luxxyman Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 I've an opportunity to purchase a Benelli Supernova (Black) with 24" barrel its secondhand and appears to be in very good condition only thing is it only comes with one choke and has no choke key or shim kit! The seller is wanting £375 for it.......is this a Good deal? Opinions please Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Short answer, yes! Even new they only come with 3 chokes and i'm yet to hear of anyone who has used the shim kit on theirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luxxyman Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Short answer, yes! Even new they only come with 3 chokes and i'm yet to hear of anyone who has used the shim kit on theirs. How about the choke key? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 IIRC mine came with a weedy plastic job. I use the choke key that came with my M2 for all of my guns. You can pick up a metal choke key for a few quid so i wouldn't let it put you off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luxxyman Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 IIRC mine came with a weedy plastic job. I use the choke key that came with my M2 for all of my guns. You can pick up a metal choke key for a few quid so i wouldn't let it put you off What type of choke key would I need......could you provide me with any links to one? Also,where would be the best place (cheapest) for the other two chokes? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 I've never bought chokes for mine as the Improved Cylinder (1/4) just stays in mine permanently. A quick google search shows them for £40 here http://www.sportingtargets.co.uk/gunshop/3/+Shotguns+anddd+Accesories/622/ChokeKeys/Benelli+Chokes/17923 As for the choke key, they're pretty much universal, you can get them from any gunshop, ebay, amazon etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luxxyman Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 I've never bought chokes for mine as the Improved Cylinder (1/4) just stays in mine permanently. A quick google search shows them for £40 here http://www.sportingtargets.co.uk/gunshop/3/+Shotguns+anddd+Accesories/622/ChokeKeys/Benelli+Chokes/17923 As for the choke key, they're pretty much universal, you can get them from any gunshop, ebay, amazon etc Thanks for your help......oh forgot to ask on the gun there is some foreend rattle(movement) is this normal? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoz82 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Buy it you won't regret it !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luxxyman Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Buy it you won't regret it !!!! Looking about there doesn't seem to be many for sale secondhand.......well on gun trader there is 3 but one of them requires firearms Cert! Looks like I'm buying it then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Thanks for your help......oh forgot to ask on the gun there is some foreend rattle(movement) is this normal? Thanks Yes, there is to some extent on all pump-actions. You can reduce it by tightening the nuts of the action bars but that comes at the expense of making it slightly harder to rack the pump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger3167 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 How about the choke key? Thanks Got replacement key for my M3 from local gun shop £12.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 cheaper extended chokes here http://www.shotgunchokes.co.uk/shop/product-info.php?prodname=Benelli-Single-Chokes&id=30432 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luxxyman Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Well......just got home after a 3hr round trip and to say I'm disappointed is an understatement. The gun was not a Supernova,but a Nova and in my opinion well used with regards to condition.....so looks like the search continues...... Anyone have a Supernova for sale?? Oh.....thanks for all the comments guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 A bit late now but worth knowing all the same, if you don`t have a choke key and you have a gun with Beretta style chokes (This may work with other makes, it`s just that I don`t know if that is the case) use a 20p piece to do them up, or undo them. The edge of the coin is a perfect fit into the choke slots. It really works. Give it a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibspoon Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Good luck finding one Luxxyman. You won't be dissapointed. If I had to get rid of one of my shotguns, the Beretta would go, much as I love it. The Supernova mounts much for me ( I DID use the shim kit), I prefer the sight picture, and even the swing (24 inch barrel but heavier than my A400 Light). Cracking gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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