benellia nova pump tactical

reconseed · October 12, 2006, 12:38 PM

i am thinking about getting this one over the stoeger.. they are NEAR the same price... and i just think that benelli makes abetter shotgun... anyone have this particular shotgun?

ffxmike · October 12, 2006, 12:43 PM

I've got one, with the rifle sights. Love it. Love that I can shoot 2.75" / 3" / 3.5".

Never had a single problem with it. If something were to happen to it, there would be no question as to what I would buy to replace it. Another benelli nova.

timothy75 · October 15, 2006, 01:34 AM

Theres an exellent article on them in last months G&A. It might still be on the newstands if you hurry.

Trip20 · October 16, 2006, 09:56 PM

Is this the article you're talking about?

chris in va · October 16, 2006, 10:15 PM

Sorry, I hated my Nova 20ga. Not the tactical, just normal.

The action wasn't smooth to me, pretty clunky. Even after a thorough cleaning and lube the thing still needed a good pull for it to cycle. Didn't like the angled ramp either...threw me off in clays.

I sold it a few months later after giving it a good 800 rounds or so at the trap range. I'm contemplating a Mossberg at this point. My friend's 500 Persuader feels like butter compared to the Nova.

Sam815 · October 17, 2006, 10:50 PM

Have the tactical model with 18.5 bbl ghost ring sights and extended mag tube which gives me 7+1. Just added side saddle for a total of 12 rds. I have about 600 rds through it and no problems. PA180005.JPG

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superfluid · October 17, 2006, 11:52 PM

I've got a 500 persuader and I love it. Great fun shooting at beer cans or put on the stock and fire clays with no problem at 40 yards, with only a 20" barrel to boot! It has never misfired or jammed either. Solid gun.

gordo b. · October 18, 2006, 05:39 PM

If you link back to the text this is attached to you can see the mods.While not near as slick as an 870 Wingmaster or Police, it is kinda like a Glock of shotguns.Personally for $300 I'd find a good used 870P or wingmaster. I keep this near my bed, however!

http://thefiringline.com/forums/atta...3&d=1158989891

Kestrel · October 23, 2006, 10:35 AM

gordo,

I don't see where the text is linked. Do you have info on any trigger work you may have done?

Thanks.

gordo b. · October 23, 2006, 06:26 PM

Too hard to link to the thread; I put a MUCH lighter trigger spring in using a big assortment of generic springs of similar size. That got me down to 7 pounds from 14! Then I honed the sides of trigger and gently stoned the sear very slightly to bring it down to 5 pounds and crisp. I welded up a bigger head on the safety that looks like a Vang safety by TIG welding. I cut the stock down on a milling machine to 13" with a Limbsaver specialty pad made for Bennellis but I still had to fabricate an aluminum pillar to support it down the center- a big hassle. Tactical Tailor single point sling ties on nicely. Factory mag extension and the factory lightmount, which I cut down 1/4" to mount between the factory clamp and tube instead of out front. I got a set of LPA tritium sight replacements which replace the factory lpa blades. Lot of work, but it still is not as slick as an 870P

Kestrel · October 23, 2006, 11:53 PM

gordo,

Thanks for the info. I agree on the 870 comparison, which is my preference. The only reason I have the Novas, is if I want to take them some place wet/rough and don't want to risk an 870. (I don't have the emotional attachment to the Novas, that I do to the 870s...)

Thanks again.

October 12, 2006, 12:38 PM	#1
reconseed Member Join Date: October 8, 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 30	benellia nova pump tactical i am thinking about getting this one over the stoeger.. they are NEAR the same price... and i just think that benelli makes abetter shotgun... anyone have this particular shotgun? __________________ AMERICAN TOMAHAWK COMPANY

October 12, 2006, 12:43 PM	#2
ffxmike Member Join Date: January 24, 2005 Posts: 95	I've got one, with the rifle sights. Love it. Love that I can shoot 2.75" / 3" / 3.5". Never had a single problem with it. If something were to happen to it, there would be no question as to what I would buy to replace it. Another benelli nova.

October 15, 2006, 01:34 AM	#3
timothy75 Senior Member Join Date: April 19, 2005 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,146	Theres an exellent article on them in last months G&A. It might still be on the newstands if you hurry.

October 16, 2006, 09:56 PM	#4
Trip20 Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2005 Posts: 2,181	Is this the article you're talking about?

October 16, 2006, 10:15 PM	#5
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	Sorry, I hated my Nova 20ga. Not the tactical, just normal. The action wasn't smooth to me, pretty clunky. Even after a thorough cleaning and lube the thing still needed a good pull for it to cycle. Didn't like the angled ramp either...threw me off in clays. I sold it a few months later after giving it a good 800 rounds or so at the trap range. I'm contemplating a Mossberg at this point. My friend's 500 Persuader feels like butter compared to the Nova.

October 17, 2006, 10:50 PM	#6
Sam815 Member Join Date: October 15, 2004 Posts: 31	Have the tactical model with 18.5 bbl ghost ring sights and extended mag tube which gives me 7+1. Just added side saddle for a total of 12 rds. I have about 600 rds through it and no problems. PA180005.JPG PA180007.JPG

October 17, 2006, 11:52 PM	#7
superfluid Junior Member Join Date: October 17, 2006 Posts: 2	I've got a 500 persuader and I love it. Great fun shooting at beer cans or put on the stock and fire clays with no problem at 40 yards, with only a 20" barrel to boot! It has never misfired or jammed either. Solid gun.

October 18, 2006, 05:39 PM	#8
gordo b. Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2002 Location: Peoples republik of Calif. Posts: 961	If you link back to the text this is attached to you can see the mods.While not near as slick as an 870 Wingmaster or Police, it is kinda like a Glock of shotguns.Personally for $300 I'd find a good used 870P or wingmaster. I keep this near my bed, however! http://thefiringline.com/forums/atta...3&d=1158989891

October 23, 2006, 10:35 AM	#9
Kestrel Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2001 Posts: 363	gordo, I don't see where the text is linked. Do you have info on any trigger work you may have done? Thanks.

October 23, 2006, 06:26 PM	#10
gordo b. Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2002 Location: Peoples republik of Calif. Posts: 961	Too hard to link to the thread; I put a MUCH lighter trigger spring in using a big assortment of generic springs of similar size. That got me down to 7 pounds from 14! Then I honed the sides of trigger and gently stoned the sear very slightly to bring it down to 5 pounds and crisp. I welded up a bigger head on the safety that looks like a Vang safety by TIG welding. I cut the stock down on a milling machine to 13" with a Limbsaver specialty pad made for Bennellis but I still had to fabricate an aluminum pillar to support it down the center- a big hassle. Tactical Tailor single point sling ties on nicely. Factory mag extension and the factory lightmount, which I cut down 1/4" to mount between the factory clamp and tube instead of out front. I got a set of LPA tritium sight replacements which replace the factory lpa blades. Lot of work, but it still is not as slick as an 870P

October 23, 2006, 11:53 PM	#11
Kestrel Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2001 Posts: 363	gordo, Thanks for the info. I agree on the 870 comparison, which is my preference. The only reason I have the Novas, is if I want to take them some place wet/rough and don't want to risk an 870. (I don't have the emotional attachment to the Novas, that I do to the 870s...) Thanks again.