Turkeygirl Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Anyone know anything about the Benelli Supernova or Nova Pump shotguns? I was looking at those on their website in terms of a turkey gun or turkey/squirrel gun.... The Nova Pump I see comes in a 20ga also. Anyone shoot either or know how they compare to say Remington or Mossberg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNTINGMAN Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Havent shot my new super nova yet but it felt more comfortable in my hands than the remington,remington felt as if i was holding a brick.I liked the mossburg but was a little scepticle about the 20" barrel on the thumbhole and tactical stocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianJHare Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I believe you all ready know I shoot the Benelli Nova 20 gauge, so I will leave it to that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Ruth........Benelli's are great shotguns! You won't go wrong with the Nova or the Supernova. Back a few months ago, I actually looked at a 20 ga. for my wife. Great looks and great feel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'm not a great fan of the Novas. The ones that I have handled and shot had a cheap "tinny" feel to me. I'd much rather shoot an 870 in that price range. Best advice from me to you is to go to the gun shop and look at ALL your options within your budget and decide for yourself since that's who you're buying the gun for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Best advice from me to you is to go to the gun shop and look at ALL your options within your budget and decide for yourself since that's who you're buying the gun for. Great advice. I would definitely shop around and see what feels right for you. Good luck and let us know what you decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hycohounds Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 my benelli is a turkey killing machine but its very noisy. the forearm pump grip makes alot of noise. i have put my hands on 8 different ones and they are all the same. plus they kick like a mule. limbsavers are a must...................tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsman2230 Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I have the Nova Pump. Its an awesome gun but I really like the SBE2. My nova patterns awesome! The pattern is like a softball at 15 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Ruth........Benelli's are great shotguns! You won't go wrong with the Nova or the Supernova. Back a few months ago, I actually looked at a 20 ga. for my wife. Great looks and great feel! yup great turkey gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderhunt4 Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I shot one of the nova 2oga. pumps my dad had. I used it for sporting clays once. I liked the feel of it....shot well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M00N Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I'm not a great fan of the Novas. The ones that I have handled and shot had a cheap "tinny" feel to me. I'd much rather shoot an 870 in that price range. Best advice from me to you is to go to the gun shop and look at ALL your options within your budget and decide for yourself since that's who you're buying the gun for. I have to agree with Strut10 on this one. In that price range I would take an 870 over a Nova any day. I shot a friends Nova before I purchased an 870 20-gauge turkey gun and not only was the recoil horrible it made a lot of excess noise when holding it and just overall felt kinda cheaply made. I'm sure it'd get the job done for you if you did get one I just personally was not impressed for the price range. Like Strut10 said go to a reputable gun shop and have them lay out all your gun options, that will suit your needs, and that fall in your price range. Then take the extra time to hold each gun, shoulder it, and work the action. Make sure it fits you and that you like how it works, feels and sounds. Then make sure to post the pictures of your big kill this spring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBowhunter71 Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I have the SuperNova. Although I am not a particular fan of the pump action, I got it as a birthday present. I used it pheasant hunting, Duck hunting, Shooting trap, and shooting slugs at the range. I have to admit, I like it. It is smooth, swings well, and the new recoil suppression system works well. It also comes with a Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder Chokes. Price wise, it is on par with the Remington 1187 of Mossberg 500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Best advice from me to you is to go to the gun shop and look at ALL your options within your budget and decide for yourself since that's who you're buying the gun for. Ditto. My field gun is a Benellie Montefeltro in 20 gauge. Hands down the best shotgun I've ever owned. Mostly because it really fits me. The browning was a close second, but I knew as soon as I threw the Benelli up and sighted down the barrel that was the gun for me. Every other gun just feels weird now. I use an 870 for turkey on the rare day that I'm actually able to hunt turkey. The 870 is a fine gun for me if I don't have to lug it around all day, and the length of pull is just a bit too long for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ironhorse Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 You can't beat an automatic Benelli and you can't beat a Remington pump. In my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I have a Nova 12ga--been hunting with it for about 5-6 yrs.I put that gun thru so much abuse,hunting in all kinds of weather conditions and every time I pulled the trigger,it went bang.It may feel "cheap and tinny",but I guarantee that most shotguns would not have gone thru the things that the Nova has.It also fits me perfect-best pointing shotgun I ever owned-with the exception of my o/u 12ga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest swmnk9training Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 My brother shoots a 12 ga Nova and loves it. He deer, pheasant, and duck hunts with it. It sees snow, rain, waves, and sun and still gets the job done. He tried talking me into getting one when I wanted a 12 ga but I just couldn't step from my trusty Remington. The Nova is what my boyfriend is looking at purchasing for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant-KS Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 I got myself a brand spanking new Supernova last summer, and love it to death! However, it is a fairly heavy gun. 7 7/8Lbs. I believe. I got the 24" barrel to keep weight down, and "swingability" (I'm short and have fairly short arms, so...). I have never really gotten it dirty, but there are lots of people that have, and it doesn't quit. I used to shoot an 870 20 GA, and now have the Supernova. It's more money, but if you can afford it, I would highly recommend the Nova/supernova. If you do opt for a 12 GA and plan to shoot heavy loads, the comfortech system is awesome! You also have the option of adjusting drop/heel on the stock, and length of pull with 3 recoil pad options. All you need to make these changes is a pair of hands and a ratchet, socket, and extension. Takedown for cleaning/field stripping is completely toolless. The magazine cap is the tool to punch the trigger assembly pins, then hook them from the other side with the inside lip, and remove. Everything else comes apart easily from there. I timed myself for a rapid tear down and re-assembly. 25 seconds for disassembly to stock/receiver, bolt, forearm, and barrel. Re-assembly took 33 seconds I believe. You probably wonder what's different about the Nova/Supernova. The Nova has a one piece stock/receiver, and can be fitted with a comfortech recoil pad. The Supernova, however has a separate stock with a "recoil spring tube" in the stock which allows you to use various combinations of plates and shims (included) to custom fit the gun to your personal features. The stock has vibration/recoil dampeners at an angle to further reduce recoil on top of the already good recoil pad. It also has shock absorbing cheek piece that can be changed to a higher comb, or a raised comb insert for shooting with a scope, etc. Just about all of the parts except for the receiver and stock are interchangeable between the Nova and Supernova. My only complaint about the Supernova is that it comes stock with the 14 3/8" LOP recoil pad, while I need a 14", and comfortech recoil pads are around $70 at my local dealer, and sell for $100 elsewhere. I shoot clays, pheasant, dove, etc., with mine and plan to try it out on turkey this spring. I wish I was as good as Tom Knapp, but I managed to kill 4 hand thrown clays with individual shots with it. After shimming, and trying a few different combinations, the gun fits me like a glove. I don't know if you'd noticed it yet or not, but I'm a believer. Ever since I got this gun, not a single rooster (pheasant) that was within range has gotten past it. I used to miss all the time with any other gun because they didn't fit me. Anyway, I'll stop now. Give it a good hard look, and if you think it's too heavy, make sure you handle a 24" and shoulder and swing it. Hope this helps somewhat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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