Franchi affinity

[turkey_slayer]

Anybody handled one? Looks a lot like the m2 to me even the same weight is about the same

[RoyalKnight]

weight is about the same. I have handled one only difference is the recoil spring instead of in the stock like the m2 its under the forearm. I am looking at one very hard.

[WyoHunter]

Good gun for the money!

[honker22]

I bought one in Sept and plan on killing birds with it this spring. I've only taken it dove hunting once but it is a dream to shoot.

[turkey_slayer]

I bought one in Sept and plan on killing birds with it this spring. I've only taken it dove hunting once but it is a dream to shoot.

Does it have the high rib like the benelli? I cant tell by the pics

[honker22]

I bought one in Sept and plan on killing birds with it this spring. I've only taken it dove hunting once but it is a dream to shoot.

Does it have the high rib like the benelli? I cant tell by the pics

Does this help?

[Sand Man]

are the barrels chromed lined like on the Benelli's?  If so, they'll be shooters!

[turkey_slayer]

Thanks honker!

[turkey_slayer]

are the barrels chromed lined like on the Benelli's?  If so, they'll be shooters!

According to this they are.

http://www.championfirearms.com/Franchi-Affinity-26-bbl-Black-Syn-2-75-3-p/40855.htm

[honker22]

Yes. When I bought it, they said the only difference between the Affinity and an M2 is the forearm cap and no comfortech stock... Im sure there is something else im missing.  Side by side, and shouldering them I couldn't tell. I opted for the $400 less version.  I will be hand loading TSS 7s and 9s for it. I will also run some OTC loads through it.  I haven't bought a turkey choke for it yet. Luckily the TSS usually shoots good in anything. I will let you all know the results. I know TSS is a curse word on this forum so apologies for even bringing it up. However, maybe y'all can use some of the info from my other loads.

[Onpoint]

Does it break down as easy as the benellis?

[turkey_slayer]

Honker let me know how the tss does, tho I've never seen it shoot bad no matter the gun or choke. I need another gun like a hole in the head but this one has peaked my interest

[WyoHunter]

This would be my choice if I was to set up another 20 ga. for turkeys.

[870FaceLift]

I bought one of these in synthetic to give it a try.  It seems like a great gun and I can't believe how light this thing is.  Tears down just like my SBEII - very simple to clean.  I just bought a turkey choke for it.  The only that I could find was the Franchi TKY.  I'm going to fire a few loads through this choke and I'll report back.

Honker, have you patterned yours?  What choke/load setup are you going with.

[honker22]

870 FL- no I have not done any testing yet. I hope to do some in the next few weeks.  I will report back as soon as I do.