Benelli introduces the Nova 3 Hunting, a next-generation pump-action shotgun for 2025. It maintains the original’s durability while enhancing features like an improved grip, larger ejection port, and quicker cycling. Available in various configurations and camo options, it offers both performance and affordability for outdoor enthusiasts. MSRP ranges from $529 to $629.
Benelli states “Benelli kicks off 2025 with the release of its next-generation pump-action shotgun, the Nova 3 Hunting. Building on the rugged, no-fail construction of the original Nova, the new Nova 3 Hunting furthers the brand’s workhorse mission to provide price-conscious, performance-minded hunters a tough and dependable shotgun for any outdoor adventure.
The Nova 3 Hunting continues the Nova’s innovative one-piece and corrosion-proof framework with a 100% Poly-Mod construction, forming a strong, unitized receiver and buttstock configuration. This gen 3 version includes a reshaped buttstock and forend with the more aggressive Ergo-Evolved Diamond Grip scalloping for improved grip and operation in all weather conditions. The trigger guard is also enlarged and re-profiled for enhanced use when wearing gloves.
Continuing the functional upgrades, the Nova 3 Hunting boasts a larger ejection port and faster 3-inch chamber to deliver a 14-percent shorter cycling stroke when compared to the original Nova. The ejection port contour lines now blend with the receiver for a sleeker look and aesthetic continuity. All this, combined with a beveled loading port for smoother, faster loading, Benelli’s rugged M4 bolt face, and a manual shell stop for clearing the chamber without releasing a round from the magazine, translates to a fast-operating, ergonomic pump-action shotgun hunters can depend on.
The Nova 3 Hunting debuts with a 12-gauge 2 3/4- and 3-inch chamber in 26- or 28-inch barrel lengths. Each configuration is offered in black synthetic, Realtree® Max-7™ camo, and Mossy Oak® Bottomland™ camo. Standard features include IC, M, and F Mobil choke tubes, vented rib with red bar sight, and a drilled and tapped receiver for optic installation. MSRP: $529 – $629 depending on model.”
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