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Turkey Guns & Shooting => 20 Gauge Turkey Guns => Topic started by: packmule on February 08, 2012, 03:16:08 PM

Title: Benelli nova vs Mossberg 500
Post by: packmule on February 08, 2012, 03:16:08 PM
I'd like to get a 20 gauge before turkey season this year and have narrowed it down to these two models.  Does anyone have good experience with either in terms of patterning.  I know the mossberg has adjustable sights, has anyone had point of impact issues with a Nova?  Thanks in advance for the information.
Title: Re: Benelli nova vs Mossberg 500
Post by: dirt road ninja on February 08, 2012, 04:46:15 PM
They all have poa/poi issues.

Title: Re: Benelli nova vs Mossberg 500
Post by: Luke95 on February 13, 2012, 10:26:42 AM
I would go with a Mossberg
Made in America and it is tougher than nails  :OGturkeyhead:
Title: Re: Benelli nova vs Mossberg 500
Post by: surehuntsalot on February 13, 2012, 08:32:21 PM
Quote from: Luke95 on February 13, 2012, 10:26:42 AM
I would go with a Mossberg
Made in America and it is tougher than nails  :OGturkeyhead:


amen to that
Title: Re: Benelli nova vs Mossberg 500
Post by: jtharpe on February 14, 2012, 07:42:46 AM
my whole problem with mossberg is that rattling forarm. I have a 500c this is probably 15 years old and it rattles like crazy. Maybe the new ones are better?
Title: Re: Benelli nova vs Mossberg 500
Post by: wmahunter on February 14, 2012, 08:24:33 AM
My mossberg 20 is a turkey killer!  I get 170+ patterns with the IC 555 and Fed HW 7's and as stated above it is made in the USA!
Title: Re: Benelli nova vs Mossberg 500
Post by: packmule on February 14, 2012, 10:37:08 AM
All,

Thank you for the posts and the pms.  The information you've provided is very helpful!
Title: Re: Benelli nova vs Mossberg 500
Post by: surehuntsalot on February 14, 2012, 08:36:52 PM
Quote from: jtharpe on February 14, 2012, 07:42:46 AM
my whole problem with mossberg is that rattling forarm. I have a 500c this is probably 15 years old and it rattles like crazy. Maybe the new ones are better?



when is the last time you picked up nova,it rattles worst than a Mossberg
Title: Re: Benelli nova vs Mossberg 500
Post by: wmahunter on February 14, 2012, 08:46:37 PM
The only rattle the Tom is gonna hear will be the rattling my TSS makes inside his skull :)
Title: Re: Benelli nova vs Mossberg 500
Post by: jtharpe on February 15, 2012, 07:35:52 AM
Quote from: surehuntsalot on February 14, 2012, 08:36:52 PM
Quote from: jtharpe on February 14, 2012, 07:42:46 AM
my whole problem with mossberg is that rattling forarm. I have a 500c this is probably 15 years old and it rattles like crazy. Maybe the new ones are better?



when is the last time you picked up nova,it rattles worst than a Mossberg

I dont have an knowledge of the nova just stating my thoughts on the mossberg. I shoot a remington 870 and an encore.
Title: Re: Benelli nova vs Mossberg 500
Post by: GobblinNC on February 19, 2012, 12:02:49 AM
nova is a good gun
Title: Re: Benelli nova vs Mossberg 500
Post by: mightyjoeyoung on February 19, 2012, 11:18:14 AM
Quote from: wmahunter on February 14, 2012, 08:46:37 PM
The only rattle the Tom is gonna hear will be the rattling my TSS makes inside his skull :)

YES!!!  I love it!   :TooFunny: :TooFunny: :TooFunny: :TooFunny: :OGturkeyhead:
Title: Re: Benelli nova vs Mossberg 500
Post by: dawei on February 19, 2012, 02:52:37 PM
Quote from: Luke95 on February 13, 2012, 10:26:42 AM
I would go with a Mossberg
Made in America and it is tougher than nails  :OGturkeyhead:
A Double Amen to that!!!!!
Title: Re: Benelli nova vs Mossberg 500
Post by: WildTigerTrout on February 20, 2012, 02:09:19 PM
Benelli Nova 20 ga. full camo 24" barrel. I have one and really like it. Made in Italy and tough as nails. ;D
Title: Re: Benelli nova vs Mossberg 500
Post by: Aim@it on February 20, 2012, 03:32:28 PM
Lots n Lots of folks that would be well pleased to spend a morning in the turkey woods with either one of them. ;)
Title: Re: Benelli nova vs Mossberg 500
Post by: Dbrnmllr on February 20, 2012, 03:53:09 PM
Both will shoot and kill a turkey provided they don't here the rattling forearm from the next county.  They BOTH rattle to beat the band.  Get an 870 if you want a pump, you wont regret it.  I suppose if those were for some reason the only choice I would buy the mossy because they will take a lickin'.
Title: Re: Benelli nova vs Mossberg 500
Post by: Hooks' n' Beards' on February 25, 2012, 06:17:33 PM
Nova
Title: Re: Benelli nova vs Mossberg 500
Post by: WildTigerTrout on February 27, 2012, 08:50:20 PM
Quote from: georgiaboy83 on February 27, 2012, 09:47:36 AM
Quote from: Dbrnmllr on February 20, 2012, 03:53:09 PM
Both will shoot and kill a turkey provided they don't here the rattling forearm from the next county.  They BOTH rattle to beat the band.  Get an 870 if you want a pump, you wont regret it.  I suppose if those were for some reason the only choice I would buy the mossy because they will take a lickin'.

My Nova forearm doesn't rattle!!!!  :icon_thumright:
Neither does mine!
Title: Re: Benelli nova vs Mossberg 500
Post by: Mannell on February 28, 2012, 02:19:37 AM
Another vote for the Nova.  I paired mine with an IC .555 and love it.  Only thing I would do different would be go get the youth Nova instead of the regular.