870 vs. Benelli Nova
02-03-2006, 11:39 PM
#3
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RE: 870 vs. Benelli Nova
Well, you can look like a first rate space cadet with the nova.
The name suits it. I have handled some of the novas. Maybe feel smoother than a 870. But you can get 870's for 205 dollars NIB every once in a while. The 870 has never failed me.
The name suits it. I have handled some of the novas. Maybe feel smoother than a 870. But you can get 870's for 205 dollars NIB every once in a while. The 870 has never failed me.
02-04-2006, 08:13 AM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: 870 vs. Benelli Nova
870 wins hands down. It's the best tried and true shotgun ever made.
I have both of them...2 870's and a Nova. I can't stand the Nova. It just sits in the gun cabinet at home. On the other hand...the 870 goes hunting with me everytime I need a shotgun.
I have both of them...2 870's and a Nova. I can't stand the Nova. It just sits in the gun cabinet at home. On the other hand...the 870 goes hunting with me everytime I need a shotgun.
02-04-2006, 10:11 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blissfield MI USA
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RE: 870 vs. Benelli Nova
I would pick the 870 as well. I looked at both and didn't care much for the nova. I actually ended up getting a youth model mossberg because it fit my needs better.
As a far as the 870 and a wing master go, from an enginering standpoint they use the same parts, but they are not the same guns. I ask this at a local gun shop when looking for my shotgun. I said isn't the wingmaster just a prettier version of the 870? They laughed at me and took me over to the counter to look at a wingmaster and some brownings. MUCH nicer actions on the more expensive shotguns. I have a buddy that has an 870 special purpose turkey gun that has a pretty nice action as well.
The one thing going for the nova is that it will shoot 3 1/2 inch loads I think. I just didn't care for the way looked and felt.
Paul
As a far as the 870 and a wing master go, from an enginering standpoint they use the same parts, but they are not the same guns. I ask this at a local gun shop when looking for my shotgun. I said isn't the wingmaster just a prettier version of the 870? They laughed at me and took me over to the counter to look at a wingmaster and some brownings. MUCH nicer actions on the more expensive shotguns. I have a buddy that has an 870 special purpose turkey gun that has a pretty nice action as well.
The one thing going for the nova is that it will shoot 3 1/2 inch loads I think. I just didn't care for the way looked and felt.
Paul
02-04-2006, 02:37 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: The forests and farmlands of Ohio
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RE: 870 vs. Benelli Nova
I love my Nova. You cant beat the price and relaiability, only one thing if you end up using the Benelli for a slug gun go Remington, a rifled barrel will set you back close to $350. AllIwill say say they are both goodguns, i just had my heartset on the nova!!
02-05-2006, 08:00 PM
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Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: oregon live in texas
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RE: 870 vs. Benelli Nova
my 870 has never let me down been theretried and true always shot automatics and i wanted a pump for a go 2 gun and autos set in the closet but if i had a bennelii sbe2 the pump would probably set out time 2 time i cant lie lol but never a complaint about 870 i shoot my 870 better than a browning citorio/u but i cant afford one of those either