Need a New Choke - Benelli Nova

[JonB]

Hi all,

I need a new choke for my Nova. The Modified that came with the gun will not fit in it. I used it last season for waterfowl, but had a bugger of a time getting it out of the gun. And no it was the threads seizing. Right now the choke won't even go into the barrel far enough to engage the threads. So I think maybe it was just a bit out of spec and shooting 3" 1 or 2 steel shot last year changed the dimensions on it.

Anyway, looking for recommendations on a good choke for waterfowl. We hunt mostly over decoys. But will certainly do pass shooting if we can't get them to come into the decoys. I can get another Benelli OEM choke for around 30 bucks, or spend the same (or a bit more) for a after-market.

What have you guys had good luck with for that kind of shooting?

 

[The Deer Hunter]

How well did you clean the end? And your aware that the threads are right on the end of the barrel right?

 

[JonB]

Yup - the two other chokes that came with the gun both drop in and screw down no problem. I cleaned the threads, used choke tube lube, etc. The choke in question only goes in maybe half way and then sticks.

 

[throdgrain]

Standard Beretta chokes fit Benellis Im sure.

 

[DWARREN123]

Sounds like it was not a steel choke. Was/is it marked for steel?

 

[evbutler462]

A call to Benelli Customer Service will ease your pains. The number is in the manual. Usually pretty fast service.

 

[SoCalShooter]

If it were me I would contact Benelli. I just ordered my Benelli last week and hopefully I will not experience problems with it. Either way you can use Berreta chokes.

 

[JonB]

Choke was marked for steel. Only one that isn't is the Full choke. I'll call Benelli tomorrow and see what they say. If I can get a free replacement - great. If not I'll buy a Briley replacement.