828 S A.I. Limited Edition
The engraving of the 828 S A.I. Limited Edition has been developed to enhance the lines of the action with balance and consistency, fully enveloping it and blending harmoniously with its architecture. On the right side, it depicts ducks in flight; on the left side, pheasants in flight; while on the bottom of the action, a quail suspended in flight completes the hunting narrative. The figurative scenes, together with the top of the action, are embellished with ornamental scrollwork and enriched by pad-applied gold inlays obtained through an electrolytic process, a solution that gives the overall composition depth, brilliance, and stylistic continuity. The refined Grade 5 walnut, oil-finished, further enhances the prestige of the model by bringing out the wood’s natural grain and contributing to the firearm’s overall elegance. Offered in a limited run of 350 pieces, the 828 S A.I. Limited Edition 12-gauge over-and-under shotgun also incorporates the very best of Benelli technology: the Benelli Advanced Impact system delivers higher shot velocity, greater effectiveness at longer ranges, and superior penetration on target, providing a concrete advantage in ballistic performance.
Technical sheet
GAUGE
12
CHAMBER
76 mm Magnum
BARRELS AND CHOKES
70/76 cm gloss-blued Advanced Impact barrel with ventilated carbon-fiber flat rib; Interchangeable choke 5 INTERNAL 100 mm */**/***/****/CYL
RECEIVER FINISHING
Nickel-plated engraved Aluminium Alloy
STOCK AND FORE-END
Grade 5 oil-finished walnut, pistol-grip stock with Progressive Comfort system
STOCK LENGTH TRIGGER MEASURED / DEVIATION
Standard 375 mm modifiable to 385 mm with long recoil pad
WEIGHT
3500 g with 70 cm barrel
PACKAGING
828 S A.I. Limited Edition is supplied in a polymer case that follows the style of the latest generation Benelli packages. The tartan inner lining gives an unmistakable touch of elegance. The internal structure is versatile and modular, the barrels-fore-end section and the recoil pad-receiver section are sized and equipped to accommodate 828 S A.I. Limited Edition in any configuration you want to customise.
TRIGGER ACTION
Lightened, 1.6 kg Detachable trigger group
The technical features and images on the web site are purely approximate, can be improved and / or changed at any time without notice.
Progressive comfort
The innovative progressive recoil absorption system kicks in gradually according to cartridge and ammunition loading. This is the true essence of comfort, an invisible, yet highly sensitive system.
Perfect Fit
Perfect Fit overcomes the traditional barriers of drop and deviation providing easily customised solutions. Fast shouldering and instinctive aiming are ensured by the countless options to fine-tune drop and deviation (40 combinations: 20 rh-20 lh) to your specific needs. Optimum performance and tailored comfort are within your reach.
Lock Plate
The patented locking system consists of a plate that perfectly seals the single-piece unit. The firing pressure remains contained in the plate/single-piece assembly, reducing the stress applied to the rotating pins. The 828 U's steel locking system is durable and guarantees the elimination of any mechanical stress on the receiver.
Benelli Advanced Impact
Benelli Advanced Impact (Benelli A.I.) is not a simple brand-new barrel, it is a real patented system consisting of two inseparable elements that work together: barrel and choke. At the end of a long research and development work, what can be defined as the best internal profile to date has been identified to redesign the barrel-choke assembly and achieve performances never experienced before.
Crio System
In cryogenic technology, the first element you need to consider is the barrel. The expansion caused by friction heat and pressure is limited, so that the barrel can vibrate and expand evenly on firing. The pattern provided by a cryogenic barrel is wider, more regular and more uniform, with pattern centres that will not shift as you fire shot after shot, to the benefit of shooting accuracy. Cryogenic treatment also has positive effects on the life of the barrel, which is more resistant to wear and less susceptible to attack by combustion residues. Benelli was the first company to apply Cryogenic Treatment to the barrel and choke of a light firearm on an industrial scale in order to enhance its ballistic performance.