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Had my Nova in 12ga for 2 years now and prolly 1500 rounds of clay shooting and hunting, never had a day of trouble out of it. Its been dropped, handled roughly, wet and shot dirty. It's been great. I will say the trigger does seem to lighten up after a while.
I cannot understand all the criticism here, it’s a bloody $500 gun that goes bang every time you pull the trigger. The trigger is a little heavy, but hell if it’s in your budget, you practice with what you have.
I think often times fail to realize that these criticisms are coming from someone whom is an expert and they were being compared to the highest of the highest end and lowest of the lowest end. The criticism is justified otherwise why would anyone spend 2k dollars in an expensive one?
Have my Nova for 18+ years w/ over 100k rounds of trap and a handful of seasons chukar hunting w/ no issues at all. Outshoot competitive trap shooters and do well w/ sporting clays. Perfect gun in the field too
I can't believe how much I can hear those guns " grinding" when you cycle them, my nova is silky smooth, with the barrel pointed up , I can bump action release and the action will slide open under it's own weight almost silently.... Love that gun as much as my wing master
The Nova and SuperNova are designed primarily as law enforcement and military guns. This is reflected in the simple and rugged design, down to the trigger. The larger opening of the Super trigger guard is for using gloves when needed. The heavier trigger pull is evident in many military firearms (think military ar vs a high speed match trigger). They may not be the best gun for shooting a bunch of clays, but I’ll bet my life on my SuperNova 18” tac model being tough enough to go bang every time, even if I just used it to smash open a door.
Mine shoots 31/2 inch shells, too. I have the short barreled version set up for home defense. A reliable, tough defensive scattergun that comes with ghost ring sights for $30 more than a slug barrel costs for my Remington model 1100? This was a no brainer for me.
@@DeadHoosierjust shot 3.5” Winchester #3 shot all morning. Didn’t do any damage to teal than 3” and didn’t kick anymore than 3”. THE ONLY difference I noticed was it was a lot louder. But I hear this all the time about 3.5” Some men are just boys I guess.
I love the magazine shutoff button on my Nova. Makes it easy to clear the gun if I'm climbing fences hunting or grabbing decoys without having to completely empty the gun.
I’ve had my Benelli Nova 20ga for 18 years never one single issue. The magazine cutoff on the forearm is great for crossing fences or if your shotgun I loaded with duck loads and a group of geese are coming in you can quickly swap the chambered round.
I have a camo Super Nova I use for hunting deer in our buckshot-only areas, and occassionally for turkey. They're good for that. But compared to my other pumps, they are thick, heavy, and rattle a a bit. Mine also shoots a little high. It hits differently enough from my other shotguns that I've stopped using it that much. If it was the only shotgun I shot, I'd get used to it. But when one switches back and forth, a gun that shoots higher than all the rest can throw me off. As far as durability and build quality, it's great. It just does have draw backs, weight and bulk being the most significant. I also have a Super Nova tactical with peep sights. That thing is the most accurate shotgun with foster-style slug I have ever owned. It will print three in a coverleaf at 50 yards. I can break stationary clays with it at 75. Good guns they are.
I love my benelli pump shotgun I find absolutely nothing wrong with it. 10+ years and it goes bang! Every year. Just hunting purposes works great. 0 issues.
I have a Nova in 20 gauge and it only comes out in foul weather upland hunting It fits my oldest son really well and on occasion he likes to bring it out on the small sporting clays course. Not pretty but it’s functional.
Outside of tactical/defensive duties, Browning BPS is the only pump I would recommend for clays/hunting use if a quality semi or o/u is out of budget. They are lifetime and heirloom quality. I have two, one in 20 and one in 12, and they are going nowhere. Still Japanese built by Miroku. If you can get the last gen even better. Seems the newer ones have gotten a little less refined finishing but at least straighter stock and bigger trigger guard. Just wonderful shotguns if you could only have one gun forever and only have less than $1000 to spend on a do it all reliable shotgun.
This is the advice that anyone looking for a pump gun needs to hear. My BPS has been solid for 12 years for me and I'll never sell it. They have gotten more expensive over the last decade but they are worth it.
I own the 28" SuperNova and shoot primarily trap and sporting clays. I've found that it's a good entry level gun, but there are obvious flaws. The fiberoptic can be distracting and it's awkward when shooting multiple rounds. I think this is a great starter gun for someone entering into shooting hobbies, but this won't be my forever gun. Appreciate your review!
Same...I find that with the rock hard recoil pad and the heavy trigger pull, it causes me to flinch. I still bring it with me incase a friend wants to shoot it but I mainly just shoot my 870 now.
Run super nova's, they are tanks, not a bad thing for serious water fowling...Got rid of a super blk eagle 2 because it didn't always cycle. Also a Versa max waterfowler pro... The Super Nova always shoots...Even in sub o weather...Killed birds with it in - 28 degrees last year, it always works - Wouldn't trade them for any other shotgun for hardcore water fowling...Rob Roberts can tweak them, and fancy and smooth them up if you want it custom... I think they are the best rough condition waterfowler out there...The forearm button that allows to only remove the shell in the tube, and not drop another into the ramp, is totally legit-
I just can't get over how these shotguns look like toys and a mossy 500 has tons of accessories, reasonably priced along with looking like a real shotgun.
