Once again a good video. The DT 11 is a dream weapon and at home at all international competitions. I have been shooting the 694 for 3 years and am very satisfied with it. DT 11 would be the next leap. What I don't like about the DT 11 is the choice of wood. For the price Beretta charges, a better wood grade should be used.
@@Bassingtons IT'S A HIT AND MISS WITH THE DT11 WOOD, I HAVE SEEN SOME WITH AMAZING RUN OF WOOD AND THEN THE NEXT BATCH AT THE LOCAL LARGE SHOTGUN DEALER, JUST SO SO!!🤷♂️
Thank you Sir for a well crafted review. I recently sold a Krieghoff Trap Special. In my search for a new trap gun, I found a used DT11 X Trap. You are spot on with your review. A very solid gun and it has a natural feel when swinging it. Much more responsive than the K gun and built very well. You are class act my friend. Keep up the good work !
Excellent review! I own a DT11 here across the pond. I purchased it for many of the same reasons articulated in your video and couldn’t be more pleased. Have a great shooting season.
2:12 Being a happy / content 694 owner I am asking myself why I would need a detachable trigger as the DT11 has and gets its name from? What are the advantages? Is in maintenance or the possibilty to fine tune the trigger?
@@Bassingtons triggers are NOT mechanical from factory, they are inertia. You can however have them engineered to mechanical triggers by a really good beretta gunsmith.
Detachable trigger guns became popular in competition due to many running v springs- which can pop at any moment so being able to change in time permitted was needed, 99% of clay shooters will never need a gun that detaches and besides mentioned there is zero advantage especially if coil sprung, people just like to think x y or z makes a better gun than a b c
Buenas noches, qué hay de cierto de los defectos dela DT 11 black respecto al desprendimiento de la banda,la caida del grupo de disparo y problemas con los eyectores??, muchas gracias
I think you might have it backwards with the barrels. The solid mid rib on a Kreighoff is actually to make the barrels lighter. They use thinner metal for the barrels and then einforce it with solid mid rib. The floating barrels are thicker and heavier, hence why they dont need a solid mid rib. It might be different on the Beretta, but i doubt it. Most people do not want the weight at the end of the barrel. They want the weight between their hands.
Hi nice to see that you look really well. The DT a fantastic gun straight out the box I hope you keep going well with it. We never got round to bashing any clays last year when you got better. My son is now in the FUTURE SHOTS ACADEMY with some great instructors. If you get chance try supersporting it's a great discaplin to shoot. Andy and Lewis
I was only thinking about your invitation the other day, I guess time runs ahead of us! Great to hear about your son and supersporting sounds fantastic but difficult!
@@BassingtonsSupersporting depends on the shooting ground some more so than others. I can recommend you try it. 4 singles full use then 2 report pairs and a simo pair makes up a stand. The academy are having a sponsership shoot day at barbury shooting ground on Saturday so up at silly o'clock to get there. We must get a date and ground to meet up sorted Andy
I must say that your presentation and input is quite phenomenal for me, having ZERO experience with target guns, shooting military type "black" rifles only. Still very interesting. Perhaps consider posting some footage from the range... Take care
@@Bassingtons thank you for your reply I purchased a 694 after watching your videos, you look the same build as myself I’ve just started shooting clay and really enjoy it. I previously had a zoli z sport with 15” length of pull I wasn’t happy I was being slapped in the cheeck. I’m much more comfortable on the 694 and no cheeck slap and shoot better. Being 6ft 2ins not easy getting the of the shelf gun to fit 😊
In my opinion the K80 is the superior gun. However it is considerably dearer in price and this is an important factor to take in account, when purchasing one.
@@blackadder1966 I’m in the same boat, the inventory in the US isn’t what it has been in recent years the dealers tell me. I’m a sporting clays shooter and NSCA Instructor, and I’ve been a Beretta shooter all of my life. Long story short I bought a 694 ACS last year new off the shelf and I can confidently say that it is the most disappointing firearm purchase I have ever made. The gun has had roughly 15k rounds through it and has been meticulously taken care off. The forend split, the trigger shakes, ejectors are hit or miss, etc. Contacted Beretta customer service and they were useless. Currently looking into a K80 Parcours x and a DT11. I demo’d both and I just wasn’t crazy impressed with the DT (yes I know it’s won countless gold medals by the best in the world) when comparing the price to the 694 and to the K80, but it could just be me. I’m just nervous to buy another beretta over and under.
@jhr2001 The importer here is difficult to get in touch with! luckily, someone at the club had a k80 to try today. I liked it apart from the slight step on the rib and it was the flat rib. So the search goes on, blaser f3 so far is my favourite.
