Lloyd, greetings from Australia. As a beginning clay buster I have just purchased the humble Miroku Mk 10 Sporter and love it but am seriously considering the 828U for hunting. I do enjoy your honest reviews, mate . Subbed!
May have the opportunity to pick up a 828U for about a grand in a few months time. Would you reckon it's worth a punt for that money? It's certainly a quirky gun, but I'm mostly conscious of the reliability issues that people have been experiencing. It'd be used for an occasional round of 25-50 clays and for 1-2 game days a year. I currently do that with an inexpensive little Spanish Side-By-Side, but non toxic ammo isn't generally recommended through it 🤷♂️
Thanks for replying :) I'm not fussed about weight really. I've shouldered up quite a few guns now and found that Browning/Miroku are generally too high in the comb for me. Beretta seem a bit hit and miss with regards to fit, especially with most being manufactured with some cast off (I'm left handed so would be looking for an ambidextrous or 'cast on' setup ideally). Two things are making me give apprehension to the 828U. The barrel length is 28" and I'd somewhat set my heart on going 30-32" when I change my gun. The other is reliability/durability, something that seems questionable on this very quirky modern gun. The upsides are that there appears to be plenty of shim options in the box to make it fit me, and I can pay instalments as it currently belongs to a friend. I also have some extended Criochokes I use in my Franchi that will suit it.
Great review, I really like the look of this gun though I am just getting into shooting, I will probably shoot more clay then game though with the heavier cartridges required for games will this rule out the 828 ? Or do I but the 828 for Clays and a Silver Pigeon for game ? Any advice gratefully received
Jonathon Davies how much shooting are you doing? if you are getting through a lot of cartridges and are mainly shooting 28 gramme loads then you might find the benelli is too light for the job. however if you don't shoot a whole lot or you shoot 24 or 21g loads it will be fine.
Lloyd Pattison I recently attended a 140 clay shoot using a different gun on each stand with 21g load and I have been invited to a 150 bird shoot later in the year, my fear would be with a larger load if required for game the 828 might have too much recoil
I shot a slab of 28g loads through the gun in 2 days and I was fine, however if I was shooting that much every week I would find it tiring I think, I habitually shoot about 300 a week so this is a concern for me. If you are shooting 150 every couple of months you will be fine. Equally Game shooting you tend to shoot less volume, and value the light weight so again, this will be fine. I did shoot some 30g #6 carts for testing and whilst it was certainly sharp, it was no worse than shooting a S/S game gun.
Jonathon Davies absolutely your personal preference sir, but I can't see either length feeling unwieldy. Pick whatever you are comfy with and swings right in your hands. Shoot before you buy as well, there is no substitute.
Honestly, No. I know a few people who have picked these up as unusual guns for clays, and not many are still with the original owners. there are better guns for less money that will be more useful to a new user. To buy one of these you kinda need to know what you are getting into.
I love the look of this gun. I bumped into someone a few years ago that bought one from new and did not like itl which is a shame. Wish I had a chance to have a go with it myself but missed out on that one. I live the look of the action and the floating barrels. Really nice furniture as well... Nice vid Lloyd we all have our differences lololololol
Thank you for taking the time to explain all these guns. I just started to shoot sporting clays and having the time of my life doing it. as such, i have bought multiple guns while still not sure as to what the best for me is. Can you please give me your opinion between ad Beretta 694 vs a benelli 828U sport ? it would be nice if you could do a review on the benelli sport. Thank you PS - you are one of the few Britt who,s English i understand lol
Thank you sir. No contest here. The 694 kicks the 828s ass as a sporter in every important way. Ergonomics, controls, balance, shoot ability, consistency. The 828 is cool cos it's different and fun, but as a gun you will shoot week in week out for clays, the 694 is the obvious choice.
