Franchi Momentum

About the Franchi Momentum

The Franchi Momentum is a bolt-action hunting rifle that brought the Italian manufacturer into the rifle market. Featuring a cold hammer-forged, free-floating, chrome-moly barrel threaded for muzzle devices, a smooth 60-degree bolt throw with three locking lugs, and an adjustable single-stage trigger (2-4 lbs), it comes with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee with premium factory ammunition. The composite stock with TSA recoil pad and ergonomic design emphasizes Franchi's philosophy of fit and feel.

The Momentum marked Franchi's first foray into bolt-action rifles, entering a crowded market with a focus on ergonomics rather than raw specifications. Franchi's pitch was simple: in a market of similar-performing rifles, no brand had built one purely off fit and feel. The result was a rifle that reviewers praised for its balance, trigger, and overall shooting experience at a price that undercut many competitors.

Franchi Momentum specifications

MSRP: $609. Available in .243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Win, .308 Win, .30-06 Springfield, .300 Win Mag. 24" barrel for 6.5 CM and .300 WM. Hinged floorplate magazine. 14" LOP.