Benelli BE.S.T. Lupo
- Category
- Rifle
- Barrel
- 610 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.17 kg
- Introduced
- 2021
About
What it is, and why it matters
The BE.S.T. (Benelli Surface Treatment) Lupo features an advanced nanotechnology coating using diamond-like carbon particles that outperforms every other available coating and surface treatment in the firearms market. This makes the BE.S.T. Lupo ideal for hunting in harsh weather conditions where corrosion resistance is paramount.
MSRP: $1,899. BE.S.T. treatment provides superior corrosion resistance.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Benelli Armi SpA
- Category
- Rifle
- Country
- Italy
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2021
- Variant of
- Corrosion resistant
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 610 mm
- Overall length
- 1175 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.17 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Trigger pull
- 13.0 N
- Capacity
- 5
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Best coating
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 800 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
- Best surface treatment
Progressive comfort recoil
Adjustable trigger
Crio treated barrel
Threaded barrel 5 8x24
Diamond like carbon coating
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 157 .308 Winchester rifles | 3.17 kg | 3.22 kg | Lighter than about 60% |
| Overall lengthAmong 146 .308 Winchester rifles | 1175 mm | 1067 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 166 .308 Winchester rifles | 610 mm | 559 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 162 .308 Winchester rifles | 5 | 5 | Holds more rounds than about 70% |
Answers
Questions about the Benelli BE.S.T. Lupo
How much does the Benelli BE.S.T. Lupo weigh?
The Benelli BE.S.T. Lupo weighs 3.17 kg (7.00 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Benelli BE.S.T. Lupo?
The Benelli BE.S.T. Lupo is chambered in .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .300 Winchester Magnum, and 6.5 Creedmoor.
How many rounds does the Benelli BE.S.T. Lupo hold?
The Benelli BE.S.T. Lupo holds 5 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Benelli BE.S.T. Lupo?
The Benelli BE.S.T. Lupo is 1175 mm (46.3 in) long overall, with a 610 mm (24.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the Benelli BE.S.T. Lupo?
The Benelli BE.S.T. Lupo is made by Benelli Armi SpA (Italy).
When was the Benelli BE.S.T. Lupo introduced?
The Benelli BE.S.T. Lupo was introduced in 2021.
How does the Benelli BE.S.T. Lupo operate?
The Benelli BE.S.T. Lupo uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
Requires a signed-in GunSpec account on the Studio plan. The answer is computed per part, so it is not part of the public record.
Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
Provenance
Confidence in this record
75%
Stockists
Where to buy
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Works with
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/benelli-lupo-best' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "benelli-lupo-best", "name": "Benelli BE.S.T. Lupo", "manufacturer": { "id": "benelli", "name": "Benelli Armi SpA", "countryCode": "IT", "foundedYear": 1967, "website": "https://www.benelliusa.com", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-11 23:44:38", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:43:40", "version": "5f08a63ece0051736f8d9999540da44cdb8fd0ff8028739abfd0a34bd79f0fdc" }, "category": { "id": "rifle", "name": "Rifle", "description": "Long-barreled firearms designed for accurate shooting" }, "country_of_origin": "IT", "year_introduced": 2021, "barrel_length_mm": 610, "weight_empty_g": 3175, "action_type": "bolt_action"}