Here's why when Benelli decided to approach the over-and-under, after having studied the best solutions, he started with a blank sheet and an imposing research and development plan that made it possible to beat paths never trodden by others. 828U represents a new style a new concept in the field of over-and-under. Not only as a mere exercise in aesthetic research, but as a unicum in which form and function are interdependent and, above all, have been conceived as a function of man.
The dynamic characteristics are a strong point of the over-and-under, which is therefore ideally light and well balanced. Lightness, however, is nothing if the rifle does not guarantee adequate ballistic performance and above all if it is not comfortable and controllable to the maximum degree, which also requires a push to adapt the weapon to the preferences and physical needs of the user. 828 U concretizes the concept of balance. The delicate lightness, the structural solidity of the weapon and the power when fired are balanced by the perfect balance of the components. Woods and mechanics merge to create an over-and-under with an ideal weight and ergonomic and functional shapes.
The generic framework is quickly made, to achieve all the objectives Benelli, the ways in which over and under have been conceived to date have been revolutionized. A lot of importance has been given to the comfort of the shooter, progressive comfort is a tangible proof of this.
The possibility of varying the length of the stock linked to a recoil and detection moderation system which represents a great novelty and is even more so considering that in addition to the recoil pads, interchangeable nose pads are also available to modify the fold and edge according to your needs . These innovative ideas for an over and under, then took the form of the Progressive Comfort system (patented) which includes: recoil reducer, interchangeable nose pads and butt pads, micrometric variation of fold and edge with 40 possible combinations originating from 5 drop plates (45 / 50/55/60/65) and 4 deviation plates (+ 6 / -6, + 3 / -3, + 6 / -6 1/2 deviation, + 3 / -3 1/2 deviation).
With 828U traditional folding and deflection barriers have been overcome, obtaining customized modularity with a simple movement. Immediate bracing and always aiming are now for everyone, thanks to the innumerable possibilities of modulating fold and deflection according to your personal needs. With 828 U you can ensure optimal performance and instinctive comfort tailored to you. In detail, the ideal fold and deviation occur when the eye is perfectly on the line of sight when grabbing the weapon in an instinctive and natural way.
Il Progressive Comforts it is actually a differentiated cushioning system connected directly to the shock absorbing buttplate and inserted in a cavity in the rear part of the stock.
Il LOP (trigger pad distance) "standard" is 375 mm, which can be brought to 385 mm by replacing the butt plate, or the stock with LOP of 365 mm can also be requested. The stock has interchangeable nose pads in special polyurethane thanks to which the shooter can take the position of the head most suitable for him, the comfort is maximized and the risk of deafness is minimized which, with rifles, derives primarily from the vibrations that the stock transmits to the jaw and from this pass to the skull. The interchangeable nose pad is such without the need for tools, the replacement is quick and maximizes the comfort of the shooter.
Continuing on comfort It is fair to add that the Progressive Comfort of the 828 U was designed ad hoc for the over-under, but in addition to the general configuration, the optimization for loads with 28-36 grams of pellets was maintained even at high speed. The Progressive Comfort system is patented, as patented are the removable trigger with manual reset, the closing plate, the new rod welding technology; there are therefore 4 patents that cover our new over-and-under which, we would like to reaffirm it once again, is not only highly innovative, but constitutes a “new style”.
After the great success of the "project" 828 U started in 2015 with versions BLACK e SILVER available with barrel lengths of 65 and 70 cm. The range of the over-and-under is destined to expand, in fact, an 828U enters the national market with new combinations of LOP (the trigger pad distance), the offer is significantly expanded and the828U 12 gauge has new versions, here are the ones introduced:
- 828 U in the version with 76 cm barrel and 828 U Compact with 345 cm LOP, which can be brought to a length of 355 cm (828 U Compact Plus) by replacing the standard buttplate with the long buttplate available as an option. The 828 U project now covers no less than 5 butt-trigger lengths: 345-355-365-375-385.
- 828U Left Hand, which fully meets the needs of left-handed hunters. In addition to the possibility of deflecting the stock to the left thanks to "Perfect Fitting" (the bend and deflection adjustment system already present on all models) 828 U Left Hand, it also offers the opening key designed in a mirror image with respect to the aim and operated by pressing from right to left.
This completion of the range confirms the particular attention of the brand Benelli to the needs of all hunters and emphasizes, once again, the uniqueness and innovativeness of the "project" 828 U in the field of hunting over-and-under.