Experience with SuperNova + 24" Benelli Rifled Barrel? Performance & Setup Questions

[Kowbell Moore]

I’m currently running two SuperNovas: a 28" camo bird gun and the 18.5" Tactical (drilled/tapped). I finally managed to track down a Benelli 24" rifled slug barrel and plan to mount it on the Tactical receiver to build a dedicated deer rig.

Since I'm moving from a smoothbore cylinder to a 1:28" (or similar) twist rate, I have a few questions for those who have run this specific setup:

• Ammo Preference: What sabot slugs have you found to be the 'sweet spot' for this barrel? I'm looking at Hornady SSTs or Federal Trophy Coppers, but I'm curious if this barrel prefers a specific grain weight.

• Accuracy/Grouping: For those with this 24" setup, what kind of groups are you seeing at 100 yards? Are you achieving sub 1-2 inch or is 2-3 inches more realistic for this platform?

• Optic Choice: Since my receiver is already drilled and tapped, I’m planning on a rail/scope combo. Did you find that the height of the SuperNova stock required a cheek riser to get a good weld with a scope?

I’d love to hear your experiences or see some target photos before I head to the range.

Edited March 24 by Kowbell Moore
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[Kowbell Moore]

Received the barrel yesterday. It is heavy. Howitzer build inbound. Thinking about getting an old Nikon 3-9 slugger BDC or another BDC type  optic. Looking into other options.