ARTV: Benelli Ethos

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posted on February 10, 2016
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Benelli's much-heralded Ethos is comprised of some of the company's most successful innovations, both old and new. And that's a big part of what's made it so very popular with consumers. Enough so that Benelli has, since the original ETHOS launch, rolled out 20- and 28-gauge additions to the line. Our friends at American Rifleman recently took a closer look at the ETHOS in an episode of American Rifleman TV. You can check out the entire clip with the video embedded above.

Technical Specifications:

Gauge: 12, 3" (also 2¾")
Receiver: black anodized 7075 aluminum alloy
Overall Length: 49½"
Barrel Length: 26", 28" (tested), 30"
Weight: 6 lbs., 9 ozs.
Magazine Capacity: four
Trigger: single-stage, 6-lb., 2-oz. pull
Stock: AA-grade European walnut with ComforTech Plus: length of pull, 143⁄8"; drop at comb, 1¼"; drop at heel, 17⁄8"
Chokes: interchangeable Crio chokes: cylinder, improved cylinder, modified, improved modified and full
Sights: interchangeable fiber-optic front bead, white metal mid-rib bead
• MSRP: $1,999 (tested); $2,199 (engraved nickel-plated receiver)

For more information, go to BenelliUSA.com.

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