Patterning My NEW Franchi Affinity Elite 3!

Hey guys, I finally get out to Pattern My NEW Franchi Affinity Elite 3! I am very happy with the results of this pattern test.
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[@dylanreynolds1170]

Your my favorite KZbinr I’ve watch every single video since 2 years ago

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Brian Reynolds Thanks for the support🤙🏼

[@toddbunnett640]

I get a great pattern out of my sx4 20 ga with a carlsons cremator mid range shooting faststeel #4. #2 shot is a different story.

[@cjcorreia1702]

What’s up Titus, keep rolling out the great vids and podcasts!!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

What’s up CJ! Thanks man!

[@jayneup4776]

I love my 12gauge elite it runs flawlessly and shoots smooth as can be. I have tested the factory chocked, kicks high flyer, and hevi shot chokes and for me so far the hevi shot chokes with hevi steel #2s pattern the best.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Good to know. Thanks

[@tylerscriven3324]

Love these vids stay safe

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks you too

[@robinsquires5621]

Awesome review!!! Looking at either buying an Affinity or an Affinity Elite. Just wondering how the cerakote holds up. That’s going to be my deciding factor whether the cerakote is great of if the camo dip will suffice. Thanks.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks! So far it is holding up!

[@DSonneborn]

I bought a sbe3 from bass pro and I already bought the gun and just needed to do the paperwork was a 2 hour process. I keep saying I’m gonna quit buying firearms from them because their process drives me nuts.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Ya it makes you not wanna do it

[@morganyoder4277]

I’m going to pick up a kicks high flyer x full sometime so I’ll need to pattern that. Thanks for another video.

[@joshuaeck2712]

Bad boy not testing it before duck season!! Lol

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Haha

[@craigthebrit1132]

Quality vid sir.....

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Nice video 💙❤️💙

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

😬

[@paytonlane4906]

loved the vid man

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks!

[@mrblurecompany3478]

Nice job bud

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks! Was just thinking about you the other day

[@mrblurecompany3478]

@@MidValleyMercenaries ...good thought I hope LOL.

[@bradbentley5249]

Have you had any problems with it cycling the last shell in? My wife’s franchi elite 3 wont load the last shell in every time

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

I haven’t yet. It’s pretty tight from being new but that’s it

[@peternelson9865]

Is the barrel length 26”

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Yes

[@riverrivers250]

20 gauge pattern test series,,,,, like u did with the 12 gauge,,,, if ur willing too dump money into

[@jasonyaj7536]

What a waste of time! Jesus put 20gauge in the description 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Remember this. A 20 gauge pipe and a 12 gauge pipe are just different size pipes. The shot size and material is the same. If you are on the bird it will fall. TSS loads of 1 1/2 ounces make the 20 gauge pipe a 60 to 70 yard goose dropping load. And pheasant and duck too. With less recoil than the 12 gauge pipe shooting shot.

[@garymann5206]

Anybody else having trouble with there franchi affinity 3 not wanting to take the shells in the tube. My gun brand new and it’s almost impossible to load shells

[@korylanham7998]

Are you still having this problem? 3 years later ?

[@morozzhunt3699]

Hi Bro! Love your vids!!! Best regards from Russia! Is it possible for you to make a video where you compare more or less equal loads lead and steel and use patternmaster choke. Here in Russia (wild) we still use lead loads for waterfowl hunting. Patternmaster becomes very popular here, but we see a huge duffernce in a patterns compare to what us guys does. That,'s woulbe very nice. Sorry for a wick English.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks! I’ll see what I can do!

[@morozzhunt3699]

Bro, please do it,and ican guaranty u thousands view from enemy continent. )

[@krawler2518]

Nice to see another great WaterFowler make the 20g leap! Welcome to the fun side of duck hunting, I shoot the Sx4 20g with the Carlson Creamator mod choke and Heavy Hammer shells. Killer combo!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

I almost bought the sx4 20. Still might.

[@jeremymatlock2049]

Dude I'm glad you did that video I just bought a stoeger 20 gauge 3" from my girlfriend . I got her the Carlson Delta waterfowl choke for it as well

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Awesome!

[@anthonymidwest4443]

20 gauge ammo pattern series?

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

🤔🤔

[@jt56giants]

Waiting to get me a left hand Franchi Affinity 3 20 ga when they become available!!!! Great video!!

