Benelli 828u Steel Field 12ga O/U Shotgun Review

[@snz7wflakegaming175]

I have had the 828U 12GA Aluminum with 28" barrels since 2019. I have ~3000 rounds through mine. I have shot sporting clay leagues and its my primary upland gun for pheasant hunting. I have loved it, yes it whips around, yes, its got recoil, however when you get used to it I don't notice those things at all anymore. Its nice to be able to swing fast and get on those birds that surprise you. With the use I have put it through I have had several mechanical issues. I have had a piece in my receiver break twice. Its a piece that rides right along the hinge point, Benelli has warrantied it both times no questions asked. The last problem I had was with the barrels in 2022, I had a rivell bulge in my upper barrel. Benelli wanted to claim I shot with an obstructed barrel (which I most certainly did not). I have never shot steel through any choke tighter than a modified and have never dropped or dug my barrels into the ground or snow while hunting that would have obstructed them. After some run around with Benelli tech support they ended up putting a used set of barrels on which aesthetically were in worse condition than the originals I had sent it in with when the rivell happened (not great), but I was happy to have my shotgun back never the less.

[@CameronWigton-em4pk]

I think I speak for A LOT of people when I say we’re still waiting on a Weatherby Sorix review…

[@raysamii]

Easy fix to disable the auto safety: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y36yYaSQnJyLeJosi=dRtuAq4ouM3wNO_6

[@jeshuamilbradt503]

Waiting for the best semi-auto shotguns of 2024!!!

[@Beejmiles]

I've had my brushed nickel 20ga 26" O/U for 3 years now. I deactivated the auto safety with the supplied method to do so. I take it to the sporting clay range all summer so my upland hunting "should" be more successful. In all that time and likely nearing 1000 rounds it has always ejected properly and never once let me down. If only my shooting was as reliable. Great gun and I appreciate the light weight during long days in the field.

[@jasonfitzpatrick2894]

I just watched this video and remembered your review of the original 828U. You asked for comments on the 828U. I guess I should start with this - I have the 828U in 12 that I have put probably 10,000 rounds through it over the last 18 months and had very few issues. I had just picked one up used and you said that it "really had a wollop" for recoil. Without shooting the gun, I bought it because it isn't a bulky over /under. For lack of a better word, it is a Formula-1 Racer! It just looks sexy as hell. I had been shooting skeet with my friends, and I have the original Benelli M1 Super 90 Tactical...needless to say, not the best skeet gun, however I love the Benelli line. Enough of the memory lane...I have been shooting Skeet, occasionally Trap, and sporting clays. It does have recoil, but it isn't abusive. I have shot eight rounds of skeet several times and I have not become recoil conscious. I am not seeing any significant wear on the machined parts of the receiver or for that matter, any of the metal parts. I had one of the long machine screws inside the forearm work its way out, and it takes a specifically long Allen head screwdriver to replace it, and the washer was gone, so I had to replace it as well. Was easy enough to repair and I am back at it. My fiber optic sight was cracked and on the third shot during a round of sporting clays it came off, so I had to shoot without a front bead for 97 rounds. Love the gun. I have picked up after marker extended tubes and will not hesitate to take this gun out for upland birds.

[@smokeyourbuttsbbqmafiainc.8567]

I would love to see you do a review of the 828u sport. I own one and feel like it is one amazing shotgun. It is a clay smashing machine and once I shimmer it to fit me properly I felt much less muzzle jump to my face and recoil is very minimal. Something about a LM carlson choke that just throws excellent patterns with these barrels. I believe the sport version has much less felt recoil and has absolutely upped my game with this shotgun. Also I keep my ejectors cleaned out with compressed air and have had zero issues. As far as reliability I have had absolutely no issues with this gun. And it's the best trigger I have ever felt from a shotgun.

[@freecitizen7372]

I’d be interested in a review of a Fausti O/U. You briefly mentioned Fausti during your Shot Show 2024 video and they looked interesting.

[@bluenosepitbull11]

They are excellent.

[@michaelgides4278]

The auto safety can be removed. Pull out the trigger pack and remove the horse shoe spring on the safety. Quick and easy fix. I have the upland performance in 20 gauge. Make a great gun for all day hunting. Keep up the great reviews.

[@davidblake136]

ive got the 20g one and bought Steve after seeing you 12g review - love it, as you say takes while getting used to the stiffer lever - had no issues at all and interested in this 12g steel

[@niguk5075]

I've got a 32" 828u sport. Had just over 1 year, approx 3000 shells through it. Mainly sporting clays and sport trap. No issues except for delayed firing on Fiocchi shells. Virtually no felt recoil with all the balance weights in. Use comp n choke 3/8 in both or original 1/4 and 1/2 chokes. Shims are great to get the stock just right for yourself.