I'd like to compare this to Browning Cynergy. A few tricks up this one's sleeve to dampen recoil. Nice review I missed this one on your growing list of great reviews thanks Lloyd
Because it's not a semi automatic. This is an Over and Under shotgun, the gun is loaded and unloaded by breaking the barrels open and manually loading 2 shells into the breach. If you want to see a semi auto in action, go here: th-cam.com/video/I_szERolAi4/w-d-xo.html
Cheers Steve. I would say, depends on how much shooting you are going to do. When I started out 50 clays a week seemed like a lot, and for that volume the 828 would be fine, also useful as a walked up / rough gun. Nowadays however I regularly shoot 300 targets a week. I think it you are going to get bitten by the bugt, you would be better looking at something like a new Browning B525 / Miroku MK70, or a used Beretta 692 / 690 or Browning B725 or Ceasar Guerini Summit.
@@lloydyp Thanks. I just bought one and am waiting the mandatory and stupid 10 day period to receive it. Hopefully, I'll enjoy it as much as you have. Great review.
Im going to be honest here and say I cant remember, I can however find out at it's one of the coaching guns at bywell, so I can ask / measure it at the weekend.
Lol no, the gun is very light. An extra 2" of barrel makes next to no difference in felt recoil. I am however looking forward to trying the new steel framed 828 sport when they are released in the UK.
F16 any day of the week. The F16 is built to bust clays and whilst it's light and well balanced its not too light. The 828 is a lot of fun but I wouldn't want to shoot one every day as a clay tool.
At that point it's about cost really, The F16 is a significantly better gun but it's also a good deal more money. I would also say go for the Blaser if you can afford one as I think it will depreciate better too.
@@lloydyp i own the gun for 3 years now i use it for game , i shot around 50 shells of 32gr in aprox 2h i cant complain i feel its smoother than my old 325 browning ! Now im thinking to buy an F16 Game or Sporter for game shooting (wood pigeons and song thrush) (yes we shoot song thrushes in Cyprus ) what you think is a good choice Blaser game or Sporter ? Thank you
Hey Lloyd, Two things A:... The Benelli U828 is not a Clay shooting gun ,but a Hunting gun, you CAN..... shoot clay's with it, B: If you been a clay shooter use a Clay shooting gun. heavier in weight better for your shoulder, not for Hunting [ you can] and carrying the hole day. Two different things to remember for your followers. Greatings from Holland where I going to buy my Benelli U 828
@@lloydyp i was thinking of buying this gun because i love the styling ..im getting put off buy the reliability reviews. as i would use it only coastal wildfowling and 36g 3 or bigger steel is it going to fall apart in front of my eyes ?
I can't speak to the long term longevity myself as I have heard anecdotally that they are not reliable long term, but I haven't personally seen any guns with issues. I can tell you I wouldn't want to put 36g loads through one. That would be unpleasant.
J'ai acheté mon Benelli 828U silver il y a environ 1 an et demi,très enthousiasmé de recevoir mon arme à l'ouverture (île de la réunion)....Enfin je reçois mon fusil (magnifique jusqu'à là).Donc première chasse avec ,je tire une paire de caille ,et là je m’aperçois qu'il y a un jeu anormal entre mon canon et le boitier culasse,donc retour chez mon armurier de la réunion en lui montrant le problème ,donc il constate ce jeu et il contacte humbert(importateur Benelli FRANCE)même pas surpris,qui lui demande de renvoyer le fusil et qu'il vont le remplacer(Bon ok ,ma saison de chasse est morte ).Je reçois quelque temps après mon nouveau Benelli tout neuf(LA SAISON EST FINIE),je le range dans mon armoire à fusil en attendant la saison 2017.Donc je ne me sers pas de mon fusil!!! Et là je trouve sur ce site qu'il y a des problème avec le bloc détente donc comme je prépare un voyage chasse en Afrique du Sud au petit gibier,je retourne voir mon armurier en lui expliquant les problèmes du bloc détente ,bien sur il envoie un mail à Humbert en donnant le numéro de mon arme,et ce