The NEW Beretta 688

[@TD-eo5yb]

I have just purchased one of these last week, an upgrade to a starter gun and I am absolutely made up. Awesome bit of kit, well worth the money!!

[@marklewis7090]

Couldn’t ask for a better recommendation and honest review of what is obviously going to be a real winner both in the value stakes and performance. Well done Johnny and very well done Beretta 10/10. ML.

[@Grant_901]

Nice review. I think the gun is interesting and applaud Beretta for trying new things. Thanks for sharing

[@JamesChurchill3]

I've always been told "if you can't make it perfect, make it adjustable" and it seems Beretta are applying the same philosophy to this, not a bad thing as it means Beretta only have to make one model the same way to have it suit a lot more people.

[@orvh5223]

A new Beretta, never a bad thing .. I have a 686, love it, too poor to "upgrade" but this looks like would be a great candidate. Thanks for the cool review.

[@duncnz9128]

great gun , I really like the looks . Good photography of the shooting and the clays breaking , much clearer than with a shot cam.

[@x-Timmer-x]

I’ve been waiting for you and/or Lloyd to review this gun. I’m very interested in this one, i just think it looks absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for the review, i hope there will be an in depth technical review on this gun out soon. Thank you for taking the time to produce all this awesome content!

[@craigtodd1456]

I have shot laminated stocks for near on 25 year's. Admittedly target rifles. Laminate has its advantages. Straight grain. Cross grain .strength and weight. Its new to the shotgun w 6:14 ay. But not bold. With this formate go bold. Go blue red purple.

[@nickherron3599]

Johnny, thank you for your videos! Truth be known I’m quite fond of beretta shotguns. I have a K80 that never leaves my safe, and choose my 694 time and time again. I’ve been on the fence of stepping into a DT11, only because of the width of the action, so an SL2 is on my radar. I also have a beautiful specimen 682gold greystone that is too nice to use as frequently as I shoot. I had considered passing the 682g to my son, but I may nab this 688 as an upgrade to his a300. Love the channel! Catch you at Sandanona on your next visit. Come with Solomons in July!

[@MrCabimero]

I am a big believer in adjustable combs. However, I don't understand why manufacturers don't make them so that you can go lower, not higher. I have a long neck like you, and lower is almost always what I need. Otherwise I need to bury my snout into the comb .

[@jcbabb2]

I agree! There are those of us out there that need more drop, and there simply isn’t anything out there to make it happen. You can add a rib, or have a custom stock made. Why not just allow for a bit more drop in the comb???

[@Urinehere]

@@jcbabb2because it wouldn’t look good if the comb wasn’t flush with the rest of the stock.

[@gumannjonasson8800]

Adding weight to the action plus the laminate is heavier than normal walnut, This reminds me a lot of the older 682 (not a bad thing). Most interesting o/u from Beretta in years

[@S.Muh.AliMoin]

Hello from Muscat, the sultanate of Oman. Thank you a million for the beautiful and fascinating videos you're making. I can guess that to make one of those videos, you and your good team put a lot of effort into getting it done. Big thanks to you and your great team. Keep up the good work...

[@stu748r]

Cool, when are they coming out with a EELL version with a exhibition grade plywood stock ? ...................

[@bobgibbons8968]

OK..you sold me.. Bought one yesterday... WITH BLACK CHOKES ...from COLES GUNS in Harpswell, Maine.. Wish me luck!

[@tgsoutdoors]

Oooh! Which chokes?

[@bobgibbons8968]

@@tgsoutdoors Too funny.. watching one of your vids right now!! I bought the mod and imp mod.. check out Coles guns Harpswell Maine. He is a Baretta trained gun smith.. Makes his own brand of chokes..Keep up the great work.. I am learning a lot from you.. Just wish i could understand the English you people speak on the other side of the pond !! LOL

[@paulbugden7708]

I love the look! I think it's going to be my next gun purchase

[@JakeSchlade]

For the stationery bird/fowl hunter that shoots clays to warm up for the hunting season. It'll be interesting to see if this one sticks or heads to the closeout rack.

