Franchi Affinity 3.5 - Receiver Scope Plug Adjustment Issue

[NickGioia]

My 2020 production Franchi Affinity 3.5 receiver has 4 tapped holes with metal factory plugs inserted. On all of the newer Franchi’s Affinities I have looked at, mine included, the plugs sit slightly proud of the receiver and there is no way to adjust them (top or within the receiver) much less remove them unless I drill and tap the plugs and then unscrew them. My Benelli’s all have plastic plugs. Hopefully someone can offer some advice on how I can adjust and/or remove the plugs? Am I missing something?

[remarkable]

Franchi Affinity 3 used PVC plugs in the receiver which is taped as you mentioned.  You can remove the trigger group from you gun and use a good quality punch in the proper size and drive them from the  inside of the receiver - out.

[RJHUB]

My sons 3.5 also were pvc/plastic and we did exactly what remarkable suggested.  I popped out with a small punch.