Remington vs Benelli......

Mr. Varberger · August 20, 2004, 03:08 PM

Hi folks!!

I´m going to by a new shootgun!!

And I´m considering one of these pump-actions:

The Benelli Nova

The Remington 870 Express

The 870 is a little bit cheaper, than the Nova, but how is the quality, shooting comfort and so on......?

skeetshoot7 · August 20, 2004, 03:11 PM

i would go with the 870. i own two and i love them, they are very comfortable and easy to shoot and operate. but go with the one that fits you the best. have you shot either one of them before?

Damon · August 20, 2004, 03:30 PM

Remington 870. They are well proven, less expensive and accessories, if needed, will be easier to find.

readyfire · August 20, 2004, 05:49 PM

Im also going to say 870,for reasons already mentioned!I will say their is nothing wrong with the benelli and its damn good lookin in tactical trim.

Mr. Varberger · August 21, 2004, 12:49 PM

Thanks for the replies!!

I think I will go for the 870! (More gun, for less money...)

Another question: I´m not used to the pump action at all! I have my shooting experience from the "Over´n under" and the "Side by side"!

Will it normaly take a lot of time and practice, before you can operate a pump-action well? ( I´m Norwegian, and over here there has not been a tradition for pumps, but I think I will give it a try...)

K80Geoff · August 21, 2004, 03:15 PM

The 870 is the better choice. You can change stocks and alter the gun fit easily (not possible with the Benelli). The variety of accessories for the 870 is another selling point.

As to learning to operate the pump, just buy some shells and shoot it! Easy enough to learn.

Damon · August 21, 2004, 07:33 PM

Practice dry-firing a lot and try not to short stroke it.

MASTERBLASTR · August 22, 2004, 09:19 AM

don´t short troke it...

I own a 870 rem magnum express and don´t shoot it at all!
not because it is my cheapest gun but because, I always short stroke it!

keeps pulling me pranks all the time.

I would rather buy a Browning BPS. lot more expensive but doesn´t need an expert at the controls.

my 2 cents.
JOE

Mr. Varberger · August 24, 2004, 02:14 PM

I´ve ordered my new shotgun today, a Remington 870 Express Synthetic!!

marty905 · September 4, 2004, 07:53 PM

what does short stroking mean?

mete · September 4, 2004, 09:34 PM

Short Cycle - When you fail to cycle the pump action completely[failing to pull back the forend all the way]. This can cause a jam that's very difficult to clear .Often done by those not totally familiar with pumps when under stress of a shoot out !!!

Rebel-1911 · September 5, 2004, 01:17 PM

I have both, Buy the Nova. There is more flexibilty in the 870, but the Nova has up to 3 1/2 inch loads. If the factory recoil reducer is added it is a pleasure to shoot even with the strongest loads. Just my two cents. Rebel

August 20, 2004, 03:08 PM	#1
Mr. Varberger Junior Member Join Date: August 20, 2004 Posts: 3	Remington vs Benelli...... Hi folks!! I´m going to by a new shootgun!! And I´m considering one of these pump-actions: The Benelli Nova The Remington 870 Express The 870 is a little bit cheaper, than the Nova, but how is the quality, shooting comfort and so on......?

August 21, 2004, 12:49 PM	#5
Mr. Varberger Junior Member Join Date: August 20, 2004 Posts: 3	Thanks for the replies!! I think I will go for the 870! (More gun, for less money...) Another question: I´m not used to the pump action at all! I have my shooting experience from the "Over´n under" and the "Side by side"! Will it normaly take a lot of time and practice, before you can operate a pump-action well? ( I´m Norwegian, and over here there has not been a tradition for pumps, but I think I will give it a try...) Last edited by Mr. Varberger; August 21, 2004 at 04:34 PM.

August 21, 2004, 03:15 PM	#6
K80Geoff Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 1998 Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 3,639	The 870 is the better choice. You can change stocks and alter the gun fit easily (not possible with the Benelli). The variety of accessories for the 870 is another selling point. As to learning to operate the pump, just buy some shells and shoot it! Easy enough to learn. __________________ I am no longer a member of this forum. Bye!

August 22, 2004, 09:19 AM	#8
MASTERBLASTR Member Join Date: August 9, 2004 Posts: 17	as damon says... don´t short troke it... I own a 870 rem magnum express and don´t shoot it at all! not because it is my cheapest gun but because, I always short stroke it! keeps pulling me pranks all the time. I would rather buy a Browning BPS. lot more expensive but doesn´t need an expert at the controls. my 2 cents. JOE

September 5, 2004, 01:17 PM	#12
Rebel-1911 Junior Member Join Date: August 24, 2002 Posts: 2	Tough choice I have both, Buy the Nova. There is more flexibilty in the 870, but the Nova has up to 3 1/2 inch loads. If the factory recoil reducer is added it is a pleasure to shoot even with the strongest loads. Just my two cents. Rebel

August 20, 2004, 03:11 PM	#2
skeetshoot7 Junior Member Join Date: August 16, 2004 Posts: 4	i would go with the 870. i own two and i love them, they are very comfortable and easy to shoot and operate. but go with the one that fits you the best. have you shot either one of them before?

August 20, 2004, 03:30 PM	#3
Damon Member Join Date: October 7, 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 43	Remington 870. They are well proven, less expensive and accessories, if needed, will be easier to find.

August 20, 2004, 05:49 PM	#4
readyfire Member Join Date: May 20, 2004 Location: Glen burnie MD Posts: 84	Im also going to say 870,for reasons already mentioned!I will say their is nothing wrong with the benelli and its damn good lookin in tactical trim.

August 21, 2004, 07:33 PM	#7
Damon Member Join Date: October 7, 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 43	Practice dry-firing a lot and try not to short stroke it.

August 24, 2004, 02:14 PM	#9
Mr. Varberger Junior Member Join Date: August 20, 2004 Posts: 3	I´ve ordered my new shotgun today, a Remington 870 Express Synthetic!!

September 4, 2004, 07:53 PM	#10
marty905 Member Join Date: September 3, 2004 Posts: 22	what does short stroking mean?

September 4, 2004, 09:34 PM	#11
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	Short Cycle - When you fail to cycle the pump action completely[failing to pull back the forend all the way]. This can cause a jam that's very difficult to clear .Often done by those not totally familiar with pumps when under stress of a shoot out !!!

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