[@tadsmith477]

The 688 will fill a long-needed gap in the Beretta dedicated clay target line that won't break the bank. I think most shooters would agree that a new 680 series introduction is by no means a bad thing! 😀

[@robertgarrison6249]

Great just when I have my mind made up about my next gun purchase, you put this this out. Now I have to rethink the whole thing. Great review.

[@a1nelson]

My head loves the laminate and my heart loves the wood. It’s that simple for me. I’ve had multiple long guns’ accuracy improved drastically with a swap to laminate. So, I absolutely appreciate its place. However, when it came to my most recent (Beretta) purchase, what did I go for? Quality walnut.

[@sahhull]

I'll stay with my black ABS stocked Remington 870 pump action shotgun. It really upsets the snobs at the clay ground with the extra full choke. Best £300 Ive ever spent, 25 years ago.

[@jaober9]

Didn't care much for the look but I picked one up to see what it was like at my club today and WOW.....What a great gun!!

[@GeorgesAdventure-LetsGO]

Just ordered 2. One right hand, one left hand. Son in laws shoot right, I shoot left. Hope to have by Christmas.

[@wda-59-14]

50 Straight! Good job! Will have to track down one of these guns, in the wild, and give it a look/feel.

[@JorgeMuxica]

Great review. Awesome looking gun. Seems amazingly capable and promising. I will def check more information on it. I wonder how it stacks up against the 694 line. Could be my next gun. 🙂

[@Blondejam]

Now that is a good looking gun. Nice to see you shooting it so well Johnny!!! Keep up the good work...

[@blucarbon6802]

Another great review Jonny. The price point for what you’re getting seems reasonable. Two thumbs up!

[@rngDeadEye]

When my ticket finally arrives I was set on a 694... until I watched this video. I prefer a black stock, my Marlin 7000 was a synthetic stock and I much preferred it over my Browning's .243 wood stock. It will be my first shotgun so the adjustability should mean it will probably be my last...

[@CaptainSolo124]

Hi Johnny great video I really like the Beretta 688 it is a very nice looking gun and it seems to be able to be used for any of the clay target sports

[@AlexP-hl4wn]

Funnily enough I was handed one of these in a gun shop to look at on Thursday. If I’d been blindfolded I’d have said it was a Browning as there was a bit more meat in the action and wrist than I’m used to in a Beretta. I’ve got smallish hands for a full size man and it didn’t feel too big. I looked it over and was impressed, then looked at the tag and it was genuinely £1000 less than I expected! I’m not an expert on Beretta nomenclature so 688 didn’t give me a clue as to where it sits in the lineup, but it makes sense when it was explained. I was impressed overall - I like laminate on a clay gun and my only gripe was the checkering was a bit sharp on my soft hands!

[@jeffshrop]

Picking one up Tuesday.

[@biagiocozza8875]

Great video Johnny. Love the review, love the gun, I think this will be a gun for everyone to own. I think I might just order one tomorrow.

[@peterroberts9918]

Looks nice, not sure about the orange, you’d definitely need a matching vest if you got one😬,still prefer the 525 laminate, I sprayed my chokes Matt black,, 👍👍

[@MrDjay46]

“sprayed my chokes black” - good idea. What type of paint was suitable for that?

[@peterroberts9918]

@ got a primer for stainless steel and then just a Matt black spray, gave a few coats, I didn’t like the look of the gold, it might wear off, if it does I won’t lose any sleep 👍👍

[@gregcameron9907]

deffinatley a great addition to my 725 will look into as stock comes into canada

[@jasonhalsey]

This has just made my pending purchase of a second hand 694 adjustable much more difficult, thanks for the review very impressed.

[@jamesnesbit5404]

Get the 694 trust me ..I've never looked back

[@Roller_blind]

Stick with the 694 purchase. Better quality competition gun with Steelium Plus barrels.

[@682GoldE79]

Had a look at one, in the hands it feels just like a Gold E.

[@timbacus9698]

I really like my 694 but this is just a dead sexy looking gun. Pretty sure there's going to be one in my future, perhaps a back up to the back up. 30" left handed 688, tasty!