[@sergeantdwz5783]

Guess that settles the debate on 12 vs 20. 3 vs 3.5. None of it matters. If your gun shoots good it's good. If it shoots bad it doesnt matter what it is

[@harrisonchang2275]

Love the 20 gauge stuff! Good stuff brotha.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks Harrison!

[@jasonvelasquez6673]

Would be cool to see a pellet count between your 12g and 20g. If u have the same tube and ammo as a control.

[@FowlAssassinsOutdoors]

I love those guns and the camo pattern. Do you use a Kicks-High Flyer on that gun or just factory?

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Me too. I don’t use the factory choke They gave 3 Trulock chokes with it.

[@DarciSanger]

I have a escort magnum 20 gauge and I love it and I shoot heavy hammer shells

[@Familyman530]

That gun is sweet! I can’t wait to get after it this season. This will be my second year with my Browning A5 wicked wing. I put in a ton of reservations so hopefully I get drawn for opener lol but I really want to hunt out at Sutter, Howard slough or Colusa this season. I’ve never hunted at any of em since I live it Gridley I just stick with Gray Lodge or Littly Dry. Anyway man I’m digging the content and Ima have to snag some merch from the store as well! You got my support brother🤘🏻

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Appreciate it! Good luck this season man!

[@peterlederer7674]

Always great to hear ur voice and see the great videos u produce. I just got my hoodie and shirt and love it. I believe u used to do waterfowl tues review videos I would love to see more gear videos in off season. Maybe some decoy tip videos how to set up during different conditions. Comparison videos like why thomas hardly ever shoots his beretta a300 since he got his browning a5 wicked wings lol. Stay safe . I look forward to duck season coming. Maybe some good places to find labs since our family chocolate lab died recently.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks Pete. Thanks for the vid ideas and will keep in mind!

[@705Ibanez]

After trying all the popular chokes in my Beretta A350, the Trulocks always throw the most uniform and dense patterns

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

I’ve always heard good things about them

[@kylehuck8449]

Franchi Affinity is the most underrated shotgun. I have it in 12ga and love it! Sold my Versamax as the Franchi is all I use.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

I love it too

[@cfoutdoors243]

Good to see another vid from ya. Looks like it patterns very well. Using a 20 is always fun and enjoyable. Keep up the great vids 👍👍👍

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

20 gauges are a lot of fun

[@cafowler559]

😂 rocky was working for the bird in the background..... loved that. You wonder what goes through their heads at that minute.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

I know lol poor guy

[@SNAGEMNTAG3M]

SOLD I'm getting one for my wife 😁

[@garygasser6760]

Dam I walked in to the gun store in Ks. put down my money ,filled out the paperwork and walked out with the gun .

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Yep. We’re special...

[@duckht183]

FYI when I’m tempted beyond my control to buy this shotgun, I’m blaming you!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Haha. Go for it!

[@Brenbolone]

Nice vid, you gotta wear ear protection! I need to get a new gun for next season have to decide and don’t wanna spend over a grand thinking stoeger3500

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks. I know. That’s a good one

[@alanbrowning500]

Love to see a new Rocky video. Do you do any preseason refresher training? Or any maintenance training?

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Ya just whistle commands, get him exercising

[@jamesmauckmd8931]

I got the Affinity Elite 3.5 12 g in the Optifade Marsh & Bronze Cerakote. I love this gun. I pheasant hunt regularly, but want to learn duck and turkey hunting. I got matching strap for it from Tanglefree if I remember correctly. They have the Optifade Timber also when I was shopping.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Yes, your gun pattern is sweet. I originally wanted that one but Franchi told me it would be several months before restock and I just couldn’t wait

[@jamesmauckmd8931]

The Optifade Timber with Cobalt Cerakote that you have is cool also. I almost got that one but settled on the Marsh. I think that matching sling is also available.

[@joshuaeck2712]

Impressive results though

[@jacobzirkle9153]

Nice gun. I got a benelli m2 20 last season and never brought out my 12. I was running Boss 3” #5

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks. Ya I almost bought the M2 but it just didn’t throw up on my shoulder like I would’ve liked

[@jacobzirkle9153]

Mid Valley Mercenaries is not a fan of their new butt pad and cheek pad. Soft and shows wear right away. You mad a great choice

[@daver5629]

Very Nice!

