Benelli Nova for trap/skeet

[Chameleon Loco]

I just bought a remington 887 Nitro Mag from Turner's which broke after 16 rounds. The action locked up and would not go foward to cycle the next round. Anyway I liked the look of the polymer overmold barrell. The only other shotgun that has that feature is the Benneli Nova which Turners has on sale. I took the 887 Nitro Mag to turners and no matter what Remington does to the weapon (replace it or repair it) tuners is giving me full credit on it as I do not want another P.O.S. 887 Nitro Mag again. I am either going to put the credit towards an 870 Police Magnum or Nova. Owners of the Nova how do you like it and have you ever had any problems with it?

[stilly]

I have not used it but I saw that you are asking about using a pump gun for skeet...

Bad idea. If you are gonna be picking a gun to shoot in skeet then it should either be a semi auto or an over/under (o/u).

A decent O/U will run you about $1900 to start. Else have a look at the Remington 1187 or the Beretta Ulrickas or whatever they are. Whatever shotty you get should have at least a 26" barrel. No police shotties with 18" barrels are allowed in skeet and you certainly do NOT want them if you are allowed to use it. They open up too much for skeet and make you incredibly inaccurate. I used my Mossberg 930 SPX for skeet once and Coach was right, it DID suck...

Remington 887 Nitromag looked like a fun gun tio play with. If yours broke then it was just a defective gun period.

But trust me, you will NOT want any pump for skeet. Go to the Calguns skeet clinic and give it a try. Don't say you were not warned.

[Thefeeder]

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Using a pump for Skeet is just like any other gun...just pump the action

Its one of the best ways to learn to run a pump. We shoot pumps all the time at the Skeet Clinic, students do very well once the brain is trained to pump the action without dismounting the gun when you transition to the second target.

I've seen many straights shot with pumps....myself included.

I will add: Short barrels, pistol grips, ect.......not a good way to go if you want to break clays and learn to be a good wing shooter.

[ysr_racer]

Can you shoot skeet with a pump gun, sure. Is it the best tool for the job, no.

[Chameleon Loco]

Yeah if I get the 870 Police Magnum it will be for HD only. If I get the Nova it will have a 28" barrel. I like to shoot rifles and handguns more than shotguns anyway so I wouldnt be going trap and skeet shooting that much. Anyway I like semiauto and over under shotguns but they are very pricey. As a college student with a part time job $1900 is alot of money and I am trying to purchase as many long guns as I can before January 1st 2014.

[Ubermcoupe]

I shoot a Nova for Trap and I like it very much. I was able to get a great deal on it which is the only reason I picked it up.

It should be fairly easy to find a Nova for $ but if can scrounge up the extra $ I strongly suggest you look into a SuperNova as you can change the style/purpose of the shotgun as you upgrade your collection.

I haven’t tried skeet with mine but I am looking forward to attending one of the skeet clinics if it ever matches up with my scheduale.

Where are you located? You’re welcome to try mine out if we can come up with a time that works. EDIT: I read Turners so I am assuming SoCal - If you’re ever up north i’m around.

[BigFatGuy]

I shoot skeet with a home-defense style pump all the time. No problems.

[Thefeeder]

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I shoot skeet with a home-defense style pump all the time. No problems.

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[Npfyl]

I have had a Nova for about eight years. It has been a great gun. I don't do a lot of skeet, but it has been a great duck/goose gun. Very durable and reliable.

[ysr_racer]

I shoot skeet with a home-defense style pump all the time. No problems.

You could shoot skeet with a squirt gun, that doesn't mean it's the best tool for the job.

I guess it depends if you just want to go out and break some clays, or if you actually want to compete.

If you just want to have some fun, buy what you like.

[Chameleon Loco]

Thanks for the offer Ubermcoupe if I am ever in Northern California I will give you a pm. When my 887 comes back from Remington I will go to Turners and handle the Nova. Yeah I plan to do a little hunting and some informal clay shooting, but this shotgun will deffinetly not be as used as much my rifles. Which is why I just want an entry level shotgun.

[jm13690]

I have used the Nova for skeet and it does the job. You probably won't win many competitions, but it will work fine. One thing, which I never have had a problem but people using my Nova have, is they accidentally hit the button on the forend that keeps you from feeding in another round. It really just comes down to how they hold the shotgun itself. Try out the gun and see how you feel.

[Ubermcoupe]

... this shotgun will deffinetly not be as used as much my rifles. Which is why I just want an entry level shotgun.

... One thing, which I never have had a problem but people using my Nova have, is they accidentally hit the button on the forend that keeps you from feeding in another round. ...

JM brings up a valid point.

The magazine cut off button can be accidentally pressed thus not feeding a round when you might need it.
I hold the fore-end toward the very front so this has never been a problem for me

[Rover]

What sort of skeet are you looking to do? Shoot the stations for fun and variety, or real deal skeet shooting? Most people just out for fun don't shoot doubles, so the pump isn't really a draw-back. (now watch everybody jump down my throat for saying most people don't shoot doubles) I can shoot doubles with my 870, but the pump does cost me shots, no way around that. Can I still score well? Yes, but not as well as I can with a semi auto or O/U. On the trap field, shooting singles again, the pump is not going to be an issue. If the gun fits your budget, and you like it, buy it, and keep saving for an O/U.

Yes, yes it is. Never done drugs, but I wish I did. Coke is way cheaper than O/Us

[Chameleon Loco]

I can see how that magazine cut off button can be a problem. I will have to see how I hold action of the Nova. If it is an issue I might I have keep the 887 nitro mag.