[NRAAM 2026] A New Varmint or Utility Rifle Offering – The Franchi Mule

Here at the 2026 NRAAM in Houston, Texas, is Franchi with a handy new rifle, the Franchi MULE(Momentum Utility Lite Elite) bolt action rifle. This is Franchi’s modern take on a struck gun or utility rifle with a threaded 16″ barrel available in .223 Rem or .308 Win. Either model weighs in at just above 7 pounds and has a total length of 38 inches. Being suppressor-ready and accepting AICS magazines, along with a fast 60° bolt throw, the new Francci Mule has the makings of a great varmint or hog rifle option.

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For optics mounting, the rifle features a long single-piece optics rail that is free floating and does not affect the harmonics and accuracy of the barrel. Additionaly the Mule includes built-in iron sights that can be used as either a notch & blade sight for quick target acquisition or flipped up for an aperture peep sight for more precision shooting at a distance. MSRP for the Franchi Mule is set at $1599, with both models being available for purchase later this year.

Franchi Mule Bolt Action Rifle Key Features

• Fluted Chrome 3-Lug Bolt with a short 60° bolt throw
• One-Piece Pic Rail that is free-floating to not impact barrel harmonics
• Built in Iron sights that can be used either as a notch & blade configuration or flipped up for a more precise & adjustable sight option.
• Integrated QD Sling/Bipod Mount Point built into the stock
• Adjustable Trigger – a single-stage trigger that can be adjusted from 2 to 4lbs
• Detachable AICS Pattern Magazines, shipping with a 10 rd .223 mag or 8 rd .308 mag, depending on the rifle
• Barrel Length – 16 inch
• Barrel Construction – Cold hammer-forged, chrome-molybdenum barrel
• Barrel Twist Rate – 1 in 11 (.308), 1 in 8 (.223)
• Muzzle – 5/8 X 24 thread
• Caliber – .223 Remington, .308 Winchester
• Overall Length – 38.25 inches
• Weight – 7.39 lbs (.308), 7.08 lbs (.223)
• Receiver Finish – Graphite Black Cerakote
• Barrel Finish – Graphite Black Cerakote
• Stock Material – Synthetic Evolved Ergonom-X Stock w/ Veil TAC-BLACK Finish
• Buttpad – TSA Recoil Pads
• Length of Pull – 14 inches
• Safety – Sear Blocking 2-Position Safety
• MSRP – $1599
• Availability – Later this Year

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