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DTA from outter space.

Mgordon

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Just finished a series of DTA barrels and wanted to share this build. While it is not extremely pleasing to the eye, it is a very functional rifle. Here are the specs.

DTA SRS chassis, Rev 2. Black/Black
Proof Research carbon wrapped barrel, 338 cal, 1-9.4" twist.
Chambered to 338 LM, throated for 250-300's.
Cut to 26" and threaded 3/4 x 24 with custom thread protector.
Graphite black metal.

This barrel alone weighs 4.07 lbs. That is about 1.75 lbs lighter than a comparable SAC/DTA barrel.

For optics, we have a Hensoldt SSG-P 3-12-56 with a built in turret elevation indicator which is very cool!!! It also has a built in quick release mount. Best glass my eyes have ever looked through. This scope would be a left handed shooters dream, all the controls are on the right side. AA battery powered illumination....just a cool scope!

Again, not the prettiest thing in town, but its light and has great optics. I hope you enjoy.

Thanks for looking.

Mark

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Re: DTA from outter space.

Very cool, I want.

You should tell DTA to put the bolt on the other side so us lefty shooters can buy more guns.
 
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one of these days, I'll have to put my hnds on one of those.
nice rig.
 
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How does that Proof barrel shoot?
 
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So how much does it cost to get a Proof barrel for the DTA made?

And have you received the new DTA bolts yet? I called them and they told me one of their lathes had broken so they were running behind.
 
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I have not had time to shoot this barrel yet, however I have talked to many Proof customers who are very happy. I believe its a Rock barrel. It should shoot great!

The barrel is around the $900 range as a blank. So the cost of a completed DTA barrel is around $1920. Weight of the barrel is only 4 lbs. Same weight as a DTA 308 22" barrel.

Mark
 
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Nice rig,not to mention the near 4k price tag of that Hensoldt.
 
Re: DTA from outter space.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SilentStalkr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why is the scope canted? </div></div>

Counter acts spin drift, old trick.......

Looks like the rifle is canted, you can only mount the optics one way with the integral base.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SilentStalkr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why is the scope canted? </div></div>

Because the whole rifle is canted. The LRA bipod can rotate side to side and I just did not level the rifle while I was taking pictures. One heck of a berm huh?

Mark
 
"While not extremely pleasing to the eye..."

I beg to differ, Mark. Black is beautiful. Here's my Covert wearing your 18" barrel; it could be the younger brother of the one your showing above.

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