WoundedDog Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Hi everyone. New guy here. I've been having a real love affair lately with short barrelled shotguns. My latest purchase is a Supernova Tactical with a 14'' barrel and collapsible stock. This is my first ever Benelli so I'm curious to hear from other owners what their thoughts are, good or bad. I'm thinking this is just going to be a whole lot of fun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoundedDog Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 I've just discovered that I can upload images directly from my computer, so here's a pic I found (not mine). I'm waiting for the gun to arrive at the post office. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo45 Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 I like sbs m4 and would really like a 14" pump as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobtanium Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 The SNT is an excellent gun. I am sure you'll enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIITABIX Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Just got my new SNT, wondering if it normal for the bolt assembly to slide back exposing ~ 1 inch of the front of the bolt assembly after the firing pin is discharged? I know you can see a bit of the bolt assembly as pictured in the previous post, which is normal for this gun, but with ~ 1 inch exposed, you would think it would be easier for debris to accumulate. Love the gun, except I think I would like the front of the bolt assembly to stay somewhat less exposed when gun is not loaded.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwb377 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, WIITABIX said: Just got my new SNT, wondering if it normal for the bolt assembly to slide back exposing ~ 1 inch of the front of the bolt assembly after the firing pin is discharged? I know you can see a bit of the bolt assembly as pictured in the previous post, which is normal for this gun, but with ~ 1 inch exposed, you would think it would be easier for debris to accumulate. Love the gun, except I think I would like the front of the bolt assembly to stay somewhat less exposed when gun is not loaded.. Push the forend forward and lock the bolt into battery. When the action is unlocked, the rotating bolt head will push the bolt rearward like you see in the pic. Edited July 11, 2021 by kwb377 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIITABIX Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Hi kbw377, when I push the forend and advance the bolt into battery it does not lock, just slides back to more or less to the same position. Now, if I actually cycle the action either with a round or without, it will "lock" in the closed position, but firing pin will be in the cocked position. Wondering if other supernova models do the same thing or if mine is out of adjustment somehow? I know on my Mossberg shotgun the bolt remains closed after the firing pin is discharged until I move the forend back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwb377 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 The action on the Mossberg remains "closed" after you pull the trigger on an empty chamber because it doesn't have a rotating bolt. Your SN is functioning normally...both my Nova and SuperNova will do the same thing, along with my Winchester 1200 which has a rotating bolt...the bolt head is under spring tension. You won't have any issues if you: 1. Store it with the bolt unlocked as shown in the pic...unless maybe if you're mounting it externally on an off-road vehicle or dragging it behind an ATV and exposing it to mud/sand/etc. 2. Storing it with the hammer cocked, action locked, on an empty chamber. I have shotguns that are 30+ years old that have always been stored this way, with no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIITABIX Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Thanks for the info kmb377. That explains what I have been pondering. If I need to transport my SNT where debris may be an issue I will keep hammer cocked, action locked, on an empty chamber. Thanks again, and I am really liking the Supernova Tactical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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