Post by: jason stevens on February 19, 2014, 11:47:20 AM
Post by: Bofire on February 19, 2014, 11:50:54 AM
Carl
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Post by: MtnMuley on February 19, 2014, 04:25:40 PM
870 over both of them.
:yeah:
Never tried the 887, but I own several 870's and once bought a new Nova to try it out. It was sold the next week. No comparison to the 870 in my opinion. I know several others who did the same as well. It's not junk by any means, but I've never known anybody who shot 870's, tried a Nova, and switched. :twocents:
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Post by: deadduck9 on November 13, 2014, 07:31:17 AM
thanks :dunno: :hello:
Post by: Rick on November 13, 2014, 08:40:05 AM
870 over both of them.
:yeah:
Never tried the 887, but I own several 870's and once bought a new Nova to try it out. It was sold the next week. No comparison to the 870 in my opinion. I know several others who did the same as well. It's not junk by any means, but I've never known anybody who shot 870's, tried a Nova, and switched. :twocents:
I did the same. I wore out an 870 Express,bought a Nova to replace it. Shot the Nova for part of a season and sold it to buy another 870.
The Nova was a decent gun,just didn't fit well and I was missing shots I never missed with my 870.
Post by: X-Force on November 13, 2014, 08:50:34 AM
870 over both of them.
:yeah:
Never tried the 887, but I own several 870's and once bought a new Nova to try it out. It was sold the next week. No comparison to the 870 in my opinion. I know several others who did the same as well. It's not junk by any means, but I've never known anybody who shot 870's, tried a Nova, and switched. :twocents:
I have :chuckle:
When I started duck/goose/turkey hunted I switched to Nova. Great gun :tup:
Post by: CP on November 13, 2014, 08:54:32 AM
Remington 870 = the older ones are good guns, the newer ones have the same issues as the 887 – big time jammer with the 3.5” chamber
Nova = rattle trap – kicks like a mule, but at least they are reliable.
Get a Winchester or a Browning.
Post by: lokidog on November 13, 2014, 10:19:01 AM
I do like my old 870 wingmaster, but it isn't made for three inch shells.
Just a note to the OP, if you have not used a 3 1/2 inch pump gun, try it out, it is a really long stroke IMO. If I was going to buy a new shotgun, I would consider the semi's in the 3 1/2" or go with just a three incher.
Post by: bknilvr00 on November 13, 2014, 10:46:48 AM
Post by: CP on November 13, 2014, 11:04:38 AM
http://www.cabelas.com/product/WINCHESTER-SXP-PUMP-SHOTGUNS/1672417.uts (http://www.cabelas.com/product/WINCHESTER-SXP-PUMP-SHOTGUNS/1672417.uts)
Post by: ballstothewaal on November 13, 2014, 11:13:53 AM
Post by: Bofire on November 13, 2014, 06:14:05 PM
Carl
Post by: JJB11B on November 13, 2014, 06:21:45 PM
Remington 887 = poor quality (fit & finish) – sticky action - known jammerI was raised with on a Wingmaster, when I bought a gun for ducks and geese I bought a Nova, I liked it for waterfowl but I still prefer my old 2 3/4 only wingmaster for upland. My roommate purchased a new 887 this year and while it does function it feels clunky and I keep hurting my finger with the slide while unlocking it. I prefer the position of the slide release on the nova and 870 (forward of the trigger guard protruding towards the muzzle) the 887 you have to push up towards the magazine tube to unluck the slide and its a pain in comparison. So long story short 870 or Nova.
Remington 870 = the older ones are good guns, the newer ones have the same issues as the 887 – big time jammer with the 3.5” chamber
Nova = rattle trap – kicks like a mule, but at least they are reliable.
Get a Winchester or a Browning.
Post by: JJB11B on November 13, 2014, 06:26:46 PM
My Nova rattled like CP said, a little mouse skin padding inside the foreend quieted it down quite a bit.If you go with a semi I would not overlook a winchester SXIII or the Browning. My uncle bought one first now almost everyone I hunt with has a Winchester SXIII and love them. I got lucky and picked up mine from a friend brand new in the box for 500, It is the Realtree camo (I think it was sold as a turkey gun) had fiber optic rifle sights clamped on the vent rib. comes factory with sling swivel studs and is a great all around shotgun.
I do like my old 870 wingmaster, but it isn't made for three inch shells.
Just a note to the OP, if you have not used a 3 1/2 inch pump gun, try it out, it is a really long stroke IMO. If I was going to buy a new shotgun, I would consider the semi's in the 3 1/2" or go with just a three incher.
Post by: buglebuster on November 13, 2014, 06:35:20 PM
What normal person wants to pay $1000+ for a shotgun lol, plus the OP was looking at a gun in the 887/nova pricerange. Big difference.My Nova rattled like CP said, a little mouse skin padding inside the foreend quieted it down quite a bit.If you go with a semi I would not overlook a winchester SXIII or the Browning. My uncle bought one first now almost everyone I hunt with has a Winchester SXIII and love them. I got lucky and picked up mine from a friend brand new in the box for 500, It is the Realtree camo (I think it was sold as a turkey gun) had fiber optic rifle sights clamped on the vent rib. comes factory with sling swivel studs and is a great all around shotgun.
I do like my old 870 wingmaster, but it isn't made for three inch shells.
Just a note to the OP, if you have not used a 3 1/2 inch pump gun, try it out, it is a really long stroke IMO. If I was going to buy a new shotgun, I would consider the semi's in the 3 1/2" or go with just a three incher.
Post by: demontang on November 13, 2014, 07:25:35 PM
As to 31/2" chamber why? Added weight an more recoil with less rounds for no real gain. You loose shot density going to 3 1/2" or 3" and really don't gain that many pellets or any velocity. If you need a 3 1/2" gun get a 10ga because the bore can use them and shot density is better but in a 12ga there is no point going bigger then 3".
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