The ETHOS Upland series from Benelli just raised the bar. Now equipped with BE.S.T. barrels and the Advanced Impact barrel system, these shotguns are built for upland hunters who demand peak performance and lasting durability. The BE.S.T. treatment offers unmatched protection against corrosion—guaranteed for 25 years—while the Advanced Impact system delivers enhanced energy, velocity, and tighter shot patterns for more decisive hits. With Benelli’s Inertia Driven® System at its core, the ETHOS cycles everything from light trap loads to magnum goose shells with flawless reliability. Upgraded with an enlarged bolt handle and bolt-release lever, it’s the ultimate fusion of innovation and upland tradition.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Stock Finish: AA-Grade Satin Walnut
- Receiver Finish: Anodized Gray
- Chamber Size: 2-3/4", 3"
- Grip: Standard
- Stock Configuration: Progressive Comfort
- Size: Standard
- Chokes: AI Extended Crio - C, IC, M, IM, F
- Extended Choke: Crio - IC, M
- Min. Recommended Load: 2-1/2-dram, 7/8 oz loads
- Sight: Red, fiber-optic front
- Length of Pull: 14 3/8"
- Drop at Heel: 2-1/4"
- Drop at Comb: 1-1/2"
- Weight: 5.9 lbs
ADVANCED IMPACT
- Up To 50% More Penetration On Target
- More energy translates to more knock-down power and dusted clays
- Improved Pellet Density
- A.I. barrels produce a more uniform and tighter shot string
BE.S.T BENELLI SURFACE TREATMENT
Benelli BE.S.T. surface treatment is simply the most effective rust and corrosion firearm protection available. Benelli is so confident in the BE.S.T performance that treated parts are backed with a 25-year warranty against rust and corrosion.
CRIO SYSTEM
The Crio® System combines a barrel frozen to -300° F with a specially designed longer choke tube that is also cryogenically treated. The result is a denser, more uniform shot pattern that puts more pellets on target.
INERTIA DRIVEN SYSTEM
The Inertia Driven® System never needs adjusting and will cycle anything from light field loads to 3½" magnums with consistent reliability year after year. In fact, there are Inertia Driven® Benelli shotguns that have fired more than 500,000 rounds, still in the field and functioning perfectly.
EASY LOCKING BOLT SYSTEM
Versatility without compromise: having a shotgun with a 3½" chamber does not mean you must always shoot the powerful stuff. The SBE 3's patented locking mechanism works flawlessly with all shotgun loads from light clay loads to the ultimate goose-busters.
COMFORT TECH 3
ComforTech was the first recoil-reduction system of its kind. By splitting the stock diagonally and utilizing shock-absorbing chevrons, the entire stock was transformed into a recoil pad. This chevron system, now 16 years old, is still the most efficient design available and was the basis for the SBE 3 stock. The chevron size and location has been optimized on ComforTech 3. Further, Benelli engineers created a new cheek-comb pad called Combtech, which greatly reduces facial impact and vibrations.
