Benelli super nova/nova...

Super-Dave · December 17, 2008, 07:58 AM

What is the life expectancy of a benelli super nova?

If all I fired was 3.5" shells, how long will it last before something breaks?

If all I fired was 2.75-3" shells how long will it last before something breaks?

JonnyReb · December 17, 2008, 08:05 AM

My Dad is into his 2nd. season, goose hunting with the supernove. All he uses is the 3 1/3" loads and i'
m going to say that your shoulder will go before the gun

Seems to be a well built gun..J.R.

RetiredLawman · December 17, 2008, 10:53 AM

Unless you are a competition clay shooter, that gun will outlast you and your grandchildren with a minimum of care. They are virtually indestructable. Shoot all the roman candles you can afford to buy and it will absorb them with ease. Your shoulder won't last very long. The gun will.

Put a Limbsaver on it. You'll thank me for that piece of advice.

BigJimP · December 17, 2008, 11:44 AM

Noone can really answer that with authority - but in my opinion, if you clean it regularly, lube and maintain it properly - I would expect you would get at least 10,000 rounds, and it might be a whole lot more, thru either Nova with no problems. If you abuse it - shoot it when its dirty, don't take care of it you might have problems under 2,500 rounds.

The Benelli Nova's have a good solid reputation.

.357 mag · December 17, 2008, 02:35 PM

I have 2 novas and a supernova. My oldest Nova has close to 8000 rounds though it. If performs better than the day I bought it. If your trying to break one, good luck, there tanks.

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December 17, 2008, 08:05 AM	#2
JonnyReb Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2008 Location: Central N.C. Posts: 157	My Dad is into his 2nd. season, goose hunting with the supernove. All he uses is the 3 1/3" loads and i' m going to say that your shoulder will go before the gun Seems to be a well built gun..J.R.

December 17, 2008, 10:53 AM	#3
RetiredLawman Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2008 Posts: 133	Unless you are a competition clay shooter, that gun will outlast you and your grandchildren with a minimum of care. They are virtually indestructable. Shoot all the roman candles you can afford to buy and it will absorb them with ease. Your shoulder won't last very long. The gun will. Put a Limbsaver on it. You'll thank me for that piece of advice.

December 17, 2008, 11:44 AM	#4
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Noone can really answer that with authority - but in my opinion, if you clean it regularly, lube and maintain it properly - I would expect you would get at least 10,000 rounds, and it might be a whole lot more, thru either Nova with no problems. If you abuse it - shoot it when its dirty, don't take care of it you might have problems under 2,500 rounds. The Benelli Nova's have a good solid reputation.

December 17, 2008, 02:35 PM	#5
.357 mag Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2008 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 193	I have 2 novas and a supernova. My oldest Nova has close to 8000 rounds though it. If performs better than the day I bought it. If your trying to break one, good luck, there tanks.