[@bub123100]

Been waiting for this review love this gun. Hope it's at British shooting show next year so I can have a good look at it 😊

[@juancarlosbelletti6335]

Ya sabemos lo que es Beretta yo tube una 686 y pienso que lo unico que cambiaron fue la cosmetica exterior. Por lo demas es igual.❤❤❤❤❤

[@johanneslaxell6641]

That would be a sweet gun for hunting. Laminate and then the steel cerracoted matt/satin black with those small orange details. Love it 👍🏼👍🏼!

[@ChrisUKFF]

Had my eye on this since launch. It's really tempting me...

[@micu6778]

Brilliant video ! question, if you could only have one, which would it be 688 0r 694 ?

[@eltelboy8492]

I really like it, annoyingly I’ve just brought a silver pigeon 3 sporter two days before this came out.

[@MichaelIrons-d5v]

hi john , try putting some black tape over the chokes, i covered mine and 4 years later its still on them, loved the vid m.

[@Gulgonful]

Would be fine totally blacked out - but one can fill the orange lettering and diy paint the chokes after the gun is in hand.

[@KathrynLiz1]

That's a lovely bit of kit...

[@steveharutunian5440]

As usual awesome review and filming. You’re a natural JC! Gotta say though the recoil looked a little snappy and it would wear on me after a while. Every laminate stock I’ve shot seemed to recoil more than standard wood counter part. JMO. GOOD JOB

[@tomski0007]

I have a 682 evo it was my first gun. Been looking for a replacement and I think this is the one. Great review. Bet I cant 50 straight with it though.😂

[@tgsoutdoors]

I bet I couldn’t do it again!

[@zmumtaz]

Great video🎉

[@johngeorge2081]

Looks great! Can't wait to give one a try. BUT, when will there be a JC Playlist link?

[@tgsoutdoors]

Oooh, a TGS claylist!

[@paulwilson7234]

Beretta blue stock and forend gold graphics 👌

[@Gosu9765]

Was looking into getting 828U Sport as I'm not a fan of the classic look of over-unders (I'm new to clay shooting). That was pretty much the only shotgun I liked the look of even tho it is quite expensive for me. I'll definitely consider this over that gun as from what I can tell it's also cheaper while I only want the gun to look good - I'll be doing the shooting.

[@dingbat9801]

I would strongly recommend NOT buying an 828. They are horrible on recoil, I would go as far as to say “punishing.” Look up almost any review not put out by Benelli and you will see what I’m saying is true. I would strongly suggest shooting any gun you’re interested in before making that investment. This 688 would be twice the gun for clays that the 828 is and yes I’m well aware Beretta owns Benelli. But the 828 was a huge misstep for whom ever designed it in my opinion.

[@frankwebster8365]

Looks like a nice tool for the trade. Never owned a Beretta, just Browning, being laminated by, it looks good. Hummm. Take Care and Be Safe.

[@clive1539]

The laminate stocks are nice, I have one a tikka, the 688 is probably great as a first gun, it’s got that modern industrial look to it, which I guess is a matter of taste. As I have a 686 and a 690 already, I’m more interested in the recoil factor is there a difference between this and the 694 and a DT11 if so how much. I’m stuck on the beretta train, and would like to try a ACS gun, curious to see if a more heads up position is a benefit.

[@dave_724]

I didn’t like this gun when I first saw it but I do think it has a place it’s just a shame they didn’t use the 690 action over the 680 series to base this gun on price wise I think it sits too near a 694 if it was a few hundred more then a 686 it would be incredibly good value and probably sell more. I really love the look of the laminate and the stippling on the action and the look of it in general it’ll be interesting to see how well they do.

[@MrCabimero]

So curious. You seem to shoot that better than the custom gun you had made at beretta. Am I right? I wonder if you shoot it so well since it has 55mm drop at the heel which is lower than most over the counter guns. I notice that you don't have to hunch your shoulder up so much like you do with other over the counter guns you shoot

[@Udeus5]

I think it a great looking gun. I like the adjustments and improvements but I don’t think it’s worth the extra 1k over the 686. Laminate is so much cheaper and less finicky compared to walnut. Maybe if the barrels were steelium plus?

[@SHOTRED555]

Looks really nice. Do they make one that ejects the shells out?