dernier lui répond en gros que si cela arrive il le prenne en garantie.Donc je pars en AF ET BIEN SUR APRES 12 CARTOUCHES ,le bloc détente tombe(bravo Humbert ),je le remet en place et 4 coups après ça recommence......Bon en AF impossible de me fournir un autre canon lisse,donc 5 jours de chasse à 250 euros soit 1250 euros dans le C.. Enfin je passe les détails de mon séjour à suivre mes amis SANS FUSIL(avec les vannes qui vont bien avec).Dés mon retour je retourne vers mon armurier en lui expliquant le problème enfin j'étais assez énervé .Donc il envoie un mail à HUMBERT en lui expliquant tout les problèmes engendrés (2 éme fusil et encore en panne ,perte du séjour de chasse...etc).Réponse de HUMBERT en gros:Oui nous avons eu des problèmes avec le 828u ,renvoyer nous le ,nous allons le réparer,MAIS AUCUN GESTE DE DÉDOMMAGEMENT OU COMMERCIAL NE SERA FAIT POUR VOTRE CLIENT COMME LE STIPULE NOS CONDITIONS GENERALES. Voilà à quoi vous en tenir si vous vous portez acquéreur d'un BENELLI 828U SILVER à 2700 EUROS. Sav de HUMBERT ZÉRO,BENELLI 828U PAS FIABLE....et il s'en moque!!!! UN ÉCHEC TTOTAL POUR BENELLI
Good review Lloyd. This is a lovely gun to look at and if they beefed it up and made a full-on trap version they might just be on a winner. The auto safety feature has been mentioned to me here in France as a real pain in the wotsit.
Good, that might be worth a look. Later this year I will be looking for another gun. Something non standard as I still love my Browning Ultra XTR for dtl which is what I shoot here in France. I like the idea of something either very designed led or a semit auto like the Beretta UGB25.
I have this gun now for 1.5 years, and today it broke for the third time... First it was the ejector, now it is the triggergroupe that falls out during shooting. Never buy this gun!
Clemens Haupt interesting to hear Clemens. I only get the guns for a few weeks to try, owners always have more feedback on long term issues I can't see.
Hey Lloyd, well I just hope I can prevent a poor guy from buying a expensive but badly made and tested (from the developers) gun. Especially the button and the excepting hole in the trigger groupe doesn't look like it could handle many shoots.
nice to watch a balanced review of the pro's and con's as well as differences in shot loads. I've been in two minds about the 828u as the reviews are so mixed but certainly keen to track one down for a trial go. certainly prefer the silver over the black as the silver still looks like a classic shotgun and not like the super modern tactical'esque look of the black although both are still sleek and sexy looking... you mentioned the rib was loose... is there any way of adjusting it tight again? or is it out with a touch of epoxy for a subtle stead fast solution?? thanks again, look forward to more of your reviews etc. p.s. is the Benelli case lockable or has the facility for padlocks? sorry, just a quick thought as I'm looking for a lockable case for flying with. many thanks in advance!
As far as I could see there was no way to tighten the rib, however having looked over a good few other examples in stock none of the other ones have the same problem so I don't think it's a big issue to be wary of. To my knowledge the case is not lockable.
Lloyd Pattison thanks for replying, glad to hear it's more a Friday afternoon gun issue rather than a design flaw. sad news about the case but hey ho, can't win them all! thanks again.
I have one of these: www.amazon.co.uk/Plano-Rimfire-Sporting-Gun-Case/dp/B00KJNIY24/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1498077618&sr=1-1&keywords=plano+gun+case for use when I need a lockable case, with the added benefit that you dont have to take the gun down as long as you have a big enough boot.
Lloyd Pattison I've been looking at the Plano products, quite fancied the shorter case as breaking down would be more convenient for travel but good to know they are a trusted product. I don't suppose you might know if there is a specific regulation on cases for flying with other than just being lockable? it seems the ATSB don't care as long as it's lockable... guessing Plano stuff is acceptable. thanks for the link Lloyd.