[@terot]

I have had 26" 828U lighter version about 3 years now. I shoot clays with same gun and i haven´t notice any issues after 2500 shots. I usually shoot about 100-150 shots at a time and recoil is not on issue. I´m using without auto safety, it´s easy to change that way.

[@markturner6040]

The 12g 828U we have is the aluminum version with a 28” barrel. I also have a Caesar Guerini made 32” sporter. The 828U is for my wife. For her we use 26g, 980 fps shells for very little recoil. When I use it I use 1oz, 1170 fps shells with some recoil. When I shoot my CG I use 1-1/8 oz, 1200 fps shells with some recoil. The CG weighs about 2lb more than the 828U and functions better as a clay gun. Just some comments you were asking for.

[@cajiapgto1298]

I’ve had my 828u Aluminum receiver, 28” barrel. It’s my primary upland game shotgun…..although it’s too nice to be a “truck gun” that gets thrown around without care. You can deactivate the auto safety by removing the spring, as the safety has caught me a few times when I first started using it. I don’t shoot much skeet with it as it is light and I also tend to feel most of the felt recoil on my cheek. I have roughly around 1k rounds through it, have had no mechanical or other issues with it and in addition to being a pleasure to carry in the field all day, it is hands down the most beautiful O/U out there in my opinion.

[@mallardcutter7209]

I shot an 828 about four years ago. After I shot it my buddy asked me what I was looking for as I walked around , I responded “ My fillings that got jarred out “.

[@forcedproductions9615]

Need to review the impala plus line.

[@mfinkcrm3419]

i bought a 828u sport earlier this year and put 10.000 shots through it until now. Not a single problem appeared. 10/10 would buy it again.

[@raysamii]

I am new to trap/skeet shooting. I have been shooting rifles and pistols most of my life. Getting rid of rifle habits ( aiming , etc...) is very challenging - you'd have to erase your muscle memory. Purchased the 828U 2 months ago when I started shooting trap. I did 3 days ( 300 rounds each day ). My face was literally sore and swollen at the end of the 3rd day- this could also be a "fit" issue. I am still trying to understand Benelli's shim system to adjust the drop/cast. I disabled the auto safety - posted a link to a video earlier. I also added Carlson's extended chokes. The recoil on your shoulder is minimal- the issue is the face area.

[@Landry_Houston]

YES so excited for this video!

[@jclarkusaf]

Bought a 828u 20g for my 1 year old daughter to inherit one day. Love the channel. Also benelli has a youtube video of how to disable the safety automatic function

[@Willenium2k4]

About this time last year I bought a 828U. Reviews were generally not very promising and there was a few common issues reported with them. I knew the history of this particular example though, and being hardly ever used, was worth a try. I think I got about 400 shots into it before almost every noted issue came to light in some capacity (double discharge, rattling carbon rib, random stiff trigger pulls, barrels opening upon firing). I eventually sold it a few months later and bought a Silver Pigeon which has been great. The 828U looks great in my opinion, is very light for easy field days and is generally a cool quirky model. It just lacks the reliability/durability I expect in a gun. I currently miss the auto safety as my SP is a 'Sporting', but it can be arranged later on if I get the bits I need to convert it.

[@At_ffl]

Can we see a review of the Browning Wicked Wing O/U

[@RogerCombs-i3j]

The auto safety is easy to remove with the trigger group out. The comfort recoil system leaves some to be desired. But it does shoot where you look when adjusted which is reason to use the gun

[@billschmidt6751]

I agree the auto safe is really easy to remove I did on my nickel 828u and I love it

[@dylanhibdon8218]

I'm not sure if you've heard of the company Wimberley Arms, fairly new company based out of Texas I'm pretty sure, but I think a review of the WT106 would be a good one for another budget friendly sporting clay gun.

[@ronzukowski9207]

Steve, awesome vid. I’d be interested in your opinion between the wood stock and the difference a tsk adjustable stock makes. Also for the 20th or so time, will the Falcon Strike fit on the tsk?

[@jcbabb2]

The shims for the stock is really a great idea that no one else does in an over under. I just wish that you could get more drop with it.

[@josephdailey7775]

I agree with Cameron. I'd really like to see a sorix review.

[@Crow35d]

It seems like there is some similar concepts to the Cynergy.. Not sure but based on strikers, springs on the barrel, etc seems similar to me. Please educate us if you know for sure. The main difference I see would be about $1000 in price maybe.

[@jasonlindsey5659]

I have some friends that bought this gun in South Dakota. I don't like the auto safety. We also found the safety very hard to use.

[@AlexCarlson-b8f]

Review the “beretta 1301 Comp” next!!!!

