Oregon Elk Hunter Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Greetings: I have a Nova Pump with rifled barrel that I want to use for (yes, you guessed it) Elk Hunting (special area - shotguns only.) I have been very pleased with the Nova's preformance at the range using Prem. Partition Gold Sabot slugs. My concern is with the slide or hand piece. It rattles and makes far too much noice for hunting purposes. I am sure that turkey and whitetail hunters are having the same concern. Does anyone have a remedy? Do I need to sell my Nova and get something else? I don't want to - but it is a very big problem. Thanks, in advance, for any help you can give. OEH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birddog Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 you can do a search here in the Benelli forum or get yourself some strips of 3/4" velcro tape an apply it between the fore and barrel. done deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregon Elk Hunter Posted November 7, 2004 Author Share Posted November 7, 2004 Well, just to report. I have tried tightening the allen screws as suggested by Benelli support staff. I have also tried the velcro suggested above. It helps alittle, but not really. IMHO - the noise (rattle) is still too much for short range big game hunting. I believe my only option is to sell the Nova and look at the SBE or M2 rifled barrel. Any suggestions welcome. OEH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corso Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 Oregon Elk Hunter.... Im in Maine...but the nova pump makes just as much noise in this state as yours! The only cure i could find...was carrying the gun with the pump in my hand....you cant scratch your nose tho!(the rattle returns) Other than that...wow...dont she throw those 3 1/2 Mags some good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallhanger54 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Just how close are you getting to them things? 20 yards or less? Id think that with staying still and using a little caution at 50 or 75 yards the slight rattle wouldnt be an issue. Think of it as another way of rattlin' em in. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregon Elk Hunter Posted November 16, 2004 Author Share Posted November 16, 2004 Well, I found the cure. I just ordered my M2field slug gun. The Nova will get a shorter barrel and become an Alaska fishing (bear) gun. Thanks, to all for the input. OEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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