Benelli's super new R-1

[jimmyn75]

Does anyone have an idea of what caliber's are planned for 2004 for the new R-1 rifle? Also prices for the extra barrels? I finally got mine out shooting last weekend and have to say that it is a dream to shoot. I have the 30-06 and was shooting 150 grain deer loads. The gun kicks less than my Montefeltro shooting trap loads. Very accurate too for a high power autoloading rifle. I like everything about it, and would like to get more use from it with a smaller caliber.


PS... I did not like the scope mount that came with it. I have found that you can use the same bases as the Browing BAR. Makes the final product look much nicer.

[Bill3508]

The new caliber will be .308, not sure when barrels will be available though. Rifles should be available after the first of the year.

Bill3508

[Plateau Hunter]

Will Benelli offer the R1 in .358 Win? This would be a perfect match in that rifle and I would buy one!

What is the cost of the standard R1? Plateau Hunter

[Mossberg Man]

The price is about $900

[Bill3508]

Due to the limited popularity of autoloading rifles, as will all other manufactures, Benelli will more than likely stick with standard calibers. I do not see a 358 anywhere in the future.

Bill3508

[robgadeerhunter]

Originally posted by jimmyn75:
Does anyone have an idea of what caliber's are planned for 2004 for the new R-1 rifle? Also prices for the extra barrels? I finally got mine out shooting last weekend and have to say that it is a dream to shoot. I have the 30-06 and was shooting 150 grain deer loads. The gun kicks less than my Montefeltro shooting trap loads. Very accurate too for a high power autoloading rifle. I like everything about it, and would like to get more use from it with a smaller caliber.


PS... I did not like the scope mount that came with it. I have found that you can use the same bases as the Browing BAR. Makes the final product look much nicer.