Janet st plodder Posted October 22, 2005 Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 (edited) Howdy all, well as you've probably guessed i'm thinking of buying a Benelli Nova when my licence comes through, wanted a gun that could do almost anything, fire magnums and steel shot, won't mind taking a beating in the ruff, hopefully reliable and easy to clean/strip. Looks really arn't important to me, and i know a few shoots don't allow pumps and frown on s/a's, but thats not what i'll be using it for, mostly pigeons, rabbits and the odd unlucky fox. I'd prefer to buy a new gun as it'll be my first (although have used all sorts over the years), and with a budget of around £450 the benelli looks like the one, especially as the escorts and mossbergs have a few mixed reports (although theres very few reports on the benelli?!). I know atleast one person (LURCHERBOY) on the forum owns a nova so any thoughts gratefully received Benelli Nova http://www.benelliusa.com/firearms/nova.tpl Edited October 22, 2005 by Janet st plodder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted October 22, 2005 Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 I have used a Benelli semi auto (not pump) in the USA when dove shooting and was very impressed. It was supplied by the "ranch" we were shooting on and they estimated it fired over 30,000 cartridges a year, without any problems at all. Thats quite a testimonial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet st plodder Posted October 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 supposedly(?) the importers are pretty poor, just have to order some spares before hand i think, its true they really love the Benelli pumps and s/a's in the states, but not much of a following over here, hence the questions here, thanks a lot CRANFIELD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 The Nova is a great gun at a great price , i put every thing through mine with no probs at all , very east to strip , clean and maintain . very long actions though , so try a 26" as well as the 28" before you deciede. all the best Darren . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 The 30" swings well and the good news is Berretta are 'supposed' to be taking over soon LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet st plodder Posted October 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 Lurcherboy, is that Berreta are buying out Benelli or just the uk importing? Many thanks to everyone, one question though, darren m mentioned the long action, i assume that you mean the length of travel of the pump action mechanism? if so is it shorter on the shorter barrels? Was thinking of the 28inch barrel for a allrounder, i'm 6'2 and of largish (read lardey) build, about right? Also anybody know where i would be able to try one out, willing to travel as i havn't had the luxury of using one, and want to make sure before purchase! ahve searched for Benelli stockists but nowone lists the NOVA many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 Try John Forsey guns mate, south of the river, and Berretta will be the importers soon I hope. I dont know about the length of the slider, though I would be surprised if it were different. When I had my problems with beechwood, the importers, John Forsey was as usefull as a chocolate teapot :< LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet st plodder Posted October 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 thanks Lurcherboy, will do, would it be right to assume that those dealers who stock Beretta guns (for there seem to be quite a few) will have access to the Benelli range if they want it , sorry asking you questions that you have no reason to know, would be nice to have a few more stockists though many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crecca Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Forsey's sell the Nova for £399 you can get it cheaper if you shop around. The slide is the same just the barrel length that makes it shorter. Can't see that Beretta taking over will be better the SBE is better than the extrema anyway! Crecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 i shot a friends last weekend at about 50 sporting clay targets and really enjoyed shooting it. my friend is an avid waterfowler and has shot the hell out of it. i think that it is a very good shotgun for the money. it would make a very good all around gun especially in salt water environs or when the weather turns nasty. it appears to be a very rugged firearm and it handles very nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browningstalker10g Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 ill second that the nova is an ideal and relativley cheap addition to my wildfowling arsenal, it also looks mean to boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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