Excellent info, as I knew we could get here at the 'Fire. Keep it coming as you think of stuff to add. I talked to his dad yesterday and grandson is willing to save up more for higher quality if he thinks that is worthwhile. I might be willing to subsidize him a bit...
A question: Does the stock on the basic Benelli Nova absorb recoil like the stock does on a Super Nova? I can't tell for sure from reading their sales blurbs. I shot a high end Benelli auto a few years ago and was amazed at the low recoil that stock delivers.
FWIW I agree re not putting semi-autos in the hands of newbies. Even though a 10/22 is hard to resist, we have started my kids and grandkids on single shot or bolt .22 rifles. I've seen several instances of people who should know better taking out the magazine and leaving a hot round in the chamber of a 10/22 or other semi-auto. But I digress...