I had a Supernova. Ultimately got rid of it. Functioned fine. But the recoil was harsh in spite of the Comfortech stock, the trigger was heavy and mushy, the pump feel and sound was a whole lot of plastic, overall weight was at least 1 pound too heavy, aesthetically it's just too chunky around the receiver and trigger guard. Just too many things I didn't like about it. I'd take an old good-condition Winchester model 12 over these any day. Nice metallic sound and feel, better trigger, better swing, better stock.
The heavy trigger is for safety. Accidental discharge is not very forgiving. Plus if you drop it on the butt, with a safety accidentally off it is less likely to discharge. Remember, it’s a field gun.
Bought my 26" Supernova last summer, hardly shot anything else since. Smooth shooting, waterproof (I live in the UK) and half the price of my M2. It's good fun to shoot and does turn heads at the clay grounds, no d*cking around with cartridge sizes, thoroughly recommend them.
You were holding back. You should have said what you were thinking. I have the Benelli Nova and bought it because of the Benelli name. I will never purchase another Benelli product. It hits you like a ton of bricks, doesn't point well and is very hard to get on the target with any degree of accuracy. I even put the recoil reducer and a limb saver pad on it. With duck loads it is painful to shoot, runs stiff and I can't hit anything consistently. Wish I could sell it and get a sx4.
This video is a few months old which can be a lifetime on RUclips, but I think chamber sizes need clarification. It was alluded to but not addressed early in the video and at roughly 19:05, it was stated the SN is worth it if 3.5s are important to the buyer. BOTH the regular Nova and SuperNova are chambered for 3.5s in 12ga. I've owned a few regular Novas and only bought a SN due to getting a killer deal on one. I never had a huge issue with the Nova trigger guard with light gloved hands when I was duck hunting (YMMV) so I never thought about going to the SN. Having owned both, I couldn't see much recoil difference. Unless one wants to swap out stocks to pistol grip, I say save the money and stick to a Nova.. or save the money and put it towards a semi-auto!
Cabella sold me a humble 18 inch Nova for 630 Canadian dollars tax included, 18 inch is balanced comparing to the 28 inch Nova, my Nova is a great investment for the knuckle heads trying to break in the house, we shot the Nova just yesterday, it is a light bitch for me, trigger is easy to pull for me, the 18 inch Nova barrel kicks like a mule but, I love short barrelled gauges, Nova shot well outta the box , yup, out of the box, no oiling out of the box. Benelli I respect them a lot, Nova will keep any home safe, Nova design is simple and reliable as they are affordable. I don't care for the Super Nova, they are almost at 1K CDN with tax so, Boss Lady ordered the Beretta A400, that fixed the jumping Super Nova problem. Thanks for these videos, they are helpful, great job.
I recently bought my supernova and i love it, i love the position of the slide release. My one complaint is the slide noise when you rack it is very plastic 😅
Nearly all of them sound like that now. Not one shotgun made out of plastic sounds like a iconic old-school shotgun with real wood. I've had a Remington and a winchester sxp made out of plastic and they all sound funny when racking shells thru them.
Remington 870 poor ejection caused me to try a Benelli Nova and I do like the Nova it is reliable but I don't like the plastic follower in the Nova so I called Benelli and they told me I could use a aluminum follower instead and it made a difference it throws those heavy 3.5 inch turkey loads out a lot faster. My shotguns I use now are Mossberg and Benelli. The Remington can be made reliable you have to change out the mim extractor and put a machined metal extractor and put a heavy shell lifter spring in it.
Supernova has been flawless for me, used for duck and turkey, 8# weight and comfort-tech stock tame recoil. Easy to field strip and clean. Weatherproof and secure grip, chambered shell release button a plus. Forearm rattle not a factor unlike the Nova (have that gun too). Ugly but beautifully engineered at its price point.
I owned the Nova brand new after using my mossberg 500. Over the 2 years I had it, it killed a few turkeys and a goose or two but was absolute trash. Couldn't hit anything, the patterns were junk and when it got sub-0 the feed ramp would freeze and drop shells out of the bottom instead of loading. Own an SBE3 now and never looking back!
Have the supernova 11 years, not a single jam or hiccup other than my short stroke here and there. It's a heavy gun though (3.6 kg/8 lbs) if you're hunting and walk alot, you'll feel it
Love your content! Have you thought about doing a review on some .410 shotguns? I recently have been buying a few .410’s because of the challenges of shot capability over the larger 20 and 12 options.
My Nova is at least 20 years old,not often used,still like Brand New.I like the simplicity but one thing you did not mention is what it's like to carry.Mine is LOUD in that the forearm is prone to RATTLE so extra effort is required to walk quietly while turkey hunting.The trigger pull is fine for a field shotgun as I would think it gives a little more safety as it's definitely not a hair trigger.I'm probably the only person who managed to jam one while hunting though,gotta make sure to pull that clunky forearm all the way back before going forward again..........also,the recoil from a turkey loads is substantial but that's all it's ever fired so I wouldn't really know.
