The new product introduced by Benelli is a semi-automatic rifle with fluted barrel, a particular innovation that increases its rigidity and the ability to better dissipate barrel heat.
Benelli Argo E Fluted: new features
![Benelli Argo E Fluted: a new rifle for driven hunts 2.JPG](https://www.all4shooters.com/en/hunting/rifles/benelli-argo-e-fluted-semi-automatic-for-driven-hunts/benelli-argo-e-fluted-bolt-action-rifle.jpg?resize=b6ead9:250x&cid=17b6.170j)
Basically, the fluted barrel of the Argo E Fluted improves the gun's ballistic performance and reduces muzzle flip, a characteristic that perfectly suits the purpose for which it was designed: boar hunting.
The Argo E Fluted rifle is also equipped with the ComforTech system integrated into the stock, a Benelli patent that, thanks to cutting-edge technology and materials, is able to absorb a large part of the recoil force. The ComforTech system is distinguished by the presence on both sides of 12 boomerang-shaped slots designed to make the stock more flexible and to absorb the firing impact before it reaches the shooter’s shoulder, while the technopolymer stock and fore-end feature checkering and quick release sling swivel attachments. Comb and recoil pad, made from gel and anatomic polyurethane respectively, are interchangeable according to the shooter's preference and build.
![Benelli Argo E Fluted: a new rifle for driven hunts 4.JPG](https://www.all4shooters.com/en/hunting/rifles/benelli-argo-e-fluted-semi-automatic-for-driven-hunts/benelli-argo-e-fluted-rifle-action.jpg?resize=12bb46:250x&cid=17b7.170j)
The rifle is gas-operated with a rotating head bold. The gas recovery system, called Argo E, has been renewed in geometry, materials and movements in order to work without jamming. The Argo E Fluted can use detachable box magazines with 2, 4 or 5-round capacity. It is currently available in the two classic and timeless calibers for driven hunting, .308W and .30-06. Finally, the barrel is a Crio type, a cryogenically treated steel whose expansion due to heat and pressure is limited, allowing the barrel to vibrate and expand uniformly on firing. The barrel features a carbon fiber half rib with optic fiber inserts that can be replaced by optics specifically designed for driven hunts.
Benelli Argo E Fluted: technical data
Caliber: |
|
.30-06 Springfield - .308 Winchester |
Stock: |
|
technopolymer with ComforTech system; stock and fore-end: technopolymer with Air Touch checkering |
Recoil
pad: |
|
interchangeable, anatomical polyurethane |
Action: |
|
gas-operated
with rotating bolt head, gas recovery group with Argo E system short stroke
piston |
Receiver finish: |
|
black anodized Ergal |
Stock length trigger measured / deviation: |
|
350 ± 2
mm with adjustable recoil pad up to 360 mm ± 2 mm with medium pad and up to 370
mm ± 2 mm with long pad. Deviation: adjustable, LH and RH |
Drop at comb: |
|
1.73 in / 44 mm |
Drop at heel: |
|
2.28 in / 58 mm, adjustable at 53, 63, 68 |
Weight: |
|
3,350 g approximately with 20 in / 51 cm barrel |
Magazine: |
|
box detachable, 4-round; 2 or 5-round optional |
Safety: |
|
ambidextrous, transverse with red ready to shot signal |
Trigger-guard: |
|
black anodized technopolymer |
Sight: |
|
carbon fiber half rib with fiber optic inserts, Argo Easy Aim E fiber optic sight |
Note: |
|
18.5 in /
47 cm Cryo barrel with 4 groove right-handed rifling, muzzle diameter 0.68 in /
17.5 mm; fluted for lightening |
For more information on the Argo E Fluted please visit Benelli website