Benelli Nova

[AlliZay1]

Just bought a Benelli Nova, the first shotgun I've had that will shoot 3 1/2" shells, and was wondering if anyone has shot one with and without one of the recoil reducers in the stock. I was looking for some feedback before I spend the $90.

[HRK]

put it in, had one and kicks the sh#t out of ya with 3 1/2s but its a geat gun for the money

[AlliZay1]

Thanks man, got any good suggestions on a choke?(Brand)

[SMOKE]

patternmaster

[HRK]

if ya cant afford a pattermaster beneli extended chokes are pretty good ,can get them at gandermountian if ya have one or brileys $34.00-$45.00

[Max4Gooser]

I have two nova's neither has the recoil reducer, I don't think they kick to bad with 3.5"ers but I also shoot a 10 gauge BPS pump, so I may just be conditioned to a little extra recoil :wink: Pattern master on the choke tube.

[mlgorecki]

If the birds are decoying in, like they're supposed to, you can't beat the Patternmaster "Short Range, Over Decoys".

[rushcreekganderlander]

My dad wanted a Nova really bad so I bought him one for his birthday a couple years back. That gun kicks like a mule and it doesn't pump very well. My dad is 60 years old but I still think the gun needs some recoil help. Any suggestions on making the gun pump easier? I lost the warranty papers from when I purchased the gun.

[Maulers INC.]

I would go with the pattern master, its an awesome choke.

[Max4Gooser]

Not sure what to tell you on the pumping problem, I haven't had any problem with either of mine. Might take it completely apart and give it a good cleanig, I noticed in my black Nova their was a lot of grit and grime from the factory, not the case with my Max-4 nova though, the black one I could hardly get the barrel on it untill I cleaned it. You also might watch him shoot, a lot of guys not used to a 3.5" pump gun will short pump it causing it not to feed a round or to jam.

[SkipsClassToHunt]

I bought the Super Nova, has the recoil pad that the SBE II has in it and it kicks a whole lot less than what other people have described about the regular Novas. I love it so far, it also doesn't have the shaky noisey pump either. That is the gun I suggest.

Mike

[KILLER KENNY]

Got one and love it! Did'nt buy the recoil reducer till i shot the 3 1/2'' turkey loads in it, wearing a t-shirt ooouch does hurt a bit.
The recoil reducer takes the bite out of it.

As far as after market choke tubes go... no clue
I've been using the factory mod. tube since i bought the gun seven years ago. No problems yet... smoked ducks @ 50 yards more than once, can't call that luck.. I like my geese a little closer, not that i have'nt shot'em @ 40 yards, I just love to see the look in their eyes when the lids pop open on the blind and they realize their flight has been cancelled :lol:

Try the 3 1/2'' Kent Fasteel 1 3/8 BB @ 1550 f.p.s and start giving those birds a dusting like they've never had!!!