[@fowlmowfboneheadz4395]

Hey Titus was wondering what you use to program wise to edit your videos? I’m trying to get my channel running and start putting up some content but wasn’t sure what editing program would be the beat to use. Love the quality of your videos and am a big fan. Any info is greatly appreciated ! Thanks!!!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

I use Mac products so I use Final Cut Pro X. I used to use iMovie

[@fowlmowfboneheadz4395]

Mid Valley Mercenaries you’re the man thanks much brotha!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@kenstout9823]

I had no doubt , Hevi-X # 4 Once you shoot it,there aint no going back. Great vid.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Can’t wait to try it. Is it how it folds ducks or do you just like how it looks on paper or both?

[@kenstout9823]

We'll both, The terminal affecks on birds are like that of lead on Steroids.

[@BeatRock253]

Great looking patterns, nice choice on gun.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks!

[@colethompson18]

What camera do you use?

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Sony A7sii

[@grindinitout1761]

Nice video.. I like it a lot.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Lol thanks

[@theealaskanviking5257]

Good video buddy

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks

[@whackinstackin3149]

Awesome video!!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks!

[@chasincreation8538]

Sweet! The .410 is next!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Yes! That or the 28ga.

[@brentniedermeier5272]

Mid Valley Mercenaries 28 gauge, don’t cripple yourself with a .410. 28’s are considered ballistically perfect, they have a higher payload than a .410, shells are typically cheaper, and of course recoil is non existent

[@jeremiahhardy8938]

Nice buddy 👍🏻

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

👍🏼

[@augustuslaws6008]

That franchi affinity 🔥 can’t wait to see y’all shoot it this fall! You better be shooting geese with it too!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

I will be! I will be using Hevi x though for geese

[@augustuslaws6008]

Mid Valley Mercenaries how do you like hevi X? Worth the money? I’ve shot Kent 2.0 and others and they are good shells

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

I do like Hevi x but the kicker is I have a very reliable source that says that gun with that choke and Hevi x is the best you can get cuz of all the patterning they’ve done

[@augustuslaws6008]

Mid Valley Mercenaries can you ask your source about the Benelli M2 and hevi x or any hevi metal products with the Roberts chokes?

[@johnnyhelton3746]

Sweet gun

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks

[@stevechmiel6016]

Hevi X is knar Knar. Best 20GA load on the market imo

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

I’m definitely buying a couple boxes to try out

[@stevechmiel6016]

Mid Valley Mercenaries get the 4’s don’t waste your time on the 2’s unless you’re gonna just hunt honkers. The 4’s work on everything from teal to honkers out to 50

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

I was planning on getting 6s

[@korylanham7998]

Gnar gnar*

[@teddysmooth267]

How do you feel shooting the franchi vs the A5

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

My a5 is a 12ga. And this is a 20ga. That’s why I got a 20 cuz I’m not getting rid of my A5. I don’t have any intentions of replacing my A5. I’d like to get a 28ga. Too

[@teddysmooth267]

Mid Valley Mercenaries yea i know its a 20 but is it as smooth as your a5 cause I’m debating on getting an a5 in 20 gauge and franchi are typically considered lower quality

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Teddy Smooth a5 is smooth. So you’re getting the sweet 16? They don’t technically make an A5 in 20 ga. But you Probably know that

[@teddysmooth267]

Mid Valley Mercenaries yea i have the a5 in 12 and i love her, ive only ever had browning since i was 12. First shotgun my dad bought me. And honestly i really though browning had a 20. Long time since i looked. Thank you for clearing that up and now i understand you choosing the franchi. Now I’m leaning that way as well. Thanks brotha edit: now i know why i got confused i was looking at the over under in 20g last time i was eyeing a new toy.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@thunderlewis9352]

What gun store did you get the gun from

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Sportsmen’s warehouse

[@thunderlewis9352]

Mid Valley Mercenaries in what town

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

There’s one in Fresno. It would be best to google it

[@thunderlewis9352]

Mid Valley Mercenaries. I might go get a A5 wicked wings

[@Testostertoons]

Can you shoot steel shot out of those Trulock chokes?

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Yes

[@Testostertoons]

@@MidValleyMercenaries all 4 that it comes with?

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Yes

[@Testostertoons]

@@MidValleyMercenaries thank you

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