How do you like it so far?

Thinking about pulling the .270 trigger on a BF sale.

Sorry you're not getting any feedback here. I'm interested in some first-hand experience on the Lupo as well. My dad is a fan of Benelli shotguns so he thinks he wants a Lupo. I've handled a couple of them at Cabela's and they didn't impress me much, but I'm really interested to hear from somebody who owns one (particularly some feedback on the Progressive Comfort recoil reduction system). If that system truly worked well, one of us would probably buy a .300 Win Mag.

Hopefully somebody who owns one will chime in before too long.

Yes, it's hard to find feedback on these probably because of being so new and quite a high price tag. I've watched a few videos on it and there is absolutely no other rifle that has the adaptable features and customized fit to the shooter that the LUPO does right out of the box. A flush fit 5-round, drop out magazine because of the way the bolt is designed. GENIUS. Looking at their website and what's included, I believe it is a fair price tag for what you get.

I'm still a bit on the fence as I'm not sure if I want to sell an old rifle in exchange for this or not.

I know most people say it's ugly, but it's 2020. I say it looks innovative and fine to my eyes.

Most people want to hate new guns before really looking into what you get.

who has the Black Friday sale?

Impact Guns for $1200. Looks like the sale has already ended.

I have never seen one in a store, but curious to know if they're as "modern" -- I'm trying hard not to say hideous -- in person.

Anything that doesn't look like it's from the 1960s is "ugly" to most people

I prefer walnut but don't mind most of the synthetics floating around these days. The LUPO just reminds me of a laser tag gun.

I handled one in lgs. Ergonomics were way off for me, the bolt design is just odd and the looks are terrible. For that kind of money no way. If you buy one good luck ever getting half your money out if it is my guess. They should stick with shotguns of which I have two.

Spence

But But But they are a Benelli You know the guys that put rubber chevrons on the stocks and claim they shoot softer when they don't . The guns with a spring assembly in the buttstock that limits reliability and then they design and make this abortion. LMFAO you have to be a mass advertising tool to even want to look at it.

Sounds like an opinion of someone who judges a gun by the looks before even holding it to your shoulder or even pulling the trigger.

I don't like the looks either, but if it shoots sub moa, which Benelli guarantees, and manages recoil well, that's all that really matters to me in the end.

None of my business, but if you're just interested in accurate and decent recoil mitigation, you could probably get it for much cheaper than $1200?

Perhaps, but have you read any reviews on it?

Here's the G&A review:
https://www.gunsandammo.com/editorial/benelli-lupo-review/377053

Doesn't sound like there's a comparable rifle on the market right now

I'm surprised you didn't buy it for $1,200, I didn't know about that sale or I would have. I would like to get the 30-06.

reviews are awesome on this rifle, Plus it won 2020 rifle of the year award.

Sounds like the opinion of a guy that has owned a ton of Benelli products.

Guns and Ammo...LMFAO why did you not add Field and stream and Outdoor life while you were at it?

Look, no need to come here and laugh at me about it. We get it. You hate a rifle you never pulled the trigger on. When did I ever personally praise it and say it was the greatest gun ever? If it was, I would have bought it already. It certainly has some interesting features. No need to be a dick about it towards me.

What is wrong with those 3 magazines? Some of the best outdoor writers ever have written for them.

You have no bases for your comments.

Mach3 was simply trying to get a review on here of someone who actually owned one. I thought that is what this site is supposed to be about?

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/14500663/benelli-lupo#Post14500663

Too funny. LOL

With look like that...it better shoot perfect.

But you have shot it and handled it ? Right . I don't have to see an abortion in person to judge it , pics will do just fine. Comparable to what ? You must be a democrat since you don't like any opinions other then your own. It's your money throw it away as you see fit.

I haven't owned a ton. But I own 2 and I'm not sure I'd sell them for double what I paid. I'm not easy on the hunting equipment and haven't had a failure on either of the shotguns after many, many rounds though them. They're simple to take apart if there was a failure anyway.

No I haven't. I'm looking for feedback. Obviously you can't read. Definitely not a democrat. Your assumptions just prove how much of an asshat you are. Nobody cares that you think it's ugly.

Hard to innovate much with a bolt action rifle without getting gimmicky. A bolt action rifle needs to be slender through the belly. That one does not appear to be so.

I have put thousands of rounds through a Benelli shotgun killing coyotes and wolves out of a helicopter. They are rock solid and very reliable. Your opinion is unfounded.

I am with atse. I shoot shotguns a lot and benelli has been at the top for reliability and low maintenance among them all. In fact their design is copied and imitated constantly. Have no opinion on the new weapon but they are a top tier shotgun and can’t find any flaws in their design after cases and cases of shells. I agree the chevrons are a marketing gimmick but haven’t seen a downside of them yet. Every gun company markets gimmicks in some form. In Argentina the high volume shotgun outfits either rent you benelli or beretta. That’s no coincident

Having the spring assembly in the butt stock limits reliability in what way? Pull the stock and wipe down at the end of the year. This is the best feature of the Benelli. The Franchi's and Stoegars with the spring on the mag tube are not well balanced. The Benelli has a much more lively feel. Haven't had a chance to try a Franchi. Just tie a 2 pound weight on the muzzle of your Benelli and you'll get the idea!

