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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Fowlweather25 on December 26, 2011, 06:41:52 PM

Title: Benelli Nova
Post by: Fowlweather25 on December 26, 2011, 06:41:52 PM: I know I should post this in the gun section but it is a popular waterfowl gun! Anyone have one? And if so whadya think of it?
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: full choke on December 26, 2011, 07:48:02 PM: I used to have one. Actually- it was probably one of the first ones around in this state. If you need 3 1/2" then I think they are they absolute best option in a pump gun. If you can get by with 3" then I would go for an original 870. The 3 1/2" 870's suck in my opinion. I know 7 guys that have them and they all have major issues. The Nova is pretty fool proof. They are kind of noisey though- i.e they rattle a lot! They also seem kind of loose? I have never really heard of too many mechanical issues with them though. And they are pretty cheap. :twocents:
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 26, 2011, 07:59:11 PM: I really have never liked them. I have owned and shot them but never really loved them. My BPS fits me so much better. I know lots of guys that sware by them and the ones I have used all ran good for me.
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: Fowlweather25 on December 26, 2011, 08:24:03 PM: Is the bps an auto?
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: NW-GSP on December 26, 2011, 08:30:28 PM: I probably have over eight thousand rounds through my nova and its still going strong, I love mine and have had no need for another shotgun,

I have taken ducks, quail, pheasant, geese and even deer with mine

I also took third place in a turkey shoot at the local gun range with it.
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: seth30 on December 26, 2011, 08:33:05 PM: Quote from: full choke on December 26, 2011, 07:48:02 PM
I used to have one. Actually- it was probably one of the first ones around in this state. If you need 3 1/2" then I think they are they absolute best option in a pump gun. If you can get by with 3" then I would go for an original 870. The 3 1/2" 870's suck in my opinion. I know 7 guys that have them and they all have major issues. The Nova is pretty fool proof. They are kind of noisey though- i.e they rattle a lot! They also seem kind of loose? I have never really heard of too many mechanical issues with them though. And they are pretty cheap. :twocents:
I was duck hunting today and met a guy named Dale from Auburun that showed me how much his rattled. I would not try and use that gun for predator hunting :yike: It did have a nice paint job though :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on December 26, 2011, 09:12:07 PM: I have one and so do 4 guys I hunt with. I can shoot limits the same as anyone else. They are tanks.
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: boots on December 26, 2011, 09:22:28 PM: my Nova is my go-to pump action and I see no need to get any other pump. Looking at one in 20 ga now. Mine is a tank, and has handled light loads and 3 1/2 in loads all the same. Ive taken ducks, geese, and deer with mine
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: Fowlweather25 on December 26, 2011, 09:31:33 PM: Awesome thanks guys! I'm convinced! Buying one with a 28 in barrel tomorrow!
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: h2ofowlr on December 26, 2011, 09:50:27 PM: The Benelli Nova's are great guns for the price. I had worn out my first one. Then purchased a new one, just as a back up pump. Other than chokes rusting in the barrel if not property cared for they are bullet proof.
BPS are also great pump guns as they bottom eject. I wore one of those out in my younger years. They are picky if you pull the trigger mech. out and the half moon guide gets turned. They won't shoot. Lesson learned. The Nova and BPS are my go to pumps. I also carry a beater 870 when salt hunting as a back-up. I usually always bring two guns with me.
The gun I typically shoot all the time is my semi-auto Benelli SBEII,.
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: Fowlweather25 on December 26, 2011, 09:54:58 PM: Yeah I have an 870 wingmaster, it's old and tired. It was handed down to me so I'm ready to put it in the safe and save it for my son. I was also looking at the mossberg 835 I believe it was but I haven't heard to many good things about mossberg :dunno:
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on December 26, 2011, 10:02:08 PM: Go with the Super Nova as it has a different recoil system. I bought one from a member here for my son last year. He had an 870 in 20ga that he liked, but wanted a 12ga and was open to something different. He loves that Nova. Everything he aims at drops!

And yes... Moving this thread to the guns and ammo section...

