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Old June 19, 2010, 11:30 PM   #1
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benelli nova tactial...

what do you all think of benelli nova shotguns,18 inch barrel,,seems accs are hard to get...is this a pretty depedable gun...seems mag ext is hard to find
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Old June 20, 2010, 12:27 AM   #2
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run what you brung. mag extension and tactical doodads mean nothing in the long run. a 5-6 shot pump that runs smoothe and reliable in the hands of a good shotgunner is devastating.
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Old June 20, 2010, 07:36 AM   #3
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I had one, it's a good gun for its intended purpose... However I left mine in the gun cabinet for a few months and wound up selling it b/c I never used it.

I would recommend that you buy whatever shotgun you like, shoot the hell out of it and then decide what (if any) accessories you want/need. Buy the gun that fits you, like colostomyclown said; tacticool doo-dads aren't required to shoot and have fun.
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Old June 20, 2010, 11:53 AM   #4
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I have a field version of a Benelli Supernova and I absolutely love it. After I got use to the long pump (because it accepts 3.5" shells) it cycles flawlessly. However, while I think it's a good gun I would say 90% of the reason I bought it was because it fit me like a glove. So for you I would say go hold a bunch of them and see what feels most comfortable to you.
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Old June 20, 2010, 05:57 PM   #5
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How much do you really need for accessories? Mag extensions and sidesaddles are available...Limbsaver pads are available for the regular config stocks. Light mounts may be a little bit of a challenge but frankly they are for most pumps unless you either go with a replacement forend or like dangling cables.

The Nova/Supernova is boringly reliable. They are a little longer in LOA than others, due I think to their longer chambers.

There's a nice rebate in place now. I recently picked up a regular Nova with ghost ring sights for $325 after rebate, which is a great bargain, IMO.
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Old June 20, 2010, 09:32 PM   #6
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The Nova/Supernova is boringly reliable.
Hmm... I never seem to get tired of my gun working. LOL
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