figgy Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Nice new brick hammer mate, won't that wood get a bit messed up with all the darbo How does it shoot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Very nice gun mate, enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) Figgy It shoots lovely mate. Has a very controlled feel to it. Like I said in a previous post I added 50 gram of barrel weights to it last night just to smooth it out and that's it after today I won't be fiddling with owt else. With regards to pettern I was say 60/40 at the very most. ( which is what I like ) I will confirm over next few days on pattern plate up farm. Edited May 5, 2017 by stevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Sounds good, hopefully reflected in your scores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HORSCHSHOOTER Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 very very nice Stevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 That's a beautiful DT11 and I'm sure it will serve you well. Just picking up on Hamsters post, I was recently looking for a new gun and tried several including a DT11 but finally decided on the Invictus Supersport fixed choke sporter....its beautifully balanced and shoots like a dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) That's a beautiful DT11 and I'm sure it will serve you well. Just picking up on Hamsters post, I was recently looking for a new gun and tried several including a DT11 but finally decided on the Invictus Supersport fixed choke sporter....its beautifully balanced and shoots like a dream. The CG are lovely guns I've had one. A summit But like I've said lm a true to the core beretta tart. CG make some very nice high end guns just the same as all the other top makers. I've have a good nose at steves ( smokersmiths ) invictus and its lovely. He also shoots like a demon with it. To be honest if it had beretta written on the side of it I would most likely have one myself haha Edited May 5, 2017 by stevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 90 Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 Very nice Stevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 thank you Norm , had another trip out with it today and very very happy mate , will have to get my backside up to bevrley at some point soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 Beautiful gun. Enjoy and I hope it does you well ATB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wickerman Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 What a stunning gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 thank you chaps:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) as said early this evening I went had a right big session with the new gun , and made some interesting discovery's ( well I think so ) also, one of my best mates also has a DT11 Trap 30" barrel ( early model around 2013 ) myself with a new model also a 30" Trap ( proofed in 2016) and another lad with a DT11 sporter 30" early model around 2014 ( anyone wondering the DT 11 was launched in 2012 anyhow we was all comparing our guns to each others and noticed just how many changes/improvements have been made since there introduction barrel weight.......stamped on gun my mates Trap 1650 gram the sporter 1650 gram my trap 1550 ( sorry have just double checked with my glasses on , there actually stamped 1500 grams ) the stock compared to my mates Trap mine shallower palm swell B-Fast Barrel Balancing system mates trap NONE sporter NONE my Trap B-fast Barrel Balancing system with slots in barrel for 6 weights Barrel Bore ( all tapered bores ) No forcing cones mates Trap 18.4 sporter 18.6 my trap 18.4 another thing that was talked about was the useof fibre wad shells , so with that we all decided to do a little experiment , we bought 2 boxes for Fiochci TT1 fibre wad in 24 gram and headed for the DTL range to start , and then on sporting layout with a 50 yrd battue first of the sporter , I must point out we made him change his chokes to 3/4 and full the same as our Trap gun , in an atepmt to make it as even as possible . so the sporter ........ well quite frankly shocking haha mates trap gun ....... not to bad but not as sharp as with plaswad my trap gun ......... well it was wicked good ( everyone agreed) no noticeable difference from the plas wad have later found out that Beretta have tightened up the bores ( the taper bit ) on latest models some call Beretta meddling , I have always found them to be on a bit of a mission to constantly improve , I don't believe there is any other company that spends anywhere near the same on R+D on barrel technology , I could be wrong . just thought I would share our finding from today , Edited May 6, 2017 by stevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 All interesting and further backs up that you've bought a belter ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 All interesting and further backs up that you've bought a belter ... There is always something better Steve. Like they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder ... There is from what I can see. There is one major floor mate ......... me 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 (edited) Wrong post Edited May 7, 2017 by stevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroku_fan Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 I was interested in the discussion on the weight of the Beretta barrels to such an extent that I decided to check my own 12g Berreta shotguns.My own 30" DT11 Sporter barrel is stamped with a weight of 1.650kg. Interestingly my 682E 32" Sporter's barrels are stamped with 1.420kg and my 30" 682 Gold Sporter's barrels have a weight of 1.490kg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 (edited) I was interested in the discussion on the weight of the Beretta barrels to such an extent that I decided to check my own 12g Berreta shotguns.My own 30" DT11 Sporter barrel is stamped with a weight