Benelli 828U
The 828U is Benelli's only over/under shotgun, built with an aluminum-alloy receiver instead of the solid steel most O/Us use. That saves real weight without giving up strength, and Benelli's Progressive Comfort system handles recoil reduction instead of relying on extra mass. It's offered in 12 and 20 gauge with AA and AAA-grade satin walnut stocks, blued or nickel-engraved receivers, and left-hand configurations. Impact Guns carries the Benelli 828U and ships nationwide to your local FFL dealer.
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What Makes the 828U Different From a Traditional Over/Under
Most over/unders use a steel receiver and rely on weight to help absorb recoil. The 828U's aluminum-alloy receiver with steel breech insert cuts significant weight while Benelli's Progressive Comfort recoil system, developed for the semi-auto lineup, does the recoil-reduction work instead. The result is a lighter-carrying O/U that doesn't punish the shooter for the weight savings.
Finish and Stock Options: AA vs. AAA-Grade Walnut
The 828U is available in AA-grade and AAA-grade satin walnut, with blued or nickel-engraved receiver options, and in left-hand configurations. AAA-grade walnut carries more pronounced figure and grain than AA-grade, at a corresponding price premium — both use the same action and barrels underneath.
828U Upland Performance Shop: A Factory-Tuned Variant
Benelli has offered a Performance Shop variant of the 828U tuned for upland use, with factory-built upgrades over the standard configuration rather than aftermarket modifications added later. As with other Performance Shop builds, availability rotates rather than staying in constant production.
Who the 828U Is For
Traditional O/U shooters who want the classic break-open format but are tired of carrying steel-receiver weight all day are the core audience. It suits upland hunters and sporting clays shooters equally well, and the left-hand option fills a gap many O/U makers don't offer at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Benelli make more than one over/under model? No, the 828U is Benelli's only over/under shotgun, though it's offered in multiple finish and stock grades.
What gauges is the 828U available in? 12 gauge and 20 gauge.
Is the 828U good for both hunting and clays? Yes — its lighter aluminum-alloy receiver suits upland carry, and its balance and recoil reduction work well for sporting clays too.
Is a left-hand 828U available? Yes, left-hand configurations are offered alongside the standard right-hand build.
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