Never flown with my guns and in fairness when I do my Krieghoff will be in its Americase. I wouldn't put a gun through baggage in anything that wasn't specifically fitted to the gun. The generic plano ones are simple and cheap, fine for going in the car but not for clumsy baggage handlers. For flying I would recommend Peli: www.peli.com/eu/en/product/watertight-protector-hard-cases/large-case/long-gun-case/1750/ as they are totally idiot proof. I have just checked and they are actually recommended by the TSA. A quick check on amazon however shows that Plano also make a case (for half the price) that is TSA approved: www.amazon.com/Plano-Weather-Tactical-Case-42-Inch/dp/B00E2217I6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1498078654&sr=8-6&keywords=tsa+approved+gun+cases
Lloyd, greetings from Australia. As a beginning clay buster I have just purchased the humble Miroku Mk 10 Sporter and love it but am seriously considering the 828U for hunting. I do enjoy your honest reviews, mate . Subbed!
+Xnocturnus thanks man :)
May have the opportunity to pick up a 828U for about a grand in a few months time. Would you reckon it's worth a punt for that money? It's certainly a quirky gun, but I'm mostly conscious of the reliability issues that people have been experiencing. It'd be used for an occasional round of 25-50 clays and for 1-2 game days a year. I currently do that with an inexpensive little Spanish Side-By-Side, but non toxic ammo isn't generally recommended through it 🤷♂️
I would say there are batter guns for that money used unless you really want a super light.
Thanks for replying :) I'm not fussed about weight really. I've shouldered up quite a few guns now and found that Browning/Miroku are generally too high in the comb for me. Beretta seem a bit hit and miss with regards to fit, especially with most being manufactured with some cast off (I'm left handed so would be looking for an ambidextrous or 'cast on' setup ideally). Two things are making me give apprehension to the 828U. The barrel length is 28" and I'd somewhat set my heart on going 30-32" when I change my gun. The other is reliability/durability, something that seems questionable on this very quirky modern gun. The upsides are that there appears to be plenty of shim options in the box to make it fit me, and I can pay instalments as it currently belongs to a friend. I also have some extended Criochokes I use in my Franchi that will suit it.
Great review, I really like the look of this gun though I am just getting into shooting, I will probably shoot more clay then game though with the heavier cartridges required for games will this rule out the 828 ? Or do I but the 828 for Clays and a Silver Pigeon for game ?
Any advice gratefully received
Jonathon Davies how much shooting are you doing? if you are getting through a lot of cartridges and are mainly shooting 28 gramme loads then you might find the benelli is too light for the job. however if you don't shoot a whole lot or you shoot 24 or 21g loads it will be fine.
Lloyd Pattison I recently attended a 140 clay shoot using a different gun on each stand with 21g load and I have been invited to a 150 bird shoot later in the year, my fear would be with a larger load if required for game the 828 might have too much recoil
I shot a slab of 28g loads through the gun in 2 days and I was fine, however if I was shooting that much every week I would find it tiring I think, I habitually shoot about 300 a week so this is a concern for me. If you are shooting 150 every couple of months you will be fine. Equally Game shooting you tend to shoot less volume, and value the light weight so again, this will be fine. I did shoot some 30g #6 carts for testing and whilst it was certainly sharp, it was no worse than shooting a S/S game gun.
Lloyd Pattison Thanks so much for your thoughts, lastly any advice on barrel length ?
Jonathon Davies absolutely your personal preference sir, but I can't see either length feeling unwieldy. Pick whatever you are comfy with and swings right in your hands. Shoot before you buy as well, there is no substitute.
great Review again could you do Review of the f16 iknow you owned a sporter but would be fun to see keep the good work up =)
Thanks Luddas, F16 review is here: th-cam.com/video/bmMPg28owTs/w-d-xo.html
The 828u is now my dedicated gun for skeet. It is the best over and under I have ever used.
hows the recoil over all
Is it still your dedicated gun?
I wonder if you still have it?
I thought I saw somewhere that the trigger was adjustable. Hmmm You would think it would be!
It’s not I’m afraid.
@@lloydyp I wish my FX Impact trigger was like the German made airguns.
