Somewhere in the neighborhood of 1988, the

HUNTING SHOTGUNS SuperMag Battle: Remington NitroMag vs. Benelli SuperNova In this showdown of mighty 3 1 2-inch-chamber pumpguns, we encounter a camo-clad Benelli that is one of the best of its type we ve seen. However, the same can t be said for the Model 887. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 1988, the last new production shotshell cartridge of any note was introduced by Federal Cartridge Company: the 3 1 2-inch 12 gauge. It was the Mossberg 835 slide-action that helped launch it, and it was the proliferation of the long shell that sealed the demise of the 10-gauge shotgun, as you can actually get more performance out of a 12-gauge 3 1 2-inch load, chambering it in a shotgun that is less bulky, more versatile, and less costly to shoot than a comparable 10-gauge gun. That s not quite obsolete, but Federal Cartridge currently lists only five 10-gauge loads, while the company offers more than 75 different 12-gauge shotshells. Whether a 3 1 2-inch 12 gauge makes a lot of sense today is another matter. The preconceived notion is that a 3 1 2-inch shell is automatically a Roman candle but that is far from the truth. The 2 3 4-inch baby magnum lead shotshell has always had a 1 1 2-oz. payload. Typical steel 3 1 2-inch shells are 1 3 8-oz. to 1 1 2-oz. payloads: no heavier than many older 2 3 4-inch lead loads, much less 3-inch 12-gauge shells. But even though standard-length shells and the guns that shoot them can certainly get the job done, we cannot deny the appeal of shotguns that will shoot 3 1 2- inch shells, in part because they will shoot nearly any 12-gauge shotshell out there. Here, we look at two of the latest and supposedly greatest of the long-chambered slide-action twelves, the Benelli SuperNova No. 20115 MAX-4 HD Camo 12 Gauge Pump, $599; and the new-for-2009 Remington M887 NitroMag No. 82500 12 Gauge, $399. We should note that Benelli offers a matte black version of the SuperNova at $499 and that Remington offers the camo version of the M887 at $532 MSRP, but the differences were so significant that finish and price were secondary issues. Benelli SuperNova No. 20115 MAX-4 HD Camo 3 1 2-inch 12 Gauge Pump, $599 The SuperNovaweighed right at 8 pounds unloaded and with a choke tube installed. Benelli is not known Below left: We had a lot of problems with the new-for-2009 Remington M887, some of which are shown here. On the gun, the left arrow points to a smallish button safety that was hard to get to, our testers said. The right arrow points to a piece of sheet metal (at the back of the bolt with the large horizontal slot in it) which rattled. Center arrow: We did like the generous slide release at the front of the trigger guard. The target at left shows a pattern from the Remington M887 that reveals a significant point-of-impact problem: the 887 shot well below point of aim, even at 20 yards. The red dot shows the approximate center of the pattern. Gun-Tests.com 27

HUNTING SHOTGUNS Benelli SuperNova No. 20115 MAX-4 HD Camo 3 1 2-inch 12 Gauge Pump, $599 Gun Tests grade: A The Benelli SuperNova is a superb shotgun for waterfowling, one of the best pumps we have seen. It s built right, shoots right, and does everything we could hope for from a shotgun of this type. We don t think the 8-pound weight is excessive for a heavy-duty duck gun; the extra weight pays dividends in its smoother swing and softer shooting. The company s better warranty and superior customer service is icing on this bargain-priced, high-quality cake. SPECIFICATIONS Overall Length... 49.5 in. Barrel Length... 28.0 in. w/ventilated rib Si g h t s... Pl a s t i c red t u b e f r o n t;... m e t a l center b e a d LOP... 14.4 in. Dr o p @ Co m b... 1.4 in. Dr o p @ Heel... 2.25 in. Buttplate...Rubber We i g h t Un l o a d e d...8.1 lbs. Ma g a z i n e Type... Tu b e Ma g a z i n e Ca pa c i t y...4 Steel Sh o t Ca pa b l e...yes Safety...Crossbolt Ac t i o n Finish...Ca m o Barrel Finish...Ca m o St o c k...synthetic Grip Type... Pi s t o l Grip Ch o k e Tu b e s... IC, M, F; Fl u s h Mo u n t Tr i g g e r Pu l l We i g h t...7.0 lbs. Wa r r a n t y... 5 y e a r limited Telephone...(301) 283-6981 Website...w w w.benelliusa.c o m With the action fully open on the Benelli, it is easy to appreciate how well fitted the forearm is to the receiver. The molded in grooves on the SuperNova gave us a secure, comfortable gripping surface. The arrows point to the action bars, which are solidly captured by the SuperNova s forearm and the receiver. Compared to the M887, the SuperNova was ball-bearing smooth right out of the box. Arrow: The Benelli magazine cut-off is built seamlessly into the forearm. If you aren t using it, you d never know it is there. The magazine tube of the Benelli developed no scratches, despite energetic shucking it still appears as new. The very rough Remington action scratched up its magazine tube almost immediately. for its trigger quality, and the tested SuperNova is no exception the trigger breaks at 7 pounds. Though not particularly crisp, it was noticeably crisper than the trigger of the Remington we shot alongside it. During a recent 20-gauge pump-action comparison, we chided the manufacturers for omitting a shim-adjustable buttstock on less-expensive guns. But on the SuperNova, the stock was shim-adjustable for cast and drop. Having the stock easily adjustable for drop and cast with the included shims is an excellent addition and something included on no other slide-action shotgun made today that we are aware of. Where the original Nova pioneered an over-molded, one-piece receiver and buttstock, the SuperNova, with its shim-adjustable ComforTech stock, is far better. Elsewhere, the Benelli s action was buttery smooth compared to the Remington. Also, we found the Benelli to be far better balanced, smoother swinging, and notably softer shooting than the M887. The SuperNova had less muzzle jump and was quicker to get on that second bird, our testers said. Also, the Benelli shot to 28 September 2009

