Official (DTA) SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

[patches]

Hey guys-

I am soon going to be a DTA SRS owner and know that there is a ton of information about this rifle on the hide. As you all know, once you begin the process of researching something like buying a new high end rifle you suddenly become a minor expert on the issue after all your research is done. I have done the same things on vehicles, homes, etc.

I would like to see if you guys would be interested in starting a DTA only thread where possible buyers and current owners can find information and post thing like:

Load Data
Reviews
Pictures
Ask questions
Links to other hide threads on previous DTA subjects

This would be like the McMillan A5 picture thread, except everything DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, and Hunter related.

I know that there are a couple guys here that have some great load info and others that have built some SRS' in unique calibers. Others have done some really creative modifications and additions to these rifles. I think it would be nice to find this wealth of information all in one place instead of a bunch of random threads using the search tool.

Let me know if you think this is a good idea, if so lets get it started!

If you think it sucks you can let me know how horrible of a person I am as well.....

If it works, I will change the thread title to read "Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread." Maybe if it becomes big enough it can get broken down into different threads for each rifle. Maybe one day it may even become a sticky thread, God willing and the creek don't rise. Just a thought.

Thanks

Ryan

 

[poison123]

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Might as well.

I'd be happy to contribute loads I've worked up so far.

 

[RemingtonSPS]

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6.5x284, 142smk, br-2, 28" benchmark 8 twist, 51.3gr H4831sc. Solid 3/8moa.

 

[Fredo]

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http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...0422#Post780422

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1231433&page=1

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...7193#Post747193



http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...340#Post1578340

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1586550#Post1586550

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...854#Post1581854

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1578437&gonew=1#UNREAD

 

[Addicted]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Th

Great idea, as I am not too far away from picking one of these up as well.

One question though for those with the .308 conversion. How far out does the barrell extend past the rail? Any reason to be concerned if a suppressor and rail would conflict with each other? (Specifically looking to run a Shark on it)

 

[poison123]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Addicted</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great idea, as I am not too far away from picking one of these up as well.

One question though for those with the .308 conversion. How far out does the barrell extend past the rail? Any reason to be concerned if a suppressor and rail would conflict with each other? (Specifically looking to run a Shark on it) </div></div>

You should be fine. I'll post some pics when I get home of my 762sd and its break mount.

 

[Louis Corkern]

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This far lol

The barrel extends roughly 1".

Thanks

 

[patches]

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<span style="font-weight: bold">Sr90's Post from 2/15/08 SRS photos and info (Very long thread</span>)

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...0422#Post780422

<span style="font-weight: bold">Ratbert's Range Report (great pics and review)
</span>
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1231433&page=1

<span style="font-weight: bold">Bolt Manipulation Video</span>

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...7193#Post747193

<span style="font-weight: bold">HTI Introduction</span>

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1578340&page=1

<span style="font-weight: bold">HTI Pics</span>

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1586550#Post1586550

<span style="font-weight: bold">New DTA products (soft case, ammo, etc)</span>

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...854#Post1581854

<span style="font-weight: bold">Pics from SHOT Show</span>

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1578437&gonew=1#UNREAD

<span style="font-weight: bold">300gr SMK 338 Load Thread</span>

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...539#Post1577539

<span style="font-weight: bold">Barrel Conversion Info Thread</span>

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...588#Post1565588


<span style="font-weight: bold">Trigger Review Thread</span>

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1600766&gonew=1#UNREAD

 

[_RJ_]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Th

I agree, these systems are awesome.

 

[Tucsondave]

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+1

 

[dksd39]

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Here is my current SRS 338LM load

94gr RL-25
250gr Lapua LB
Fed 215m primer
OAL- 3.69"
2920 fps with no pressure signs

 

[rero360]

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I'm seriously considering selling off most of my collection to help fund one of these. Have to keep the AR, M1, 1911 and 10/22, everything else can go though lol.

 

[ney1]

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I like the official Sticky thread idea.

We have updated the website too guys don't forget to check it out. We know there are a few bugs in it so bare with us for a couple weeks.
www.deserttacticalarms.com

The thread length is .625" and you will have just over 1/8" gap between back of silencer and front of forearm on the SRS .308 win


Thanks

Nick

 

[poison123]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Th

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sr90</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like the official Sticky thread idea.

We have updated the website too guys don't forget to check it out. We know there are a few bugs in it so bare with us for a couple weeks.
www.deserttacticalarms.com

The thread length is .625" and you will have just over 1/8" gap between back of silencer and front of forearm on the SRS .308 win


Thanks

Nick
</div></div>

Much better site, and the Support & FAQ provides alot of good info.