I owned a Super Nova years ago when they first came out. Had a couple issues with and overall wasn’t impressed at all with the gun. I’m a Benelli guy and have many in my safe but they will be semi autos no pumps or overunders from Benelli
I own the supernova. It’s a good gun for me. It took me some time to get use to it. I agree it is chunky and tough for me to use. I am 5’5” with hunting gear on it can be a bit tough and kind of in the way. Some days early on with the gun I fought it and hated it. I looked into the smaller butt pads Benelli made but got use to us and now I kind of enjoy it. Love the features. I would buy it again in the same price range. I now own a franchi affinity 3 5
I feel the same way you do about my Nova. Now it just sits in the cabinet because I feel a lot more confident and comfortable shooting my 870. I plan on entering into the world of semi's, but still can't decide on whether I want to get the Sx4, franchi affinity, or browning silver. Your reviews have helped a lot with the decision making process. Look forward to more reviews!
i got a sx4 and my opinion is one of the best semi shotgun got it 3 week ago got 2000 round never add a miss to feed and its my 6 semi and regret not to try the sx4 first
@@ericrivet9400 yea that's what I'm leaning towards. Got a chance to hold them not too long ago at the store and the sx4 to me fit me the best. Thanks for your feedback and recommendation
I love the browning silver it’s just hard to find it these days after they were discontinued. Which is why I’m now deciding between the browning maxus or the beretta a400 xtreme.
I have a SuperNova, and never have cared for it, for the same reasons you pointed out in this video; it's heavy, it's clunky, and the trigger sucks. I took off the 26" barrel and put on an 18" for home defense.
thanks for clearing that up for me , i just purchased a used Beneli nova the regular one but it has been camo'ed i gave $300 for it and it has a super full turkey choke in it so that's one that i don't have to buy but that's all it came with so i've got to buy a few chocks for it which is no big deal i just want a choke that'll do it all but i guess that's not possible , i guess i need a full chock for buckshot deer hunting and a choke i can shoot a slug through and a regular chock for squirrel and bird hunting anyway i think it's a solid shotgun for my applications "hunting" i added a $20 sling also that's a must for a long gun it's the ruberry sling so it doesn't slide off of my shoulder while walking , i do like my Rem. 870 better , great video and i did see the video with you and the Jerry M another great video
What type of shotgun do you recommend? I enjoy shooting the tactical variety. In terms of overall performance, do you like the 590 the Benelli nova or the Remington 870? Thank you please advise.
I like mine but the fore end is loose and noisy in the woods. It doesn’t like 3.5” shells either. Oh, it kicks like a mule compared to many other shot guns.
I own a Nova and have handled the supernova. I do not like how they changed the safety and action release for an extra bit of looks. They might have done so to prevent an accident actuation, but It just puts it farther away from you finger. One of my favourite parts about the Nova is the fact that I barely have to move my finger to use the controls. When my finger is at rest it sits very close to the saftey, so when I have to take a quick shot on an animal I dont have to think about it to take it off.
I got a super nova first firearm I ever bought. Wish I got a different one due to the Benelli click. Had it fixed under warranty and all they did was cut the firing pin spring. It now has the same problem and has to be sent back again.
Idk the nova series of shotguns just look clunky, the forearm looks weird and overly long, and they are just too heavy compared to their competition. I don't think you could go wrong with a Mossberg/Remington/Winchester pump compared to this. Benelli needs to stick with semi autos IMO.
There is a longer stroke on the SuperNova, because it has to eject/feed a 3.5" shell (even though you shoot a 2. 3/4", the length of the stroke is the same). That's why you feel like you have to slow down when cycling the action... It works better for shooters with bigger frame and longer arms...
I got Nova 12/28 as my first shotgun and no regrets so far. Mostly doing clays. But intention was to have a workhorse and I`m pretty satisfied with that I got. I personally don`t think the SN worth the additional money
Thanks for the review. Would love to see your take on Mossberg Maverick 88. Very cheap but looks all right. IMO, It’ll be great if you chose the one with shorter (slug) barrel for a change.
for waterfowl hunting, im not the biggest fan of my 12 gauge benelli nova in grass camo. The paint caused binding issues when you would pump the gun until it self cleared, and also it wants very little oil, especially in the cold. Its fairly decent now it is broken in, but when you go to reload with gloves on it loves to grab the tip of your gloves and rwestle with you in the heat of the moment it becomes a bit frustrating.
My friend has a super nova. Took him rabbit hunting with my beagle. He missed 7 rabbits, often short shucking or having a feeding issue but it wasn't pretty
It would be great if you could test the new Benelli Nova Speed! In my opinion this is a pump action shotgun on a whole new level if not the best pump action shotgun on the market at the moment.
