Benelli LUPO - 308 Win - Black - 22.0"

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Tech Specs at a Glance:

Caliber: 308 Win

Barrel: 22.0"
Overall Length: 44.225"
Length of Pull: 13.80" - 14.75"
Rate of Twist: 1:10"
Magazine Capacity: 5+1
Barrel Material: Matte, Blued
Threaded: Yes, 5/8x24 TPI
Weight: 6.90 lbs.

Price: $1,960.00

Sale Price: $1,850.00

Special Instructions: Valid PAL Required
Firearm Classification: Non-Restricted

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Description

Benelli LUPO - 308 Win - Black - 22.0":

The LUPO is Benelli's first bolt-action rifle. Sub-MOA accuracy, advanced ergonomics, and shooting comfort have been carefully engineered into this chassis-style hunting rifle that allows for exclusive fit and customization out of the box. LUPO is Italian for wolf and the Benelli LUPO is destined to dominate the land the way Benelli's Super Black Eagle dominates the skies.

The LUPO is packed with innovative features-including 7 exclusive Benelli patents that add up to hunting rifle that provides a customized fit, handles beautifully and proudly carries a 3-shot sub-MOA guarantee.

Precision Accuracy
The LUPO was built for accuracy and the key is the LUPO barrel system featuring a precision Crio-treated, free-floating barrel attached to a hardened steel barrel extension bedded to a steel block in the alloy receiver. The result is precision sub-MOA accuracy. . .shot-after-shot.

Recoil Reduction
The LUPO tames recoil felt of big-game calibers with a patented, built-in Progressive Comfort system and Combtech cheek pad. Modified from Benelli's proven Progressive Comfort system used on shotguns, the system is engineered with sets of interlacing fingers that flex, absorbing much of the recoil before it reaches the shoulder. Decreased recoil, less muzzle flip and less anticipated recoil by the shooter result in a greater ability to stay accurately on target.

Built For Comfort

The shape of the Benelli LUPO has been optimized for control. The trigger is crisp and with an adjustable trigger pull weight. Included trigger reach spaces can be used between the receiver and the stock to position the shooters hand at an optimal distance from the trigger. The ambidextrous top safety is easy to access. The Airtouch Grip surfaces allow for a safe and firm hold on the rifle.

Advanced Ergonomics and Adjustability
One of the truly unique features of the LUPO is the ability to adjust drop, cast and trigger reach with included shims. Shooters can achieve a customized fit out of the box without the need for expensive gunsmithing. Shims allow the stock to be set in one of 36 different positions. Optional fit choices include two raised cheek pad styles and one optional length butt pad. Great fit equals better control. . .and increased accuracy.

Detachable Box-Type Magazine
The detachable box magazine is a double-stack configuration with a partial divider that loads like a single stack. Cartridges can be easily loaded with the magazine removed, or smoothly top loaded with the magazine in place, holding 5 rounds without heavy spring pressure. The LUPO cutaway bolt works with the magazine, allowing the magazine to insert fully into the receiver without protruding from the bottom of the gun.

Features & Design:

Sculpted Bolt: 3 large-sized locking lugs, 60 degree bolt throw.
Free-Floating Crio Barrel
Adjustable Trigger: 2.2 - 4.4 lbs.
Treaded Crio Barrel: Accepts muzzle accessories, 5/8 x 24 threads.
Combtech Cheek Pad: Mitigates felt facial recoil.
Stock Spacers: Adjust length-of-pull from 13.8" -14.75"
Trigger Reach Spacers: Adjust trigger reach for custom fit.
Detachable Box-Type Magazine
Integrated Swivel Mounts
2-Piece Picatinny Rail
Drilled & Tapped

Technical Features:

Caliber: 308 Win
Barrel: 22.0"
Overall Length: 44.225"
Length of Pull: 13.80" - 14.75"
Rate of Twist: 1:10"
Magazine Capacity: 5+1
Barrel Material: Matte, Blued
Threaded: Yes, 5/8x24 TPI
Stock Finish: Synthetic Black
Starting Weight: 6.90 lbs.

308 Winchester:

The .308 Winchester (pronounced: "three-oh-eight" or "three-aught-eight") is a rimless, bottlenecked, rifle cartridge and is the commercial cartridge from which the 7.62x51mm NATO round was derived. The .308 Winchester was introduced in 1952, two years prior to the NATO adoption of the 7.62x51mm NATO T65. Winchester branded the cartridge and introduced it to the commercial hunting market as the .308 Winchester. Winchester's Model 70 and Model 88 rifles were subsequently chambered for the new cartridge. Since then, the .308 Winchester has become the most popular short-action, big-game hunting cartridge worldwide. It is also commonly used for civilian target shooting, military sniping, and police sharpshooting. The relatively short case makes the .308 Winchester especially well-adapted for short-action rifles. When loaded with a bullet that expands, tumbles, or fragments in tissue, this cartridge is capable of high terminal performance.

Although very similar to the military 7.62x51mm NATO specifications, the .308 cartridge is not identical, and there are special considerations that may apply when mixing these cartridges with 7.62x51mm NATO, and .308 Winchester chambered arms. Their interchange is, however, considered safe by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI).

Suggested Use:

Predators
Small Game
Varmint
Deer
Black Bear
Moose (short range)
Elk (short range)

Performance:

The .308 Winchester is one of the most popular hunting cartridges in the United States, and possibly the world. It has gained popularity in many countries as an exceptional cartridge for game in the medium- to large-sized class. In North America it is used extensively on whitetail deer, pronghorn and even the occasional caribou or black bear.

Clay Harvey, an American gun writer, says it is usable on moose and elk. Layne Simpson, an American who has hunted in Sweden, says he is surprised how many hunters there use the cartridge. Craig Boddington was told by a Norma Precision executive that the .308 is one of Norma's best-selling calibers.

In Africa the .308 Win is one of the most popular calibers among Bushveld hunters and is used on anything from duiker right up to the massive eland (a small and large African antelope respectively). Proponents of the hydrostatic shock theory contend that the .308 Winchester has sufficient energy to impart hydrostatic shock to living targets when rapidly expanding bullets deliver a high rate of energy transfer.

The .308 Winchester has slightly more drop at long range than the .30-06 Springfield, owing to its slightly lower (100 ft/s) muzzle velocity with most bullet weights. Cartridges with significantly higher muzzle velocities, such as the .300 Winchester Magnum can have significantly less drop at long range.