Is the Benelli Nova the best shotgun for under 500 dollars
03-16-2004, 10:28 AM
#11
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Lockesburg Ar USA
Posts: 122
RE: Is the Benelli Nova the best shotgun for under 500 dollars
Everybody has their own favorite, and mine happens to be the nova. As far as the rattle, a turn on each side of the forearm with an allen wrench eliminates that problem. Very tough, reliable huntin gun, plain and simple.
03-16-2004, 05:59 PM
#12
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Kenansville N.C. USA
Posts: 281
RE: Is the Benelli Nova the best shotgun for under 500 dollars
have just a plain jane 870 Express. Have had it for almost ten years now. I put about 2000 rounds a year through it
03-18-2004, 07:34 AM
#14
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Texarkana, TX/AR
Posts: 384
RE: Is the Benelli Nova the best shotgun for under 500 dollars
If you guys are paying $500 for a NOVA you should shop around some. I got my NOVA 24" camo for $366 (regular price). The 870 SPS-T was $500. The rattling forearm doesn't bother me after using it. Usually I hold the gun by the forearm OR carrying it on the sling the forearm is against my body. NO RATTLES while actually in use.
I like the NOVA. Excellent gun for the money.
I like the NOVA. Excellent gun for the money.
03-19-2004, 12:40 AM
#15
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Oakland OR USA
Posts: 2,929
RE: Is the Benelli Nova the best shotgun for under 500 dollars
Powduck the shelf price locally is $279 for the plain jane and 329 for camo.Your right it does pay to shop there are some shops asking almost a hundred dollars more . I owned one myself but sold it because of the way it felt when I shouldered it , I just didn't care for the fit . I much prefer my 870 magnum .
03-19-2004, 01:15 AM
#16
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Baumholder, DEU/By Way of Arkansas
Posts: 2,849
RE: Is the Benelli Nova the best shotgun for under 500 dollars
I got a Nova and a an 870. I'd buy an 870 any day over the week as my first choice for a shotgun...it just happens to be under $500.
03-20-2004, 12:18 AM
#18
Spike
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Meeker, Colorado
Posts: 83
RE: Is the Benelli Nova the best shotgun for under 500 dollars
Well i dont wanna sound rude but has anyone heard of the BPS? Bought mine for 450 a couple years ago, have used it flawlessly. Went thru a heard of guns b4 i decided too so no bias in purchasing. I am a fan of the 1300 Wins too, good guns. My wife bought one this year and loves it! My sister purchased the 20 GA compact model last week, put about 300 rounds thru it allready bustin clays. Any way it all boils down to fit near as i can tell. Just my 2 cents.............
03-20-2004, 06:43 AM
#19
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: SW Michigan
Posts: 1,906
RE: Is the Benelli Nova the best shotgun for under 500 dollars
If you're price range is $500, you should definitely look at the Remington 870 SPS or the Ithaca Turkeyslayer. Both are at or under 500, and you can't get a much better hunting shotgun than an Ithaca.
However, as most have said, you can easily spend $250-350 and have an excellent, durable gun...
Your choice...you can check out Ithaca's at www.ithacagun.com
However, as most have said, you can easily spend $250-350 and have an excellent, durable gun...
Your choice...you can check out Ithaca's at www.ithacagun.com