[@HicVenariHicSalta]

Love this Design

[@Dansy]

Nice review, are these available for left hand shooter?

[@jasonb4988]

Yes

[@jamestugby2878]

The man can shoot

[@RobGreenside]

Sweet looking gun !!! Lot of gun for the money too !!!

[@ewanburnett3956]

Nice looking gun like the colour

[@stephenparkin9855]

if you have a gun that works for you.a guitar that you can play and a fishing rod that catches fish what more do you need?

[@desmurphy1431]

What's the difference between the beretta 688 performance trap and sporting model?

[@CallumScott-z8k]

What would you say is better browning 525 sporting laminate or this? To be used as clay and game gun?

[@zmumtaz]

Killer soundtrack. Quality videos. I have returned after a while.

[@funkla65]

Jonny, you seem to shoot this one well. Maybe it'd make a good foul weather understudy for your DT?

[@servinuup49]

I’d like to see a review on a browning 825

[@stickyjay6144]

Oh I have the browning 525 SL grey laminate and looking at the ultra xs black laminate or the beretta 688 I think you have reviewed the 525 gray laminate a few years ago how does it compare to the 688

[@cmcdonough55]

They're about $5k AUD. I'm tempted to get the Sporter.

[@_Archie98]

Can't say I'm a fan of plywood stock's, interesting gun though 👍

[@karlsailor]

I'm a traditional gun guy, but I like that a lot

[@wonkaredits3327]

I’m waiting for stock on a left hander and I’ll be grabbing one

[@user-xy2bq4kh2s]

I am also left handed and I want a 690 black but I can't find anywhere in my country

[@AB-nj4oi]

@@user-xy2bq4kh2s Keep an eye on Wadswick Gunroom stock. I believe they have one coming in…

[@chimbachristoforou1862]

ditto

[@jpbayern88]

Great review!

[@the-sneaky-skunk2499]

The pricing for these laminate stocks are ridiculous there is no reason they should be more than good walnut

[@Geoff-n1d]

lol……. Nahhh it just takes more man hours to manufacture laminate…. But heyho why should you pay for those man hours ….. sounds like sour grapes that you can’t afford it 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@johanneslaxell6641]

​@@Geoff-n1dWhy would it? I assume they glue one big sheet of laminate and get 10-20 stocks. Then saw them out and cnc-machine them. If it takes longer and gets more expensive than dealing with "live" wood they are maybe doing something wrong 🤔...

[@PeakTorque]

Exactly. The reason for laminate is margin - simple. All this marketing bs about recoil and flex…rubbish. Stock flex is orders of magnitude less than the heel pad or the various levels of digweed shoulder behind it

[@davidhargreaves2829]

​@Geoff-n1d go buy some plywood and some solid hardwood, let me know the price difference!

[@Geoff-n1d]

@ as I said man hours …. Not material cost , go get an education, laminate isn’t bog standard plywood

[@S.Muh.AliMoin]

Can I ask for your advice, If you were about to choose 2 shotguns out of: 688 , sl2 , and any other beretta, which 2 shotguns would you choose?

[@ivanspencer1499]

About time something different look how air rifle have come alongin last few years different designs and at end of the day its a clay muncher if it breaks clay great

[@OliCM3]

I like how you've gone the extra mile with the Beretta hat and vest 😂

[@miket565]

Please please please do a video comparing this and the rizzini br110 sporting

[@svetozarc]

Did I miss the price range or...?As well barel length? Any upcoming Indepth review? Should consider this one over 694 for sporting and DTL ?

[@lemon476]

advice pls... just bought the 688 arrives Jan 25 as we have moved from lead to steel only and my trap gun although steel proofed is 3/4, full. I intend to use this for all my trap disciplines Skeet/ABT/ UT and DTL should so should I pattern at 20m or 30m and if so what chokes do you recommend I use . Some say 1/4 & 1/2 some say 1/2 & 3/4 We are using Eley VIP Pro eco wads 7's steel thanks.

[@maurice4407]

Love the look and will consider it, it would be my first rifle, thoughts?

[@jrowinski82]

This is a shotgun not a rifle.