BTW the United States Marine Corp uses the Benelli shotgun in combat. Reliable? Ask the Taliban.

Benelli shotguns are excellent, no doubt. But a company can be great at one thing and not at another. Earlier the OP said all he cares about in a rifle is accuracy and recoil mitigation. You can get that for a lot less than $1200. So clearly this is also about aesthetics... in which case you can't really get upset when people think they're ugly...

It's definitely not the best looking rifle. Is it loaded with features that most people would want in a rifle?

Yes.

This guy explains it short and to the point:
https://youtu.be/qzsF23f9ACs

Nobody should shoot a rilfe as ugly as that, in the words of an old friend a and Montana gunsmith!

All that “innovation” is great and all. But what does it actually do better than half a dozen rifles that cost half of a third as much?

My M1 Super 90's have been most reliable and they are pretty old now. The spring assembly is in the buttstock and I don't think they have changed that.

Just like a Glock .......LOL

That would be around $230. You won't find anything better than a paper weight at that price

Everyone is acting like this is a $5,000 rifle.

It's a >$1,500 rifle that is extremely adaptable to the shooter out of the box

Ita obvious you are enamored with them and that no one has direct experience, likely becuase they are new to the market and most find them hideous, myself included. I'm as big of a Benelli fan as anyone, have 3 in my safe with another inertia 20, but personally I think they should stick to shotguns as it is what they know and do best. When waterfowl is the game, a Benelli is in my hands 9.5/10 times. If nothing else Benelli can market things to the masses. They sell/sold a pile of the Vinci guns and those things look horrible too.

You should buy it and report back. Maybe we can all be shown to water.

Edit, make that 4 as I forgot about the Nova pump.

So, do you know anyone who speaks in terms of “half of a third” or do you think it might be more reasonable to think that the correct word was “or”? Or did you even consider that before you rushed in to demonstrate that a $230 rifle would not be a quality rifle? Lolololololol


And, in point of fact, I’ve got a couple of $230 rifles I would take out of the safe before that turd.

That's just dumb

The reason I didn't buy it yet is because of its looks. I've been looking around trying to find something comparable in the same price range and nothing else has the features of the Lupo.

Anything I would personally consider over it is at least double the price.

It’s and ugly soulless rifle for ugly soulless people.

The Benelli lupus is so ugly, one almost can’t stop looking at it. Pure train wreck.

What features are setting it apart from other accurate competitors? I think if you spelled that out you might get more productive conversation.

This article explains it best

I watched the video. I meant for you specifically. Every review of new rifles touts how its groundbreaking and new tech. I don't really see much with the LUPO that makes me think it's changing rifle design moving forward. The fit system is cool I guess, but if you find a rifle that fits you from the start, it strikes me as a solution to address a non-issue.

i have the lupo's little brother, the franchi momentum in .308. killer trigger. a different stock, odd looking, yes, but shoulders and fits beautifully. actual mauser type bottom metal with magazine drop plate. bore-ingly accurate.
gotta say, the lupo is NOT attractive to me.
maybe someone will offer a classic wood stock for the momentum one day. i can dream, can't i?

I just got one in 300 win mag.

The build quality is outstanding. The barrel finish is flawless and looks great. The polymer stock does not feel chincy at all. It feels and looks like an expensive rifle.

Yes, it is ugly. But once I handled it and put it to my shoulder it sort of gives you an understanding of why it's built the way it is. The grip texture feels sturdy. The angle of the grip around the trigger feels perfect. I was wondering why Benelli sort of built the trigger guard into the stock. Now I get it.

The buttstock can be configured up to 27 different ways with adjustable cheek height and length of pull spacers. I chose the highest cheek weld angle. The recoil pad is probably the softest I've felt on any rifle, it also has a shock absorber spacer in front of the pad that Benelli calls Progressive Comfort which is probably why it feels so good. But that might not matter much to me because I already installed the APA little bastard brake on it. It's nice that the Lupo comes from factory with a threaded muzzle so anyone can put a brake on of their choice or none at all.

The detachable magazine is small and blocky. Nice thick housing. Built like a brick chithouse. It has a nice locking tab that would never be accidently bumped in the woods because it's built into the stock. Extremely easy to load cartridges and slide them out.

The bolt is chromed steel, has 3 lugs and a recessed center section which allows the detachable magazine to sit flush in the stock. Very smart design. The action is just as smooth as my T3X I have. It does not lock when the safety is off. To break it down for cleaning, all you have to do is push the locking tab and turn it then the firing pin comes out. Easiest bolt I have ever taken apart.

The trigger is adjustable but it already feels great with dry firing it a few times. No creep, very light and crisp. We'll see how it is at the range.

I will be putting some VX5HD glass on it mounted with the Mark 4 rings.

I was on the fence for a while to buy one. At first, I'm glad I did. We'll see what I think after a few range trips.