Franchi AL 48 in 20 gauge

jaguarxk120 · February 15, 2011, 09:05 AM

Anyone have comments about the Franchi AL48 in 20 gauge---- good ---bad?

Thanks

PetahW · February 15, 2011, 05:02 PM

I've owned one since 1978 - an I/C 24" VR model - and @ 5lbs have found it to be one of the best birdguns I've ever had the pleasure to own/use.

I was recently lucky enough to get a 2nd, in a raffle - a new 20ga AL-48 Deluxe with 26" VR bbl & choke tubes - and while it's certainly more versatile than the birdgun. it's also very marginally heavier by maybe a half-pound.

I ended up using the Franchi more than my Rem 1100 20ga Special Field, and a pumpgun I've had forever.

FWIW, I've yet to have issue one, with either AL-48.

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Cowboy_mo · February 15, 2011, 08:08 PM

I've had an AL 48 in 20 guage since the mid 70's. Mine has a 26 in vent rib with IC choke. I absolutely adore this gun for bird shooting and close rabbit hunting. It is very light to carry and swings like an extension of my body.

I just started looking for a 2nd barrel for it in either modified or full choke or perhaps one with screw in tubes if they aren't too expensive.

Buy it, shoot it, and you'll fall in love with it.

Noonan · February 15, 2011, 08:29 PM

For some reason I shoot it better than any of my other shotguns. Mine has the straight stock.

JNewell · February 16, 2011, 07:09 PM

I have one and love it. It's ideal for those walk lots/shoot a little upland hunts. It's light, points well, and is very reliable.

February 15, 2011, 09:05 AM	#1
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,619	Franchi AL 48 in 20 gauge Anyone have comments about the Franchi AL48 in 20 gauge---- good ---bad? Thanks

February 15, 2011, 08:29 PM	#4
Noonan Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 155	Got one. Love it. For some reason I shoot it better than any of my other shotguns. Mine has the straight stock.

February 15, 2011, 05:02 PM	#2
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	I've owned one since 1978 - an I/C 24" VR model - and @ 5lbs have found it to be one of the best birdguns I've ever had the pleasure to own/use. I was recently lucky enough to get a 2nd, in a raffle - a new 20ga AL-48 Deluxe with 26" VR bbl & choke tubes - and while it's certainly more versatile than the birdgun. it's also very marginally heavier by maybe a half-pound. I ended up using the Franchi more than my Rem 1100 20ga Special Field, and a pumpgun I've had forever. FWIW, I've yet to have issue one, with either AL-48. .

February 15, 2011, 08:08 PM	#3
Cowboy_mo Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,039	I've had an AL 48 in 20 guage since the mid 70's. Mine has a 26 in vent rib with IC choke. I absolutely adore this gun for bird shooting and close rabbit hunting. It is very light to carry and swings like an extension of my body. I just started looking for a 2nd barrel for it in either modified or full choke or perhaps one with screw in tubes if they aren't too expensive. Buy it, shoot it, and you'll fall in love with it.

February 16, 2011, 07:09 PM	#5
JNewell Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2000 Posts: 1,092	I have one and love it. It's ideal for those walk lots/shoot a little upland hunts. It's light, points well, and is very reliable.