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I own a couple of 870's. They're great guns for the money, especially the Express versions. $299.00 sounds a little high to me. Wood stock 870 Express are available for $199.00 right now at Academy.

I've never owned a Benelli Nova personally, but I do know a few people who have them and are very satisfied with them. As a duck hunter, your BIL might appreciate the fact that the Nova can be fitted with a mercury recoil reducer in the butt stock which helps take the sting out of heavy waterfowl loads.