Benelli Nova

[Fowlweather25]

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?

[full choke]

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. 

[carpsniperg2]

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.

[Fowlweather25]

Is the bps an auto?

[NW-GSP]

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.

[seth30]

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. 

  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   It did have a nice paint job though

[HighCountryHunter88]

I have one and so do 4 guys I hunt with. I can shoot limits the same as anyone else. They are tanks.

[boots]

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

[Fowlweather25]

Awesome thanks guys! I'm convinced! Buying one with a 28 in barrel tomorrow!

[h2ofowlr]

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,.

[Fowlweather25]

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

[JackOfAllTrades]

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

[Fowlweather25]

Any comments on the mossberg 835?

[ing]

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.

[carpsniperg2]

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