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Create a channel Learn moreIn theory. Though in the real world longer barrels hit more targets.Generally short barrels are more accurate than long ones
In theory. Though in the real world longer barrels hit more targets.
Wanting to know how the ejector is removed from a SRS bolt. Read somewhere that you remove the roll pin to get the extractor out but haven't seen anything about the ejector removal. Perhaps if I remove the extractor it will be obvious how the ejectors are installed/removed but hoping one of you guys that knows could give me a lesson.
thanks
You've got that backwards. The ejector is removed by knocking the roll pin out. The extractor you just shove down and then slide out. Takes some wiggling, but it will come out.
Orkan, any CNC alum rails in the works?
Orkan, any CNC alum rails in the works?
Is it possible to get just the hard cases for the SRS? I always see the hard and soft case combo, but I really don't need both.
I'd be curious if anyone has ever looked at the DT chassis and contemplated milling any weight savings cuts?
Does anyone know a smith turning proof barrels for Desert Tech besides Special Purpose Rifles? I have tried to contact them by email and phone with no luck. Maybe they are shut down for vacation or something??
Thanks,
Todd
The weight savings I was quoted by SPR were essentially negligible so it isn't worth going down that route. That being said I decided to be a guinea pig for Frozen Fiber barrels. He is wrapping Benchmark barrels and used to work for Benchmark doing the same. Unfortunately the wait time is starting to get pretty dang long and I've been getting the "next month" treatment for months now. Last I heard the tennon was off to be threaded so take that for what it is worth again for weight savings. He thinks I might save 1/2 lb which is worth me trying it. However, I think you are way better off with aggressive fluting or a turning the barrel down to a lighter contour. I would have had a barrel months ago from Ty going this route, I'm sure.
I'd be curious if anyone has ever looked at the DT chassis and contemplated milling any weight savings cuts?
Does anyone know a smith turning proof barrels for Desert Tech besides Special Purpose Rifles? I have tried to contact them by email and phone with no luck. Maybe they are shut down for vacation or something??
Thanks,
Todd
There are quite a few on this thread, and there is a list on DT's website:
https://deserttech.com/blog/classroom/related-resources/
The weight savings I was quoted by SPR were essentially negligible so it isn't worth going down that route. That being said I decided to be a guinea pig for Frozen Fiber barrels. He is wrapping Benchmark barrels and used to work for Benchmark doing the same. Unfortunately the wait time is starting to get pretty dang long and I've been getting the "next month" treatment for months now. Last I heard the tennon was off to be threaded so take that for what it is worth again for weight savings. He thinks I might save 1/2 lb which is worth me trying it. However, I think you are way better off with aggressive fluting or a turning the barrel down to a lighter contour. I would have had a barrel months ago from Ty going this route, I'm sure.
I'd be curious if anyone has ever looked at the DT chassis and contemplated milling any weight savings cuts?
Thanks for the info, but I guess I should have been more clear. I was wanting a proof carbon fiber wrapped barrel to save weight. From the sounds of things, there isn't much weight savings though. I thought SPR had an exclusive with proof for the C/F barrels.
Todd
He told me the same about the resin a few months ago, but then I assumed he got it because as of May 22nd the barrel was off getting the tennon fluted and that was the final step. I guess we will see, I think I've been waiting about 8 months.
When I was looking into it a proof barrel from special purpose rifle, in 338 it was going to weigh 4oz less than a factory desert tech 338 barrel. They have 1" more shank than needed on there proof contour so there could be a little more weight saved there. 1" of shank would maybe weigh 3-4oz I am guessing.
The barrel I have ordered from Chris at Frozen fiber is a 338, 27" finished length, 6" fluted shank, 1.250 to 0.9 straight taper. If I ever get it I will post what it weighs in at.
Hmm, 13.4oz is significant. I wonder if they got more aggressive with their profiling? My quote was given to me almost a year ago, but I think it was on Scout so i can't dig it up. I thought it was only like 2 or 3 oz at the most in savings so I didn't pursue it any further.
Any more news on the LH 223 conversions?
I am getting some wear on the inside of the chassis where the bolt rides. Is that normal? It is down to bear metal.
I am trying to decide on what powder to try first in a 338 lapua AI. Looking for input on what guys have had the best luck with or worst luck with in there 338 lapua's or LAI's shooting 300 grainers. I got a good deal on some US869. I also have retumbo and H1000. I just received an email that N570 is back in stock up here so that is an option. All suitable powders but I don't want to shoot my barrel out trying every powder. Who likes what in there srs