First Look: Franchi Momentum Bolt-Action Rifle

by
posted on January 26, 2018
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
franchi-momentum_lead.jpg

One of the handful of brand-new rifle designs for 2018 comes from an unlikely source—Franchi. The Italian firearm maker is best known for designing affordable and reliable shotguns, and those same principles carry over to the company’s first bolt-action centerfire rifle—the Momentum.

This rifle utilizes a spiral-fluted, one-piece bolt body that is the same diameter as the trio of locking lugs at the front of the bolt which allows for smooth, slop-free cycling and a short 60-degree bolt lift. Trigger weight is adjustable from 2-4 pounds and there’s a two-position rocker safety located on the right side of the receiver. The receiver is drilled and tapped to accept Remington 700 two-piece bases, and the Momentum features a hinged floorplate with the latch release located inside of the trigger guard. There are six caliber options—.243 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Winchester, .308, .30-06 and .300 Win. Mag.—all of which come with a blued, free-floated cold hammer-forged barrel with an optional threaded muzzle and knurled endcap.

Barrel length is 24 inches for the Creedmoor and .300 Win. Mag., and 22 inches for the other calibers. The most striking feature of this rifle, though, is the unique and modern styling on the polymer stock. Geometric lines give the rifle a distinctive look, but the various cutouts, curves and textured surfaces on the stock are actually functional.

There’s a narrow depression at the rear of the stock that serves as a grip point for your non-shooting hand when firing from a bench, and swells under the receiver and on the forearm provide a stable platform while holding the rifle in a variety of different positions. The sling studs are recessed yet they offer plenty of space for attaching even the largest sling swivels.

Momentum stocks are also outfitted with Franchi’s TSA recoil pad, which the company says absorbs 50 percent of felt recoil to reduce impact on the shooter and improve accuracy potential. Unscoped, these rifles weigh in at 6.6 to 6.7 pounds and carry an MSRP of just $609. There are also combo models available that come equipped with a Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40 scope ($729) and a limited edition 150th Anniversary edition with a AA-grade satin walnut stock in .30-06 ($1,069).

For more information,  go to franchiusa.com.

Latest

Ledetomm Knapp Memorial Scholarship 2025
Ledetomm Knapp Memorial Scholarship 2025

Federal Ammunition Awards 2025 Tom Knapp Memorial Scholarships

Federal Ammunition recently awarded the 2025 Tom Knapp Memorial Scholarships to two 4-H shooting sports teen ambassadors: Lucy Evans from Georgia and John Bruner from Pennsylvania.

Head to Head: 7x57mm Mauser vs. .30-06 Springfield

I’ve had more than a few requests for this Head to Head, so I figured it was high time to pit two of the early 20th century’s most popular military cartridges against one another. Let's dive into the 7x57mm Mauser vs. the .30-06 Springfield.

NRA Hunter Education FREE Online Course Now Available in Louisiana

The National Rifle Association of America’s award-winning free Hunter Education online course is now available in the State of Louisiana, the latest addition as NRA works to make the course available to hunters in all 50 states.

Moultrie Updates Line of Game Feeders

Moultrie has expanded the capacity of its line of feeders, and bettered the cameras' integration with the company's connected technology to streamline the feeding process.

Building the Ultimate Elk Bow

Elk are remarkable creatures that dwell in some of the most hellish landscapes on earth. An elk bow needs to be tough, light, and ultra-accurate. Here's how to build the right one for you.

First Look: Spandau S2 20-Gauge

Spandau Arms, a brand of SDS Arms, has announced that the  Spandau S2 Shotgun is now available in a 20-gauge model in both a Mossy Oak Bottomland and a traditional wood finish.

Interests



Get the best of American Hunter delivered to your inbox.