I finally got out and patterned my Nova with hevi and lead the other day. I was impressed with Remington' s hevi but it wasn' t anywhere near 3 times as many pellets in a 30" circle as lead.

When I get a chance I' ll photo the patterns and post them.

Tapemeasured 30 and 40 yards.
Benelli Nova 24" w/factory Modified and Full chokes
Remington 3½" 1¾oz #5 Hevi-Shot
Remington 3" 1-5/8oz #5 Hevi-Shot
Winchester Supreme 3" 1¾oz #5 Lead
Winchester Supreme 3" 2oz #5 Lead