Overview
Benelli Nova 12GA 28" Realtree Max-7 Pump-Action Shotgun | 20066
The Benelli Nova 20066 is a 12-gauge pump-action field shotgun built for hunters who want a simple, weather-resistant platform that can handle everything from standard 2¾-inch shells up through 3½-inch magnum loads. This configuration pairs a 28-inch barrel with Realtree Max-7 camouflage, a 4+1 capacity, red-bar front sight, and Benelli's rugged polymer-over-steel construction.
The Nova has always been a working shotgun first. It is easy to operate, easy to maintain, and built around a steel skeletal framework overmolded with high-strength polymer. For waterfowl hunters, that construction makes a lot of sense because the shotgun is designed to live in wet, muddy, and cold conditions without requiring delicate handling.
Realtree Max-7 Waterfowl Configuration
The 20066 is finished in Realtree Max-7 camouflage, a pattern developed specifically around waterfowl environments such as marshes, wetlands, fields, and shoreline cover.
The camouflage covers the stock and exterior surfaces, giving the Nova a field-ready appearance while maintaining the same durable synthetic construction the platform is known for.
28" Barrel
The 28-inch barrel gives the Nova a familiar hunting-gun balance and sighting plane, making this configuration well suited to waterfowl and other field applications where smooth swings and controlled follow-through matter.
Benelli pairs the barrel with interchangeable IC, M, and F choke tubes, giving the shooter flexibility to adjust the pattern for different hunting conditions and distances.
3½" Magnum Chamber
The 12-gauge Nova is chambered for 2¾-inch, 3-inch, and 3½-inch shells. That gives the 20066 broad ammunition flexibility, from lighter field loads to full-power magnum waterfowl loads.
For hunters who want one pump shotgun capable of covering a wide range of hunting applications, the 3½-inch chamber is one of the Nova's biggest practical advantages.
4+1 Pump-Action Configuration
The 20066 uses a traditional tubular magazine with a listed 4+1 capacity. The manually operated pump action gives the shooter direct control over chambering and cycling each round.
The operating system is straightforward and does not rely on gas or recoil-operated components, which helps keep maintenance simple and dependable in harsh field conditions.
Steel Skeletal Framework with Polymer Overmolding
One of the defining features of the Nova is its construction. Benelli uses a steel skeletal framework overmolded with rugged polymer, integrating the stock and receiver exterior into a weather-resistant design.
That construction helps protect the action from moisture and field abuse while keeping the shotgun relatively light and easy to handle for a full-size 12-gauge pump.
Forend Shell-Stop Button
The Nova includes a shell-stop control located on the underside of the forend. This allows the shooter to cycle the action and remove a chambered shell without automatically releasing another shell from the magazine tube.
It is a useful field feature when changing loads or safely clearing the chamber without completely unloading the magazine.
Red-Bar Front Sight
The 20066 is equipped with a red-bar front sight designed to provide a highly visible reference point in changing field and weather conditions.
The simple sighting arrangement keeps the shotgun quick and uncluttered while remaining appropriate for fast-moving game.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Benelli
- Model: Nova Pump
- Manufacturer Part Number: 20066
- UPC: 650350200669
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Action: Pump Action
- Barrel Length: 28"
- Chamber: 2¾", 3" and 3½"
- Capacity: 4+1
- Chokes: IC, M, F
- Sight: Red-Bar Front Sight
- Stock / Finish: Realtree Max-7
- Length of Pull: 14.25"
- Drop at Comb: 1.375"
- Drop at Heel: 2.125"
- Overall Length: 49.5"
- Average Weight: Approximately 8.0 lbs.
- Special Feature: Forend Shell-Stop Button
For hunters who want a durable 12-gauge pump that can handle hard weather, heavy loads, and long days in the blind, the Benelli Nova 20066 is a practical configuration. Its 28-inch barrel, 3½-inch chamber, interchangeable chokes, Realtree Max-7 finish, and rugged polymer-over-steel construction give it the features that matter for serious field use without adding unnecessary complexity.
