Benelli Argo E Limited Edition air rifle: Presented in world premiere a few months ago at the Vicenza Hunting Show, it is preparing to become one of the most well-known and appreciated prestigious weapons in the hunting field. We are talking about the prestigious rifle Benelli Argo E Limited Edition, a luxury version of the equally famous Argo E air rifle.
The name Argo derives from Greek mythology, but in this case it is the acronym of Auto Regulating Gas Operated, that is the gas system typical of this weapon. The letter E, on the other hand, indicates the term "Endurance", from the name of the ship used to explore the seas of the mythical South Pole. Here, however, the letter E indicates the term "endurance", referring to a long-lasting weapon and wear resistant, a feature often not present in the rifles of the past, which ended up wearing out with use and after a certain number of years. Argo E Limited Edition offers the same mechanics and functionality of the Argo E model, but with luxury finishes that make it a weapon suitable for both collectors and lovers of hunting.
Benelli Argo E Limited Edition it is a semi-automatic rifle, therefore with a rifled barrel and with a repeating operation typical of modern weapons. In this shotgun, with a classic and traditional appearance, technology and design come together in an inseparable combination, demonstrating that class and tradition can very well coexist with technology and modernity. The prestigious design of this rifle does not compromise its functionality at all, on the contrary, during the hunting tests, the weapon proved to be effective and efficient both in terms of ballistic performance and in terms of comfort and practicality. Argo E Limited Edition, as the name suggests, it is produced in limited copies, around 2500, of which 2000 in caliber 30.06 and 500 in calibers 300, 308, 9,3 × 62, and 7 × 64. There are also examples in other more powerful calibers or Magnum suitable for the foreign market or for admirers of more vigorous shots. The 30.06 caliber is the most suitable for the national market, where rifled guns are mainly used for hunting medium-sized ungulates. With Argo E Limited Edition in caliber 30.06 you can safely hunt the wild boar.
The most suitable type of hunting for this weapon is suggested by the engravings shown in the receiver, produced in nickel-plated Ergal and finished with rolling and gold engravings. The designs engraved on the two sides of the carcass are the work of the Cesare Giovanelli workshop, a historic artisan company based in the province of Brescia and known for its impeccable hand engravings that have marked some of the most famous luxury weapons in the world. The engravings of the Argo E Limited Edition air rifle depict hunting subjects, namely a wild boar on the right side of the carcass and a deer on the left side. The top grade 4 walnut stock and fore-end with oil and wax finish enrich the fine style. The two components of the shotgun are made and finished in the same way, in order to look like an extension of the other and create a more streamlined, elegant and refined design. The refinement of Argo E Limited Edition it does not detract from the functionality of this weapon, which has been tested in the 30.06 caliber by loading it with 200 grain bullet cartridges.
In the shot at 50 meters, which took place by firing Norma cartridges, a group of three shots was obtained, precise, compact and with a diameter of 23 millimeters. At the time of use, the rifle proved to be comfortable and practical to hold, conveying a feeling of great solidity. Argo E Limited Edition responds perfectly to commands, even if the release initially requires a certain pressure on the trigger. Apart from this pressure, the shot is fast and precise and allows you to get everything you want, that is, the perfect centering of the target. The aiming capacity of the rifle, or rather, of its shooter, is enhanced by the possibility of applying optics such as Weaver and Leupold QR, whose mounting bases are available to order.
The other technical features of the Benelli Argo E Limited Edition air rifle, similar to the previous Argo model, are: geometric mechanics with rotating shutter and gas-operated group with short-stroke piston; crossbar safety, reversible and silenced, placed in front of the trigger to block the trigger chain; interchangeable recoil rubber pads that lengthen and shorten the stock (standard length 354 mm) by approximately 364 mm and 346 mm; tanks with removable prismatic magazines of 2,3,4,5 and 10 shots, available on request for the different calibers; fold at the hake 39/41 / 42,5 (standard) / 44/46; crease at heel 48/53/58 (standard) / 63/68) and deviation (right or left). The weapon weighs about three kilos and 350 grams, with differences in excess or defect of about 50 grams, depending on the caliber, the specific weight of the wood and the length of the barrel. Speaking of the latter, it should be emphasized that it is a component subjected to cryogenic treatment, a technique that avoids internal tensions in the barrel, enhancing its ballistic performance and durability.
La Argo E Limited Edition air rifle it also presents some innovations compared to the previous Argo model, novelties concerning the mechanics. If in the previous model, the piston was composed of a single element, in the limited edition carbine it is divided into two parts. The Argo E Limited Edition rods are 51, 56 and 61 cm long. Returning to the design of the limited edition Benelli rifle, we must add that it features a stock with a laser-carved Wood Touch checkering (material that considerably increases the aesthetic performance of the weapon) and plastic guard (end part of the pistol grip of the rifle) in plastic. red, replaceable with the silver one engraved with the customer's initials.
La Benelli Argo E Limited Edition air rifle, in the 30.06 caliber, with a 51 cm barrel, costs just over 2100 euros including VAT. Until next June 30, 2013, however, in the armories displaying the appropriate poster, the weapon, both in the Argo E and Limited Edition versions, can be purchased at a cheaper price.