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Servo77 · September 28, 2009, 09:51 PM

Anyone have a nova tactical...thinking of picking one up but am a bit concerned that it may have an unnecessary amount of recoil. I know it is a 12 guage and I do not mind the recoil of my 870's or the like, but from searching around the net for info, apparently the nova is a bit of a kicker. It is not any lighter than an 870 (nova weighs in around 7-8 pounds, same as a comparable 870). I like the nova for resistance to the elements. Is the "recoil" issue mainly because it is chambered in 3.5" shells. I rarely shoot 3's, let alone 3.5's.

September 28, 2009, 09:51 PM	#1
Servo77 Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2005 Location: Southeast OH Posts: 905	Benelli Nova Tactical Question Anyone have a nova tactical...thinking of picking one up but am a bit concerned that it may have an unnecessary amount of recoil. I know it is a 12 guage and I do not mind the recoil of my 870's or the like, but from searching around the net for info, apparently the nova is a bit of a kicker. It is not any lighter than an 870 (nova weighs in around 7-8 pounds, same as a comparable 870). I like the nova for resistance to the elements. Is the "recoil" issue mainly because it is chambered in 3.5" shells. I rarely shoot 3's, let alone 3.5's. __________________ "Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?!"