 

[CANAVAR]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Th

Tag

 

[Addicted]

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Ordered mine today! Have in a week or two!

Can someone chime in on the Lothar Walther barrels? DTA is using both Krieger and Lothar Walther for the .308. I'm just not familiar with the Lothar Walther. I'm sure they are good barrels if they are running them, but don't know much about them with the exception that they are buttoned barrels.

Also, found out that you can get the .308 in a 26 inch barrel from them, if you like. Personally, I got the 22 inch, b/c I am buying this for the compactness of the gun. If I want to really reach out there, then that is what the .338 conversion is for.

 

[patches]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Th

More thread descriptions and threads added.

Please keep the load data coming guys.

 

[shane45]

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I think its a great idea!

Heres my first question in the "Official thread"

Is the railed forarm easily swappable. A "Carbine length" forarm and an 18" Barrel might appeal to some

Shane

 

[grkmec]

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Great thread idea. I just ordered a Deployment kit w/ two conversions (338 & 308)

 

[markspring1978]

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Would really great if there were a sub-forums of the "rifles" forum so that guys could just see threads pertaining to specific manufacturers, (i.e. AI, GAP, DTA, PGW, etc.). This would make this forum much more user friendly. 1911 Forum (http://forums.1911forum.com) does this and it is really nice.

 

[robdes]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Th

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shane45</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think its a great idea!

Heres my first question in the "Official thread"

Is the railed forarm easily swappable. A "Carbine length" forarm and an 18" Barrel might appeal to some

Shane </div></div>

Hi Shane.

I asked Later the same thing. He said no. I was interested b/c their new Covert looks like it is a SRS with a short forearm. So- DTA, please make this happen. It just make sense and it should be super easy. Just make the covert rail attach in the same way that the SRS forearm attaches. I would love the ability to put a 16" 308 barrel on mine.

 

[shane45]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Th

Yeah and Dtac and I get a free upgrade

 

[Fredo]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Th

If you don't want to wait, you can buy a forearm and have it machined off.

 

[robdes]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Th

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fredo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you don't want to wait, you can buy a forearm and have it machined off. </div></div>

Later also suggested that. I am looking at mine now, and while it would work, it wouldn't be the cleanest thing in the world. The slits and slots don't line up in an ideal way.

sr90, later- how much would a rail cost?

 

[chas1759]

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DTAC
I talkedto Ethan last week about a full length forearm replacement and was told $375. I dont know if the short ones are available yet, but try giving him a call.

 

[robdes]

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I talked to later, and he thought that the covert's forearm had a different attachment method. That seems kind of weird to me.

Nick- please chime in. Can we easily convert our SRS's to Coverts and back again?

 

[ney1]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Th

It's too early to answer the forearm question on the Covert as it's still in development.

 

[Mute]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Th

Funny. I thought the same thing when I saw these at Shot Show. If I can easily convert the Covert or Hunter into an SRS format with the rails, I'd have all the rifles I'd want in one package. Of course, that might be a less attractive option to DTA as they'd be selling less rifles.

 

[Louis Corkern]

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Guys,

I have received several PM in regards to what the DTA production version of the soft case/shooting mat looks like.

Here are a few pics of it on desk, Will get field pics this weekend.

Top View with all buckles unfastened

Bottom View with all buckles unfastened

Inside View with foldable mat area in stowed position

Inside View with all of my stuff inside lol

Inside View of pouch area with mags, torque tool, etc

I have also received request for monopod pics

Here is monopod in stowed position

Here is semi extended monopod

Here is complete extended monopod

Here is complete rifle pic with monopod extended

NOTE: To operate the monopod all the user has to do is pull down on that knurled knob and the pod shoots down, then all you do is turn the knurled knob in either direction and make your fine adjustments.

Thanks

 

[patches]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Th

Thanks Later!

....Double Gulp...lol





Here are some some additional links to DTA threads:

<span style="font-weight: bold">Thread about Cerakoteing a SRS</span>

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1612895&gonew=1#UNREAD

<span style="font-weight: bold">Thread about custom barrel builders for the SRS</span>

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1509588#Post1509588

 

[Poundcake]

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Posting after LC is like getting stuck behind a 6 1/2 ft tall 300 lbs woman in a pink muumu at the buffet line, nobody really pays any attention to you, but I think this is a great idea and here is my contribution. This video I think should help illustrate the wonderful job the compensator does minimizing the blast of the 338 LM round that everyone seems to be so worried about. Notice the camera is about 1 foot right and maybe 2 feet behind the muzzle, which on comparable rifles, ie M107's or AW Magnums, would be smack dab in the "blast" zone. Note the overall lack of "blast".
I was pretty happy to find that the 338 LM is just a pleasurable to shoot as the 308.

