chaestercragwitch Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I just ordered a SuperNova Tactical (20155) I had a hard time with the specs. I was at a dealer... but was unable to find what chokes if any comes with tactical. Also the nove can chamber up to 3.5" will 3" -00 and sabot .50 slug work in the tactical? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgunNoob Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 (edited) First of all..congrats. I own the same weapon. Now, due to the fact that this is a smoothbore, Im not sure why you would even be concerned about chokes. They do not come with any choke system that I know of. Most people seem to use the SN tactical for home defense purposes, practically speaking. Either way, if you must "choke" it, research the "vangcomp" system. From what I hear, this is a very effective system. However, due to the need for de-chroming and re-chroming the Benelli barrel, it can be fairly expensive. Below is a link just in case you are interested. Also, unless I am mistaken, Sabots are mainly for "rifled" barrels. A rifled slug is what you will need for optimal accuracy when firing out of a smoothbore shotgun. In terms of the 3" ammo, according to the Benelli manual, the SuperNova tactical will hold (minus plug) 4 - 2 3/4" or 3" shells and 3- 3.5" shells. The good thing about a smoothbore is that it will fire just about anything. The bad thing about a smoothbore is that, particularly with a shorter barrel, you will be limiting the effective range of the weapon. https://www.vangcomp.com/Home.html Edited November 10, 2008 by shotgunNoob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novaking Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 First of all..congrats. I own the same weapon. Now, due to the fact that this is a smoothbore, Im not sure why you would even be concerned about chokes. They do not come with any choke system that I know of. Most people seem to use the SN tactical for home defense purposes, practically speaking. Either way, if you must "choke" it, research the "vangcomp" system. From what I hear, this is a very effective system. However, due to the need for de-chroming and re-chroming the Benelli barrel, it can be fairly expensive. Below is a link just in case you are interested. Also, unless I am mistaken, Sabots are mainly for "rifled" barrels. A rifled slug is what you will need for optimal accuracy when firing out of a smoothbore shotgun. In terms of the 3" ammo, according to the Benelli manual, the SuperNova tactical will hold (minus plug) 4 - 2 3/4" or 3" shells and 3- 3.5" shells. The good thing about a smoothbore is that it will fire just about anything. The bad thing about a smoothbore is that, particularly with a shorter barrel, you will be limiting the effective range of the weapon. https://www.vangcomp.com/Home.html Is the 18 tactical barrel a fixed choke? If yes than you will only get a turkey if its tied to a tree. Cylinder choke will get you a great at 20 yard pattern with turkey loads. A good turkey gun needs to pattern out 40 yards or more. Otherwise. the 18' barrel would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgunNoob Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Is the 18 tactical barrel a fixed choke? If yes than you will only get a turkey if its tied to a tree. Cylinder choke will get you a great at 20 yard pattern with turkey loads. A good turkey gun needs to pattern out 40 yards or more. Otherwise. the 18' barrel would be great. I believe the barrel for the SN tactical is a Cyl choke. Supposedly, good for effective buckshot patterns out to around the 12 to 20 yard range...given the right ammo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestercragwitch Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Thanks for the info, as I found in a different thread, it's a Cylinder choke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody6.0 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I am surprised what I have been able to do with my SN Tactical. I bought it for simple home defense but have experimented with buckshot and slugs and am pleased with the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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