The Benelli Nova (20030) is a 20 gauge pump-action shotgun built for hunters, sport shooters, and field use where dependable operation and weather resistance matter most. If you are searching for a lightweight 20 gauge pump shotgun for upland hunting or all-season field use, the Nova delivers a proven platform in a trim, manageable package.
Key Features
- Part number: 20030
- Gauge: 20 gauge
- Chamber: 2-3/4 inch and 3 inch
- Magazine capacity: 4+1
- Barrel length: 26 inch, matte blued, vented rib
- Stock: Black synthetic, standard configuration
- Receiver finish: Matte blued
- Chokes included: Improved Cylinder, Modified, Full
- Sights: Red-bar front sight, metal bead mid-sight
- Weight: 6.6 lbs
- Overall length: 47.5 inches
- Length of pull: 14-1/4 inches
- Drop at comb: 1-3/8 inches
- Drop at heel: 2-1/8 inches
- Action: Pump
- Drilled and tapped: No
Special Features
- The stock and receiver are formed as a single solid unit, creating a structure that resists flex and eliminates the fit gaps found in conventional shotgun designs.
- A steel skeletal framework is overmolded with high-tech polymer, giving the Nova its strength without adding unnecessary weight.
- The push-button shell stop on the forend acts as a magazine cut-off, allowing you to extract and chamber a new round from the barrel without releasing shells from the magazine.
- Dual action bars support the forend pump, providing a smooth, consistent cycling motion that reduces bind during rapid follow-up shots.
- Three interchangeable choke tubes are included from the factory, making the Nova compatible with a wide range of loads and field applications right out of the box.
- The vented rib barrel with metal bead mid-sight gives shooters a clean sighting plane for swinging on moving targets.
Practical Benefits
- The 26 inch barrel length gives you a natural swing for flushing birds, dove fields, and waterfowl passes without the bulk of a longer tube.
- At 6.6 pounds, the Nova is light enough to carry all day in the field and easy to handle for shooters who prefer a trimmer shotgun.
- The 3 inch chamber works with a broad range of 20 gauge loads, from light target shells to heavier hunting ammunition, so you are not limited to one application.
- The one-piece stock and receiver design makes this shotgun ideal for wet weather seasons where conventional joints can swell or shift with moisture exposure.
- The push-button shell stop lets you adapt quickly in the field, cycling a specific load for the shot in front of you without emptying the magazine.
- Whether you are working upland cover, pulling clays at the range, or introducing a younger shooter to field work, your Nova is built to perform reliably across all of it.
The Benelli Nova (20030) in 20 gauge is a capable tool for the hunter or sport shooter who wants a rugged, lightweight pump shotgun ready for serious field seasons.
| MANUFACTURER | BENELLI |
| MODEL | NOVA |
| CALIBER | 20 GA |
| TYPE | SHOTGUN |
| IMPORTER | BENELLI USA CORP. |