January 2025, Accokeek, MD – Benelli kicks off 2025 with the release of its next-generation pump-action shotgun, the Nova 3 Hunting. Building on the rugged, no-fail construction of the original Nova, the new Nova 3 Hunting furthers the brand’s workhorse mission to provide price-conscious, performance-minded hunters a tough and dependable shotgun for any outdoor adventure.
The Nova 3 Hunting continues the Nova’s innovative one-piece and corrosion-proof framework with a 100% Poly-Mod construction, forming a strong, unitized receiver and buttstock configuration. This gen 3 version includes a reshaped buttstock and forend with the more aggressive Ergo-Evolved Diamond Grip scalloping for improved grip and operation in all weather conditions. The trigger guard is also enlarged and re-profiled for enhanced use when wearing gloves.
Continuing the functional upgrades, the Nova 3 Hunting boasts a larger ejection port and faster 3-inch chamber to deliver a 14-percent shorter cycling stroke when compared to the original Nova. The ejection port contour lines now blend with the receiver for a sleeker look and aesthetic continuity. All this, combined with a beveled loading port for smoother, faster loading, Benelli’s rugged M4 bolt face, and a manual shell stop for clearing the chamber without releasing a round from the magazine, translates to a fast-operating, ergonomic pump-action shotgun hunters can depend on.
The Nova 3 Hunting debuts with a 12-gauge 2 3/4- and 3-inch chamber in 26- or 28-inch barrel lengths. Each configuration is offered in black synthetic, Realtree® Max-7™ camo, and Mossy Oak® Bottomland™ camo. Standard features include IC, M, and F Mobil choke tubes, vented rib with red bar sight, and a drilled and tapped receiver for optic installation. MSRP: $529 – $629 depending on model.
For more information on Benelli USA’s full line of premium shotguns and centerfire hunting rifles, visit BenelliUSA.com.
About Benelli
Benelli, headquartered in Accokeek, Maryland, offers the largest selection of semi-automatic shotguns in the world, as well as a variety of rifles. Since the company’s inception, Benelli has led the world in innovative firearm technology, including the ground-breaking Benelli Inertia Driven system, effective Comfort Tech recoil-reduction systems, and the BE.S.T. anti-corrosion coatings. Because of this commitment to innovation, they are recognized as the world’s leading manufacturer of premium firearms for competitive shooters, hunters, and defense professionals.
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