nova pump question

  • uffda
    Posts: 28
    November 4, 2012 at 2:07 am #210287

    I own a nova pump. When I fire, the breech kicks open and sometimes shucks a shell like a semi auto. Is this normal? I shoot 3 in mags and turkey loads.

    ap2049
    Posts: 85
    November 4, 2012 at 3:19 pm #126098

    I’ve owned the Nova and now the SuperNova. I’ve never had that happen.

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
    Posts: 13651
    November 4, 2012 at 4:46 pm #126100

    Are you possible pulling back on the action in an attempt to keep it tight to your shoulder when you shoot?

    johnee
    Posts: 731
    November 5, 2012 at 5:40 pm #126197

    Quote:

    Are you possible pulling back on the action in an attempt to keep it tight to your shoulder when you shoot?

    Yes, that’s what I was thinking too. Are you using the pump hand to press the gun into your shoulder and therefore the pump is releasing as soon as it’s fired and the empty is being pushed backward?

    Otherwise, I’d suspect that something isn’t engaging properly or is worn.

    Grouse

    clicker
    Posts: 78
    November 9, 2012 at 1:58 pm #126493

    I also have a SuperNova Max 4 camop and have never had this problem. I am selling mine if anyone is interested as well.

    I agree, you must be pulling on the forearm. Have you shimmed the gun at all? You could add the shims to the gun so it pulls more from your trigger hand.

    I have shot 2 3/4,3, 3 1/2″ shells with no problems. Gun is great, but this one just doesn’t fit me well and I keep missing on moving targets. This gun just might not fit you very well. Might be too bulky for you to use.

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