Remington M887 NitroMag No. 82500 3 1 2-inch 12 Gauge, $399 Gun Tests grade: D The Remington M887 fails on handling, finish, overall build quality, and function. It did not perform adequately at all. SPECIFICATIONS Overall Length... 48.0 in. Barrel Length...28.0 in. w/solid plastic rib Sight... Pl a s t i c Green Tu b e f r o n t,...plastic red center b e a d LOP... 14.0 in. Dr o p @ Co m b... 1.50 in. Dr o p @ Heel... 2.50 in. Buttplate...Rubber recoil pa d Weight Un l o a d e d...7.25 lbs. Ma g a z i n e Type... Tu b e Magazine Ca pa c i t y...4 Steel Sh o t Ca pa b l e...yes Safety...Crossbolt Action...Black plastic Barrel...Black Steel Stock...Black plastic Grip Type...Pistol g r i p Choke... M, flush-mount Tr i g g e r Pu l l We i g h t...4.6 lbs. Wa r r a n t y... 2 y e a r limited Telephone...(301) 283-6981 Website... w w w.r e m i n g t o n.c o m Right: As rough as we discovered the machining of the barrel to be, its mating surface inside the receiver was just as bad. Left: It is apparent from inspecting the inside of the receiver that most of this steel receiver is not metal at all instead, it s thick plastic with visible mold lines and plastic flashing pieces hanging off. point of aim, and the M887 didn t. The overall build quality of the Supernova is extremely well-done. The camo finish was without flaws, attractive and well-applied. The smooth way the barrel extension locks into the receiver screams quality and expert machining. The molded-in ridges on the stock felt good in the hands, offering a comfortable and functional gripping surface. The more time we spent with the SuperNova, the more we liked it. If you want to remove the trigger group, the appropriate punch is built in to the magazine cap. If you want to unload your SuperNova without cycling all the shells through the magazine, the magazine cut-off is built into the forearm. What is so good about both of these features is that when you don t use them you ll never know they are even there. Our only little gripe was the 7-pound trigger; just too heavy for our tastes. We asked Benelli what the spec was for Nova triggers. The reply was 5-8 pounds. So, our trigger was well within factory specification not remotely a warranty issue. Still, when we asked, Benelli customer service said they would see if they could lighten it a bit. We decided that we would take Benelli up on the offer. Benelli turned the gun around promptly; the trigger as received back from Benelli USA breaks at 6 pounds on the nose. Not as light as we would have liked, but still a noticeable improvement and an appropriate trigger for this class of gun. The Benelli customer service response added to what we already felt was a superlative gun for the money. Our Team Said: The Benelli shot flawlessly, comfortably, swung smoothly and steadily. Our only initial peeve was the trigger, promptly attended to by Benelli at no charge. It is an outstanding 3 1 2-inch slide-action waterfowl gun. Remington Model 887 NitroMag 3 1 2-inch 12 Gauge Pump, $399 The tested Remington model is the all-black version of the new for 2009 the M887 NitroMag. Where the forearm and buttstock are plastic, the barrel and the receiver are both what Remington calls ArmorLokt plastic molded over thin steel core components. Not only is it a plastic metal coating, it also forms the solid rib of the barrel. Before heading to the range, we installed the supplied Remington magazine plug, which is supposed to limit the Gun-Tests.com 29

