anyone heard this about a nova??

[Rpn1984]

i heard today that the benelli novas action gets really loose after fireing it some and is generally just crappy today can anyone confirm this??

[mikemck]

I have not heard that, but I can say I was not impressed with the 2 I handled at the gun store.
I was dead set on gettting either the tactical or the 20ga, but after actually seeing/handling both, I quickly changed my mind.

Neither felt particularly good, both were quite thick, the actions on both were not very smooth, and that rattly forend would drive me crazy.

[chris in va]

I've shot a few cases through my 20 ga and the action is still very stiff. I borrowed a friend's Mossberg and the shell practically flew into the chamber in comparison.

It hasn't loosened up one bit.

[Left-Hander]

Stick with American made guns like Mosberg, Remington, Winchester,etc.. Ya just cant go wrong with an American pump.

[Rpn1984]

thanks for the responses im just going to get a 870..

[Trip20]

I have a Benelli Nova 12ga. I have the black synthetic model, not the camo.

The action is smooth as silk, the bolt is Benelli's signature rotating bolt that is in all of their famous semi-autos... and uh did I mention it's made by Benelli? How can you go wrong?

I clean mine Nova after each use (as I do with all my firearms) and it's worked perfectly. No misfeeds, no FTE's...etc.

It strips down to the bare bones in literally 30 seconds for easy cleaning.

I do agree about the rattly forend - that would be my only complaint. But brand new at $299 I couldn't pass up purchasing Benelli's first pump action...and I'm glad I didn't.

I dust more clays with this Nova than my buddy and his Citori. Looking down the rib vents on this 28 barrel feels natural to me, maybe I got lucky and this particular guns dimensions are a perfect fit for me. I've been recommending this shotgun to everyone I know.

I also have an 870 Wingmaster... but hardly use it anymore. It's a GREAT weapon but I can't forget the success I'm having with this Nova when I go into my vault and reach for a 12ga.

[castor troy]

great choice with the 870, i've got a 3.5'' special edition mossy oak break-up 870. i've had it for about 4 years and i duck hunt pretty hard and rarely use a gun case in the boat. i've never cleaned it and it has never given me one single problem. and since i use a super full choke and 3.5'' shells, it will reach out and hit a duck high above the trees or out beyond the decoys.

[Omaha-BeenGlockin]

Was about to say---my Nova is slicker than snot.

The Nova is a better gun than the 870--if-- BIG IF----it fits you right-----as the Nova's stock can't be changed.

I own 870's-----but much prefer the Nova.

[Sturm&Rugerfan]

I own a 12ga. nova I got the bracket and mercury tube in the stock for recoil.
I also own a 870 20ga express combo with a b-square mount, and bsa fixed 2X hunter scope on it both are very nice for PA hunting.