RE: Rem 870 Super Magnum or Benelli Nova
I've shot a Benelli for 3 yrs, and it's a great gun. I've never shot the 870, so I can't say which one is superb. But I really like the Benelli. It's tough, easy to clean, and like Gundigest said- it can be stripped in the field if needed (not that any problems ever happen with it!). Good luck with either of your choices.