The Progressive Comfort System recoil pad is another feature that keeps the Ibuprofen in the bottle. He squeezed off a two shots and said, “Dang, that’s not too bad.” Of course, recoil was reduced further when I added the brake. In fact, after my first shot, I had my 16-year-old son shoot the Lupo Bolt-Action off a pair of BOG Adrenaline Bipod Shooting Sticks. Yes, there is recoil, and no, it’s not bad. Mags that were zero joy to shoot, and I wanted to see how bad this rifle abused the shoulder without the muzzle brake in place. I will dub this from-the-factory trigger as one of the best I’ve ever pulled.īefore squeezing off that first shot, I opted not to add the threaded muzzle brake. The trigger welcomes the finger, and when pressure is applied, it’s right there - zero creep - crisp, smooth, and clean. I didn’t adjust the trigger, and in my opinion, there is no need. The cheek pad promoted the ideal eye-to-scope alignment, and after removing the bolt and magazine and performing a quick in-the-field bore sight, I sent lead at 50 yards.īefore I get too far ahead of myself and dive into how this rifle will be a tremendous long-range hero, let me first address the adjustable trigger. The Combtech cheek pad is a pillow for the face, and I applaud its build. The thumb-activated safety is smooth and easy to operate. I like the location of the safety - right at the top of the stock where the stock and receiver join. The gun felt solid and balanced on the bench as most rifles do. The attached Zeiss Conquest 4 4-16×44 added some bulk, and while this scope doesn’t add to the rifle’s carry-across-the-West appeal, it does add to its long-range ability. The rifle is neither ultra-heavy nor ultra-light at 7.1 pounds without an attached scope or payload. Benelli dubs the magazine as a 5-round magazine I could fit four Hornady 200-Grain ELD-X rounds with ease. The removable spring-loaded magazine is smooth, and I appreciated the individual slots (double-stack), which made feeding the mag a breeze. I love the cartridge’s knock-down power, and I’ve found few rounds to be more accurate at extended ranges. Also, Benelli had gone the extra mile in the customization department - the rifle comes with multiple length-of-pull spacers.īenelli sent its BE.S.T. The 24-inch barrel is threaded, and Benelli includes a muzzle brake. Other immediate noticings include a smooth action with a solid bolt design that features a semi-short throw for rapid reloading. I also appreciated the spacers (several included), which fit between the stock and receiver to further customize finger reach. I like the angled trigger guard, the adjustable trigger position, and the trigger’s distance in relation to the stock’s gridded palm-swell area. The rifle’s receiver greatly resembles features from top-end Benelli shotgun models. Unlike most bolt-action rifles that boast one-piece stock designs, Benelli’s BE.S.T Lupo Bolt-Action features an individual stock, receiver, and forend. Upon further inspection, it was clear the rifle had a chassis-style configuration. I’m a sucker for Sitka’s Open Country camo pattern, and the stock with included Combtech cheek pad grabbed my attention from the get-go. It was time to see what all the fuss was about. Benelli brands the bolt-action as remarkably accurate, adjustable, comfortable, and, of course, durable. Lupo Bolt-Action had some great reviews, and a few of my rifle-hunting amigos had taken down elk and mule deer with the rifle. While I’ve cycled thousands of rounds through multiple Benelli shotgun models during my outdoor tenure, I’d yet to hold one of the manufacturer’s rifles. Build shotguns that heed the waterfowl call and waterfowlers will take notice. Benelli’s shotshell shooters are as tough as they come, cycle brilliantly, throwdown and swing with gentle ease, and are loaded with purposeful technologies. Models like the Super Black Eagle, Super Black Eagle 3, Nova, and SuperNova are held in high regard in the world of waterfowl. I’ve crumpled my share of ducks and geese with Benelli shotguns. A factory rifle with several customizable features and winning technologies make Benelli’s BE.S.T Lupo Bolt-Action a shooter that will put lead on the mark and make all your big-game dreams come true.
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