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Benelli Nova 20ga 26" barrel NIB

Started by Mowoodsman, September 30, 2015, 12:06:37 PM

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Mowoodsman

Just a quick question for everyone.  I debating purchasing a NIB Benelli Nova 20ga from a friend who has never shot it.  Has all the factory goodies, box, warranty, 3 chokes, etc... It's the black matte version.  He has 100 target load he's selling with it for $375.  I though this was a pretty damn good deal from all my research.  My question is there anyone here that uses one for gobblers?  If so, what type of load/choke combo are you using?  I would like a reference point to start from.  Thanks!
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WildTigerTrout

I own a 24" barrel full camo version. I like the HS Strut Undertaker choke. I use two different loads. The first is the old pre-FCW Federal Premium 3" 1 5/16 oz # 6 shot. The other is the Federal 3" 1 1/4 oz. #5  Turkey Thugs. Both loads shoot good patterns. Sounds like you are getting a good deal to me. I really like my little Nova especially when I will be moving alot and covering ground. One nice mature gobbler was killed with the first load. It was a DRT at about 30 yards.
Deer see you and think you are a stump. The Old Gobbler sees a stump and thinks it is YOU!

Mowoodsman

Thanks WildTigerTrout!  I have those same loads for my son's bantam Mossberg 500 youth turkey gun.  I have a Primos tight wad I'm going to try with the Benelli Nova.   I'm going to also try the original Hevishot 20ga 3" #6s and see how they do. (Not the new Hevishot 20ga shells, the first batch that came out years ago.)  I really appreciate you giving me a starting point.  I love this forum.  I've been turkey hunting for 15 years and every season I learn something new.  Take care!
Lord, keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.

WildTigerTrout

You are more than welcome. Let me know how you make out. I also have a Primos Tight Wad choke but have not had much luck getting it to throw good patterns. I have more testing to do however so maybe I will find the right combo for it too.
Deer see you and think you are a stump. The Old Gobbler sees a stump and thinks it is YOU!

Mowoodsman

Good luck.  I'll let you know how my patterns look with the different loads/chokes I use.  Take care.
Lord, keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.

bluetik

i have one with a 24" and mine shoots winchester 5's well with a tight wad .570

tree-rat sniper

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I recently picked up a barely used nova compact 20 & as soon as the weather cooperates (-5 at the moment) I plan on testing some combinations.  Same mobil choke as my Franchi so I already have the Carlson's 575 & a tightwad... Have a Jebs headhunter 565 in route, should be here next week.
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