Benelli 828 U Black AI left

The shot fired with the Benelli A.I. barrel-choke system is generally faster than the shot fired with a standard barrel of the same type of ammunition.

The steel shot fired from an AI barrel reaches speeds close to

that of lead shot.

Perfect balance,
impressive handling, and brilliant shooting comfort characterize this shotgun. Easy opening and pleasantly consistent tipping of the barrels through tensioning via the opening lever. Adjustable stock. 40 different measurements in drop and cast. Automatic adjustment of the damping depending on the shot type. Removable trigger group. Solid block closure. Steel shot proof.

Progressive Comfort

The innovative recoil damping system Progressive Comfort reacts
immediately and automatically to the cartridge and shot template used.
This is the true comfort of an invisible and very sensitive system.

Perfect Fit

Perfect Fit overcomes traditional shaft lowering and narrowing, achieving personalized solutions with ease. The quick shouldering and instinctive aiming are guaranteed by countless modular options for shaft lowering and narrowing (40 combinations: 20 right - 20 left), depending on personal requirements. Optimal performance and a tailored comfort that is affordable.

Lock Plate

The patented locking system consists of a plate that seals the
barrel base perfectly. The firing pressure is contained within the
plate/barrel base and reduces the load on the
rotating bolts. The steel lock of the 828 U has a long
service life and guarantees the release of the mechanical stress on the
receiver.

Powerbore

The cryogenic barrel Power Bore with selected bore and extremely
small diameters guarantees a higher speed and penetration of the target. Power Bore Crio: the ideal bore for a perfect center and guaranteed target.

Crio System

In cryogenic technologies, the barrel is paramount. The expansions caused by friction heat and pressure remain within limits here. This allows the barrel to vibrate evenly and expand at the moment of the shot. The shot pattern achieved with the cryogenic barrel is larger, more uniform, and consistent, with a center that does not shift with an increasing number of shots, which benefits shooting accuracy. The cryogenic treatment also positively affects the service life of the barrel, making it more wear-resistant and resilient to combustion residues. Benelli was the first company to apply cryogenic treatment on an industrial scale to the barrel and choke of lightweight firearms, thereby enhancing ballistic performance.

Steel Shot

Every barrel engraved with the lily trademark is tested on a national test bench for compatibility with steel shot. The chokes specifically designed with extended transition cones Crio Steel Shot guarantee maximum ballistic performance and resistance to the steel ammunition used.

Technical Data:

• Housing: nickel-plated, engraved Ergal
• Barrel profile: 18.5 mm
• Interchangeable chokes: ¼, ½, ¾, 1/1, Cyl.
• Ejector: yes
• Stock: walnut wood
• Stock length: Standard 375 mm, adjustable to 385 mm with long stock cap or to 365 mm with specific stock cap
• Weight: from 2.9 kg