Yeah guys they aren't pretty nor do they have the streamlined feel of a wingmaster or even a BPS. But mine has taken everything from squirrel and quail, to turkey and coyote, with everything in between. While not as sexy as some of others from past, some guns just tend to put meat on table and I'd bet my life on its reliability. Anyway thanks for the video and from one scatter gun nut to another be safe sir
I also forgot to mention my nova shoots foster slugs with the improved cylinder better than any shotgun I've owned over my 50+ years. And when I say shoots them I mean milk jugs at 125 yards at will, off hand. God's truth
I've owned both my personal opinion nova over super nova. Super nova would cut into my hand when shooting had to file around trigger guard and couldn't hit the same with it either. But I did buy it used and could of been shimed didn't come with all chokes and shimes so I got rid of it.
Got a question for you. You measured the weight of the pull on the supernova for the trigger. You said it was over 8lbs to pull. I just picked up the Benelli Supernova realtree max 5 yesterday. Is there a way to modify or change the trigger if wanted. I have not shot it yet. This is also my first pump action. I don't have any experience shooting a pump yet. I was looking at a Winchester SXP waterfowl camo edition and a Canuck 12 guage pump vs the Benelli Supernova
As a owner of both, I can tell you the only difference is in the trigger assembly. The Super has an open mouth design to allow hunting with gloves on. As a novice gunsmith, that has rebuilt many shotguns (ie Remington, Mossberg, Winchester, and Benelli), these two guns are nearly the same parts. The trigger, the safety and the housing are the only 3 pieces that are different in the trigger assembly. The Super allows adjustment of the stock with shims.
Depends on what you want from a shotgun the Nova and supernova as far as recoil you can get a Recoil Reducer kit to installing a buttstock as far as the recoil pad I think you can get a better one for the Nova bernelli parts are very expensive but overall the gun is very dependable I have one for turkey hunting it patterns great
Was definitely not a fan of either unfortunately, I really wanted to like it but it was very bulky and I hated the slide release, ended up with the Winchester sxp
@@codytaylor2194 Thanks for the answer, but Benelli's barrels are black, not chrome, is that okay? And also, which is better than a semi-automatic or a pump?
@@aketay6680 you can get them in all different configurations..depends on what you use the gun for...ducks doves clays I say semi auto.....home defense ...turkey...I say pump.
He didn't do a great job explaining it in the beginning of the video and misspoke on his final thoughts. The Nova is chambered for 3.5s, same as the SuperNova. Main differences are the trigger guard, comfortech stock, and the ability to swap out stocks on the SN (there is a pistol grip stock available for the SN).
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Had my Nova in 12ga for 2 years now and prolly 1500 rounds of clay shooting and hunting, never had a day of trouble out of it. Its been dropped, handled roughly, wet and shot dirty. It's been great. I will say the trigger does seem to lighten up after a while.
I cannot understand all the criticism here, it’s a bloody $500 gun that goes bang every time you pull the trigger. The trigger is a little heavy, but hell if it’s in your budget, you practice with what you have.
Probably better than my Stevens Savage 12.
Alot these gripes seem to me irrelevant
I think often times fail to realize that these criticisms are coming from someone whom is an expert and they were being compared to the highest of the highest end and lowest of the lowest end. The criticism is justified otherwise why would anyone spend 2k dollars in an expensive one?
Have my Nova for 18+ years w/ over 100k rounds of trap and a handful of seasons chukar hunting w/ no issues at all. Outshoot competitive trap shooters and do well w/ sporting clays. Perfect gun in the field too
Field stripping is one of the top things to me when I’m considering any gun, they nailed it with this and pretty much all their shotguns.
I can't believe how much I can hear those guns " grinding" when you cycle them, my nova is silky smooth, with the barrel pointed up , I can bump action release and the action will slide open under it's own weight almost silently.... Love that gun as much as my wing master
The Nova and SuperNova are designed primarily as law enforcement and military guns. This is reflected in the simple and rugged design, down to the trigger. The larger opening of the Super trigger guard is for using gloves when needed. The heavier trigger pull is evident in many military firearms (think military ar vs a high speed match trigger). They may not be the best gun for shooting a bunch of clays, but I’ll bet my life on my SuperNova 18” tac model being tough enough to go bang every time, even if I just used it to smash open a door.
My nova shoots 3.5" shells. I will tell you, it is a super tight patter. My improved cylinder is the size of a typical improved modified.
Yes, my Nova shoots 3½, too. Blindside. Magnums will let you know you're alive!
Mine shoots 31/2 inch shells, too. I have the short barreled version set up for home defense. A reliable, tough defensive scattergun that comes with ghost ring sights for $30 more than a slug barrel costs for my Remington model 1100? This was a no brainer for me.
ALL NOVA SHOOT 3 1/2! Did y’all even watch the video?
@@DeadHoosierjust shot 3.5” Winchester #3 shot all morning. Didn’t do any damage to teal than 3” and didn’t kick anymore than 3”. THE ONLY difference I noticed was it was a lot louder. But I hear this all the time about 3.5” Some men are just boys I guess.
@@PLP-DIYwhy shoot an that costs twice as much and patterns much worse than 2.75" loads?
