STEELIUM® PRO
In Steelium Pro barrels, the length of the forcing cone is further extended, up to 450
mm (in 76 cm barrels). An essential ally for those who want to compete at the highest
level: it is no coincidence that Steelium Pro barrels are essential components
of the most successful shooting platform ever, the DT11.
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TRIGGER PULLS
An Olympic level shooter is focussing eyes and mind on the rapidly moving target,
pulling the trigger occurs instinctively at the right moment. If this level of athlete is
even aware of the trigger pull there is something wrong. The DT11 trigger pulls
are crisp, consistent and entirely predictable. The secret to this level of mechanical
excellence is a combination of design and gunmaking skill. The DT11has a much
lighter trigger pull in comparison to guns with a conventional coil mainspring.
This is owing to the DT11's V mainspring which creates a stronger connection
between the sear arm and the hammer.
REMOVABLE TRIGGER UNIT
DT actually stands for drop
(detachable) trigger. In the
unlikely event of a mechanical
failure, the top shooter needs
the opportunity to replace
the trigger unit. This is easily
done with the DT11 allowing
an easy repair. Most of all this
feature is for peace of mind
and unlikely ever to be needed.
CROSS BOLT LOCKING MECHANISM
Another distinctive feature of
the DT11 is the bolt that
emerges from the left-hand
side of the action shoulder
when open. The cross-bolt
system is simply the strongest
and most durable way to create
a lock up between barrel and
action, essential for guns that
will be firing high volumes of
shells year after year. Eventually
the cross bolt can wear but it
can be replaced to further boost
the life of the gun.
BARRELS
Not all steel is the same. Beretta have developed a unique tri-alloy steel with elements of Nickel, Chromium and Molybdenum which gives the maximum tensile strength. Beretta's barrels start their process as a short solid piece
of steel which is deep drilled. Through the cold hammer forging process this piece of metal is beaten and shaped
into a barrel. Cold hammering, whilst strengthening the metal, also stresses it and makes it brittle. To counteract this
Beretta perform a stress relief of the material by heating the tubes to 600°C in a close to vacuum environment,
thereby avoiding chemical reactions that can take place at this extreme temperature.
This process also allows Beretta to apply the finishing touches to the internal geometry of the barrel, mill the choke
housing and prepare the tubes for fitting into the monoblock.
RIB
The DT11 has an extremely
elegant two-tier rib with
the base seamlessly aligned
to the top of the barrel.
The file cut upper surface
is anti-reflective and air flows
freely through the vents
to dissipate heat.
CHOKES
Manufactured from
high-strength steel, Beretta
Optimachoke HP chokes
provide unmatched resistance
to corrosion and the power of
steel shot.
Optimachoke HP chokes are
provided in an internal or
extended version and can be
found in different configurations
according to the discipline.
HAND FINISHING
Once all the individual elements
have been created the DT11
is assembled at the Beretta
custom shop, known as Beretta
Due. Here Beretta's most
skilled gunmakers will ensure
that everything fits together
to produce a smooth opening
gun, perfectly timed ejectors
and sweet trigger pulls.
This careful design, refined over
70 years of Olympic
competition, has turned the
DT11 into a winning machine.
SOLID ACTION
Practice makes perfect as the saying goes; this means true competition guns need
to withstand extraordinary levels of use. At the core of the DT11 is an incredibly
solid steel receiver, CNC machined from a solid block of specially formulated steel.
This action is wider and heavier than other Beretta models not only for added
strength but also to put more weight between the hands.
50+ SPECIFICATION OPTIONS
Every shooting discipline and every top
shooter, requires particular specification
and shooting dynamics. This is why
the DT11 is available in over 50 model
specifications. Special order options mean
that barrel weight can be specified and
custom stocks fitted.
CUSTOMISATION
Customisation options are available to special order
for all models in the DT11 range. These include
specified barrel weight, engraved inscription on the barrels, ornately engraved top
levers, an engraved
oval (in silver or gold) and/or a Tru Oil stock finish.
It is possible to select your own stock blank, in standard grade or with an upgrade
in wood quality, either through a UK Beretta DT11 stocking dealer or by visiting the
Beretta factory in person. In addition, you can have your stock built to your exact
dimensions with a matching forend in Round, Schnabel or Beavertail. All these options
constitute a special order, for which there is a surcharge. As with all good things you
will have to wait a little longer for fulfilment of special orders
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