New era?

[no.1topdog]

Update (for the very bored).

I'm not bored Will, this is fascinating!

I'm a lifelong Beretta shooter but have always found the DT10's heavy, ungainly and downright "dead" feeling in my hands, with the exception of one gun a friend has which I would bite his arm off if he ever came to sell it. The difference being is all in the weight of the barrels for me. His barrels are considerably lighter than standard (it is a very early model), the wood in turn is lighter and has been slimmed down to achieve the right balance, and for me, being used to a very slimmed down 682 Supersport (virtually in a game specification) this gun feels superb.

Quote "What the hell, its all a journey (but i would like to get to the end of it soon)."  I feel you have reached the end of the journey already, but for some reason you decided to make the return journey to see if things had improved since you left, and you have found that they haven't. From that I mean I think you already have the "Holy Grail Gun" in your Perazzi, but your constant strive for perfection has allowed you to take your eye off the ball. Nothing wrong in that of course, It just took you a little longer to see it. Maybe I'm wrong, time will tell Will??

Best of luck with which ever gun you choose to progress to the next level. Rest assured we will be watching your scores to see what happens. (Sorry if I sound like a stalker again but this story has me gripped!).  :biggrin:

 

[Will Hewland]

You're probably right No1. However, I feel better for doing some "due diligence" and looking at the options. If I end up with a modified version of my original gun then I have learned something along the way. To reiterate what I said somewhere before, it is not so much that there are good and bad guns, more that there are guns with characteristics. The job is to find the characteristics that suit you best and then really get to know that gun.

 

[no.1topdog]

You're probably right No1. However, I feel better for doing some "due diligence" and looking at the options. If I end up with a modified version of my original gun then I have learned something along the way. To reiterate what I said somewhere before, it is not so much that there are good and bad guns, more that there are guns with characteristics. The job is to find the characteristics that suit you best and then really get to know that gun.

And that, my friend, is true enlightenment that very few on here will ever attain!  :biggrin:

 

[Will Hewland]

And that, my friend, is true enlightenment that very few on here will ever attain!  :biggrin:

Yes.. I'll let you know If I ever do..

 

[Hamster]

I have to say Will, regardless of the whole fit, balance, length, barrel weight etc, I really feel there is such a thing as too heavy. Not sure how you would go about shaving weight off the DT11, hard to do in the barrel area unless you're prepared to remove rib which even I would baulk at for such an expensive gun. 

No.1 toptog, I've also noticed some DT10's are eaiser to shoot than others, a chap I know has a 32" sporter with schnabel fore end neither of which I like as a rule but it has such a superb grip/feel. Once couldn't connect with this rising away quartering bird with my own gun but couldn't miss with his !

 

[Will Hewland]

Yes I'm happy with its balance, so first job would be to see if anything could come off for end. Stock easy. If in doubt leave it.

 

[Darkside]

Yes I'm happy with its balance, so first job would be to see if anything could come off for end. Stock easy. If in doubt leave it.

Wheetabix for breakfast?

 

[Will Hewland]

Wheetabix for breakfast?

At least two needed..

 

[curious2]

This is a quality thread, please keep updating us with your journey Will.

 

[Will Hewland]

Will H: Champion of - and entertainer to the bored!

 

[RobertBeard]

Wheetabix for breakfast?

No - Porridge!

 

[shootinguru]

:fie:  Will, why don't you buy a Perazzi MX12 and shoot like a count!  . :crazy:

 

[Will Hewland]

:fie: Will, why don't you buy a Perazzi MX12 and shoot like a count! . :crazy:

Just got to make sure the "o" is there. That's my goal.

 

[Will Hewland]

Had a go with the P today. Felt very pointy and I was whizzing through slower stuff, missing in front. Went back to DT11 which was then odd for a few shots, before I dialled in and felt very comfortable. Moral of story, stick with 1 gun!

DT11 gets the outing next weekend.

But so as not to appear rude, I have accepted a Blaser trial day on Friday. Ha haha ha!

 

[Skeet UK]

How does one get invited to a Blaser trial day??

 

[Will Hewland]

How does one get invited to a Blaser trial day??

EJ Churchill are having a bit of a launch as they are stocking them in the gun shop big time. Limited space on this one but they will have try guns from now on I believe.

 

[Skeet UK]

EJ Churchill are having a bit of a launch as they are stocking them in the gun shop big time. Limited space on this one but they will have try guns from now on I believe.

Will you have a look at the new Vantage, and let us know what you think? If they have one

I so, totally need a Blaser...

 

[Irishgunner]

To take weight out of the DT without changing balance briley titanium or muller chokes it's only a couple of oz's but it will allow you to remove some of the lead beretta put in the stock, should be able to get the gun down to 9lb flat

 

[Will Hewland]

To take weight out of the DT without changing balance briley titanium or muller chokes it's only a couple of oz's but it will allow you to remove some of the lead beretta put in the stock, should be able to get the gun down to 9lb flat

I was due to try some Mullers for this reason. Does anybody know the actual weight saving? Can't believe it's much?

 

[Rosso]

Next to nothing. Weight tested mine against briely's. Would not buy them just for the weight saving. Quality was poor black coating coming off before I had even used them.

Patterns not as I expected from the advertising blurb.

IMO.

Edited :- My mistake. The U3 was sent back after 8 shells had been put through it on extreme range target at Southdown.