[@oldbuzzard76]

It would a nice gun if it didn't have a plywood stock . Although , you could paint it camo maybe , giving it that much desired ' tactical ' look . Flat black or earth tone brown at the very least ! By George , I think I'm on to something !

[@bernd9891]

Hmm.... looking for a new Trap gun. May the 688 be a decent one?

[@Dusterman20]

The trap fixed choke can shoot steel shot trap shells ?

[@Twistedoff2]

Okay, I'm looking for this particular shotgun to go shoot weekends at the range for fun. Can I get it in a leftie version or do I need to? Great review by the way. I really like the laminated stock and the more modern appearance.

[@timbacus9698]

I would recommend getting the left hand version if you're a lefty. This gun has a very pronounced palm swell on the grip. I shoot left handed but most of my guns are right handed and it's not usually a problem but the very pronounced palm swell on the 694 caused me to go with a left handed version of that gun. You will appreciate the better fit of the left handed version.

[@Twistedoff2]

@@timbacus9698 Thanks for the help. There really isn't a place here that caters To shotgunners. I would have to order one in the first place and I would really like to get it right the first time. I have an old Browning GTi that's pretty neutral but I'd like to step it up a bit.

[@alexandresorroche2476]

nice review, amazing gun!!!

[@Fendermanpaul]

Finally Beretta trying to tone down that horrible hinge pin. Becoming less conspicuous. 👍

[@90vanman]

Funny you mention that, several of my friends have Berettas and I always wind them up about the 'coach bolt,. I have had several Berettas, but always come back to my favourite manufacturer Browning. I love my B725.

[@Fendermanpaul]

@90vanman I'm with you. It looks like a bolt that is just thrown I ro them. Really tacky on most Berettas.

[@denver886]

At 11:52, is a 6 1/2 shell common for sporting clays there?

[@BrianHall-wl3gk]

there 6 1/2 is the same as US 7 1/2

[@craigtodd1456]

Don't you feel sick you just had a bespoke DT11 done. 😄

[@sonicrose8430]

This is gonna give the 725 sporting some competition in its price group

[@MR12GAUGE]

Its probably one of the better looking lammies out there, don't get me started on that black plastic browning 525 mess. I still don't like the fact the big names sell the cheapest guns to make higher than standard due to them looking spicey, laminate is a budget process, looks the part has good features but that money will get you far more gun elsewhere, good spec should be what the 686 sporter spec is

[@bobgibbons8968]

Update.. 688 a big hit at the club, everyone seems to agree the orange stenciling makes the gun. Easy shooting gun. very natural to mount and shoot. Recoil is feather light! 500 shells later...I am happy with my purchase !

[@jimidean1318]

Does it have an auto-safety like the 686's and other Beretta shotguns? That is my only gripe with the Beretta lineup, and why I went with a Citori

[@Dusterman20]

Auto - safety only field models ,not competitions.

[@James-e4j4h]

What length of barrels does it come with and are there skeet,trap and sporting versions. Great review by the way 🤔👍

[@tgsoutdoors]

30&32 in sporting. I know a trap spec is available but unsure about Skeet currently

[@chimbachristoforou1862]

@@tgsoutdoors There will be a trap version coming in 25 with fixed 3/4 full chokes

[@jamesjohnson7905]

Nicely done

[@shriekingmuppet7421]

Strange question, how much do the barrels weigh? Are they at the optimal sporting clays weight of 1550 g?

[@devinhawley2898]

Great review, just curious though, do you always shoot without a front bead??

[@acdcjonnyboy]

These look absolutely awesome!! How much are they coming in at?

[@tgsoutdoors]

On shelves at £3k

[@lemon476]

am stuck! am purchasing a new sporter ideally 30'' steel proofed with adj comb and am considering a Miroku MK10 Black edition, made for the Australian market. Now having seen this new Beretta 688....which one would you chooses lol help!!!?

[@S.Muh.AliMoin]

688 no doubt I am turning the blind eye on other advantages of 688 and beretta gun making legacy. If you are a serious shooter and shoot more than 3000 rounds per month, the barrel technology is the reason why you choose 688. You can shoot +300.000 rounds per year, and all you need to do to your gun is to clean in every few months. 😊