Benelli Adds New 828U Steel to its O/U Shotgun Line

The 828U series made its mark on the shotgun scene due to its innovative and patented steel lock plate. The steel lock plate locks to the back of the barrel to contain shotshell pressure and prevent its transfer to the receiver, eliminating the wear and tear on the receiver and hinge that traditional O/U platforms typically suffer. 

Benelli has added a new model to the 828U line with the 828U Steel. The 828U Steel is made with a steel receiver, versus aluminum. This adds a slight amount of weight to the gun to help mitigate recoil when using heavier loads. The steel receiver also offers a subtle balance shift for smoother swings—even on fast crossing shots.

Another standout feature of the new 828U Steel is the addition of the Benelli Surface Treatment (BE.S.T.) to the barrels, receiver, and lock plate. This is a proprietary coating that offers superior corrosion and abrasion resistance. This treatment makes the shotgun practically impervious to harsh environments. The 828U, with its AA-Grade satin walnut stock and forend, satin receiver, and gloss barrels, may look like a treasured mantle piece. But, this gun is built to withstand hard field use for years to come.

As with all Benelli 828U shotguns, the 828U Steel includes the company’s Progressive Comfort System. Contained within the walnut stock, this system uses three-stage recoil buffers that engage under progressively harder recoil. The buffers provide comfortable recoil mitigation to match light to magnum shotshell loads. 

Additional features include impulse-activated ejectors for a stronger and simple ejector system, removable trigger group to aid cleaning, and 40-point drop and cast adjustability for a custom fit.

The 828U Steel comes chambered for 2 3/4- and 3-inch shotshells in both 12- and 20-gauge. Barrel length options are 26-, 28-, and 30-inch. You’ll also find Crio®-treated chokes in C, IC, M, IM, and F.