Official (DTA) SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread
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I have two barrels from him and they both shoot great. I don't have a lot of rounds through either of them but I'm happy with the way they shoot.
So I got the SRS A2 all set up and ready to shoot tonight. 13.1 lbs with an ES Tactical 22.5 CR barrel, and 10 round magazine, without monopod or supressor. Has a Minox ZP5 5-25x56 with an ARC M10 QD-L 40mm high with 30 MOA
I’m not sure I like the length of the 10 round mag and may be willing to trade for a 6 round mag, but I want to shoot it this weekend before deciding.
I like everything but the butt pad attachment. It will probably get less difficult, and I’m still fiddling with the ergonomics. I think also, after I get my forearm wrap on, I may want to trim the hand guard back about an inch or so. I want to shoot it to see how I like the placement of everything before I go chopping, though.
Sunday is supposed to be pretty nice here so I’m hoping I can get some range time in.
I’m not sure I like the length of the 10 round mag and may be willing to trade for a 6 round mag, but I want to shoot it this weekend before deciding.
I like everything but the butt pad attachment. It will probably get less difficult, and I’m still fiddling with the ergonomics. I think also, after I get my forearm wrap on, I may want to trim the hand guard back about an inch or so. I want to shoot it to see how I like the placement of everything before I go chopping, though.
Sunday is supposed to be pretty nice here so I’m hoping I can get some range time in.
It does kinda sound like headspace is out of whack, although having a bulge on just one side of the brass is very odd...
If you know anyone that has Creedmoor headspace gauges (go, no-go), that would be a good place to start.
Also, if you have the Hornady headspace comparator tool (or similar), measuring the movement of the same spot on the shoulder pre and post firing is more telling than measuring OAL.
If you know anyone that has Creedmoor headspace gauges (go, no-go), that would be a good place to start.
Also, if you have the Hornady headspace comparator tool (or similar), measuring the movement of the same spot on the shoulder pre and post firing is more telling than measuring OAL.
.006 sounds like too much to me. My DT LW barrels don't grow factory brass by more than .001 to .002 max. You'll know when you get the G/NG gauges. That firing pin hole is a little messy too. It will suck to send it in but mistakes happen and DT will take care of it for you.
That bulge just above the extractor groove shows up in several guns. Measure that on a fired case and again on an unfired case to see how much. If it's a lot of growth, then the chamber might be oversized but it doesn't look too bad in the picture. The case growth with the headspace gauge isn't uncommon. I've seen some new brass in other calibers grow more than that.
Will this be primarily for hunting? If it is a hunter it would be great one in my opinion. You'll need the 300wm bolt. If you plan to take it to the range regulary bear in mind your barrel life will be a fair bit shorter than 6.5 creedmoor. Short action mag, yes.
6.5 PRC requires the 300WM Bolt.
According to the SAAMI specifications, the 6.5 PRC cartridge has a max OAL of 2.955". A short action magazine has a maximum OAL of 2.900" and will be too short.
Short Action Customs offer a custom mid-action magazine upgrade.
Also, I read that people had success with the long action magazines. In addition, Desert Tech now offers a 300RUM conversion kit and the 300RUM cartridge does not fit the current long action magazines, maybe they (Desert Tech) also offer a new or special magazine for the 300RUM which would be great for the 6.5/300 PRC cartridges.
This is a great upgrade if you are using a 6.5 SAUM or a 6.5 PRC. Makes feeding much easier, and dare I say flawless? Maybe not flawless but definitely worth the money.
We have done a couple 18" PRC barrels for customers. One customer reported 2860 FPS with factory 143 ELD, which is not shabby out of an 18" barrel.
You'll need a .300 WM Bolt and long action magazine. The LA magazine can be finicky. I'm in the process of building up a 22.5" Proof Carbon barreled 6.5PRC for myself and plan on tinkering with the magazines a bit. DT came out with a new mag for the 300 Ultra mag, which I will probably try as well.
What's the SKU of that magazine?
I'm only aware of the short action magazine with SKU: DT-SRS-MG-AL and the long action magazine with SKU: DT-SRS-MG-BL.
I had been kicking around the idea of a 6.5 creed. The reason now for the pro is it should give me as much velocity in a shorter barrel. That’s why I’m going with covert to keep it short pm me a cost of your barrel in 18 if you will. Thanks I’m prob gonna be shooting 140 Berger elite hunters
I have not seen a new part number in the price list, but I have spoken with DT Employees and pulled magazines out of the RUM Conversion kits to check out the differences. The magazine is slightly different than the standard BL magazine.
