New Nova Problem!! HELP!!

**JamesJam** · 05-26-2006, 11:50 AM

I just bought a new Nova pump 12gauge, 28" barrel, with the Max4 Ccamo and it is awesome! I got it bran new from Dick's Sporting Goods for $350!! What a steal right?

Well I get the gun home and all I have are the 2.75" shells from my old waterfowl gun and the shells won't eject? I would say that one out of five cactually eject properly. Needless to say I was upset. I haven't even shot the gun yet and it isn't even ejecting shells. Is this because the shells weren't fired? That doesn't matter to my old gun. Is it because it is a 3.5" magnum gun? It should fire any size shell from 2.75" to 3.5" correct? I am going today on my lunch break to get some 3.5" shells and see if that makes a difference, and I will ask the guy while I am there. Maybe the gun is defective? I don't even know what the return policy is. I just bought the thing on Tuesday.

This sucks, any help is appreciated!!! [email protected]

**tucker301** · 05-26-2006, 12:00 PM

Take the gun (unloaded) back to Dicks and let them test it with dummy rounds.

**JamesJam** · 05-26-2006, 12:12 PM

I just called Dick's and they said to take the gun to a gunsmith and have it fixed and they will reimbuese me for the cost or take it to them and have it shipped out. They don't have dummy rounds in the store. I am taking it to a gunsmith I know to have him look at it. The guy at Dick's knows what he is talking about too and he said that is really rare for that to happen.

**tucker301** · 05-26-2006, 01:50 PM

Sounds good.
Let us know what comes of it.

**Zig** · 05-26-2006, 08:39 PM

I just bought a Nova in 28" myself and took it out Wednesday for the first time for some trap. It was a little stiff since I didn't clean and lube it first, but it chambered and ejected fine.

I was using Federal 2 3/4 target loads. I would suggest field stripping, cleaning, and lubing and taking it out and actually shooting it. I think you should be fine.

**chief_kc2002** · 05-26-2006, 10:07 PM

maybe u just need to push the button on the forearm that's one of the nova's features push the button to be able to just unload the chamber.

**sdkidaho** · 05-27-2006, 03:38 PM

Did you try different shells?

There are some Federals that won't eject from my Nova, either. Stopped using them at all. as a result.

**JamesJam** · 06-05-2006, 02:49 PM

I took it to the gun shop and the gunsmith said he isn't sure what it is but no matter what size the ammo or brand the ammo is a Benelli should fire and eject without a hitch. HE even ran dummy rounds through it and it still was sticking. Maybe 3 out of 10 will eject. I will keep you guys posted. As long as Dick's pays for it I am happy. I just can't wait to get it back to pratice for duck season!!!

**Remy** · 06-05-2006, 02:54 PM

I would have sent it to Benelli. They would fix it or REPLACE it. I guess I just have had too many problems with local gunsmiths and incompetence in my life.

**Lloyd** · 06-05-2006, 05:44 PM

there's something wrong for sure. its not the shells. my nova throughs whatever is put in it, usually the cheapest shot i can find for skeet. i agree with sending it to them or just having them send you a new one. the squeaky wheel gets a new gun. good luck.