RE: Need help with Nova pattern
My Nova patterns very well with just about any #5 or #6 load (3 or 3.5) that I put in it. I am shooting through a .673 Rhino, and wouldn't hesitate to kill a bird at 40-45 yards. I have an 870 Supermag with a Rhino .660 that does a very good job as well, it's just the Nova handles neglect and slop a lot better than my Remington.