Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite Rifle
A sub-half-MOA, do-anything rifle
Franchi’s newest addition to the Momentum lineup — the 2024 On Target Editors’ Choice Award-winning Momentum All-Terrain Elite rifle — departs significantly from existing designs because it’s loaded with modern features that make it a good choice for just about any application. It is equally capable as a hunting rifle, truck gun, scout rifle, or ranch defender. The All-Terrain is initially offered in 308 Win. and 223 Rem., but guns in both chamberings can shoot their 7.62 and 5.56 NATO counterpart cartridges.

Much of the rifle’s versatility stems from its innovative stock, which provides greater functionality than most polymer stocks. At the forend are six flush-fitting M-LOK attachment points (two left, two right, and two bottom) for mounting accessories. There are also three flush QD attachment points, as well as three at the rear of the stock, that give you options for attaching (and quickly detaching) a sling. The stock is injection-molded, but it’s quite stiff in areas that count, such as around the action.
The stock, which wears an attractive TrueTimber Strata camo finish, can be easily tweaked for a custom fit. Three different TSA recoil pads allow you to adjust the length of pull from 14 inches to 14-3/4 inches, and you can swap between low, medium, and high comb risers to achieve perfect eye alignment with your chosen optic. The forend has a wide, flattened bottom to help achieve a solid rest.

The rifle’s action features a slick-cycling, three-lug bolt with a short, 60-degree throw that won’t interfere with mounted scopes. A two-position safety lever is located within easy reach of the thumb, just behind the top of the bolt handle. It does not lock the bolt down when engaged, but the bolt requires just enough force to open that it’s unlikely to open if snagged on brush.
You’ll find an extended-length Picatinny rail securely mounted atop the action for mounting optics. This setup gives you the flexibility to mount an optic that best meets your needs, whether it be a traditional riflescope, LPVO, red dot, thermal scope, or long-eye-relief scope for a scout rifle configuration. Versatility is further enhanced with adjustable, folding dual-purpose polymer sights.

The All-Terrain sports an 18-inch, free-floated, threaded barrel with a multi-port muzzle brake and a nicely executed, dark bronze Cerakote finish that extends onto the action. The shortened barrel gives the rifle an overall length of 40 inches, making it quite handy in close quarters.
The muzzle brake, TSA recoil pad, and 7.5-pound weight work in concert to reduce perceived recoil considerably, making this rifle easy on the shoulder; you can run this rifle fast and put a lot of lead downrange quickly. It comes with a Magpul PMAG 10 10-round AICS-style magazine that feeds cartridges reliably. To detach the magazine, you extend your trigger finger and push on a paddle that rides flush with the front of the trigger guard.

The rifle is equipped with Franchi’s Relia trigger, which is adjustable within a range of 2-4 pounds. The trigger on my test rifle broke crisply, at an average pull weight of 2 lbs., 10 oz., with just a tiny hint of creep on a slow trigger pull. Overall, this is a very good trigger and a step up from triggers found on many factory rifles.
Functionally, the rifle was a joy to shoot. The spiral-fluted bolt is one of the smoothest-cycling bolts you’ll find on a factory rifle. I experienced no issues with feeding, extraction, or ejection. While the rifle comes with a one-MOA accuracy guarantee with premium factory ammunition, my test rifle showed a clear preference for some loads over others. The worst performer was a traditional 150-gr. cup-and-core hunting load, which produced 1.79-inch average groups at 100 yards. Hornady’s Precision Hunter 178-gr. ELD-X load produced 0.63-inch average groups and a 0.44-inch best group. Results were nearly identical with Winchester’s 168-gr. MatchKing load, which shot a 0.42-inch best group and 0.64-inch average group. With ammo it likes, this rifle shines in the accuracy department.

The Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite rifle comes with a seven-year warranty and an MSRP of $1,499. That’s a bargain for such an accurate and versatile rifle that can be set up for a multitude of roles. For more information, contact Franchi USA; Tel.: (800) 264-4962; Web: www.franchiusa.com — Mike Dickerson
Specifications:
Caliber: 308 Win., as tested
Action Type: Bolt action
Trigger: adjustable
Rate of twist: 1-11
Barrel: 18-inch, threaded
Finish: Midnight Bronze Cerakote
Stock: Polymer with M-Lok attachment points, TrueTimber Strata finish
Magazine/capacity: AICS-style 10-round detachable magazine
Sights: Folding front and rear 3-dot and aperture; extended Picatinny rail
Overall Length: 40 inches, variable
Weight: 7.5 pounds
MSRP: $1,499