Zoli XL Evo
Antonio Zoli S.p.A. · Shotgun · In Production · 2024
Also known as: Zoli Z-XL Evo, Zoli XL-Evo
Overview
The Zoli XL Evo is a 12-gauge over-and-under break-action competition and sporting shotgun built by Italian gunmaker Antonio Zoli of Gardone Val Trompia. It is built on a monolithic forged-steel receiver with a widened action for improved dynamic balance and a Boss-type locking bolt, and uses a detachable trigger group with titanium-coated components, self-lubricating springs and an adjustable single inertial trigger with three positions. Chambered for 76 mm (3 inch) shells, it is offered with barrels from roughly 28 to 34 inches in flat, medium or high-rib configurations, six external interchangeable chokes and a Turkish walnut stock with an oil finish. A variable-weight system with interchangeable sideplates lets shooters tune balance and appearance across finishes including blued, matte blued, silver sand, greystone and color case hardened.
Specifications
| Barrel Length | 760 mm (29.92") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Selective |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12ga, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Action Two Barrel
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Barrel Selector
- Features: Over Under Barrels, Monolithic Forged Steel Action, Widened Action, Boss Type Locking Bolt, Variable Weight System, Interchangeable Sideplates, Detachable Trigger Group, Titanium Coated Trigger Components, Self Lubricating Trigger Springs, Adjustable Single Inertial Trigger, Interchangeable Chokes, Multiple Rib Options
Production
Production years: 2024-present
Hand-finished competition shotgun produced in limited numbers
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Part of Antonio Zoli's competition/sporting range alongside the Z-Sport; stock configurations include adjustable sporting and trap stocks with Monte Carlo comb options. Fixed chokes available on request.
Background
Antonio Zoli is one of the oldest gunmaking houses in Gardone Val Trompia, tracing its roots to the 16th century; the XL Evo widens the firm's competition action and adds a modular variable-weight system so clay shooters can retune the gun's balance without changing barrels.