Benelli Nova

[stork225]

Planning on buying a Benelli Nova. Just checking to see if anybody has had any problems with them...or had any comments about these guns?

[Tyler Holm]

I thought about it last year. I didn't like how loose the parts were. The pump/stock and slides has plenty of wiggle/shake. Everything just seemed to rattle and clank as you pump/eject the gun.

The gun is super light and has some nice features, no doubt. I went with the Browning BPS. Its heavier, but ohh so smooth in the action department.

[Guppy]

The Nova is a great gun! Very smooth handling and reliable.

[Nova]

I've had mine for 3 years with not trouble at all. I know 5 other people with them and they haven't had any trouble either. We all think they are great.

[wrshog]

A good friend of mune just bought the super black eagle and the barrel rusted badly after one use, and it happened overnight. They must have forgot a part of the finishing process. He is attempting to get it replaced. We'll see what happens.

[leechlake]

I won one last week at a DU banquet. From my personal preference standpoint I thought it wasn't the most attractive gun and I would agree that it seems really loose, regarding parts fitting snugly and soundly into other parts. I would think the guys that use them though, would be better at answering how it works and from the posts above they like it, so I defer to them. If you like the way it looks then buy one it you don't I'd pick up an 870 Express.

[Hotspotter]

The Novas are tanks. I have two friends that own them, and they abuse these guns all fall. If I duck/goose hunted more, I'd probably own one.

It's to the point where I won't loan either of them a gun for a trip because I know they'll treat it like their Nova.

They're the kinds of guys that would put a wet gun in a case already, but I've watched them drop it in mud, forget to clean it after a long trip of use, bang the stock/forearm on a boat gunwhale, etc. After 3-4 years, they don't look pretty, but shoot and operate very well.

It would seem to me this gun would be great for a youngster because of the weight and durability.

Joel

[Bushwacker]

I have had one for 3 years for a back up to my Browning Gold 3.5" semi. Unfortunately the Nova gets A LOT of use and it flat out works. I have never had one single problem with it at all. I have used it during snow goose hunts during ice storms and it has performed flawlessly. It requires very little up keep which is just what I was looking for after my Browning experience.

[Harmonator]

I also have had a Nova for 3 years. Used a lot and never have had any issues. Does seem a bit looser than other brands. But I really do like it.

[marine_man]

I've had one now for about 4 or 5 years... I use it for hunting as well as trap & skeet league where it gets used pretty regularily during the summer... no problems at all with it... I get some looks on league nights (mostly because it's not an over / under) but it works for me...

marine_man

[frabillfisher]

Yup thats about all there is too it its dead bang reliable if i had to I could use mine for an oar and then shoot a duck with it the next minute...also the 3 and a half is and aweosme extra for geese and the price is just the topping in the cake....

[riverrat56]

I've had mine for all of 2 weeks now, it's been the downfall of 3 geese and 12 doves in that time, I like how it shoots, and it is the lightest thing out there if you ask me. Was worried about it because i got some dump in the action/receiver while goose hunting, but it kept right on going.

[norm]

OK maybe some of the Nova owners can help me out here. I'm looking to get an H.S. Undertaker choke tube for my Nova but everywhere I've looked they only have them for Mossberg, Browning, Remington, etc. but none to fit Beretta/Benelli. I have heard that Mossberg and Benelli choke tubes are interchangeable. Anybody know if there's truth to this? Thanks a lot.

P.S. I love my Nova. This will be my 4th year hunting with it and it's never let me down. In all that time I only had it jam once. It was my first time shooting 3 1/2" shells and I didn't pump it far enough.

[kc0myy]

I have a nova I love it more than my own mother. The nova is a tank and I heard you can also use the nova for a canoe pattle. I love my nova. Yes I would like to have a super mag wingmaster. but I looked at the price on the nova. I was talking to a friend and I said I didnt even read up on the gun I just brought it for the price. He said you did a darn good mistake. Nova is a good 1st shotgun for a youngin.

later guys good luck shootin this year

[iceman16]

i have owned the nova for a year now. i LOVE that gun. the first trip i took it on i shot very well and when the guys in the blind saw it and heard what i paid for it the next trip 2 out of 3 of them were shooting brand new novas. i hunted late season in the freezing cold temps and also in SD for snows in the spring with freezing rain and snow with no problems. i would recommend this gun to anyone who wants a great gun for a great price. now i just wish they would make a 10 gauge in that model.

iceman