RE: getting started
Well i have never shot the nova or any benelli, but if i could choose any waterfowl gun i would pick the 870 in a heartbeat if for no other reason than the reliability of that gun, i have never had it not go off when i pulled the trigger. Not to mention the simplicity of the action of the gun.
i would go with the fasteel, its not very expensive when u buy in bulk, and it packs a heck of a punch.
any more questions feel free to ask