Official (DTA) SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

[spamassassin]

Good job! Lots of fun.
How does your 223 and 6xc feed and eject?
I have to run my 6.5 PRC pretty hard to eject spent cases and even then a case may not make it out. Loaded rounds eject ok. That's about the only thing I don't like with the SRS. All of my longer cases eject fine.
It seems to me the shorter cases don't compress the ejector spring far enough to flip them adequately coming out of the barrel extension, especially when moving slow.
Thanks for sharing your photos!

All cases fling out just fine as long as I don't move the bolt really really slowly or try to catch the brass. Jerky movement didn't help. It wants smooth retraction. When I tried to grab the brass on eject it would get bounced back into the action half the time. Both fed like a house on fire and I had no problems with pushing the bolt forward really slowly with them on 6XC or 223, only with retracting it. The 300wm was intolerant as hell of pushing the bolt forward really slowly, the extractor wouldn't reliably snap over the rim into the extraction groove unless cycled at least medium-fast. My ejector springs seem to be quite firm as even with slowly retracting the bolt it wanted to launch the brass about a foot to my right.

 

[DoctorBen]

6.5 creed back in the fall during load development.
These guns are just damn accurate.

 

[spamassassin]

New case arrived. Gyoddammitalltohell I have to go and see the damned-near-ex-wife tonight to work on our couples counseling homework so I won't be able to test the whole fit of foam/case/stuff till after my bedtime which means I'll be dragging ass tomorrow because no way am I not fucking with this tonight. It's going to be perfect! Feel like a kid at Christmas.

 

[Dogtown]

Thanks for letting us know, I guess.

 

[Mr. Z]

Would you quit being such a fucking cunt? You don’t need to say a word, your virtue signal ass flag says all we need to know. Your “thanks” posts are far less useful than “I got a new case”. At least we might learn something from the case (or barrel) purchase.

Maybe I didn’t get the sarcasm memo but this place seems to be busting at the seams lately with bitchy schoolgirl snark and whining.

Edit for grammar, let’s not be savages.

 

[Dogtown]

You don’t need to say a word, you’re virtue signal ass flag says all we need to know.

Shit, you figured out I'm half-Ukrainian

 

[Hondo1]

Haha and here we go!

 

[HenryTheAce]

 

[Mr. Z]

No, we’re not going anywhere. I’ll go back to quietly watching.

I addressed the wrong party. I’m interested in the case.

 

[Dogtown]

I tell you what, I'll refrain from further "thanks for letting us know" posts. They're probably too snarky.

 

[Mr. Z]

And I’ll quit being butthurt about it.

See, progress!

 

[spamassassin]

That's pretty fuckin cool behavior on both of your part given we're posting in the Hide where dogpile mode is often the order of the day. We're all dicks in our own way. I'm glad to see we're not all dicks all the time though.

 

[Dogtown]

Yes, this is not the Bear Pit. Here in SRS-land we're much more refined and diplomatic, because...bullpups.

 

[mountainman308]

Yes, this is not the Bear Pit. Here in SRS-land we're much more refined and diplomatic, because...bullpups.

Fancy bullpups, good sir!

 

[fancygunz]

Well anyway, back on topic....

Is it normal for these rifles to dimple a primer when loading a round? I thought that only happened with floating firing pins?

 

[newguy2k3v2]

Well anyway, back on topic....

Is it normal for these rifles to dimple a primer when loading a round? I thought that only happened with floating firing pins?

That does not sound normal. On all of my bolts, in the normal cocked position when you pull it from the chassis, I can hear the firing pin moving if I shake it. It is a floating pin but there’s no way you’re getting that much inertia with a bolt gun.

Is yours sticking?

 

[bmicek]

Added another SRS to the collection. An SRS A1 Covert with a 17” 338 Federal (it’s going to be for sale). I have an itch for something oddball… anyone have any oddball chamberings? I’m fond of something that suppresses well. And before anyone says it, I can’t suppress a 510 whisper 458 socom would be fun but I read maybe ES Tactical mention they struggled in their efforts on one?

 

[Dogtown]

I have an 18” .510 Whisper as my oddball, but honestly it’s the one barrel that has been shot the least since I had it made in 2014, so glad you’re not going that route. It’s a fun gimmick but gets old quickly.

My favorite Covert barrel is a 20” heavy profile 6.5x47L. It’s unnecessarily thick but makes for being extremely rigid and accurate.

