desert tactical in .408 cheytac!!!

[robdes]

All SRS owners and future owners-

DTA has been looking at making a .408 CheyTac conversion kit available for the SRS. I spoke with Ethan today (great sales guy at DTA), and he said that they aren't sure that the chambering can be made safe enough given the fixed diameter of the barrel extension.

It seems like this comes down to engineering. Maybe if enough of us chime in with our overwhelming desire to have this caliber available for the SRS they will sharpen their pencils. Of course, it could be that they already have and it just can't work. It sure would make a sweet platform even better. The greatest rifle ever?

 

[Dogtown]

Re: desert tactical in .408 cheytac!!!

I think we should wait for SHOT. Trying not to speak for Nick and DTA, but they know this is a desired caliber (along with variants).

 

[robdes]

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Dogtown-

When is the show?

They are working on a larger platform for .408 and 50 BMG. Do you think they would have two platforms that had a .408 option?

 

[dmg308]

Re: desert tactical in .408 cheytac!!!

A 12lb 408 CT that will be interesting.

 

[robdes]

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would probably hurt a bit, huh? Although, the .338 lapua has pretty minimal kick out of this thing.

 

[Quicky06]

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Let's just hope of they do make a larger one you can get conversions for smaller calibers still.

I've been saving for one of these. And like the switch barrel setup alot. Would be nice to have the same everything but a practice barrel/ Caliber. And the bigger/ comp setup

 

[robdes]

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That's one of the reasons that I got one. I was looking at a Barrett Bravo 98 and the AI in 338. I went with the DTA so that I could shoot it a lot w/o having to pony up for the Lapua ammo (I don't reload-yet) I have 300 win mag and 338 conv. kits.

Keep saving- me thinks its worth every penny.

 

[Walsh]

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A 12lb 408 CT that will be interesting.


You know that CheyTac makes a .408 in a Manners stock (the one that looks like the McMillian HTG)!!

 

[robdes]

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Pretty cool. 11.75 lbs. I wonder how hard it punches you in the shoulder.
Seems like kind of a short barrel for the round though (24").

 

[Walsh]

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I don't know, mabey it's their "mountain rifle" for those armored grizzlyes!! I like my 12 pound .308 though.

 

[Mag 300]

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this is a hell of a platform from .243 to 408???
its an all in one gun!!!

 

[Ratbert]

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I'd really like to see a <span style="font-weight: bold">smaller</span> platform optimized for short-action 30cal and under, using AW magazines preferably.

 

[RemingtonSPS]

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YOU TEASE!

I opened this topic thinking I was going to find someone who figured out how to do it. I hope DTA figures out a way to do it on the existing chassis, I don't want to sell my other kidney to buy a 2nd one.

 

[robdes]

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I hope they do as well!

I think my next post will be - 9 lb 50 BMG semi-auto w/30" barrel and no recoil.

 

[ORD]

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I'd be game if DTA can find a way to incorporate it into the current SRS safely. Also, I would certainly be game for a "beefier" SRS built to handle the 408CT or larger cartridges that could also be compatible with the 338LM, 300WM, 308WIN, etc., etc.

As for the weight/recoil issues...I figure the rifle would be 16lbs give or take with a 29" or so barrel, optics, etc. With an effective muzzle brake or a can, I don't figure that the recoil would be unmanageable.

 

[TDH]

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I wouldn't mind if it went from 338 - 50 BMG.