Outdoor Guns · #8
Affinity 3.5 Elite
Franchi
#8
Affinity 3.5 Elite
Franchi
Gear
Why it made the list
Benelli's inertia system in a gun that swallows 3.5-inch shells and still weighs less than the competition. Fit shims, a real recoil pad, and an action that shrugs off marsh mud.
Pros
- Handles 3.5-inch magnum loads
- Light for a waterfowl autoloader
- Shim kit dials in the fit
Cons
- Stout recoil with the biggest loads
- Fewer aftermarket parts than Benelli
Best uses
- Late-season geese
- Layout blinds and boat hunts
- One shotgun for ducks and turkey
Where to buy the Affinity 3.5 Elite
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