description Franchi Momentum Overview
The Franchi Momentum is a family of bolt-action rifles produced by Franchi, an Italian firearms manufacturer associated with hunting arms. The line is designed as a centerfire hunting rifle platform and has been offered in multiple chamberings and configurations, including versions with synthetic stocks and models intended for different hunting environments. It is aimed primarily at hunters who want a repeating rifle for field use rather than a semiautomatic sporting arm. [Franchi](https://www.franchiusa.com/resources/franchi-grows-the-momentum-elite-family-with-new-2026-models)
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What chamberings were offered when the Franchi Momentum rifle launched?
The original line was introduced in .243 Winchester, 6.5 mm Creedmoor, .270 Winchester, .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and .300 Winchester Magnum. Barrel length and rifling twist varied with the cartridge. [American Rifleman](https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2018/6/25/a-first-for-franchi-momentum-rifle/)
What are the 2026 Franchi Momentum .400 Legend models?
Franchi added .400 Legend versions of the Momentum Elite and Momentum Carbine Elite for 2026. The full-size Elite has a 22-inch barrel and a 3+1 magazine with a listed MSRP of $979, while the Carbine Elite has an 18-inch barrel and a listed MSRP of $1,329. [Franchi USA](https://www.franchiusa.com/resources/franchi-grows-the-momentum-elite-family-with-new-2026-models)
What action and trigger does the Franchi Momentum Elite use?
It is a bolt-action centerfire rifle using Franchi's fluted three-lug Dependa bolt with a fast 60-degree bolt throw. The Elite models also use a single-stage Relia trigger that can be adjusted. [Franchi USA](https://www.franchiusa.com/resources/franchi-grows-the-momentum-elite-family-with-new-2026-models)
Is the Franchi Momentum a semi-automatic rifle?
No. The Momentum is a repeating bolt-action hunting rifle, and the original rifle was built at Franchi's facility in Urbino, Italy. Its cold-hammer-forged barrel was produced by Sabatti in Gardone to Franchi's specifications. [American Rifleman](https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2018/6/25/a-first-for-franchi-momentum-rifle/)
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