4 years ago… I hope the trigger is better by now
Lot of of subjective opinion. Need more objective facts.
That’s certainly your opinion.
Looks like a fantastic gun , would you suggest this gun for a first over under , I've owned a Franchi semi auto , and really want a over under
Honestly, No. I know a few people who have picked these up as unusual guns for clays, and not many are still with the original owners. there are better guns for less money that will be more useful to a new user. To buy one of these you kinda need to know what you are getting into.
I love the look of this gun. I bumped into someone a few years ago that bought one from new and did not like itl which is a shame. Wish I had a chance to have a go with it myself but missed out on that one. I live the look of the action and the floating barrels. Really nice furniture as well... Nice vid Lloyd we all have our differences lololololol
The 828u is unreliable. Glad I got rid of mine, as it was such a disappointment. The Beretta 686/687 is superior.
i like this haw much sar
Thank you for taking the time to explain all these guns. I just started to shoot sporting clays and having the time of my life doing it. as such, i have bought multiple guns while still not sure as to what the best for me is. Can you please give me your opinion between ad Beretta 694 vs a benelli 828U sport ? it would be nice if you could do a review on the benelli sport. Thank you PS - you are one of the few Britt who,s English i understand lol
Thank you sir. No contest here. The 694 kicks the 828s ass as a sporter in every important way. Ergonomics, controls, balance, shoot ability, consistency. The 828 is cool cos it's different and fun, but as a gun you will shoot week in week out for clays, the 694 is the obvious choice.
I'd like to compare this to Browning Cynergy. A few tricks up this one's sleeve to dampen recoil. Nice review I missed this one on your growing list of great reviews thanks Lloyd
It's funny you mentions the Cynergy. It's next on the list. Just editing the episode last night. :)
Why this shotgun not throw back the empty catridges by itself?
Because it's not a semi automatic. This is an Over and Under shotgun, the gun is loaded and unloaded by breaking the barrels open and manually loading 2 shells into the breach. If you want to see a semi auto in action, go here: th-cam.com/video/I_szERolAi4/w-d-xo.html
He catches with hand before throwing
Would you recommend this as a first gun for sporting clays? Cheers & brillant vids 👍
Cheers Steve. I would say, depends on how much shooting you are going to do. When I started out 50 clays a week seemed like a lot, and for that volume the 828 would be fine, also useful as a walked up / rough gun. Nowadays however I regularly shoot 300 targets a week. I think it you are going to get bitten by the bugt, you would be better looking at something like a new Browning B525 / Miroku MK70, or a used Beretta 692 / 690 or Browning B725 or Ceasar Guerini Summit.
how come your ejectors on the gun not ejecting the slugs?
They are, I'm just catching them.
@@lloydyp Thanks. I just bought one and am waiting the mandatory and stupid 10 day period to receive it. Hopefully, I'll enjoy it as much as you have. Great review.
@@drjqool 10 days for a shotgun? what state you live in?
@@lloydyp Communist CA.
Is that the 30 inch?
Im going to be honest here and say I cant remember, I can however find out at it's one of the coaching guns at bywell, so I can ask / measure it at the weekend.
@@lloydyp Thank you, the reason I ask is because I wondered if the longer 30 inch would have reduced felt recoil with 28g
Lol no, the gun is very light. An extra 2" of barrel makes next to no difference in felt recoil. I am however looking forward to trying the new steel framed 828 sport when they are released in the UK.
@@lloydyp yes I just heard about that today. I'm in the US and affordable left hand options are scarce. But that 'SPORT' text on the receiver is ugly.
F16 or 828u and why?
F16 any day of the week. The F16 is built to bust clays and whilst it's light and well balanced its not too light. The 828 is a lot of fun but I wouldn't want to shoot one every day as a clay tool.
Also if you shoot 25 clays a week?
At that point it's about cost really, The F16 is a significantly better gun but it's also a good deal more money. I would also say go for the Blaser if you can afford one as I think it will depreciate better too.
Great video Lloyd!
