WelshAndy Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 Morning all I don’t know why but I want one 🙈😂 my post is to ask anyone who owns/uses one what are they like? some say as they are light, they kick on heavier stuff? some say the ejecters are troublesome?! before I make a mistake and buy one - please put me off/give me recommendations 👍🏻 thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmicblue Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 (edited) In a word - No! There are two kinds of 828U: 1) 1st generation - Alloy action (either Field silver or black) Super light, brutal recoil characteristics, trigger like a semi-auto, not crisp, notchy/scratchy. Unreliable ejectors as tripped by a puff of air pressure from slots in the cartridge chambers, some thin-walled cart cases shed plastic into these ports - result ejector stops working, back to GMK to get fixed. 2) 2nd generation - Steel action (always black) 828U Sport, always black, steel action so heavier, better recoil characteristics. Better triggers - when they work - mine used to go 'click' fail to strike the primer , target lost. Same ejection problems and GMK unable to fix (not their fault - they didn't manufacture the thing). So an 828U is a really clever set of technologies, genuinely innovative but they haven't ironed the bugs out - avoid like the proverbial plague. All clear? Edited July 1, 2020 by Cosmicblue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted July 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 6 minutes ago, Cosmicblue said: In a word - No! There are two kinds of 828U Field/Black 1) 1st generation - Alloy action (either silver or black) Super light, brutal recoil characteristics, trigger like a semi-auto, not crisp, notchy/scratchy. Unreliable ejectors as tripped by a puff of air pressure from slots in the cartridge chambers, some thin-walled cart cases shed plastic into these ports - result ejector stops working, back to GMK to get fixed. 2) 2nd generation - Steel action (always black) 828U Sport, always black, steel action so heavier, better recoil characteristics. Better triggers - when they work - mine used to go 'click' fail to strike the primer , target lost. Same ejection problems and GMK unable to fix (not their fault - they didn't manufacture the thing). So an 828U is a really clever set of technologies, genuinely innovative but they haven't ironed the bugs out - avoid like the proverbial plague. All clear? Perfect thank you! It’s the first one you described that I’ve seen, @ £1700 I’ll leave it in the rack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmicblue Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WelshAndy Posted July 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 Aye I’ve watched them. Just wanted to get advice from someone who’d lived with one for a few thousand shots 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpmilo Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 I was after one myself, but saw this and spoke to a lad that had one and didnt get any positive feedback from him, So didnt bother. I have spoken to a couple of lads with the newer one and they seem happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted July 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 Just now, mpmilo said: I was after one myself, but saw this and spoke to a lad that had one and didnt get any positive feedback from him, So didnt bother. I have spoken to a couple of lads with the newer one and they seem happy. Thanks, yeah I’d heard the newer one was better but unfortunately the ‘accountant’ won’t allow that 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigroomboy Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 I've got one (original alloy action) and not had any problems. Its really a field gun so very light. When wearing winter clothes I don't have any issues shooting a few 32g 5s. Shooting clays is fine with 21 or 24g carts but there are better clay guns unless light weight is important to you. Ive not had any ejector issues but disassembly and deepcleaning are definitely more difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted July 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 I just like the look 🙈 and like it because it’s different. floating barrels are 😎 too haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigroomboy Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 Just to be clear I actually think its a good (but complicated) gun if you realise what its intended for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmicblue Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 (edited) The technical innovation in the 828U is remarkable, a proper blank-sheet of paper design. There will be those that argue that something that works perfectly and has been refined over decades didn't need this kind of attention and my only wish is that Benelli fix the technical issues before releasing it to the market. I changed to a Blaser F3 which, going back nearly 20 years to it's introduction was also beset with issues - now fixed, refined and retro-fit capable so manufacturers can turn this kind of thing around. Edited July 1, 2020 by Cosmicblue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 Benelli make some really decent semi autos and have done for some time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 Looks like they should stick to what they're good at ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 I have had mine for nearly 3 years, no problems . Mine is the chrome one . The main reason I got it was because you can alter it all yourself , Same as a semi auto . I live miles away from any gun fitter , and have seen the money they charge for gun fitting . I shoot 28 grm Hull comp x . No recoil at all . But each to there own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo123p Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Just picked up on this. As a Benelli 828u is my go to O&U I cannot see where the complaints come from. I can only take it they are used to a heavy gun and loose hold. Yes bottom ejector is a bit hit or miss. I shoot 28g and 32g cartridges with little kick effect. I have put 1000’s through it. It is a light gun for carrying all day. Also used in pigeon hide so would think they are not adjusting for a light weight gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 One of the lads who comes up to our duck club clay shoot has one got to handle it not shooting thou nice looking gun but not my cup of tea il stick to my side by side 👍He did have problems with safety at the clay shoot To me it felt to light Talking to a gun dealer they told me lot people who bought them have been trading them back in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 5 hours ago, jimbo123p said: Just picked up on this. As a Benelli 828u is my go to O&U I cannot see where the complaints come from. I can only take it they are used to a heavy gun and loose hold. Yes bottom ejector is a bit hit or miss. I shoot 28g and 32g cartridges with little kick effect. I have put 1000’s through it. It is a light gun for carrying all day. Also used in pigeon hide so would think they are not adjusting for a light weight gun. Nephew enjoyed using his until the top rib started to come away. He’d had no complaints up til then. It was fixed under warranty but he traded it for a Crown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croohur Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Not sure I've ever heard such bad feedback about a gun. Unfortunate, as I do admire the ingenuity and fresh thinking needed to come up with something new, and its disappointing that it hasn't worked out. Ultimately its on Benelli for not ironing these issues out before the gun came on the market, but hopefully it doesn't stop them from trying new things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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