I love the magazine shutoff button on my Nova. Makes it easy to clear the gun if I'm climbing fences hunting or grabbing decoys without having to completely empty the gun.
I’ve had my Benelli Nova 20ga for 18 years never one single issue. The magazine cutoff on the forearm is great for crossing fences or if your shotgun I loaded with duck loads and a group of geese are coming in you can quickly swap the chambered round.
On my 4th season with my Super. Agree with all your gripes but I will say, she goes bang every single time and has never let me down!
And in rough waterfowl conditions, this is everything!
I have a camo Super Nova I use for hunting deer in our buckshot-only areas, and occassionally for turkey. They're good for that. But compared to my other pumps, they are thick, heavy, and rattle a a bit. Mine also shoots a little high. It hits differently enough from my other shotguns that I've stopped using it that much. If it was the only shotgun I shot, I'd get used to it. But when one switches back and forth, a gun that shoots higher than all the rest can throw me off. As far as durability and build quality, it's great. It just does have draw backs, weight and bulk being the most significant. I also have a Super Nova tactical with peep sights. That thing is the most accurate shotgun with foster-style slug I have ever owned. It will print three in a coverleaf at 50 yards. I can break stationary clays with it at 75. Good guns they are.
I love my benelli pump shotgun I find absolutely nothing wrong with it. 10+ years and it goes bang! Every year. Just hunting purposes works great. 0 issues.
I have a Nova in 20 gauge and it only comes out in foul weather upland hunting It fits my oldest son really well and on occasion he likes to bring it out on the small sporting clays course. Not pretty but it’s functional.
The trigger does get better with time. Had my Nova going on 16 years or so and the trigger measures about 6 pounds 8 ounces
Outside of tactical/defensive duties, Browning BPS is the only pump I would recommend for clays/hunting use if a quality semi or o/u is out of budget. They are lifetime and heirloom quality. I have two, one in 20 and one in 12, and they are going nowhere. Still Japanese built by Miroku. If you can get the last gen even better. Seems the newer ones have gotten a little less refined finishing but at least straighter stock and bigger trigger guard. Just wonderful shotguns if you could only have one gun forever and only have less than $1000 to spend on a do it all reliable shotgun.
This is the advice that anyone looking for a pump gun needs to hear. My BPS has been solid for 12 years for me and I'll never sell it. They have gotten more expensive over the last decade but they are worth it.
Couldn’t agree more regarding the BPS, great shotgun.
I own the 28" SuperNova and shoot primarily trap and sporting clays. I've found that it's a good entry level gun, but there are obvious flaws. The fiberoptic can be distracting and it's awkward when shooting multiple rounds. I think this is a great starter gun for someone entering into shooting hobbies, but this won't be my forever gun. Appreciate your review!
Same...I find that with the rock hard recoil pad and the heavy trigger pull, it causes me to flinch. I still bring it with me incase a friend wants to shoot it but I mainly just shoot my 870 now.
Unscrew the fiber optic and replace with a brass bead for less than 5$. By far the toughest most reliable pump on the market. They are tanks
Great review. Been waiting for this one and wasn't disappointed!
Run super nova's, they are tanks, not a bad thing for serious water fowling...Got rid of a super blk eagle 2 because it didn't always cycle. Also a Versa max waterfowler pro... The Super Nova always shoots...Even in sub o weather...Killed birds with it in - 28 degrees last year, it always works - Wouldn't trade them for any other shotgun for hardcore water fowling...Rob Roberts can tweak them, and fancy and smooth them up if you want it custom... I think they are the best rough condition waterfowler out there...The forearm button that allows to only remove the shell in the tube, and not drop another into the ramp, is totally legit-
I just can't get over how these shotguns look like toys and a mossy 500 has tons of accessories, reasonably priced along with looking like a real shotgun.
I had a Supernova. Ultimately got rid of it. Functioned fine. But the recoil was harsh in spite of the Comfortech stock, the trigger was heavy and mushy, the pump feel and sound was a whole lot of plastic, overall weight was at least 1 pound too heavy, aesthetically it's just too chunky around the receiver and trigger guard. Just too many things I didn't like about it.
I'd take an old good-condition Winchester model 12 over these any day. Nice metallic sound and feel, better trigger, better swing, better stock.
Thanks for a thorough review and one that is definitely 100% honest with the pros & the cons too [some youtube channels don't do that!]
I Love your reviews. They are informative and fun. Please do one on the CZ 1012.
I bought my wife a nova 20 and only paid $300 new, liked it so much bought the supernova also. Wow assembly is a breeze. Good value
Good objective format for affordable guns, thanks for sticking with the reviews
The heavy trigger is for safety. Accidental discharge is not very forgiving. Plus if you drop it on the butt, with a safety accidentally off it is less likely to discharge. Remember, it’s a field gun.
I was all set to get my 8 year old the nova compact 20 gauge for his first shotgun, and this helped convince me to aim a little higher.
Bought my 26" Supernova last summer, hardly shot anything else since. Smooth shooting, waterproof (I live in the UK) and half the price of my M2. It's good fun to shoot and does turn heads at the clay grounds, no d*cking around with cartridge sizes, thoroughly recommend them.