If someone could pick this up for £1500 would you recommend it? (for clays not game)
If you are shooting 21g carts yeah, if you are shooting 28g, probably not. depends how much you are shooting too I guess.
@@lloydyp i own the gun for 3 years now i use it for game , i shot around 50 shells of 32gr in aprox 2h i cant complain i feel its smoother than my old 325 browning ! Now im thinking to buy an F16 Game or Sporter for game shooting (wood pigeons and song thrush) (yes we shoot song thrushes in Cyprus ) what you think is a good choice Blaser game or Sporter ? Thank you
Hey Lloyd, Two things A:... The Benelli U828 is not a Clay shooting gun ,but a Hunting gun, you CAN..... shoot clay's with it, B: If you been a clay shooter use a Clay shooting gun. heavier in weight better for your shoulder, not for Hunting [ you can] and carrying the hole day. Two different things to remember for your followers. Greatings from Holland where I going to buy my Benelli U 828
You can shoot anything you want with a game gun, you just might not have a very good time doing it.
@@lloydyp i was thinking of buying this gun because i love the styling ..im getting put off buy the reliability reviews. as i would use it only coastal wildfowling and 36g 3 or bigger steel is it going to fall apart in front of my eyes ?
I can't speak to the long term longevity myself as I have heard anecdotally that they are not reliable long term, but I haven't personally seen any guns with issues. I can tell you I wouldn't want to put 36g loads through one. That would be unpleasant.
J'ai acheté mon Benelli 828U silver il y a environ 1 an et demi,très enthousiasmé de recevoir mon arme à l'ouverture (île de la réunion)....Enfin je reçois mon fusil (magnifique jusqu'à là).Donc première chasse avec ,je tire une paire de caille ,et là je m’aperçois qu'il y a un jeu anormal entre mon canon et le boitier culasse,donc retour chez mon armurier de la réunion en lui montrant le problème ,donc il constate ce jeu et il contacte humbert(importateur Benelli FRANCE)même pas surpris,qui lui demande de renvoyer le fusil et qu'il vont le remplacer(Bon ok ,ma saison de chasse est morte ).Je reçois quelque temps après mon nouveau Benelli tout neuf(LA SAISON EST FINIE),je le range dans mon armoire à fusil en attendant la saison 2017.Donc je ne me sers pas de mon fusil!!!
Et là je trouve sur ce site qu'il y a des problème avec le bloc détente donc comme je prépare un voyage chasse en Afrique du Sud au petit gibier,je retourne voir mon armurier en lui expliquant les problèmes du bloc détente ,bien sur il envoie un mail à Humbert en donnant le numéro de mon arme,et ce dernier lui répond en gros que si cela arrive il le prenne en garantie.Donc je pars en AF ET BIEN SUR APRES 12 CARTOUCHES ,le bloc détente tombe(bravo Humbert ),je le remet en place et 4 coups après ça recommence......Bon en AF impossible de me fournir un autre canon lisse,donc 5 jours de chasse à 250 euros soit 1250 euros dans le C.. Enfin je passe les détails de mon séjour à suivre mes amis SANS FUSIL(avec les vannes qui vont bien avec).Dés mon retour je retourne vers mon armurier en lui expliquant le problème enfin j'étais assez énervé .Donc il envoie un mail à HUMBERT en lui expliquant tout les problèmes engendrés (2 éme fusil et encore en panne ,perte du séjour de chasse...etc).Réponse de HUMBERT en gros:Oui nous avons eu des problèmes avec le 828u ,renvoyer nous le ,nous allons le réparer,MAIS AUCUN GESTE DE DÉDOMMAGEMENT OU COMMERCIAL NE SERA FAIT POUR VOTRE CLIENT COMME LE STIPULE NOS CONDITIONS GENERALES. Voilà à quoi vous en tenir si vous vous portez acquéreur d'un BENELLI 828U SILVER à 2700 EUROS.
Sav de HUMBERT ZÉRO,BENELLI 828U PAS FIABLE....et il s'en moque!!!!