I’m about to put my A1 chassis up for sale and then get an A2. Let me know if you guys need an extra or know somebody looking to get into the platform. Black/black, standard length forend. If it made a better setup, I could sell it with a .308 conversion.
I did some light range work on the new rifle. 22.5 ES Tac 6.5 CM with a TBAC Ultra 7. Minox ZP5 5-25x56 in an American Rifle Company M10 Q-DL 40 mm high, 30 MOA base.
I bought some cheap Sellier & Bellot ammo to shoot while I break the barrel in. After getting the rifle zeroed at 100 yards, I have 17 Mils of up elevation left on the scope out of 28. I know that the ammo is pretty tame and different ammo will be higher velocity, but that still seems rather middle of my scope for the MOA base and distance.
Am I out of line to think I should have been further down the elevation on my scope?
Thanks!
I bought some cheap Sellier & Bellot ammo to shoot while I break the barrel in. After getting the rifle zeroed at 100 yards, I have 17 Mils of up elevation left on the scope out of 28. I know that the ammo is pretty tame and different ammo will be higher velocity, but that still seems rather middle of my scope for the MOA base and distance.
Am I out of line to think I should have been further down the elevation on my scope?
Thanks!
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I had a similar experience with my rifle… the velocity will improve a couple hundred feet per second as the barrel gets broken in in the next few hundred rounds. Combine that with the S&B ammo, which is couple hundred feet per second slower than std 6.5 Creedmoor loading, that adds up to what you’re experiencing.
I have not. Since I never shoot unsuppressed and only have 20 rounds down the pipe, I haven’t played with it much, yet. I was just very surprised I wasn’t in the bottom 1/3 of my elevation.
may need that 60 MOA scope mount to get more travel on my rifle. I have plenty for 1000 yards but when I can afford it, I’m wanting to add barrels to get me to a mile. I’ll need a different mount to do that.
How much gap between the bottom of your objective bell on the scope and the top of the forend?
I think I would look at a different mount. Unless I’m losing my mind (always possible), closing that gap will Give you back elevation options in the right direction. Check out the aadmount (or many others.)
can someone else check my logic here?
Something similar to the rrs adapter for the a1?
The lack of a good good tripod solution is the only drawback of my old gen 2
Changing the height of the mount does relatively nothing to your elevation. You want to make the front lower than the rear. That's what canted mounts do for you.
Just so we are clear though, you dont combine a low ring and a high ring. You get a canted mount or adjustable rings like Burris.
Just so we are clear though, you dont combine a low ring and a high ring. You get a canted mount or adjustable rings like Burris.
For those of you wanting RRS spec ARCA style rails on the A2. Do you want a continual full length rail along the entire bottom of the hand guard to the frame or would you prefer a shorter rail (5” or so) that would go from the trigger guard to to the first couple inches of the hand guard (similar to what RRS has for the A1)?
Big shout out to Madison@Desert Tech - she ALWAYS answers my emails in 24 hours or less. They just sent me a few cap screws for my DT scope mount, FedEx'd free!
So I’ve seen a couple posts about cutting down SRS A1 handguards and thought I had stumbled across some covert length ones for sale. Can anyone point me to a place to buy covert length hand guard for my A1?
Cutting down?
My covert has a short forearm, barely clears a 16 barrel. What were you looking for?
My covert has a short forearm, barely clears a 16 barrel. What were you looking for?
Sorry should have been more clear. I currently have the standard length that clears a 22.5” barrel. I want to get down to covert length but I don’t want to cut down like I’ve seen some do to get to covert length, would rather get a covert hand guard and have both but wasn’t finding anything looking around at some online stores.
Midwest Gun Works has the covert handguard. Don't forget to get the handguard tool.
Ahhhhhh. I see. Desert tech doesnt sell the part? They have 1 mammoth dealer with lots of inventory... big warehouse full of DTS.
I'm little shocked they cant help you direct though.
Mark from SAC replied to an email I sent asking for approx time for my 223 conversion I ordered on the Black Friday special. He said they’re done or nearly so on their work. Waiting on parts from Desert Tech before shipping. He said a couple weeks, hopefully.
I was totally expecting February or even March if the orders were numerous. Not late December or early January.
Now I need to decide on some ammo to buy. Anyone want to suggest something that works well in their barrel?
Edit:
I guess I should add I have ordered a 26”, long range chamber for the barrel, not the varmit chamber.
I was totally expecting February or even March if the orders were numerous. Not late December or early January.
Now I need to decide on some ammo to buy. Anyone want to suggest something that works well in their barrel?
Edit:
I guess I should add I have ordered a 26”, long range chamber for the barrel, not the varmit chamber.
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