Oyster Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 First off, hello. I'm new to the forum, and I figured I'd join up as I just got baught a Nova pump a few days ago. Now, this is the first gun I have ever owned, and I come from a long line of zealous anti-gun fanatics (unfortunatley...). I also live in the suburbs, and I am probably the only person on my block with a gun. No joke. So my firearms rescources are quite slim. Basically, I'm here because I was looking for basic newbie info about my gun and firearms in general. More specifically, maintenance, and safety. I keep the gun locked, and unloaded, saftey on. But I also baught the gun used, so I have no owners manual or anything of the sort. I'm wondering what I should be doing to keep the gun in good working order, and the like. I guess stripping it down and cleaning it out is what I should be doing, but I have NO idea how to do so, and I'm afraid if I start taking things apart, they will not come back together. Another cute thing, apparently benelli doesn't have their manuals online yet. I'm going to try and call them up, see If I can get a manual mailed or something, but in the meantime, my friend and I were planning to try it out at the range. But now I'm wondering if I would even be a good idea to shoot something I don't know that much about. BOTTOM LINE: I don't know doodie about my nova, hardly. And I want to learn. Any advice, tips, info, whatever you can give is appreaciated. Anything to get me started really. Much thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birddog Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Welcome Oyster. you mad it to the right place for sure.. If you do a search on the Nova you will have plenty of reading, advice and opinions. the disassembly of the nova is pretty simple and with a little practice you'll be able to rip it apart clean it and reassemble in no time at all. had you bought the gun privately or from a dealer / shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeshot Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Oyster, You can download the Nova manual at the Benelli Italy website using the link below. http://www.benelli.it/ServizioClienti/UsoManut/Body.asp?Lan=EN Also, you may wish to check with the previous owner/gunshop about the manual. Regards threeshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagrizz Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Welcome. You have taken a good first step by coming here. I just got back into hunting after a many year absence. As to learning etc. try looking into your local gun or shooting ranges. The one here that I belong to offers a shotgun 101 on the first saturday of the month. Enjoy and good luck. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fezman Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 call benelli and they will send you a manual for free Benelli USA 17603 Indian Head Hwy Accokeek, MD 20607 P: 301.283.6981 F: 301.283.6988 also i would look into a firearms training course at a local gun club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeshot Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Good idea fezman. Oyster, Use the google link below to see what gun training courses are available in your area. http://www.google.com/search?q=gun+%2Btraining+%2Bcalifornia+%2Bsan&hl=en&lr= Regards threeshot [ 11-03-2004, 02:56 AM: Message edited by: threeshot ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted November 3, 2004 Author Share Posted November 3, 2004 I got it from "Kurley's" a semi-local shop nearby. I downloaded the pdf of the manual, and it all seems fairly straight foreward. Having to skip through 4 other languages between every english instruction is a bit annoying, but whatever, I'll call this education (why did they bother to translate to french...?). Sorry, bad joke. And I checked out some local clubs, and found one in my area that offers classes, but doesn't list the specific classes available. So that is going to get a follow up call. Also, Oils and cleaners? Any recommendations? Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drundel Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Oyster: I've used just about everything in my Nova with very few problems over the three years I hunted it a lot. As far as oils, about anything works in the Nova. SBE seem to work a bit better with some more expensive oils, but I always soaked my Nova with rem oil or corrosoin-x red. I would get some gun grease and put on the rails and other metal to metal sliding parts, but other than that, its a tough gun and will work through just about anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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