You were holding back. You should have said what you were thinking. I have the Benelli Nova and bought it because of the Benelli name. I will never purchase another Benelli product. It hits you like a ton of bricks, doesn't point well and is very hard to get on the target with any degree of accuracy. I even put the recoil reducer and a limb saver pad on it. With duck loads it is painful to shoot, runs stiff and I can't hit anything consistently. Wish I could sell it and get a sx4.
Thanks for doing this! It's true, he reads the comments for shotgun review suggestions! Fantastic!
This video is a few months old which can be a lifetime on RUclips, but I think chamber sizes need clarification. It was alluded to but not addressed early in the video and at roughly 19:05, it was stated the SN is worth it if 3.5s are important to the buyer. BOTH the regular Nova and SuperNova are chambered for 3.5s in 12ga. I've owned a few regular Novas and only bought a SN due to getting a killer deal on one. I never had a huge issue with the Nova trigger guard with light gloved hands when I was duck hunting (YMMV) so I never thought about going to the SN. Having owned both, I couldn't see much recoil difference. Unless one wants to swap out stocks to pistol grip, I say save the money and stick to a Nova.. or save the money and put it towards a semi-auto!
Cabella sold me a humble 18 inch Nova for 630 Canadian dollars tax included, 18 inch is balanced comparing to the 28 inch Nova, my Nova is a great investment for the knuckle heads trying to break in the house, we shot the Nova just yesterday, it is a light bitch for me, trigger is easy to pull for me, the 18 inch Nova barrel kicks like a mule but, I love short barrelled gauges, Nova shot well outta the box , yup, out of the box, no oiling out of the box. Benelli I respect them a lot, Nova will keep any home safe, Nova design is simple and reliable as they are affordable.
I don't care for the Super Nova, they are almost at 1K CDN with tax so, Boss Lady ordered the Beretta A400, that fixed the jumping Super Nova problem. Thanks for these videos, they are helpful, great job.
I have the nova and it’ll spot 2 3/4, 3, and 3 1/2 simotaniously in any order.
These videos lack nothing, love it. Nice work!
I recently bought my supernova and i love it, i love the position of the slide release. My one complaint is the slide noise when you rack it is very plastic 😅
Nearly all of them sound like that now. Not one shotgun made out of plastic sounds like a iconic old-school shotgun with real wood. I've had a Remington and a winchester sxp made out of plastic and they all sound funny when racking shells thru them.
@@briantaylor8407 😞😞
Remington 870 poor ejection caused me to try a Benelli Nova and I do like the Nova it is reliable but I don't like the plastic follower in the Nova so I called Benelli and they told me I could use a aluminum follower instead and it made a difference it throws those heavy 3.5 inch turkey loads out a lot faster. My shotguns I use now are Mossberg and Benelli. The Remington can be made reliable you have to change out the mim extractor and put a machined metal extractor and put a heavy shell lifter spring in it.
I got to handle the 18(.5) in versions last week of both. I was impressed.
It’s painfully obvious he’s not used to Benelli Magnum Pumps, and is more used to Winchester Semiauto’s for trick shooting, not hunting.
Supernova has been flawless for me, used for duck and turkey, 8# weight and comfort-tech stock tame recoil. Easy to field strip and clean. Weatherproof and secure grip, chambered shell release button a plus. Forearm rattle not a factor unlike the Nova (have that gun too). Ugly but beautifully engineered at its price point.
I owned the Nova brand new after using my mossberg 500. Over the 2 years I had it, it killed a few turkeys and a goose or two but was absolute trash. Couldn't hit anything, the patterns were junk and when it got sub-0 the feed ramp would freeze and drop shells out of the bottom instead of loading. Own an SBE3 now and never looking back!
How was that 500 though? I’m looking into getting my first shotgun and my local store has a good deal on a 590.
@@ryanwilson5936 Loved the mossberg, honestly way better than the nova. The nova has a very odd grip.
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Thanks for the reply man. I appreciate it! A lot of stuff has been making me lean more towards the classic Mossberg.
Have the supernova 11 years, not a single jam or hiccup other than my short stroke here and there. It's a heavy gun though (3.6 kg/8 lbs) if you're hunting and walk alot, you'll feel it
the best reviews bother as always. please if you have time review 20g vs 20g one interia vs gas
Love your content! Have you thought about doing a review on some .410 shotguns? I recently have been buying a few .410’s because of the challenges of shot capability over the larger 20 and 12 options.
What did you like better between the Binelli Supernova and the Winchester SXP. It will be my first shotgun, for clay shooting.
My Nova is at least 20 years old,not often used,still like Brand New.I like the simplicity but one thing you did not mention is what it's like to carry.Mine is LOUD in that the forearm is prone to RATTLE so extra effort is required to walk quietly while turkey hunting.The trigger pull is fine for a field shotgun as I would think it gives a little more safety as it's definitely not a hair trigger.I'm probably the only person who managed to jam one while hunting though,gotta make sure to pull that clunky forearm all the way back before going forward again..........also,the recoil from a turkey loads is substantial but that's all it's ever fired so I wouldn't really know.
