870 or Nova 12

NorCal · 06-08-2008, 10:57 AM

I have an interesting situation. It's time to retire my "old" shotgun. There are two sporting goods stores competing with each other. One has a Remington 870 Express in 12 ga., while the other has a Bennelli Nova 12. They are asking the same price for each. Does anyone have any experience with these models which I can draw upon for comparison? Thanks in advance for your help.

sjsfire · 06-08-2008, 11:49 AM

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ORIGINAL: NorCal

I have an interesting situation. It's time to retire my "old" shotgun. There are two sporting goods stores competing with each other. One has a Remington 870 Express in 12 ga., while the other has a Bennelli Nova 12. They are asking the same price for each. Does anyone have any experience with these models which I can draw upon for comparison? Thanks in advance for your help.

I don't have a bit of experience with the Bennelli but in my opinion the remington will last you forever if you take care of it.

BOWHUNTERCOP · 06-08-2008, 01:18 PM

870

NorCal · 06-08-2008, 08:08 PM

Ok, Thanks guys. I've spoken to some others and they mirror what you two have said. So, I guess it's unanimous. 870 it is.

halcon · 06-09-2008, 01:55 AM

I still have my 870's and I dont the Nova . Just didn't care for it .

DuckJunkie · 06-09-2008, 08:20 PM

jesus jumping on a pogo stick, some questions on the board are so redundent.

1. There both good shotguns.
2. Go to a gun shop at see what one you like.
3. You the search button.

Too easy right?

nothinspecial · 06-09-2008, 08:32 PM

Not to beat a dead horse but;
I love my nova, but have trusted my life to an 870 at work many times. I've used my nova as a boat paddle while duck hunting, it has been submerged several times, and performs great. I have two 870s that I use for hunting, and love them too...The 870 I use at work, has been put through some serious hell, and its like a timex, takes a licking and keeps on ticking.

Like the last poster said, see what feels better to you. Alot of my friends don't like the nova b/c it has more bulk to it and doesn't fit them right.

SJAdventures · 06-10-2008, 07:34 PM

Have had 870's all my life and won't buy another kind of shotgun. If you want to feel what a very nice pump shotgun feels like pick up an 870 Wingmaster.

Roadkillwarrior · 06-10-2008, 08:04 PM

870's can take a beating and hold up well. Not to mention they shoot well also.

Vizsla Vince · 06-11-2008, 07:50 PM

I've got the Super Nova, & love it!! The 870 is legendary for its reliability, though. I don't think you can go wrong with either. Shoulder each one, see which one fits better!