 

[Louis Corkern]

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LOL SOOOO Not true Poundcake...

Man you gonna have to make trip down here for a weekend of shooting. We can do ELR, ELR combined with high angle, etc etc etc.


Well I noticed the cerakote thread so figured I would go ahead and post this pic of new SRS cerakoted FDE

Here is thru the scope pic at 1450m IIRC..it might have been 1500m I don't remember.

Thanks

 

[B.Bates]

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Later

What color are those skins?

can you take somemore pics? outside maybe?

thanks

 

[Poundcake]

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Hahahah, got a friend coming in from out of town to test drive my rifle, I have a feeling he will be giving you a call soon. I'd really like to get down there, let me know when you have a weekend free of chasing "cougars"
Anyone in WA, OR, ID that can get to SE WA feel free to PM me, I will happily take you out to the range to get a feel for the 338 and 308 conversions at what ever range tickles your pickle, you will have to supply your own ammo!

 

[Chiller]

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Interested to see this through....

 

[ney1]

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Later,
It was 1500 meters (1640 yards).

 

[Tucsondave]

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I like Poundcakes offer. If you are in the Tucson area,I too would be happy to let ya take my DTA for a spin in .308/.338/.243. Supressed or unsuppressed. You provide the ammo. Usually head out 1x a week. PM me.

 

[Chiller]

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Come over the comp next weekend....and bring Ms. Sebu...

 

[Unsichtbar]

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Load info 155L IMR 8208 xbr DTA SRS 22'

Shot SRS .308 1/10 Krieger 22" barrel used IMR 8208 xbr Lapua case 155 L 2929 Fps load in single digits SD ES ( below ability of chrono to measure)but shows cosistancy. Four loads same POI in OCW test with in 1/4" of each other at 100 yds largest 3 shot .5 Moa others .3 Moa. confirmed at 300 one round each under 3/4"

I run my AIAW at 2940 Fps with 25" barrel so I gave up 20 Fps, big deal. No preasure signs, primer edges round not flat, no leaks around primer and easy bolt lift/extraction. Worked up the load OCW bullet loaded out to -.010 jump ogive length 2.227 OAL 2.851, its over the published max 45.3 but note the OAL they list.

Shot 60 plus rounds 1000 yds Temp about 50F Alt sea level 10 mph cross wind at 90 degrees all sonic. First relay 187- 2x F class target 10 ring 10". Next relay I screwed up but it was not the rifle or the load, operator.

 

[Louis Corkern]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shootone</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Later

What color are those skins?

can you take somemore pics? outside maybe?

thanks</div></div>

Here you go...

FDE skins with FDE cerakote

Green skins with Green cerakote (The new green skins match better this this pic appears to show lol)

Thanks

 

[Chiller]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Later</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shootone</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Later

What color are those skins?

can you take somemore pics? outside maybe?

thanks</div></div>

Here you go...

FDE skins with FDE cerakote

Green skins with Green cerakote (The new green skins match better this this pic appears to show lol)

Thanks </div></div>

Do we even dar ask how many you have not including the HTI?

 

[ney1]

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The FDE cerakote looks lighter in the pic's then it does in real life. The picture that looks the most like it does in real life is this one.

 

[B.Bates]

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thanks guys

have yall done one in fde cerakote and green skins?

 

[_RJ_]

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Yes, if all goes well I hope to be getting one real soon. Does anyone know if there is a waiting list or are they keeping up with demand. See ya soon Poundcake

 

[patches]

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FDE skins with FDE cerakote

Now that is sexy.....

 

[MGC]

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can the monopod be ordered seperately to fit the original stock on the recon scout. My rifle is 12-18 months old and did not have a monopod when i bought it.

 

[MGC]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Th

does anyone know if the monopod can be inserted into the original stock in the RSR

 

[patches]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Th

I believe you can send the chassis back to DTA and they will retrofit it with the monopod.

 

[Tucsondave]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chiller</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Come over the comp next weekend....and bring Ms. Sebu...

</div></div>


Planning on it.

 

[Guest]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MGC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">can the monopod be ordered seperately to fit the original stock on the recon scout. My rifle is 12-18 months old and did not have a monopod when i bought it. </div></div>

PM Later. ask him