[Slugs in New Nova]

Thanks. Is the Federal Truball a rifled slug or sabot?

[Slugs in New Nova]

I recently purchased a new Nova with a 26" field barrel. Can I safely shoot rifled slugs using the cylinder choke tube without damaging the barrel or choke tube? Are any particular slugs better or safer than others?

 

Thanks!

[Nova bolt opens slightly when fired]

Thanks all. This is all very helpful. I like the gun even more now!

[Nova bolt opens slightly when fired]

Thanks NovaKing. I appreciate the info. The 870 WM served me very well for 30 years and it is still a reliable gun but I was looking to try something new in camo. Now I have 2 great guns to choose from.

[Nova bolt opens slightly when fired]

I've been using an 870 wingmaster for the past 25 years so it is my only point of reference. Bought a Nova on Friday and tried it out this weekend. Shot a few light dove loads and I noticed that when firing the bolt throws back about a 1/4 inch and the chamber is slightly open. I never noticed this on my 870. What will happen when I shoot a high velocity magnum 3 1/2" shell? Is this normal and is there anything I need to be concerned about?

[Older Federal Copper Plated Shells in new Nova]

Thanks. So just treat it like standard steel shot? Any thought on copper-plated shot for hunting geese? Any idea why did Federal stopped making copper-platted? Back in the day this was the best stuff to use (12-15 years ago). I thought that the copper added weight and density. Maybe it became too expensive to produce.

[Older Federal Copper Plated Shells in new Nova]

Just bought a new Nova. I have a 12 year old box of Federal Copper plated steel shot shells. Can I safely shoot these in my new Nova without damaging the barrel?