The Benelli Supernova is a standard pump action shotgun

Pump action shotgun

Pump-action shotguns, also called 'slide action repeating shotguns' or 'slide action shotguns' are a class of shotguns that are distinguished in the way in which spent shells are extracted and fresh ones are chambered. The weapon has a single barrel above a tube magazine into which shells are...

, popular among hunters

Hunting

Hunting is the practice of pursuing any living thing, usually wildlife, for food, recreation, or trade. In present-day use, the term refers to lawful hunting, as distinguished from poaching, which is the killing, trapping or capture of the hunted species contrary to applicable law...

 and defense enthusiasts. Its most innovative and distinguishing feature is a one-piece receiver and changeable stock with shim kit. The Supernova is known for its large trigger guard, extreme durability and reliability.

Technical specifications

Three main models are available as well as one variant:

• SUPERNOVA with ComforTech: This model is available with a variety of barrel and sight configurations, most intended for hunting and/or trap/skeet shooting
  Skeet shooting
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  . It is made in both black and camouflage
  Camouflage
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   finishes. Due to the polymer
  Polymer
  A polymer is a large molecule composed of repeating structural units. These subunits are typically connected by covalent chemical bonds...
  
   coated receiver
  Receiver (firearms)
  In firearms terminology, the receiver is the part of a firearm that houses the operating parts. The receiver usually contains the bolt carrier group, trigger group, and magazine port. In most handguns, the receiver, or frame, holds the magazine well or rotary magazine as well as the trigger mechanism...
  
   and stock, along with proprietary coatings on the action
  Firearm action
  In firearms terminology, an action is the physical mechanism that manipulates cartridges and/or seals the breech. The term is also used to describe the method in which cartridges are loaded, locked, and extracted from the mechanism. Actions are generally categorized by the type of mechanism used...
  
   and barrel, it is considered impervious to the elements. Barrels may be rifle
  Rifling
  Rifling is the process of making helical grooves in the barrel of a gun or firearm, which imparts a spin to a projectile around its long axis...
  
  d or smoothbore
  Smoothbore
  A smoothbore weapon is one which has a barrel without rifling. Smoothbores range from handheld firearms to powerful tank guns and large artillery mortars.-History of firearms and rifling:...
  
  , and are usually 24", 26", or 28" in length. Five types of choke
  Choke
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  s are available.

• SUPERNOVA with SteadyGrip: This model is only available in a 24" barrel. The steady grip was designed for improve steadiness while taking a shot.

• SUPERNOVA Tactical: This model can be equipped with a rifle or Ghost Ring sight and has an 18" barrel with fixed cyl.

Common Features

Magazine Capacity: 4+1
Chokes: IC,M,F (Supernova Tactical: Fixed Cyl.)
Length of Pull: 14-3/8"
Drop at Heel: 2-1/4"
Drop at Comb: 1-3/8"
Recoil Reducer: this mercury

Mercury (element)

Mercury is a chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80. It is also known as quicksilver or hydrargyrum...

 recoil

Recoil

Recoil is the backward momentum of a gun when it is discharged. In technical terms, the recoil caused by the gun exactly balances the forward momentum of the projectile and exhaust gasses, according to Newton's third law...

 unit is installed via a bracket that is attached to the interior of the stock. The baffled tube holds 14 oz. of mercury, which raises the length of time that the shot's impulse is spread across, thus lowering felt recoil.
Chamber Empty Button: on the forend, allows unloading of unfired shell without releasing additional shells from the magazine.

Recoil Reducer

Recoil without the internal reducer is very harsh using the 3.5 inch shells. The shotgun is very light due to its composite/steel construction. This light weight shotgun lends itself to heavy recoil using heavy loads with high velocities. The recoil reducer helps reduce the felt recoil and allows the shooter to obtain a faster second shot. The recoil reducer is standard on all Benelli Supernova.

The recoil reducer consists of two elements; the apparatus that connects to the stock via the buttstock compartment, and the mercury element that is inserted into the recoil apparatus. This unit is available as a kit for installation in regular Nova

Benelli Nova

The Benelli Nova is a standard pump action shotgun, popular among hunters and defense enthusiasts. Its most innovative and distinguishing feature is a one-piece receiver and buttstock, made of steel-reinforced polymer.- Hunting :...

shotguns as well.

External links

• Super Nova
• Manufacturer's Website