-Steve
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: Fowlweather25 on December 26, 2011, 10:19:53 PM: Any comments on the mossberg 835?
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: ing on December 26, 2011, 10:37:56 PM: I grew up shooting a Mossberg 835 and loved it. Yes it was loose but thats what I like in a duck gun, it didnt matter how dirty it got, it just kept on working. I think of it as the AK-47 of shotguns. I had to repair the safety once and it didnt eject 31/2 shells that well, but heck I never shot them much. I mainly just shot 3 inch.
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 26, 2011, 11:08:04 PM: Quote from: Fowlweather25 on December 26, 2011, 08:24:03 PM
Is the bps an auto?

No its a pump and a great one at that.

Never liked the 835's they are always a bit to slopy for me :chuckle:
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: Fowlweather25 on December 27, 2011, 06:34:00 AM: K thanks carp, I'm gonna check out the bps today as well! I've only ever shot my 870 so no idea what to expect! If we were talkin rifles now that would be a different story! :chuckle: I'm a little addicted to those!
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: C-Money on December 27, 2011, 06:44:49 AM: I shot a crud load of upland birds and waterfowl with my 870 express. I also had good luck with the Browning BPS 10ga. I had a Nova, and sold it to my brother in-law. My go to shotgun now is a 12ga BPS, hard to beat. If you have the $$ to spend, the browning BPS is hard to beat!
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: Fowlweather25 on December 27, 2011, 07:09:13 AM: Ha that's what I keep hearing! Is the dura touch coating pretty scratch resistant?
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: 270Shooter on December 27, 2011, 08:42:29 AM: You can rattle in a buck with the forearm of a nova :chuckle:

I'd get a supernova if I were you. I like the looks of the BPS but I have heard that they are kind of a pain to take down and clean?
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: seth30 on December 27, 2011, 11:34:05 AM: I shoot a pump Mossberg model 500 with no issues. I have killed yotes, deer, pheasants, ducks, geese, and a few cats ;) with it. The gun cost me 189 bucks in Idaho :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: Camp David on December 27, 2011, 11:51:26 AM: Nova is a great gun. You can adjust the drop with shims and make it a good fit. It will kick your A$$ with 3 1/2" turkey loads.
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: duckhunter on December 28, 2011, 11:44:32 PM: yes i have a browning bps that i got a few years ago know in the duck blind camo dura touch. the dura touch does scratch but not that easy i have hunted with mine alot and havent had any isues so far :) great gun if you are looking for a really good pump gun plus the bps is bottom eject which is nice sometimes! the only thing that is hard as mentioned before is the takeing apart and cleaning of the bps its a little trickey to take it apart but once you learn its easy just my :twocents:
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: JJB11B on December 28, 2011, 11:55:01 PM: I have one and I really dont like it. I grew up on 870s I love em. Ideally I would like an SXIII and an 870 super mag as a backup
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: tdigger10 on January 18, 2012, 03:22:37 PM: It kicks like a dam mule :chuckle:
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: scottcrb on January 18, 2012, 04:08:27 PM: i have a super nova with the max 4 on it and it has been great. used it for upland ducks geese turkey trap etc. nice to have 3 1/2 capability and the coating seems to be rock solid and its easy to disassemble and clean. would recommend one any day. it rattles a little bit but who cares. its not falling apart.
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: lokidog on January 18, 2012, 05:13:12 PM: Quote from: 270Shooter on December 27, 2011, 08:42:29 AM
You can rattle in a buck with the forearm of a nova :chuckle:

:yeah: I lined the inside of the forend with moleskin. It was very annoying over my shoulder sneaking along while turkey hunting.

I got the 28 inch barrel but would do the 26 if I was to buy another. With that 3 1/2 inch action it is a really long gun, especially for upland and turkieys.

I wish I had gotten the bottom ejecting gun as it turns out my boy will end up shooting left handed.
Title: Re: Benelli Nova
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on January 18, 2012, 05:19:58 PM: Great gun, if you need 1 gun to do it all, it's the gun for you!