Raffaello Be Diamond BE.S.T. is the first shotgun to ever use the BE.S.T. treatment, the exclusive Full Protection treatment that lends makes barrel and breech an exquisite look and makes them much more resistant to corrosion. A precious, unique, inimitable semi-automatic, a genuine concentrate of technology. Comfortech 3 reduces perceived recoil and the new, latest-generation CombTech comb eases the impact on the face. Thanks to the Easy Locking system, the weapon is always ready to fire. The Window System guarantees maximum safety as the cartridges in the magazine are visible at all times. The Power Bore cryogenic barrel and cryogenic chokes ensure excellent ballistic performance. Raffaello Be Diamond is the ‘diamond’ of the Benelli range.
Technical sheet
GAUGE
12
CHAMBER
76 mm Magnum
BARRELS AND CHOKES
CB - Interchangeable choke - BE.S.T. Power Bore 65/70/76 cm */**/***/****/cyl.
RECEIVER FINISHING
Anodised ergal, machined and chrome-plated bolt assembly
STOCK AND FORE-END
Technopolymer with Air Touch checkering and Windows System
STOCK LENGTH TRIGGER MEASURED / DEVIATION
365 ± 2 mm, modifiable to 355 ± 2 mm with short butt plate or to 375 ± 2 mm with long butt plate. Cast: variable, LH and RH
MAGAZINES
Tubular with 2-round limiter (without limiter: 3 rounds 12/76 mm or 4 rounds 12/70 mm)
WEIGHT
approx. 2,900 g with 70 cm barrel
PACKAGING
Technopolymer case, drop and cast change kit; chokes kit and wrench, quick-release sling attachment swivels, Ben oil, user and service handbook
TRIGGER ACTION
Removable trigger unit; release force from 22 to 28 N; manual, transverse, reversible safety; automatic anti-repeat device, automatic locking device to prevent firing unless the bolt is fully retracted; magazine cutoff.
The technical features and images on the web site are purely approximate, can be improved and / or changed at any time without notice.
Inertia Driven System
Rigorous design, simple construction, easy maintenance and mechanical accuracy guarantee maximum durability and extreme reliability. The cleverness of the Benelli System lies in its rigorous design, simple construction and ease of maintenance. The fast, minimised operating movements combined with mechanical accuracy and essential construction ensure an unaltered working cycle that is perfect every time, maximum strength and utmost reliability.
Comfortech 3
ComforTech 3 is the extreme evolution of the ComforTech system. The most efficient full comfort system in the world. With its improved geometry, ComforTech 3 significantly reduces the perception of recoil and helps re-target faster. Control is optimised in each phase to ensure total comfort for the user. A solution critical to shooting accuracy.
Combtech
Benelli's technological evolution has generated the new CombTech comb to reduce the impact on your face. The combination of an elastic structure with an ergonomic system capable of adapting to the shape of your cheekbone and returning instantly to the original position absorbs the impact on your cheek.
BE.S.T.
BE.S.T. is an exclusive Benelli technology to guarantee maximum resistance to corrosion, abrasion, wear and the elements. BE.S.T. surface treatment uses cutting-edge hybrid technology, covered by trade secret. The coating has characteristics similar to those of a diamond when it comes to hardness, resistance and precious finish. BE.S.T. is completely eco-friendly, since the process used involves no dangerous emissions for the environment.
Powerbore
The Power Bore cryogenic barrel with selected bore and very small diameters ensures greater speed and target penetration. Power Bore Crio: the ideal bore for a perfect hit and to be sure you’ll never miss the target.
Crio System
In cryogenic technology, the first element you need to consider is the barrel. The expansion caused by friction heat and pressure is limited, so that the barrel can vibrate and expand evenly on firing. The pattern provided by a cryogenic barrel is wider, more regular and more uniform, with pattern centres that will not shift as you fire shot after shot, to the benefit of shooting accuracy. Cryogenic treatment also has positive effects on the life of the barrel, which is more resistant to wear and less susceptible to attack by combustion residues. Benelli was the first company to apply Cryogenic Treatment to the barrel and choke of a light firearm on an industrial scale in order to enhance its ballistic performance.
Air Touch
AirTouch is a checkering available as standard on all ComforTech grips and fore-ends of inertia shotguns and Argo E Benelli rifles. The aerodynamics of the small spheres ensure superior grip and allow for quick shouldering for a firm, effective and comfortable grip. The AirTouch checkering of the grip ensures that your hand can breathe naturally for a superior grip.
Window System
The utmost safety and functionality: fast, easy visibility of the cartridges in the magazine. The Window System has been added to the peculiar technological features of the Benelli semi-automatic. This patented system allows you to see all cartridges present in the magazine through a slot in the lower section of the fore-end. The advantages in terms of safety and functionality are considerable. A bright red signal indicates that the firearm is loaded.
Steel Shot
Each barrel marked with the lily emblem undergoes National Proof House testing for steel shot ammunition. The Crio Steel Shot chokes feature elongated chamfers to guarantee maximum ballistic performance and resistance when using Steel ammunition.