I also have an 18” .338LM factory barrel which is pretty neat, but a real beast to shoot. It’s got a fast twist, so it’s actually really fun to shoot 300gr subs out of suppressed, more so than a similarly subsonic .308WIN. Definitely the most versatile of the bunch.

 

[fancygunz]

That does not sound normal. On all of my bolts, in the normal cocked position when you pull it from the chassis, I can hear the firing pin moving if I shake it. It is a floating pin but there’s no way you’re getting that much inertia with a bolt gun.

Is yours sticking?

If I remove the bolt while cocked and shake it, there is absolutely no movement, it's as if it's one solid piece. The bolt doesn't stick and it's smooth chambering. Not sure why the firing pin would be so loose?

I just tested again, primers are only getting dimpled with reloads. Factory rounds are OK - going to look into that.

 

[SupressYourself]

Are the primers on your reloads sitting below flush, or a little above?

 

[DoctorBen]

So, this may draw an eyebrow raise, but, anyone mount an offset Red Dot at 45*, just because? I’m planning on bringing my SRSA2 to Africa next year, and maybe I’ve listened to too many audiobooks about the plains game of old, but having a canted RDO for snapshots sounds neat.

 

[ChidJ]

@bmicek I recently went down this road. SAC recommended I go with 450BM (which I did, still waiting) as it feeds nicely out of the 308 mags without modification. Bullet options don't get quite as heavy as the 458 or 510 but should be heavy enough for these deers I'm out catchin

@DoctorBen while the offset red dot does look cool, I tried it and found it less than useful in practice (rifle is pretty heavy and when canted offhand its difficult to hold. Also forget about manipulating the bolt quickly IMO) and terrible at getting caught on stuff when the rifle is in the pack. Any reason not to just carry a big iron in case of lions tigers and bears?

 

[bmicek]

@bmicek I recently went down this road. SAC recommended I go with 450BM (which I did, still waiting) as it feeds nicely out of the 308 mags without modification. Bullet options don't get quite as heavy as the 458 or 510 but should be heavy enough for these deers I'm out catchin

@DoctorBen while the offset red dot does look cool, I tried it and found it less than useful in practice (rifle is pretty heavy and when canted offhand its difficult to hold. Also forget about manipulating the bolt quickly IMO) and terrible at getting caught on stuff when the rifle is in the pack. Any reason not to just carry a big iron in case of lions tigers and bears?

That’s slightly discouraging. Wish a 458 socom worked as I’m already set up to cast bullets for .458”. I suppose I could always size them down to .452” and powder coat them a different color to keep them separate. Maybe I’ll have to look into the 450 BM.

 

[ChidJ]

That’s slightly discouraging. Wish a 458 socom worked as I’m already set up to cast bullets for .458”. I suppose I could always size them down to .452” and powder coat them a different color to keep them separate. Maybe I’ll have to look into the 450 BM.

I'm no expert but I had it in my mind that since the 458 SOCOM goes in an AR mag that it might work in their 223 conversion mag but they said they wouldn't recommend it

 

[bmicek]

I'm no expert but I had it in my mind that since the 458 SOCOM goes in an AR mag that it might work in their 223 conversion mag but they said they wouldn't recommend it

I even thought being a wider casing it might load in a 308 mag. But it’s easy for us to speculate this with zero experience in that department

 

[spamassassin]

So, this may draw an eyebrow raise, but, anyone mount an offset Red Dot at 45*, just because? I’m planning on bringing my SRSA2 to Africa next year, and maybe I’ve listened to too many audiobooks about the plains game of old, but having a canted RDO for snapshots sounds neat.

Snap shots in southern African plains game hunting situations are pretty rare in my experience. I'd just keep the scope on the lowest magnification until you need more and call it a day.

 

[spamassassin]

After much wrangling and measuring I'm pretty sure this is the final draft of case foam for the DT hard case. I have to triple check each measurement before I order it. No sense wasting 230 bucks on a booboo. This is meant for their small cell firm foam. It holds a long fore end SRS such as an M2 with a Steiner M7 with caps on in a Larue LT111 mount, 2 spare barrels, 3 bolts w/bolt throw limiters, 6 short mags, 6 long mags, a PVS-30 or M2124, bipod, torque wrench, and DT allen/torx combo tool. The lid will hold the soft case filled with foam and act as the top foam. I'd feel ok about checking this one on a flight since there's room for protective lens caps on the optics.

 

[bmicek]

Who can tell me if this is an SRS A1? That’s what it is advertised as and wanted to double check. The adjustable cheek rest tells me A1 or newer unless I’m overlooking something else.

