NRA Gun of the Week: Benelli Lupo

Published on October 16, 2020
Duration: 3:42

This NRA Gun of the Week review details the Benelli Lupo, an Italian-designed bolt-action rifle. It highlights the rifle's modern chassis construction, ergonomic features like the Progressive Comfort recoil system and CombTech cheek pad, and the user-customizable 'Perfect Shot' trigger. The review confirms Benelli's successful entry into the bolt-action rifle market.

Quick Summary

The Benelli Lupo is an Italian-designed bolt-action rifle featuring a modern chassis construction with a steel receiver anchored to an aluminum chassis. It incorporates ergonomic enhancements like the Progressive Comfort recoil system and CombTech cheek pad, along with a user-customizable 'Perfect Shot' trigger.

Chapters

  1. 00:00NRA Gun of the Week Introduction
  2. 00:14Benelli Lupo Overview
  3. 00:47Chassis Design and Construction
  4. 01:41Ergonomics and Stock Features
  5. 02:08Action and Trigger Assembly
  6. 02:33Magazine and Caliber Specs
  7. 02:47Barrel and Optics Mounting
  8. 03:12Range Testing and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Benelli Lupo?

The Benelli Lupo is an Italian-designed centerfire bolt-action rifle. It represents Benelli's first foray into the bolt-action rifle market, building on their reputation for shotguns and their earlier semi-automatic rifle, the R1.

What are the key ergonomic features of the Benelli Lupo?

The Benelli Lupo features a black polymer stock and forend equipped with a Progressive Comfort recoil system and a CombTech cheek pad. It also includes shims for adjustable drop and cast, similar to Benelli shotguns.

What caliber is the Benelli Lupo tested in this review?

The Benelli Lupo rifle tested in this NRA Gun of the Week review is chambered in .30-06 Springfield and features a 5-round detachable box magazine.

How is the Benelli Lupo designed for optics mounting?

The Benelli Lupo has a 22-inch steel barrel that is drilled and tapped with six screw holes, providing a secure platform for mounting optics. It does not come with open sights.

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