I owned a Super Nova years ago when they first came out. Had a couple issues with and overall wasn’t impressed at all with the gun. I’m a Benelli guy and have many in my safe but they will be semi autos no pumps or overunders from Benelli
I own the supernova. It’s a good gun for me. It took me some time to get use to it. I agree it is chunky and tough for me to use. I am 5’5” with hunting gear on it can be a bit tough and kind of in the way. Some days early on with the gun I fought it and hated it. I looked into the smaller butt pads Benelli made but got use to us and now I kind of enjoy it. Love the features. I would buy it again in the same price range. I now own a franchi affinity 3 5
I just bought the Stoeger P3000 for less than half the price and I love it, the are awesome!!!
I feel the same way you do about my Nova. Now it just sits in the cabinet because I feel a lot more confident and comfortable shooting my 870. I plan on entering into the world of semi's, but still can't decide on whether I want to get the Sx4, franchi affinity, or browning silver. Your reviews have helped a lot with the decision making process. Look forward to more reviews!
i got a sx4 and my opinion is one of the best semi shotgun got it 3 week ago got 2000 round never add a miss to feed and its my 6 semi and regret not to try the sx4 first
@@ericrivet9400 yea that's what I'm leaning towards. Got a chance to hold them not too long ago at the store and the sx4 to me fit me the best. Thanks for your feedback and recommendation
I love the browning silver it’s just hard to find it these days after they were discontinued. Which is why I’m now deciding between the browning maxus or the beretta a400 xtreme.
I have a SuperNova, and never have cared for it, for the same reasons you pointed out in this video; it's heavy, it's clunky, and the trigger sucks. I took off the 26" barrel and put on an 18" for home defense.
Supernova tactical all the way 😎 picking mine up on Black Friday. 11 day wait for me thanks to Thanksgiving lol…
Have you had a chance to do any shooting with it yet?
thanks for clearing that up for me , i just purchased a used Beneli nova the regular one but it has been camo'ed i gave $300 for it and it has a super full turkey choke in it so that's one that i don't have to buy but that's all it came with so i've got to buy a few chocks for it which is no big deal i just want a choke that'll do it all but i guess that's not possible , i guess i need a full chock for buckshot deer hunting and a choke i can shoot a slug through and a regular chock for squirrel and bird hunting anyway i think it's a solid shotgun for my applications "hunting" i added a $20 sling also that's a must for a long gun it's the ruberry sling so it doesn't slide off of my shoulder while walking , i do like my Rem. 870 better , great video and i did see the video with you and the Jerry M another great video
I have a supernova with a retractable stock, and a 18 1/2 inch barrel love it
Would love to see a review between the nova/supernova vs an 870.
What type of shotgun do you recommend? I enjoy shooting the tactical variety. In terms of overall performance, do you like the 590 the Benelli nova or the Remington 870? Thank you please advise.
I like mine but the fore end is loose and noisy in the woods. It doesn’t like 3.5” shells either. Oh, it kicks like a mule compared to many other shot guns.
I own a Nova and have handled the supernova. I do not like how they changed the safety and action release for an extra bit of looks. They might have done so to prevent an accident actuation, but It just puts it farther away from you finger. One of my favourite parts about the Nova is the fact that I barely have to move my finger to use the controls. When my finger is at rest it sits very close to the saftey, so when I have to take a quick shot on an animal I dont have to think about it to take it off.
I know it’s not a new shotgun and don’t make them no more but one of the best pump Guns ever built Winchester mod 12 would make a great review
I got a super nova first firearm I ever bought. Wish I got a different one due to the Benelli click. Had it fixed under warranty and all they did was cut the firing pin spring. It now has the same problem and has to be sent back again.
isn't the benelli click a problem with semi autos not going into battery though? how did that happen with a pump?
@@alexa2395it is just with semis. This guy just had light primer strikes. Prob shooting ammo made with harder prer cups
Works good for IPSC shooting
Idk the nova series of shotguns just look clunky, the forearm looks weird and overly long, and they are just too heavy compared to their competition. I don't think you could go wrong with a Mossberg/Remington/Winchester pump compared to this. Benelli needs to stick with semi autos IMO.
My exact thoughts too.. the fore end (pump) looks awkward too me,,, the camo’s look’s decent ish to me
There is a longer stroke on the SuperNova, because it has to eject/feed a 3.5" shell (even though you shoot a 2. 3/4", the length of the stroke is the same). That's why you feel like you have to slow down when cycling the action...
It works better for shooters with bigger frame and longer arms...
I do hope you know the nova is 3.5 in gun too.
