Have used one as well and can attest to this. Number 3 drove me nuts. Couldn’t figure out what the problem was. But I discovered that it’s solely an issue of running the bolt like a man.
It’s the same. Barrels and bolts are interchangeable. Only difference is minor fluting on the bolt. Purely cosmetic. I have A1 and A2 rifles and components. And I love both!
Getting in touch with DTA for anything... good luck. I’ve been trying for years to get some warranty parts - I just give up and have my importer buy them from Midwest gunworks.
Thanks - I'll try them again.
As have I. DT made an error on my order, and Mike kept in contact with me throughout the process as he worked to make it right. It took a bit longer than I would have preferred, but they worked hard to get everything figured out.
I appreciate it.
I second ES Tactical 110%.
I’ve been tempted to try one of the ES button barrels.
I have 2 barrels from ES Tactical and one of them is the button barrel he offers. I had it chambered in 25 creedmoor and it’s awesome. I would not hesitate to buy another button barrel from Eric.
If readily available factory ammo is a concern then creedmoor all day long. I have a different rifle chambered in 6.5 prc and it’s a great round. Not much for factory ammo offerings compared to creed though and it’s more expensive to shoot, if that matters.
I have a 223 Bartlein barrel mark at sac spun up for me with a longer chamber for the 77s and 80’s and its a wicked ground hog gun...also shoot them with 6XC....
I know that you can’t go wrong with sac for sure. I went from the regular srs to the covert to shorten up. That’s why 20 inch and I should be able to push 130s fairly well.
No offense meant but sometimes a guy only wants to spend 675 for a full conversion barrel instead of 900 plus. It seems with the way these things are designed you could bore a hole through a truck axle and mount it up and it will shoot under MOA. Only reason I haven't sold mine is no matter what barrel maker or Smith made conversion I shoot if I point my SRS at something its gonna hit it easier then any other gun I've shot.
Some people sell for money issues, some went to A2s, some have reliability issues or don’t like the awkward/heavy bolt lift.
The short one is. Phenomenally accurate. Highly recommend. Hit a ghog at 680 with 53gr SuperPerformance with it. And I’m a mediocre shot
I hate my SRS A1! It makes me spend more money on more barrels and different calibers which leads to more fights with the wife which leads to away more trips to range and matches. I hate that it’s my absolute favorite gun and gives me some much joy and excitement.
Special Purpose Rifles has Proof Research carbon fiber barrels completed on the shelf ready to ship and drop into the chassis. 22" 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .308 Win, and .338 Lapua Mag. For what you're wanting to do I would go with the 6.5 PRC. You can get a little more performance over the Creedmoor. With it on the shelf there is no need to wait weeks or months for a barrel.
