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The History of Franchi

In the heart of Brescia, Italy, a region with a rich history in firearm production, Luigi Franchi SpA was established by its namesake, Luigi Franchi, in 1868. The founder and his family, initially in the silk business, recognized an opportunity in the firearm industry, and, with an ore mine conveniently located nearby, the company experienced rapid growth in the early years.

One of the milestone achievements in the 20th century for the company occurred in 1930 with the introduction of the Imperial Montecarlo side-by-side shotgun. The model continues to be revered to this day, and surviving models continue to reach high market prices.

During the turbulent years of World War II, the company adapted its operations to support the war effort. After the war, however, Franchi became instrumental in reconstructing the Italian military industry and served as a major supplier of military rifles and shotguns for numerous NATO countries. Nevertheless, the company remained committed to producing hunting rifles and sporting firearms as well.

In the decades following the global war, Franchi witnessed a surge of prosperity. In 1948, the Model 48 AL was launched, which to this day is recognized as one of the lightest semi-automatic shotguns in the world. The Model 48 AL was subsequently awarded the Compasso d'Oro in 1954 - a prestigious Italian award in industrial design, marking the only firearm in history to be honored with this award.

Franchi successfully expanded into the American market during the 1950s, bolstering its reputation not only in Europe but also across the Atlantic. The company's innovative shotguns earned widespread recognition, with the SPAS-12 shotgun being a notable example. The latter has become a cultural icon, frequently featured in video games and movies.

Despite its success, the company faced a significant change in 1987 when it transitioned from a family-owned operation to being owned by Societa Costruzioni Industriali Milani. Subsequently, due to financial difficulties faced by Societa Costruzioni Industriali Milani, Franchi was acquired by Beretta Holding Group in 1994.

In 2011, Franchi underwent a significant rebranding campaign, introducing a new logo, refreshed image, and modern direction for the company. Today, Franchi offers an extensive range of products including semi-automatic, over-under, and side-by-side shotguns, semi-automatic rifles, and quality hunting bolt-action rifles.

Franchi Horizon SA Rifle Review

Introduced in 2017, the Franchi Horizon is a push-feed bolt action repeater rifle, available in two action lengths. It is also the first bolt action rifle presented by the Franchi company. This landing page will focus on the long-action version of the rifle.

The models feature a fluted sporter barrel and offer the choice between polymer and wooden stocks. Post-2019 models accommodate 3- or 8-shot detachable box magazines, whereas earlier models employ a floorplate system.

The bolt design of the Horizon incorporates a milled-in slot, and locks with the action’s housing via three steel locking lugs. The safety mechanism is a two-position side lever, located on the upper right side of the receiver. When the lever is forward, the rifle can fire and the bolt operates; a red dot on the stock indicates this status. In the rear position, the safety obstructs the sear or firing pin, while still allowing the bolt to move.

Additional characteristics include a bolt release lever and an engraved serial number on the left side of the receiver body. The Horizon employs the Relia trigger from Franchi, adjustable from 800 to 1900 grams. Except for all-terrain variants, the Horizon rifles do not include open sights but are drilled and tapped for the mounting of optics. The receiver dimensions align with the Remington 700 pattern, with a notable difference in the middle distance between the mounting holes in both the long and short action versions. This difference means that only two-piece scope mounts would be interchangeable between the Horizon and Remington 700 models.

Franchi Horizon, chambered for .223 Rem.

Figure 1: Franchi Horizon, chambered for .223 Rem. (Source: https://armeriapesaro.it/shop/armi-lunghe/fucili-e-carabine-da-caccia/carabina-bolt-action-franchi-horizon-varmint-subalpine-calibro-223-rem/)

Franchi Horizon SA Calibers

The rifle is available in the following calibers:

.224 Valkyrie
.223 Rem.
.22-250 Rem.
.243 Win.
6.5 Creedmoor
.308 Win.

Franchi Horizon SA Variants

The rifle is available in the following variants:

Franchi Horizon All Terrain
Franchi Horizon all Terrain Elite
Franchi Horizon Varmint Elite
Franchi Horizon Varmint Black
Franchi Horizon Wood
Franchi Horizon Black Synt
Franchi Horizon Elite Strata
Franchi Horizon Elite Gray
Franchi Horizon White
Franchi Horizon Anniversario

The receiver of Franchi Horizon comes with four drilled and tapped holes for scope mounting purposes. There are two holes at the front and two at the rear end of the receiver.

Franchi Horizon SA receiver, chambered for .223 Rem.

Figure 2: The receiver of Franchi Horizon SA, chambered for .223 Rem. (Source: https://www.gmk.co.uk/product/horizon/804)

Franchi Horizon SA, chambered for .223 Rem.

A: 21.9 mm

B: 89.9 mm

C: 15.3 mm

BHU: 2.7

Ø: 6-48

R1: R51

R2: R17.5

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Franchi Horizon SA

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Franchi Horizon SA

All the Rifles listed in the category below have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Franchi Horizon SA. For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension.

Unfortunately, we were not able to find any one-piece scope mounts that would be interchangeable with Franchi Horizon SA rifle. Should you happen to own this rifle and would be willing to share with us more information regarding the interchangeability of scope mounts, please contact us at info@optics-trade.eu

Your help is greatly appreciated!

