These are my knobs. One groove for the standard bolt face, two for magnum and three for Lapua. At some point I may redo the Cerakote to have the grooves in Patriot Brown to make them pop a little more.
I know this gets asked every few months... Who does everyone prefer to go to for barrels now? Currently considering a 16.5" 6.5CM, and liking ES-Tactical but always open to suggestions.
Also 6.5CM or settle for a .308? Use is normally paper/steel out to 800 yards, with the occasional coyote within 400.
Spoke with Keith @ Phoenix Custom Rifles this afternoon. He customizes each one based on any design/size and will custom fit them to the specific bolt when you send it to him. He's going to make 2 for me for a total of $70tjgolf when you talk to them please let the rest of us know what they say.
For years, I went through FireGuyTy, but he handed over the business to someone else. I ordered a 25 Creedmoor barrel from ES Tactical about 5 or 6 weeks ago. I've heard nothing but good things about ES, but this will be my first barrel from them.
I have one from ES and another one that will hopefully be done soon, I think I ordered it back in January. I think DMR is the one that Ty recommended when he stopped selling barrels.
That’s a great price. I use SAC (bartleins, with a Proof on order). They’re phenomenal, but not cheap.The only barrel maker I’ve used for my SRS is Benchmark. I’ve got four of their barrels for mine in 243 to 338. They all shoot well and I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone that can compete on price with them. Last one so bought cost me $880 including the extension, muzzle threading and Cerakote.
I think you're right about DMR. How do you like your ES Tactical barrel? I've had Benchmark, Hawk Hill, Krieger, Bartlein, but never a K&P, so I'd like to know how they shoot
The only barrel maker I’ve used for my SRS is Benchmark. I’ve got four of their barrels for mine in 243 to 338. They all shoot well and I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone that can compete on price with them. Last one so bought cost me $880 including the extension, muzzle threading and Cerakote.
Are you ordering direct through Benchmark? I know they had Sig drop in barrels, but I didn't think they did DT barrels in house.
what constitutes a "called" shot?Took the new SAC 223 out and this was done with in the first 50 rounds. This is one of the best shooting set ups that I have ever had. Will post more pictures as the barrel breaks in. The Winchester was match 77gr.
This seems like a great option. And being a simple man myself, I have one in 300 Win mag. But then, I don’t reload.26" 6.5 SAUM. Uses the same brass as your first instinct. You have lots of backup from George Gardner if there are any issues.
Ive got a 7saum, and it brings hell’s wrath everytime I point it at something. 183 SMK @3000 fps from my 24” Bartlein.I currently have a 16" 6.5 Creedmoor as my general plinking 600yd and in barrel for cheap shooting, steel ringing, 100 & 200 yd groups, etc. I have a 30" 300 Norma as my, hopefully, mile barrel. I'm thinking of adding a 3rd for in between.
Steel from 500-1000
Hunting deer to elk sized game from 200-800
Good brass available (or easily necked down) - lapua, norma, peterson, alpha, etc level
Decent barrel life - I like experimenting reloading and don't want to burn a barrel load developing.
Much more performance than my short 6.5 creed and less recoil, cheaper, shorter and lighter than my 300 norma.
I do reload, but would prefer a non wildcat
My first instinct is a 7 SAUM, but curious to see what everyone else thinks.
Short action magazine, feed lips slightly modified. All this talk reminded me I needed to try out SAC magazine kit, so I ordered it yesterday. I’ll report back if it’s a significant upgrade or not.
So awesome. I run a Kahles 525 on my A2 and a NF ATACR 7-35 on my A1 right now. Super excited for you and looking forward to hear your experiences with the ZCO.View attachment 7066913
Just jumped on the DT bandwagon. ES-Tactical made this A1 for me. 6.5 cm, 26" 1/7.5, .900" taper, Ryan Pierce's muzzle brake.
Tonight will receive a ZCO 527 atop. Can't wait to shoot it!
I did not push my luck up to have it cross the pond in the std DT package...?Did it come in that case?
What grip is that on the hand guard?Case Club.
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How do the factory DT barrels compare to some of the aftermarket options out there? I have a couple DT A1 conversion kits that have been serving me well so it doesn't seem like there's anything wrong with them, and they're pretty cheap to boot.
I bought several A1 conversion kits that were on sale at EuroOptic and had them all rethreaded to 5/8x24 as well. Good to hear they're not noticeably behind the competition as a baseline.Factory DT barrels are Lothar Walther steel barrels, which have all shot incredibly well for me, aside from having to rethread the muzzle from 3/4 to 5/8 for my suppressors. Personally, I've shot Krieger, Bartlein, Benchmark, Hawk Hill, and of course the factory Lothar Walther barrels, and I couldn't see a difference between any of them on paper or at distance.
I actually have only shot Bartlein barrels in mine, but this is exactly what I would expect. I may pick up a couple of factory barrels at some point.Factory DT barrels are Lothar Walther steel barrels, which have all shot incredibly well for me, aside from having to rethread the muzzle from 3/4 to 5/8 for my suppressors. Personally, I've shot Krieger, Bartlein, Benchmark, Hawk Hill, and of course the factory Lothar Walther barrels, and I couldn't see a difference between any of them on paper or at distance.
The washer trick will likely work. If it doesn’t, I encourage you to speak with Meghan in the DT warranty department. She definitely makes an effort to be helpful and has had a lot of conversations with me about this.I bought several A1 conversion kits that were on sale at EuroOptic and had them all rethreaded to 5/8x24 as well. Good to hear they're not noticeably behind the competition as a baseline.
Lots of good info in this thread too! I'll have to try the washer trick to have mags drop free, I've added a strip of grip tape to the sides of the magazines to aid with one-handed magazine removal but it'd be great if they would drop free instead of requiring some hand acrobatics. That and the pistol grip are my only complaints so far, the weight, balance, length, and accuracy have been superb with my A2.
I haven't taken the skins off to see, but how much structural support is there on the pistol grip? I really dislike the shape of it and was wondering if it'd be possible to chop it off and replace with something else bubba'd on, then hide the seam with some camo wrap or similar. I tried to find some rubber/silicone grip wraps but nobody makes one that's big enough for the SRS grips unfortunately.
Searched around a bit but didn't find anyone else that's previously done grip mods to the SRS of any generation. The skins are relatively inexpensive in case I mess it up terribly and want to revert, but I wouldn't want to modify the metal underneath at all.
I haven't taken the skins off to see, but how much structural support is there on the pistol grip? I really dislike the shape of it and was wondering if it'd be possible to chop it off and replace with something else bubba'd on, then hide the seam with some camo wrap or similar. I tried to find some rubber/silicone grip wraps but nobody makes one that's big enough for the SRS grips unfortunately.
Searched around a bit but didn't find anyone else that's previously done grip mods to the SRS of any generation. The skins are relatively inexpensive in case I mess it up terribly and want to revert, but I wouldn't want to modify the metal underneath at all.