New for 2026, Franchi expands the Momentum line of bolt-action rifles with the launch of the Momentum Utility Lite Elite model (M.U.L.E.), a compact and lightweight design with a 16.¼" conceived as an all-rounder utility, hunting, or truck gun. 

Built around a Franchi Evolved Ergonom-X stock, finished in Veil Tac Black camo with M-LOK slots on both sides of the handgun, the M.U.L.E. rifle also sports an attractive, durable Graphite Black Cerakote on all metal components; a factory-installed one-piece Picatinny rail makes optic mounting simple, while flip-up adjustable sights are included for shooters who prefer to keep things light and straightforward.

The action hosts a three-lug fluted bolt with a fast 60-degree throw, and the M.U.L.E. rifle feeds through detachable straight-feed box magazines holding 8 rounds of .308 Winchester or 10 rounds of .223 Remington ammunition.

Other features include Franchi's adjustable single-stage Relia trigger, and TSA recoil pad. which reduces felt recoil by up to 50 percent. MSRP on the US market is set at $1,559.

• Type of firearm: Rifle
• Caliber: .223 Remington, .308 Winchester
• Action: Bolt-action
• Barrel Length: 16.¼" (413mm)
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds (.223 Remington) or 8+1 rounds (.308 Winchester) in straight-feed detachable magazine
• Trigger System: Relia single-stage adjustable
• Stock: Evolved Ergonom-X stock w/h TSA recoil pad
• Sights: Flip-up sights, one-piece Picatinny rail
• Safety: Manual behind cocking handle