HUNTING SHOTGUNS 887 s capacity to two shells in the magazine (plus one in the chamber, for a total of three) to comply with state and federal hunting regulations. We were surprised that the green Remington plastic plug was the wrong one it easily allowed us to load three shells in the magazine (plus one in the chamber) for a total of four shells. Most pumps exhibit some forearm play and rattle, but the NitroMag had an annoying tinny rattle coming from the action. The culprit is the sliding bolt shroud, a thin piece of metal that slides back and forth on the side of the breechblock to hide its length. It is a cosmetic piece, having nothing to do with function of the gun and, it rattled on our gun. We found a rough, poorly finished area on the barrel guide for the action bars apparently, already starting to corrode. It was rough in appearance and to the touch. The side of the barrel that is bare steel, machined out to accept the eccentric bolt face, was roughly machined as well. When the barrel was slid into the receiver, there was noticeable slop. We could easily twist the barrel left and right. With the Supernova, the barrel locked perfectly in place with none of this loose fit. The slide release on the M887 was in front of the oversized trigger guard. We liked it; it was effortless to use and just the ticket for cold, gloved hands. The safety button small and nestled into the side of the rear of the trigger guard is not the ticket for cold or gloved hands, our team said. When they worked the guns actions side by side, our testers said the Nitro887 was rougher to operate than the SuperNova s. We had to apply what our team characterized as more-than-usual effort to get the fore end to slide backward and forward, opening and closing the action, respectively. Of course, the action did open and close when enough force was applied to the fore end. It was the opposite of the SuperNova s slick and smooth action, in our opinion. Out of the box, the 887 weighed in at 7.25 pounds on the nose a clear three quarters of a pound less than the Supernova. However, the lighter 887 gave up what could have been a handling advantage because the NitroMag was too muzzle heavy, our testers said. The Remington s trigger was extremely mushy, but it broke at about 4.6 pounds far lighter than the Supernova. The Remington came with one choke tube, a standard Remchoke Modified piece. We patterned the 887 and were disappointed to discover that it did not shoot close to point of aim. The patterns it threw were about 5 inches low at just 20 yards. During our shooting sessions, we looked carefully at Remington s claims that this 887 is our [the company s] softest shooting pump gun ever, due in part to the company s SuperCell Recoil Pad. Measuring actual recoil is a fairly easy physics problem, with the major variable being gun weight that is, a lighter gun will recoil more than a heavier gun, assuming the same shotshells are used in both. So, with the 887 weighing about 10% less than the Benelli, we wondered how Remington could achieve its claim that the 887 produced 54% less recoil. We gave Remington the benefit of the doubt in that statement, assuming the company was talking about perceived recoil; that is, the shooter s perception of how hard or softly a gun kicks. Stock drop at the comb and heel, stock cast, stock pitch, gun weight, and recoil pad quality all have a role to play in how the shooter perceives recoil at the shoulder. So a subjective sideby-side test is the only way to assess perceived recoil. Shoot, switch guns, shoot again a 54% difference in recoil would be clearly noticeable. We shot the 887 alongside the SuperNova, as well as a Beretta 391 Urika 2, switching from gun to gun with identical shells. Short version: In the view of our testers, the 887 was harsher kicking with more muzzle flip than the Benelli SuperNova (which in turn had sharper recoil than the gas-operated Beretta 391). Still, we think the SuperCell is a good recoil pad, far better at attenuating recoil than the skimpy rubber pad on the Beretta 391 we recently evaluated. In sum, we believe the 7.25-pound Remington kicks just like any other 7.25-pound pumpgun with a decent recoil pad attached. Our Team Said: The M887 we tested was a poor shotgun. We didn t like the nose-heavy balance, the hard-to-access safety, the rattle in the receiver, and the poor machining and finish of the barrel extension and the action-bar guide ring. We didn t like the action at all, as it was rough and sticky, in our view. That the gun did not shoot to point of aim made our opinion go from bad to worse. The NitroMag was so deficient that we promptly reported the major issues to four officials at Remington. The reply was prompt. Remington said we had a preproduction model with some sort of factory mix-up. We don t know what serial number range could be affected, or if this rises to the level of a factory recall. We invited Remington to comment in more detail, but no further information has been forthcoming from the company. We believe the problems we ve detailed above should be covered under the manufacturer s warranty, so we ll return the gun to the factory and report what happens. We recognize that in high-volume manufacturing, mistakes can occur. If Remington resolves this gun s problems under warranty and replaces it the right course of action for a pre-production unit, in our view then we ll follow-up and see how a production 887 does at the range. GUN TESTS REPORT CARD SUMMARY Benelli SuperNova No. 20115 MAX-4 HD Camo 3 1 2-inch 12 Gauge Pump, $599 GUN TESTS GRADE: A Remington Model 887 NitroMag 3 1 2-inch 12 Gauge Pump, $399 GUN TESTS GRADE: D Written and photographed by Randy Wakeman, using evaluations from Gun Tests team testers. GT 30 September 2009

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