I got Nova 12/28 as my first shotgun and no regrets so far. Mostly doing clays. But intention was to have a workhorse and I`m pretty satisfied with that I got. I personally don`t think the SN worth the additional money
Thanks for the review. Would love to see your take on Mossberg Maverick 88. Very cheap but looks all right. IMO, It’ll be great if you chose the one with shorter (slug) barrel for a change.
the 88 is mint
for waterfowl hunting, im not the biggest fan of my 12 gauge benelli nova in grass camo. The paint caused binding issues when you would pump the gun until it self cleared, and also it wants very little oil, especially in the cold. Its fairly decent now it is broken in, but when you go to reload with gloves on it loves to grab the tip of your gloves and rwestle with you in the heat of the moment it becomes a bit frustrating.
Yup I got the supernova great shotgun👌
My friend has a super nova. Took him rabbit hunting with my beagle. He missed 7 rabbits, often short shucking or having a feeding issue but it wasn't pretty
It would be great if you could test the new Benelli Nova Speed! In my opinion this is a pump action shotgun on a whole new level if not the best pump action shotgun on the market at the moment.
I'd like to see you do a comparison of the Super Nova to a cheaper competitors shotgun. They seem overpriced and underwhelming.
Supernova should have comfort tech whoops black is hard to see the chevron
Yeah guys they aren't pretty nor do they have the streamlined feel of a wingmaster or even a BPS. But mine has taken everything from squirrel and quail, to turkey and coyote, with everything in between. While not as sexy as some of others from past, some guns just tend to put meat on table and I'd bet my life on its reliability. Anyway thanks for the video and from one scatter gun nut to another be safe sir
I also forgot to mention my nova shoots foster slugs with the improved cylinder better than any shotgun I've owned over my 50+ years. And when I say shoots them I mean milk jugs at 125 yards at will, off hand. God's truth
If I understand your comments on recoil right, there is no felt recoil difference between nova and supernova?
I've owned both my personal opinion nova over super nova. Super nova would cut into my hand when shooting had to file around trigger guard and couldn't hit the same with it either. But I did buy it used and could of been shimed didn't come with all chokes and shimes so I got rid of it.
can you get the benelli nova speed. i like to see how you do with that pump shotgun.
Good video. I have the supernova agree with your impressions.
Benelli supernova vs remington 870 fieldmaster plz
Love the videos could you do a review on the stoeger p3500 or p3000
Nova or Winchester SXP Field?
Got a question for you. You measured the weight of the pull on the supernova for the trigger. You said it was over 8lbs to pull. I just picked up the Benelli Supernova realtree max 5 yesterday. Is there a way to modify or change the trigger if wanted. I have not shot it yet. This is also my first pump action. I don't have any experience shooting a pump yet. I was looking at a Winchester SXP waterfowl camo edition and a Canuck 12 guage pump vs the Benelli Supernova
Did they start making the Nova in only 3”? I own one that will shoot 3 1/2” shells.
the Carlsons portated choke tubes work great in the nova takes a lot of felt recoil away
Cool video Steve.
Thanks for a fun and informative video. Do you have any suggestions for alternate sight options for the Nova?
As a owner of both, I can tell you the only difference is in the trigger assembly. The Super has an open mouth design to allow hunting with gloves on. As a novice gunsmith, that has rebuilt many shotguns (ie Remington, Mossberg, Winchester, and Benelli), these two guns are nearly the same parts. The trigger, the safety and the housing are the only 3 pieces that are different in the trigger assembly. The Super allows adjustment of the stock with shims.
Depends on what you want from a shotgun the Nova and supernova as far as recoil you can get a Recoil Reducer kit to installing a buttstock as far as the recoil pad I think you can get a better one for the Nova bernelli parts are very expensive but overall the gun is very dependable I have one for turkey hunting it patterns great
I would like to report most hunting is done with hunter wherein a heavier coat witch makes the length of pull longer .
Damn good reviews
Have you reviewed the Winchester SXP ?
Good gun goes bang every time 👍
Was definitely not a fan of either unfortunately, I really wanted to like it but it was very bulky and I hated the slide release, ended up with the Winchester sxp
Wich is better benelli nova or hatsan escort?
Definitely benelli..not even in the same league.
@@codytaylor2194 Thanks for the answer, but Benelli's barrels are black, not chrome, is that okay? And also, which is better than a semi-automatic or a pump?
@@aketay6680 you can get them in all different configurations..depends on what you use the gun for...ducks doves clays I say semi auto.....home defense ...turkey...I say pump.
Do you know the button on the bottom of the slide will itself if chamber is open
button is pressed
Watching you shoot for speed means nothing to me when buying a hunting shotgun 😂
I would love a stoeger p3500 review. I'm stuck between the supernova and p3500
I want a super nova tactical
Is the Super Nova pump stroke longer than the Nova since it handles 3.5” shell?
He didn't do a great job explaining it in the beginning of the video and misspoke on his final thoughts. The Nova is chambered for 3.5s, same as the SuperNova. Main differences are the trigger guard, comfortech stock, and the ability to swap out stocks on the SN (there is a pistol grip stock available for the SN).
They both shoot 3.5 I have both and that’s how I know.
I would really like to see a video on Benelli M2 vs M3 vs M4
Badass intro
I have a super nova and I have had problems with the shell extractors twisting
How about a new shotgun show down again ? Interested to see how the affinity elite 3.5 compares to sb3.