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Franchi Horizon SA

All the Rifles listed in the category below have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Franchi Horizon SA. To meet interchangeability conditions, two-piece mounts must match in all dimensions except the B distance. B distance can vary because two-piece mounts can be installed and adjusted closer or further apart. Rifles that have two-piece scope mounts interchangeable with Franchi Horizon SA are:

Bergara B14 SA
Bergara Premier SA
Bergara B14 LA
Bergara Premier LA
BSA Repetierer
CZ 600 Lux (Medium)
CZ 600 Range (Medium)
Remington 700 LA
Remington 700 SA
Remington 78 LA
Remington 78 SA
Remington 721
Remington 725
Remington 40x SA
Remington 40x LA
Remington 722
Remington 40-XB
Weatherby Mark V
Weatherby Vanguard SA
Weatherby Vanguard LA
Haenel Jaeger 10 Pro
Sauer 100
Sauer 101
Mauser M18
Mauser M12 (2019-onward)
CZ 550 Scandinavia
CZ 600 Lux (Long)
CZ 600 Range (Long)
CZ 600 Lux (Mini)
CZ 600 Range (Mini)
Mauser M94 (1994)
Mauser M1996 (Serial number < 12000)
Sabatti Tactical SA
Sabatti Compact Scout SA (pre-2017)
Sabatti Rover 600
Sabatti Tactical LA
Sabatti Compact Scout LA (pre-2017)
Sabatti Rover 870
Sabatti TLD
Sabatti Tactical EVO
Sabatti Rover Traqueur
Brno Scandinavian
Haenel Jaeger 10 Pro
Haenel Jaeger 10 (Up from Series-Nr. JX-000920)
Howa 1500 LA
Howa 1500 SA
Howa 1500 Mini

Best Scope Mounts for Franchi Horizon SA

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Franchi Horizon SA

If you are looking to mount optics on your Franchi Horizon SA rifle, you might consider Rusan two-piece scope mount made in Croatia. The mount is made from high-quality steel and comes with a ten-year warranty.

Picatinny rails for Franchi Horizon SA

When choosing a Picatinny rail, one should always keep an eye on the distance between the holes on the rail. This Contessa steel Picatinny rail is an excellent choice as it matches the receiver of Franchi Horizon SA perfectly.

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the scope mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

Please send us an email for more information. You can contact us here: info@optics-trade.eu

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There are two terms found for similar thing: quick release scope mounts and quick detach scope mounts. Term quick release scope mounts is used mostly in Europe and quick detach scope mounts is used mainly in USA, although they mean the same thing. With these terms we describe a scope mount that can be quickly removed from the rifle in the field without using any tools and quickly attached back on the rifle when needed.

Main advantages:

possibility to use multiple scopes on the rifle,
easy transportation of the scope and the rifle separately,
if scope fails, it is possible to immediately detach it and use iron sights.

FIXED vs DETACHABLE scope mounts

Fixed scope mounts are mounted to the rifle with screws and sometimes even with glue. This means that it is impossible to attach or detach the scope mount using bare hands without using tools. It also means that they are not meant for constantly being attached on or detached off the rifle. Once you screw the mount on the rifle, it normally stays there for a longer period of use.

Detachable scope mounts offer possibility to attach or detach them without using any tools. This is extremely handy while transporting the rifle and the scope separately and it also offers multiple solutions of different optics on the same rifle. Detachable scope mounts can be attached or detached from the rifle in a matter of seconds, using bare hands.

Fixed Mount

Fixed Mount

DETACHABLE vs REPEATABLE scope mounts

It is important to know and understand expressions “detachable” and “repeatable” while talking about scope mounts. Term detachable scope mounts implies scope mounts that can be quickly attached or detached without using any tools. However, when you detach this kind of mount and attach it back on the rifle, it is recommended to zero the rifle before using it again. Procedure of detaching and again attaching the mount will probably need a sighting in before next shooting, because mount will not be secured on the rifle in the perfectly same position and conditions as it was before detaching it off the rifle.

On the contrary, repeatable scope mounts are most sophisticated mounts. These scope mounts are also detachable, however – they provide removing scope from the rifle and attaching it back again without zeroing the rifle every time. This means that they are made more precisely and that they are offering a possibility of using different optical sights / scope on the same rifle. These mounts are ideal for hunters who can use optical and iron sights interchangeably, depending on the needs in different situations. With the repeatable scope mounts, it is useful to keep them oiled as well as the upper part of the rifle, so that repeatability is more ensured. With a touch of oil, the repeatability might be better, because parts of the mount will always return to their previous locations.

Different types of repeatable scope mounts:

Pivot mounts,
Dentler mounts,
Picatinny repeatable mounts,
12 mm dovetail repeatable mounts (for break barrel rifles, such as Steyr Duett, Blaser B750, Fair Combi, Fair SLX 800, Bettinsoli rifles, etc.),
Original repeatable mounts, made by manufacturers of rifles for their rifles (Blaser mount, Sauer SUM mount, Mauser M03 mount, Steyr Monoblock mount, etc.).

Repeatable Mount

Repeatable Mount

TIP OFF / ROLL OFF vs SLIDE ON mounts

Nowadays, there are a whole lot of different possibilities, made for attaching riflescopes on the rifles. There are also a lot of different expressions, having the same meaning. It is good to know that tip off and roll off mounts are basically the same thing. They represent quick release scope mounts for dovetails and rails which can be rolled or tipped off the rail vertically to the side of the rail. On the contrary, there are also slide on mounts available on the market. They represent quick release scope mounts that can be slided on or off the rail or dovetail from front or rear side of the rail / dovetail. All of these expressions are mainly used for separate rings that can be attached to the rails / dovetails. As far as functioning the rifle, it does not matter which one of these mounts you choose – tip / roll off or slide on mounts. If they are installed correctly, they are all going to work. However, the main difference between them is the principle of attaching them on rails on dovetails.

Slide On Mount vs. Roll Off Mount

Slide On Mount vs. Roll Off Mount

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