Tu parle de l'esthétique du fusil, du bois, que tu l'aimes, etc ... mais au fait il à un bloc de détente à inertie ou mécanique ? Si on ne parles pas de ça, c'est comme choisir une auto pour sa couleur.
Oui, tu le trouve beau et doux. Alors tu ne sais pas ce qu'est un bloc de détente à inertie ou mécanique. C'est comme choisir un véhicule pour sa couleur.
I said it has a detachable mechanical trigger and that it has very clean crisp trigger pulls. I also said, you can tell the difference between this (DT11) and the 694.
Hmmm. I seem to recall a video you did comparing a 694 to a Krieghoff K-80. You sure did your best to convince us that the 694 was in the same league as a K-80. Seems like you have no trouble seeing the difference between a DT11 and a 694 when it comes to your money. Maybe you’re coming to appreciate high end competition clays guns…then again, what do I know? I shoot one of those 694 wannabes, the Krieghoff K-80.
Once again a good video. The DT 11 is a dream weapon and at home at all international competitions. I have been shooting the 694 for 3 years and am very satisfied with it. DT 11 would be the next leap. What I don't like about the DT 11 is the choice of wood. For the price Beretta charges, a better wood grade should be used.
I agree with you and that is why I mentioned it in the VLOG, as I also mentioned, I am very happy with the wood on mine!
@@Bassingtons IT'S A HIT AND MISS WITH THE DT11 WOOD, I HAVE SEEN SOME WITH AMAZING RUN OF WOOD AND THEN THE NEXT BATCH AT THE LOCAL LARGE SHOTGUN DEALER, JUST SO SO!!🤷♂️
Thank you Sir for a well crafted review. I recently sold a Krieghoff Trap Special. In my search for a new trap gun, I found a used DT11 X Trap. You are spot on with your review. A very solid gun and it has a natural feel when swinging it. Much more responsive than the K gun and built very well. You are class act my friend. Keep up the good work !
Many thanks.
Excellent review! I own a DT11 here across the pond. I purchased it for many of the same reasons articulated in your video and couldn’t be more pleased. Have a great shooting season.
You too and many thanks.
This is the only Beretta I would ever buy the flagship of beretta.this DT11 will run like a top and last forever
Thanks for your post
Thank you.
FANTASTIC VIDEO PRESENTATION, OF A WONDERFUL CLAY BUSTING GUN.
Many thanks.
2:12 Being a happy / content 694 owner I am asking myself why I would need a detachable trigger as the DT11 has and gets its name from? What are the advantages? Is in maintenance or the possibilty to fine tune the trigger?
@@Bassingtons triggers are NOT mechanical from factory, they are inertia. You can however have them engineered to mechanical triggers by a really good beretta gunsmith.
Detachable trigger guns became popular in competition due to many running v springs- which can pop at any moment so being able to change in time permitted was needed, 99% of clay shooters will never need a gun that detaches and besides mentioned there is zero advantage especially if coil sprung, people just like to think x y or z makes a better gun than a b c
Every DT11 is hand finished in the factory. It is a superb handling competition gun.
It is indeed!
Buenas noches, qué hay de cierto de los defectos dela DT 11 black respecto al desprendimiento de la banda,la caida del grupo de disparo y problemas con los eyectores??, muchas gracias
Never heard of those issues until now!
I think you might have it backwards with the barrels. The solid mid rib on a Kreighoff is actually to make the barrels lighter. They use thinner metal for the barrels and then einforce it with solid mid rib.
The floating barrels are thicker and heavier, hence why they dont need a solid mid rib. It might be different on the Beretta, but i doubt it. Most people do not want the weight at the end of the barrel. They want the weight between their hands.
Thank you.
I shoot one with a TSK stock and fixed IM/F chokes. It’s an absolute tank and awesome piece of machinery 👍🏻
Hola,es 30 pulg de caño,barrenado 18,6 y choques fijos***/*, medio y full? Muchas gracias
@@danielval337832” barrels 3/4 and full chokes
Good point on the pricing…
Part of the DT11 is made at the SO shop
Yes, its the barrels.
Hi nice to see that you look really well. The DT a fantastic gun straight out the box I hope you keep going well with it. We never got round to bashing any clays last year when you got better. My son is now in the FUTURE SHOTS ACADEMY with some great instructors. If you get chance try supersporting it's a great discaplin to shoot. Andy and Lewis
I was only thinking about your invitation the other day, I guess time runs ahead of us! Great to hear about your son and supersporting sounds fantastic but difficult!