[@clv603]

The shotgun finder is coming along great, but the "Intended use" is a bit too restrictive. For versatile shotguns that fit well into categories like "Hunting/Target" should show up in results within both hunting and target categories. As an experienced software engineer, I've learned the optimal approach is to begin initial filtering by least-restrictive criteria to most-restrictive. The initial filter categories could be simplified to 4 options---Any, Field/Hunting, Target, and Defense/Tactical. High-specificity filtering can be detrimental to user experience. For example, I'm a user looking for a hunting shotgun that hunts all kinds of game. To see turkey guns I have to select a different filter and look at a separate list. To see waterfowl guns I have to select a different filter to look at a separate list. Separate lists are more difficult to compare side-by-side. It would be great to see all hunting in a list then filter more specific criteria from there. As always another great video!

[@jameseray1979]

A fair Carrera one 32" high rib or a girsan mc312. The girsan in bottom land is awesome looking. I love the look of the 828 line. But I believe it has to many moving parts for a reliable over under.

[@ryanhillmann8414]

Can you do a review on the Tristar TT-15 DTA trap over under shotgun?

[@SirBenzo666]

Love the new hoody!

[@philipkonan3528]

Can you do a review on Browning 825 sport?

[@jessgorman7896]

I would never pay that much for anything with a auto safty. But it looks good. ! I still haven't found something that has made me want to leave my xs4.

[@Gulgonful]

First! Fair Iside Review please!

[@tec0]

good review. how about F.A.I.R. shotguns? please review!

[@itzhyperrrr5854]

Can you review a krieghoff k-80

[@PedroSanchezAlvarado]

Esa arma es una elegancia se puede decir una maravilla

[@Franz704]

Is it ok to dry fire an over and under shotgun without snap caps?

[@bertpulaski2492]

Will it hurt anything? I don’t know. Would I do it? No. If you don’t have any, two empty hulls at least.

[@jonathanhornbuilders]

Beautiful gun!

[@halisylmaz6143]

Beretta sl2

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

Don't like auto-safeties. And, I think combining the opening lever with the cocking system is not only too heavy, but a source of early wear & failure.

[@terrycampbell500]

I have a ethos that uses the same recoil system, I think it’s a joke . Took it off , put on limbsaver air pad , much better !

[@GeorgesAdventure-LetsGO]

Benelli 828 or Baretta 688?

[@AppalachianRancher]

I can't wait to handle the 688. I've shot the 828u sport it handled great shot just as good. I love the 688 looks if it handles like it looks ill be buying it. Some people have complained about the 828s sport reliability but that may just be early models.

[@martincory]

Actually, if it were Apple... you would have to buy the trigger separately 😁

[@glockparaastra]

Auto safety can likely be deactivated. I don’t like it either.

[@JustAnotherGuyInTheComments]

I have an 828U that sits in the safe waaaay too much. To someone more experienced, I can understand some of the frustrations. The only thing i've got to say is that the safety on mine is an absolute bear to get off in the field with gloves on. But as a small guy, its a great field gun.

[@Bob-Maplethorpe]

Auto safety is terrible if you are shooting clays. All you have to do is forget once! My wife has an gun that does this and it drives her nuts.

[@johna5747]

You haven't reviewed a 825 yet...

[@bobcat409]

Auto safety is a complete deal breaker. Flush mount chokes. Muzzle jump. Recoil to face.

[@R41D]

autosaftey is just stupid, I have an 828U Sport and No joke It gave me a black eye the first month I had it. I couldnt get it setup right for myself using their shims. I eventually had to buy a Rubber pad to prevent myself from getting a black eye when using it. so silly.

[@raysamii]

Disabling the auto safety: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y36yYaSQnJyLeJosi=dRtuAq4ouM3wNO_6

[@alexandresorroche2476]

this gun not focused my mind!!!

[@TT-ch2pz]

I dig everything except the price and lack of mid-rib. That barrel gap really destroys to look of this gun. It's like a pretty girl with a gap in her front teeth.

[@jcbabb2]

I LOVE the look of floating barrels. I fell in love with the Krieghoff K-80 years ago, so I’m sure that sways my opinion.

[@jasonfitzpatrick2894]

@@jcbabb2 Famous model has a gap between her teeth! Smokin hot in fact! LOL

[@PedroSanchezAlvarado]

🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨🙏🙏✍️✍️✍️

[@rickstrandberg6398]

Clearly the ugliest o/u. Is there actual improvements to justify ugliness?

[@cajiapgto1298]

@cajiapgto1298 0 seconds ago I’ve had my 828u Aluminum receiver, 28” barrel since 2016. It’s my primary upland game shotgun…..although it’s too nice to be a “truck gun” that gets thrown around without care. You can deactivate the auto safety by removing the spring, as the safety has caught me a few times when I first started using it. I don’t shoot much skeet with it as it is light and I also tend to feel most of the felt recoil on my cheek. I have roughly around 1k rounds through it, have had no mechanical or other issues with it and in addition to being a pleasure to carry in the field all day, it is hands down the most beautiful O/U out there in my opinion.