{"id":212805,"date":"2025-02-03T19:08:42","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T01:08:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=212805"},"modified":"2026-01-26T09:10:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T15:10:24","slug":"benelli-nova-3-the-lightest-fastest-pump-shotgun-yet-shot-show-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/benelli-nova-3-the-lightest-fastest-pump-shotgun-yet-shot-show-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Benelli Nova 3: The Lightest, Fastest Pump Shotgun Yet? &#8212; SHOT Show 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Benelli has updated its well-known Nova pump shotgun, bringing a lighter, slightly refined version to SHOT Show 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nova 3 keeps much of what shooters liked about the original while making a few changes, some of which may be welcome\u2014others might leave some questioning whether the updates were necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Benelli&#039;s Nova 3 Shotgun -- SHOT Show 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dUYFrBJrGLQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-new\"><strong>What\u2019s New?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Lighter Build, Polymer Receiver<\/strong><br \/>Benelli managed to shave off over a pound from the previous Nova, mainly by integrating the stock and receiver into one polymer piece. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not just for weight savings\u2014the new design is stronger than ever, making it more durable while keeping it ultra-light for all-day carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Shorter Stroke, But No 3.5-inch Chamber<\/strong><br \/>Benelli shortened the pump stroke by eliminating the 3.5-inch chamber, opting to chamber the Nova 3 in 3-inch shells only. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They claim most shooters don\u2019t use 3.5-inch loads in a pump shotgun, but this could be a drawback for those who prefer the extra capability, especially for waterfowl hunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Optics-Ready Design<\/strong><br \/>One of the more useful upgrades is the molded-in, drilled, and tapped optics plate, allowing for direct mounting of red dots or scopes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This brings the Nova 3 in line with modern shotgun trends, though it remains to be seen how many users will take advantage of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. M4 Bolt Face Upgrade<\/strong><br \/>The Nova 3 now uses the legendary <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=benelli%20m4\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"benelli-nova-3-the-lightest-fastest-pump-shotgun-yet-shot-show-2025\" title=\"Benelli Nova 3: The Lightest, Fastest Pump Shotgun Yet? -- SHOT Show 2025\">Benelli M4<\/a> bolt face, a battle-proven design known for durability and reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the original Nova\u2019s bolt was solid, this upgrade brings even more toughness to the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Retaining the Magazine Cutoff<\/strong><br \/>The Nova 3 keeps the magazine cutoff feature, allowing shooters to remove a chambered round without cycling a new one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is useful for swapping loads on the fly, especially for law enforcement or slug\/buckshot transitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-different-models-for-different-uses\"><strong>Different Models for Different Uses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Benelli is offering the <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=benelli%20nova\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"benelli-nova-3-the-lightest-fastest-pump-shotgun-yet-shot-show-2025\" title=\"Benelli Nova 3: The Lightest, Fastest Pump Shotgun Yet? -- SHOT Show 2025\">Nova 3<\/a> in various versions, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Camo options for hunting<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tactical versions with iron sights for slug use<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Top Six Shotguns! -- SHOT Show 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w83IKt9QKRc?start=23&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nova 3 is a refined version of a shotgun that already had a strong following. The weight reduction and optics-ready design are solid changes, but dropping the 3.5-inch chamber might turn some users away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether these updates make it a must-have or just another iteration will depend on personal preference.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do you think? Are the changes enough to justify an upgrade, or would you stick with an older Nova? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us know in the comments. 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