@@BassingtonsSupersporting depends on the shooting ground some more so than others. I can recommend you try it. 4 singles full use then 2 report pairs and a simo pair makes up a stand. The academy are having a sponsership shoot day at barbury shooting ground on Saturday so up at silly o'clock to get there. We must get a date and ground to meet up sorted Andy
@@andysones7997 It sounds really hard but exciting! Yes we must get something in the diary, perhaps May?
@@Bassingtons any Saturdays other than the 20th Lewis shooting the English open. Where do you fancy shooting we are in Staffordshire
@@andysones7997 Please could you drop me an email at: duncan@bassingtons.co.uk
I must say that your presentation and input is quite phenomenal for me, having ZERO experience with target guns, shooting military type "black" rifles only.
Still very interesting.
Perhaps consider posting some footage from the range...
Take care
Many thans for your feedback.
What is your length of pull please ?
15 inches
@@Bassingtons thank you for your reply I purchased a 694 after watching your videos, you look the same build as myself I’ve just started shooting clay and really enjoy it. I previously had a zoli z sport with 15” length of pull I wasn’t happy I was being slapped in the cheeck. I’m much more comfortable on the 694 and no cheeck slap and shoot better. Being 6ft 2ins not easy getting the of the shelf gun to fit 😊
@@keithwilliams2297 Anytime.
What's the best price for Beretta DT11?
I presume it is the same model as I have, with an adjustable comb?
Any chance of showdown between the 694 and the DT11?
What a great idea! Do you own a 694?
@@Bassingtons yes sir. I bought it because of your review of it
@@chriscusty9404 Wow! Whereabouts are you based?
@@Bassingtons right in the middle of the United States. A state called Kansas. I m located in the NE part of the state.
@@chriscusty9404 well that has made me laugh! Still I am sure we could pitch our guns against one another!
Opinion on the K80 vs the DT11?
In my opinion the K80 is the superior gun. However it is considerably dearer in price and this is an important factor to take in account, when purchasing one.
I may be ordering one this morning (k80), talking to the dealer sometime this morning.
@@blackadder1966 I’m in the same boat, the inventory in the US isn’t what it has been in recent years the dealers tell me. I’m a sporting clays shooter and NSCA Instructor, and I’ve been a Beretta shooter all of my life. Long story short I bought a 694 ACS last year new off the shelf and I can confidently say that it is the most disappointing firearm purchase I have ever made. The gun has had roughly 15k rounds through it and has been meticulously taken care off. The forend split, the trigger shakes, ejectors are hit or miss, etc. Contacted Beretta customer service and they were useless. Currently looking into a K80 Parcours x and a DT11. I demo’d both and I just wasn’t crazy impressed with the DT (yes I know it’s won countless gold medals by the best in the world) when comparing the price to the 694 and to the K80, but it could just be me. I’m just nervous to buy another beretta over and under.
@jhr2001 The importer here is difficult to get in touch with! luckily, someone at the club had a k80 to try today. I liked it apart from the slight step on the rib and it was the flat rib. So the search goes on, blaser f3 so far is my favourite.
@@blackadder1966 Blaser F3 is a superb gun but I would put the DT11 ahead of it.
Tu parle de l'esthétique du fusil, du bois, que tu l'aimes, etc ... mais au fait il à un bloc de détente à inertie ou mécanique ? Si on ne parles pas de ça, c'est comme choisir une auto pour sa couleur.
I did talk about the trigger in this VLOG.
Oui, tu le trouve beau et doux. Alors tu ne sais pas ce qu'est un bloc de détente à inertie ou mécanique. C'est comme choisir un véhicule pour sa couleur.
I said it has a detachable mechanical trigger and that it has very clean crisp trigger pulls. I also said, you can tell the difference between this (DT11) and the 694.
Je crois que Beretta ne vends pas de bloc de détente mécanique pour ses modèles DT11. Les blocs de détente disponibles sont à inertie. Bonne journée.
I have not a clue what you are on about. I am wondering if you have actually watched VLOG in full!
Hmmm. I seem to recall a video you did comparing a 694 to a Krieghoff K-80. You sure did your best to convince us that the 694 was in the same league as a K-80. Seems like you have no trouble seeing the difference between a DT11 and a 694 when it comes to your money. Maybe you’re coming to appreciate high end competition clays guns…then again, what do I know? I shoot one of those 694 wannabes, the Krieghoff K-80.
Now that has made me giggle!
a couple o facts not quite correct. First, it is not a boxlock but a trigger plate action and second: bore diameter is 18,6mm
On the GMK website they call it a boxlock, so went with what they said. Also checked that the barrels are bored to 18.7.
It’s a left handed version?
Ps very interesting channel.
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That foreend is a crime.