Nova bolt opens slightly when fired

[BaltoCoHunter]

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?

[Novaking]

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?

 

 

Normal. After your Nova is broken-in it will eject 3 1/2 shells if you don't hold the action forward.

 

Congrats, you have bought a tank.

[BaltoCoHunter]

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.

[Novaking]

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.

 

 

Thoughs older wingmasters are slick. You sure have 2 great guns.

[4006]

now you need a super nova in camo tack driver

[johnxd]

Normal. After your Nova is broken-in it will eject 3 1/2 shells if you don't hold the action forward.

 

Congrats, you have bought a tank.

 

I never noticed that hapening on mine. Can you elaborate on what makes this happen?

[fst96ss]

I had the same question on my new Super Nova just over a week ago. I never noticed it on any other pump gun I've used either. After these guys told me it was normal, I took the gun to the range to bust some clays, as expected, it worked flawlessly.

[truckcop]

I used to have a Winchester 1300 and as I recall, they did the same thing. It was marketed at the time as something like "recoil assisted ejection", making for quicker action cycling and follow-up shots.

[MassMark]

This is by design...Think of it as a pump gun with the heart, (bolt) of a semi-auto...It makes the process smooth and short. I was shooting 3.5" magnum buckshot all day Saturday, (literally) at a local Pumpkin Shoot and the softness of the otherwise violent round was testament to the design of the SuperNova Tactical...It's an insanely nice gun. I was shooting the 3.5's so quickly, (and efficiently), that some thought I had a semi-auto - it's that good.

[Novaking]

I never noticed that hapening on mine. Can you elaborate on what makes this happen?

 

Mine will move the bolt back enough to eject the shell. Its about 1 1/2 inches, right before the point that it brings the new shell up.

[timb99]

Happens on my Mossberg 500.

 

Everything releases on the shot so its easer to cycle the action to get a new shell in the chamber.

[tyson129]

If you wish for this action to not occur, hold the pump with force towards the muzzle. It will not open at all. I happen to like the way it works as it allows me to get to my next round faster.

Welcome to Benelli!

[BaltoCoHunter]

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