of 1.650kg. Interestingly my 682E 32" Sporter's barrels are stamped with 1.420kg and my 30" 682 Gold Sporter's barrels have a weight of 1.490kg.So yours will be earlier ones then. Well I say early ones from what I can gather they started to make lighter barrels around late 2015 to early 2016. Like I said the barrels on the 1500 gram ( same as the DT black editions ) have had the bores tightened from the start of the conical tapering ( reduced around 20 odd thou on Trap barrels ) and the last 6" at muzzle end is 18.4 Edited May 7, 2017 by stevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroku_fan Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 My DT11 was purchased in Dec 2014 so it was one of the earlier guns. It feels extremely muzzle heavy despite being balanced at the factory. It is no lightweight, weighing in excess of 9lbs. I have shot one of the newer DT11's and it felt like a wand in comparison with my own. What Beretta has yet to address is that the comb on my DT11 Sporter and the newer one is a bit on the low side. I should imagine that the dimensions on your trap stock would be advantageous on the Sporter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 My DT11 was purchased in Dec 2014 so it was one of the earlier guns. It feels extremely muzzle heavy despite being balanced at the factory. It is no lightweight, weighing in excess of 9lbs. I have shot one of the newer DT11's and it felt like a wand in comparison with my own. What Beretta has yet to address is that the comb on my DT11 Sporter and the newer one is a bit on the low side. I should imagine that the dimensions on your trap stock would be advantageous on the Sporter. I had my stock altered at the factory before I got my grubby mitts on it. And yes I know what you mean about the handling. The lad that was with us yesterday with the sporter couldn't believe how different mine felt. Can't actually repeat what he said when he picked it up and shot a few with it. Then I had ago with his yes I can see what you on about. That said it did not feel bad. I don't think your be swinging it about like and mk38. However there are just as many that favour the heavy sporters as do the lighter ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroku_fan Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 I don't have an issue with the weight if the gun is properly balanced. Out the box my gun weighed 9lb 2oz. In order to get the gun balancing on the hinge pin I have added 5oz of lead to the stock. It handles a lot better. It is funny that you should mention the MK38 because for years that was my shotgun of choice. The handling qualities of my DT11 and the MK38 are not dissimilar. The new modified DT11 Sporter has more in common with how my 682E handles. It is well balanced, thinner in the grip and swings swiftly but in a controllable manner and you are not aware of the heft in the gun. In fairness to my DT11 it is built like a tank, has been 100% reliable, it has a superb trigger, breaks clays convincingly( with plastic wad cartridges) and recoil is nothing more than a gentle push in the shoulder with the fastest of cartridges. It is a quality piece of kit that has been modified by Beretta to be even better. I think that the latest DT11's are really as good as it gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper682 Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 just got a 2015 serial number in the 7000's . sporter with 32" barrels and adjustable comb. stamped at 1550. 8lb 8oz all up .smaller palm swell than the early ones. was fortunate to have 5 or 6 to compare in the shop.( brierley guns ) balance superb .triggers superb. felt recoil is very very soft. . seen some black edtions with barrels at 1460. shot fibre wads today and the breaks were good. recoil still minimal. for me a far and away better gun in every respect than the 682 golde I just traded. but then you'd hope so for the money. have to agree with miroku _fan, latest dt11 could be a world beater. jasper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 just got a 2015 serial number in the 7000's . sporter with 32" barrels and adjustable comb. stamped at 1550. 8lb 8oz all up .smaller palm swell than the early ones. was fortunate to have 5 or 6 to compare in the shop.( brierley guns ) balance superb .triggers superb. felt recoil is very very soft. . seen some black edtions with barrels at 1460. shot fibre wads today and the breaks were good. recoil still minimal. for me a far and away better gun in every respect than the 682 golde I just traded. but then you'd hope so for the money. have to agree with miroku _fan, latest dt11 could be a world beater. jasper. I miss read mine yesterday mine are stamped 1500 grams. I stuck them on the scales to confirm and it read 1497 good enough for me. Does your one have the b- fast weight system in the stock and the slots in the barrel for the barrel weights ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper682 Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 No it doesn't. But to be honest it's right on the pins balance wise , so probably wouldn't mess too much.seems like they made the barrel lighter then gave some weights to bring it back where it should be any way. Marketing at its best . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 No it doesn't. But to be honest it's right on the pins balance wise , so probably wouldn't mess too much.seems like they made the barrel lighter then gave some weights to bring it back where it should be any way. Marketing at its best . I think it's more of a case some like the weight and some don't. So the best answer would be to make the barrels lighter however give an option to weight or balance to you own spec. I put 50 grams on my barrels which is slightly barrel heavy on the hinge pin but I want it balanced in the middle of my hands as I hold the gun if that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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