UN ÉCHEC TTOTAL POUR BENELLI
On dirait que vous avez eu du mal avec cette arme, avez-vous obtenu une résolution satisfaisante à la fin?
Good review Lloyd. This is a lovely gun to look at and if they beefed it up and made a full-on trap version they might just be on a winner. The auto safety feature has been mentioned to me here in France as a real pain in the wotsit.
borjastick nah the auto safe is dead easy to install / remove and the are releasing a steel action version this year. It was announced at IWA.
Good, that might be worth a look. Later this year I will be looking for another gun. Something non standard as I still love my Browning Ultra XTR for dtl which is what I shoot here in France. I like the idea of something either very designed led or a semit auto like the Beretta UGB25.
Very nice review, I hope it is a reliable shotgun.
I am not sure they are in retrospect...
I have this gun now for 1.5 years, and today it broke for the third time... First it was the ejector, now it is the triggergroupe that falls out during shooting. Never buy this gun!
Clemens Haupt interesting to hear Clemens. I only get the guns for a few weeks to try, owners always have more feedback on long term issues I can't see.
Hey Lloyd, well I just hope I can prevent a poor guy from buying a expensive but badly made and tested (from the developers) gun. Especially the button and the excepting hole in the trigger groupe doesn't look like it could handle many shoots.
It would be great to watch 828 Sport review 😇
I agree Yuri, I just need to get them to send me one. I will try.
Lloyd Pattison is it available in England?
As of about 2 weeks ago, yeah.
Lloyd Pattison that's great! How much does it costs in your country?
About 3 grand by the looks of things.
nice to watch a balanced review of the pro's and con's as well as differences in shot loads.
I've been in two minds about the 828u as the reviews are so mixed but certainly keen to track one down for a trial go. certainly prefer the silver over the black as the silver still looks like a classic shotgun and not like the super modern tactical'esque look of the black although both are still sleek and sexy looking...
you mentioned the rib was loose... is there any way of adjusting it tight again? or is it out with a touch of epoxy for a subtle stead fast solution??
thanks again, look forward to more of your reviews etc.
p.s. is the Benelli case lockable or has the facility for padlocks? sorry, just a quick thought as I'm looking for a lockable case for flying with. many thanks in advance!
As far as I could see there was no way to tighten the rib, however having looked over a good few other examples in stock none of the other ones have the same problem so I don't think it's a big issue to be wary of. To my knowledge the case is not lockable.
Lloyd Pattison thanks for replying, glad to hear it's more a Friday afternoon gun issue rather than a design flaw. sad news about the case but hey ho, can't win them all!
thanks again.
I have one of these: www.amazon.co.uk/Plano-Rimfire-Sporting-Gun-Case/dp/B00KJNIY24/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1498077618&sr=1-1&keywords=plano+gun+case for use when I need a lockable case, with the added benefit that you dont have to take the gun down as long as you have a big enough boot.
Lloyd Pattison I've been looking at the Plano products, quite fancied the shorter case as breaking down would be more convenient for travel but good to know they are a trusted product. I don't suppose you might know if there is a specific regulation on cases for flying with other than just being lockable? it seems the ATSB don't care as long as it's lockable... guessing Plano stuff is acceptable.
thanks for the link Lloyd.
Never flown with my guns and in fairness when I do my Krieghoff will be in its Americase. I wouldn't put a gun through baggage in anything that wasn't specifically fitted to the gun. The generic plano ones are simple and cheap, fine for going in the car but not for clumsy baggage handlers.
For flying I would recommend Peli: www.peli.com/eu/en/product/watertight-protector-hard-cases/large-case/long-gun-case/1750/
as they are totally idiot proof. I have just checked and they are actually recommended by the TSA.
A quick check on amazon however shows that Plano also make a case (for half the price) that is TSA approved:
www.amazon.com/Plano-Weather-Tactical-Case-42-Inch/dp/B00E2217I6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1498078654&sr=8-6&keywords=tsa+approved+gun+cases