Inspired by the Steelium Pro barrels of the DT11 and thanks to a conical profile 5.5 times longer than the 682 Gold, the new Steelium Plus barrels give outstanding pattern quality and precision, improved recoil reduction and reduced muzzle raise. The much longer forcing cone is the key to the improvement in the barrel’s overall performance. At the beginning of the Steelium era, all of the competition barrels had a similar conic profile of approximately 2.6" on a 30" barrel. With the development of the new Beretta 692, Steelium Plus defines a new standard for competition shotgun barrels by lengthening the forcing cone to ~14" on a 30" barrel. What are the benefits of a longer forcing cone? Better patterns, less muzzle raise, and faster target acquisition on follow-up for when you have to make the shot.
Features:
- Steelium Plus Barrels: Inspired by the Steelium Pro barrels of the DT11 and thanks to a conical profile 5.5 times longer than the 682 Gold, the new Steelium Plus barrels give outstanding pattern quality and precision, improved recoil reduction and reduced muzzle raise. The much longer forcing cone is the key to the improvement in the barrel’s overall performance. At the beginning of the Steelium era, all of the competition barrels had a similar conic profile of approximately 2.6" on a 30" barrel. With the development of the new Beretta 692, Steelium Plus defines a new standard for competition shotgun barrels by lengthening the forcing cone to ~14" on a 30" barrel. What are the benefits of a longer forcing cone? Better patterns, less muzzle raise, and faster target acquisition on follow-up for when you have to make the shot.
- Wider Receiver: The new Beretta 692 features a 1.3mm (1/2") wider receiver than the 682 Gold, improving handling and control. This wider receiver adds a small amount of weight for better balance, providing more stability and better handling before and after each shot.
- Design: The wider receiver is also adorned in a technical yet elegant design. Polished metal surfaces pair with matte finish and “black gold" engraving highlight the unmistakable lines of a Beretta Over / Under with an attractive new design. The selectable safety features a two dot selector showing which barrel is ready to fire first, while the ergonomic over molded opening lever combines form and function. The stock (with optional B-FAST adjustable comb) and fore end come in selected oil-finished walnut.
- Beretta B-FAST: B-FAST stands for “Beretta Fast Adjustment System Technology". This modular adjustment system, specifically designed for Beretta, is new to Beretta’s competition shotguns. B-FAST is a group of devices that give the shooter an advantage by allowing them to easily adjust their gun to fit them.
- B-FAST Adjustable Balance System: Each Beretta 692 comes balanced from the factory, but the owner can adjust the gun to his or her individual preference or shooting style using only simple tools. This is thanks to a system of removable weights known as “B-FAST Balance".
- Adjustable trigger: The single trigger is adjustable for length of pull
- Beretta Optima Choke HP (5 included): Beretta Optima-Choke HP tubes stand up to the heat of competition. Manufactured from high strength steel and finished in a nickel-alloy coating, these chokes guarantee significant corrosion resistance and even have the ability to withstand the rigors of steel shot. Optima-Choke HP tubes are fully interchangeable on all Beretta barrels that are threaded for Optima-Choke H P.
Specifications:
- Action: Break Action, Over/Under
- Caliber: 12 Gauge
- Barrel Length: 30"
- Max Shell Length: 3"
- Choke: OBTR-HP
- Hand: Left
- Finish: Wood, Hand Rubbed Oil
- Stock/Fore-end: Select Walnut
- Stock Drop, Comb: 1 1/2"
- Stock Drop, Heel: 2.36"
- Butt Plate: Microcore
- Safety: Manual
- Trigger: Single Selective (Adjustable)
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The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
12 gauge is the most popular and useful shotgun gauges ever made. Suitable for everything from doves to geese. With sporting, military and law enforcement applications. Available in 2 ¾”, 3” and 3 ½”. The magnum lengths are generally preferred for waterfowl and turkey. Most major manufacturers produce guns and ammunition in a very wide septum for 12 gauge. Loads from ¾ oz. to 2 oz. are common with 1 1/8 oz Low base and 1 ¼ oz being the most common loadings. Target loads are normally around 1150 to 1200 FPS with High velocity lead loads tuning up 1350 FPS. Steel waterfowl loads tend to be loaded faster around 1500 FPS to compensate lower density shot. While the 2 ¾” loading is still the most popular ammunition made, nearly all current production guns have 3”or 3 ½” chambers. The shorter ammunition can be safely fired in longer chambers, but not all magnum semiautomatics will function with shorter shotshells.
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Craig Boddington
