Benelli Supernova Tactical?

[oregon45]

What's the consensus on these guns? I handled one in a store the other day that had a very nice set of rifle sights and the comfortech stock. Looked like a nice package for $479. I've had a standard Nova for about 20-years now and it's been boringly reliable, but I've never asked it to do more than bust clay pigeons at a leisurely pace.

[Unobtanium]

Ive been very pleased with mine.

[kwb377]

I've had both a Nova and SuperNova Tactical...both 100% reliable, and uncannily accurate with slugs.

[Thy.Will.Be.Done]

I've had both a Nova and SuperNova Tactical...both 100% reliable, and uncannily accurate with slugs.

What slugs are you using? I'm looking for some hard Brenneke slugs to feed mine but do they make a rifled slug?

[kwb377]

What slugs are you using? I'm looking for some hard Brenneke slugs to feed mine but do they make a rifled slug?

I use Federal LE127RS TruBall slugs.

[oregon45]

Thanks for all the feedback. Are there any issues using 5-shot Velcro shotshell cards on the receiver? Any recommended light mounts or magazine extensions?

[Unobtanium]

Full power remington sluggers@1560fps have always impressed me for accuracy. Brenneke Classic Magnum also.

[Noah]

Thanks for all the feedback. Are there any issues using 5-shot Velcro shotshell cards on the receiver? Any recommended light mounts or magazine extensions?

The handguard hangs over the receiver when all the way back and there are very few if any aftermarket options due to the stop button system on the bottom of the handguard.

Mesa makes a specific side saddle set up to accommodate the handguard but I'm not sure a velcro setup would have enough contact. Might have to go on the buttstock.

[kwb377]

Thanks for all the feedback. Are there any issues using 5-shot Velcro shotshell cards on the receiver? Any recommended light mounts or magazine extensions?

As noted, Velcro cards don't work well on the receiver due to the forend overlap and the curved sides (they don't have the slab sides of most shotgun receivers). I used a Mesa side-saddle for awhile but didn't like the extra bulk and eventually just slapped a shell card on the stock.

I've since trimmed this card down to hold four shells...
https://a4.pbase.com/g12/07/240307/2/172545803.PTXXHCFk.jpg


I use the o.e. Benelli extension, mainly because that's what my first one (Nova) came with. When I bought my SN, I bought the o.e. extension again because I found one NIB for $50. If I had to purchase it at near retail (@ $100+), I'd probably go with a Nordic or S&J. (https://sjhardware.us/product/benelli-nova-2-magazine-extension/?v=7516fd43adaa).

For a light mount, I initially tried a GG&G light/sling mount combo and then a mag tube clamp w/ rail...but never warmed up to either (didn't like the light being so far forward). I eventually just screwed Magpul rail sections onto the forend and mounted the light there...it's much easier to manipulate.

https://a4.pbase.com/g12/07/240307/2/171972747.Rgty122A.jpg

One of the many evolving iterations, but it shows the light mounted. :)
https://a4.pbase.com/g12/07/240307/2/171983703.TqM1MpOu.jpg

[Lex Luthier]

Has anyone trimmed a SuperNova stock to a shorter length of pull? Or does the recoil reduction mechanism preclude a stock trim?

[P.E. Kelley]

Has anyone trimmed a SuperNova stock to a shorter length of pull? Or does the recoil reduction mechanism preclude a stock trim?

Cutting the stock can be done, but it will require one to "glue in" mounting blocks for the new recoil pad to be fastened too.

Unless you need it very short, Id opt for one of Benelli short recoil pads.

Better yet, pick up a M2 compact stock and short recoil pad.

[Noah]

As noted, Velcro cards don't work well on the receiver due to the forend overlap and the curved sides (they don't have the slab sides of most shotgun receivers). I used a Mesa side-saddle for awhile but didn't like the extra bulk and eventually just slapped a shell card on the stock.

I've since trimmed this card down to hold four shells...
https://a4.pbase.com/g12/07/240307/2/172545803.PTXXHCFk.jpg


Good points. I wasn't even thinking about the shape of the receiver.

[GJM]

I have a 14 inch Supernova, but it never grew on me. I have a much easier time working an 870.

[Noah]

I have a 14 inch Supernova, but it never grew on me. I have a much easier time working an 870.


Mostly personal/subjective reasons? Even so, what were they?

[GJM]

Mostly personal/subjective reasons? Even so, what were they?

Trying to run it fast, I feel like a monkey humping a football.

[Hambo]

My Supernova is making me think about ditching my 870s. I know shotguns are individuals, but it patterns FC 8 pellet 00 better than my 870s, and every other buckshot round I've tried through countless choke tubes. I had to try a round of 3.5" 18 pellet Winchester 00, you know, for science. The pattern at <10 yards was terrible, but the recoil made up for it in spades. Even a recoil operated Benelli dampens a some of the blow, but the Supernova lets you experience it in all.

[Thy.Will.Be.Done]

Trying to run it fast, I feel like a monkey humping a football.

Mine does not feel particularly handy or fast but it's the 18" with pistol grip. I love the gun but it feels rather unwieldy.

[kwb377]

Mine does not feel particularly handy or fast but it's the 18" with pistol grip. I love the gun but it feels rather unwieldy.

Mine felt that way with the factory PG stock and it's ridiculous LOP. I tried the Mesa Urbino...LOP was much better, but still didn't care for the pistol grip.

I priced the parts to convert to the standard ComforTech stock and it was going to be almost $300...for just some f'ing plastic and mounting hardware! I found a ComforTech model on GB, bought it, and sold my pistol grip SNT...wound up being out of pocket $30 in the end. I bought a shorter Benelli gel recoil pad that helped with the LOP, and I find a standard stock to be much more ergonomic for me anyway.