Our journey into the world of Benelli continues, a rifle manufacturer that we have already known in the previous description of the Raffaello Crio 28. What we present today is the Benelli Argo De Luxe air rifle, a very popular weapon among hunters. eyelet of Made in Italy.
The Benelli Argo De Luxe air rifle is known throughout the world as one of the best in its category. Some consider it as a real revolution in the striped sector in terms of aesthetics, performance and technology.
From an aesthetic point of view, there are many features that make the Argo De Luxe unmistakable: on the carcass a deer and a wild boar are represented in motion, soft liberty ornaments enrich the scene and all the decoration is rolled with great executive care.
Selected walnut woods, with a more than good protective surface treatment, complete the aesthetic picture. The Argo De Luxe has a moderate and slender line and is very balanced, giving the advantage of lightness in the tip, essential in the hours of waiting at the post office.
We come to the technical characteristics.
The operation is based on the mechanics that gives it its name. In fact, Argo stands for Auto Regulating Gas Operated, that is a mechanism patented by Benelli characterized by great constancy of operation with any type of ammunition.
The system is both self-regulating and self-cleaning. This allows maintenance intervals to be extended and the firing and rearming cycle is always reliable.
The Argo rods are subjected to cryogenic treatment, which eliminates the tensions of the metal, improving its mechanical characteristics. This treatment allows the barrels themselves to vibrate and expand uniformly when fired, reducing the rise in temperature, erosion and corrosion.
In two words: longer duration (up to 5000 shots).
Even in this case, Benelli has managed to combine elegance and high performance, found above all in wild boar hunting, its favorite prey. Very handy and quick to rearm, the Argo De Luxe often allows you to double the shot even in tight spaces, if it is equipped with a scope.
Calibers that can be used are: 30.06 SPRG, 300 WM, 308 W, 9,3X62 and 7X64. The casing finish is in finely engraved and rolled Ergal.
The length of the stock from the trigger / deflection is 355 mm, while the drop at the heel is 60, adjustable in 45, 50 and 55. The drop at the comb measures 42,5. The butt pad is made of rubber. Equipped with a prismatic 2 magazine for all calibers, prismatic 3 rounds for the 300 W caliber, prismatic 4 rounds for the 30.06 SPRG and 308 WM, fixed 2 rounds for the 300w, 9,3 × 62 and 7 × 64 . The weight is 3.250 gr.
With the possibility of completely disassembling the weapon in a short time, modifying its length, fold and stock advantage, the Argo De Luxe can be adapted to the hunter and not vice versa.
On the casing there are the holes to mount the optics or red dot.
Whoever holds the Benelli Argo De Luxe immediately understands that it is aimed quickly and works flawlessly with a wide choice of ammunition, original or reloaded from 150 to 220 grains.
The accuracy is extraordinary, even if a fair migration of the group was found.
In conclusion, Benelli offers us, again, a well thought out weapon, which shoots very well and is free from criticism.