Joe180 Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 I am interested in buying a beretta EELL 12 bore 30”barrels, there are so many models ,which is most popular,reason I’m asking I want one no heavier than 71/2 lb I have seen some over 8lbs which seem far too heavy for this model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 Which EELL are you interested in, 687, DT-10 or DT-11? The DTs and 687 sporters are always at least 8lb and usually, more whereas the 687 field models will be less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe180 Posted March 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 687 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchy trigger Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) from owning eell's I would think the 687 "classic" eell fixed choke field model would be the lightest, mine were 28" and certainly felt light, I now own a 28" multi choke 687 eell sporter with the vented mid rib and that certainly does not feel heavy, mind its all to do with the handling and balance. you need to get 'hands on' go out and handle some Edited March 2, 2021 by itchy trigger "" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 22 hours ago, Joe180 said: I am interested in buying a beretta EELL 12 bore 30”barrels, there are so many models ,which is most popular,reason I’m asking I want one no heavier than 71/2 lb I have seen some over 8lbs which seem far too heavy for this model. Are you sure? Been there, done that, got rid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 I have a 57EL game model (an immediate predecessor of the 687 EELL) with 28" barrels, 14 1/2" stock with slimmed pistol grip. It weights about 7 lbs and 5 or 6 ounces depending on barrels (it has 2 pairs). It does not however 'feel' particularly light because the weight is quite distributed. A similar (28" with 14 1/2" stock) Merkel 303 is about the same weight (in fact an ounce heavier at 7 lbs 7 oz), but 'feels' much lighter because the weight is more concentrated between the hands. I doubt you will find a 30" much under 7 1/2 lbs - and it will probably 'feel' heavier with 30" barrels than 28". In general, longer barrels add a little weight, but also 'feel' a little heavier (in my view anyway). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 Don’t forget to haggle in the price of reproofing it it ain’t proofed for steel, even if that doesn’t bother you; it’s got to be a bargaining tool when negotiating the cost of a SH gun from now on. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe180 Posted March 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 I think the classic needs to be looked at, or the new miroku mk 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPhantom Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 16 minutes ago, Joe180 said: I think the classic needs to be looked at, or the new miroku mk 11 I agree about the new Miroku. What a beautiful looking gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRINITY Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 Just read this thread and never seen the miroku mk11 before. Checked it out and must admit very impressive. Such a classic gun for that quality at £6k wow!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 The new Side plated Miroku is a bit crude when you look at the engraved birds, looks like a child's drawing was used. The scroll work looks nice and deep though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 I must be a philistine but I just don't get paying that kind of money a for mid range gun with added bling. I'd rather have a pre loved SO5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 Westward I totally agree, I love the look and coin finished sidelocks of the SO5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 Higher quality secondhand item every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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