that can put beginners off progressing and if only a few progress we run the risk of loosing are great sport .

[@shadowk7214]

C’mon compare the DT11 to the K80….seriously the 694?!

[@Bassingtons]

What a good idea!

[@borjastick]

Ok but for the money the Krieghoff is a rip off compared. They also weight about 7 tons. My mate has one and because he paid so much for it he cannot bring himself to admit that it isn't the right gun for him. I have offered him many times the chance to try one of my guns and he simply won't do it. I have been shooting with a Browning Ultra XTR for the past 8 years and love it to bits despite one or two niggles. It was 3300 euros new 18 years ago, so not a cheap gun. Last Year I bought a brand new Browning XS Pro. It comes with all the bells and whistles and is beautiful too. But... After a whole year shooting very well with it here in France and hardly touching my Utra XTR I went back to the Ultra to test it again and guess what, I shoot better with it. So I'm afraid that all that money spent on a new XS Pro (3800 euros) didn't work out very well. It's now up for sale.

[@Bassingtons]

There is no doubt about it, the Krieghoff is the better engineered gun, however you are paying for it! So my advice is that is you are a competition shooter then go for the Kreighoff. If you are a Sunday golfer, like me, then save the money and buy the Beretta. Browning I rate highly too.

[@wackeyracer2001]

Like comparing apples and oranges. You can tailor every detail of the K80 to your liking. I've never shot 2 K80s that feel identical so limits the ability to compare it to another gun and specially a gun 4 to 5 times the value. The Berretta is mass produced to a budget. Yes great value for what you get but in a totally different league to K80. I don't agree with you in the trigger pulls on K80 for me its always been a big let down of the gun. The feeling of the mechanical reset to the second barrel takes some getting used to. Personally think the Blaser F3 trigger is on another level to all other factory triggers

[@Bassingtons]

That is because the Blaser has in line hammers for the triggers. I have come close on 2 occasions to purchasing a Blaser F3 and have mentioned this in a VLOG. The Kreighoff K80 is another level!

[@wackeyracer2001]

@@Bassingtons inline hammers have nothing to do with the trigger. Inline hammers are just very reliable mechanism and allow near instant ignitions. Trigger is just a beautiful mechanical trigger

[@Bassingtons]

@@wackeyracer2001 the in line hammers will give you very quick lock times and great trigger pulls!

[@jimgregory6629]

didn`t see much shooting there

[@petermitchell9551]

the super fast are 27 grams not 28 grams pal i all so shoot them myself great cartridge

[@Bassingtons]

I know! I realised that after recording it! only a gram out!

[@petermitchell9551]

only a gram as you say pal they must be good cant get hold of any over my end

[@Bassingtons]

@@petermitchell9551 They are!

[@buckshotaaa]

Does this guy ever blink?

[@Bassingtons]

Very occasionally!

[@lavoltare6307]

694 compared to a K80, i dont think so, no comparison what so ever, i have shot both guns and the beretta feels like a plastic kids gun compared to a K80. Needless to say i purchased a K80.

[@Bassingtons]

Yes, the K-80 is the superior gun, but should be given the price difference!

[@temporaryaccount1039]

Stick a left hand tsk stock on the k80 job done give the man the money. See you soon . A

[@Bassingtons]

But them it ruins the aesthetics of the gun!

[@temporaryaccount1039]

@@Bassingtons never broke an extra clay would be my response but she is stunning

[@Bassingtons]

@@temporaryaccount1039 It is one of the few guns I could sit and admire the craftsmanship for hours on end!

[@temporaryaccount1039]

@@Bassingtons i have 2 favourite drool over places Ray wards in knightsbridge and the gun room at Sandringham.

[@Bassingtons]

@@temporaryaccount1039 Well, how about Bassington's doing a VLOG on your favourite places?

[@claytownsend1057]

694 I got is junk shells get stuck in the gun every few shots

[@Bassingtons]

Take it back to whoever you bought it from.

[@TurdFregusonK80]

If you want to say the 694 is a nice gun then just say that. To compare the Beretta 694 to a Krieghoff K-80 is so ridiculous it’s laughable.

[@Bassingtons]

Trust me it is not!

[@tre655]

I don't think so, having shot both. I think the K80 has MORE recoil than the Beretta. It's a fantastic gun, but unless you are a pro, you don't need it.

[@TurdFregusonK80]

@@tre655 Guess that makes me a pro.

[@TurdFregusonK80]

@@Bassingtons Just a matter of time before the Beretta and their 694 puts companies like Krieghoff and Perazzi out of business. Laughable.

[@tre655]

@@TurdFregusonK80 or you like more recoil... I'd take ten heavier gun. Swings better for me, and the Ks not worth the price difference

[@jamesrobinson9381]

Chalk and cheese mid range versus top range not like for like

[@Bassingtons]

I never said it was!

[@barrielearmont7164]

Just watching you mount the gun made me disregard everything you say

[@luisabellon5869]

You just made me dump USD$4899 on a new 694 Pro with the TSK stock. 😄

[@Bassingtons]

A great choice! That gun is exceptional value for money. All the best.

[@temporaryaccount1039]

Or stick a tsk on your 694

[@Bassingtons]

Good point. I would like to test the new 694 tsk!

[@ralstonraz]

Your 694 i guess was not fitted to you - it being your own gun. Your cheek was floating over the gun with barely any contact.

[@Bassingtons]

The 694 was fitted to me.

[@chrishickman9738]

3k gun compared to a 14k gun...

[@Bassingtons]

Why not?

[@antonisbak8168]

you cant compare beretta with krieghoff are not in the same levell ...... krieghoff shotguns can compare only with perazzi shotguns

[@Bassingtons]

Have you seen Beretta SO10 or SO06?

[@geoffhawk2332]

So for 11k more, or roughly 3x the price, you can a gun that's 2% better... got it... smh. So why do I still want a K-80...lol.

[@Bassingtons]

That is not what I said!

[@jamesmartin3914]

i have to say, don't touch MY GUNS,,, the way you slammed the actions shut, like a gorilla slamming a Bentley door shut................

[@Bassingtons]

Now that has made me laugh!

[@jamesmartin3914]

You took of many years of use. Have you ever get to shoot. Beretta 694 ACS sporting adjustable rib. B-fast