 

[Hondo1]

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Who can tell me if this is an SRS A1? That’s what it is advertised as and wanted to double check. The adjustable cheek rest tells me A1 or newer unless I’m overlooking something else.

 

[HenryTheAce]

My 300 PRC and 223 conversion come in from SAC tomorrow, right on! Was fast! Ordered both early January.

 

[Mcordell]

Did I miss a big price hike on the A2 chasis? I bought my last A2 chasis for $2800 new last year and now I’m seeing them around $3700? Were there some new improvements or rolling changes I’m unaware of?

 

[Snipe260]

Did I miss a big price hike on the A2 chasis? I bought my last A2 chasis for $2800 new last year and now I’m seeing them around $3700? Were there some new improvements or rolling changes I’m unaware of?

Putin! Blame it on Putin!

 

[bmicek]

Did I miss a big price hike on the A2 chasis? I bought my last A2 chasis for $2800 new last year and now I’m seeing them around $3700? Were there some new improvements or rolling changes I’m unaware of?

I asked the same thing on a FB group. Except I bought mine with a dealer discount so that helped, but reading old forum posts regarding price, I thought I got hosed. But sadly I think it’s the new price. I don’t know the details on why though.

 

[waveslayer]

I asked the same thing on a FB group. Except I bought mine with a dealer discount so that helped, but reading old forum posts regarding price, I thought I got hosed. But sadly I think it’s the new price. I don’t know the details on why though.

Inflation.... everything costs more

 

[Mcordell]

Sounds like DTA is taking advantage of the market. That’s a massive price bump for some polymers and a little bit of metal. If there aren’t any major upgrades to the A2 (doesn’t appear to be) I don’t understand the nearly 30% price bump.

That places the bare bones rifle around $5400-$5900 if purchasing new.

I really do enjoy and like the SRS but I’m having a hard time justifying their new price.

 

[newguy2k3v2]

I remember there was a hike around the middle of last year right before I bought my m2 chassis. $3300 to $3700ish iirc. Luckily my dealer hooked me up with the old price.

 

[Snipe260]

Inflation.... everything costs more

The potato. Everything cost more! Fixed it!

 

[HenryTheAce]

Damn! $3700 is outrageous! I got my A2 chassis new in November of 2020 for $2600

 

[spamassassin]

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Who can tell me if this is an SRS A1? That’s what it is advertised as and wanted to double check. The adjustable cheek rest tells me A1 or newer unless I’m overlooking something else.

Curved trigger face and no monopod. That's A1 territory from everything I can find.

My M2 was 4 grand for the chassis. Inflation is a bitch, ain't it?

 

[ChadL]

Curved trigger face and no monopod. That's A1 territory from everything I can find.

That and the full length rail suggest A1

 

[bmicek]

Inflation.... everything costs more

That’s true to an extent. But the price jump seemed more than the standard inflation seen from other manufacturers. Not dogging DT at all, it obviously didn’t bother me enough to not buy one after the jump in price. But to me it seemed more than just inflation that caused it.

 

[srt-4_uk]

According to their site, it's back to including the monopod. That accounts for some of the price hike

 

[Mcordell]

According to their site, it's back to including the monopod. That accounts for some of the price hike

My A2 had a monopod. I bought the chasis new for $2800.

 

[kgall005]

I ordered my DT HTI 50 on February 9th, 22... Any of you here that have ordered from DT able to tell me what your wait time was..

 

[Dogtown]

I ordered an SRS-M2 in mid-Jan and got a call this week that they were preparing to ship it to my FFL. I also ordered a .338LM bolt at the time and while it was listed as "expected to ship in April" I ended up getting it in Feb.

 

[fancygunz]

Are the primers on your reloads sitting below flush, or a little above?

Primers are pretty much perfectly flush. Not below or above.

 

[newguy2k3v2]

Primers are pretty much perfectly flush. Not below or above.

Have you disassembled the bolt to make sure the firing pin moves freely? What does your bolt face look like?

 

[HenryTheAce]

SAC conversions arrived. Bartlein 28” 300 PRC and bartlein 16.5” 223… the 308 bolt assembly and 223 bolt head is pretty sweet! Haven’t seen this coating before on a bolt assembly. Seems super slick.

 

[GoingTheDistance]

View attachment 7825933SAC conversions arrived. Bartlein 28” 300 PRC and bartlein 16.5” 223… the 308 bolt assembly and 223 bolt head is pretty sweet! Haven’t seen this coating before on a bolt assembly. Seems super slick.

Hey....my bolt isn't shiny like yours, I'm jealous! Congrats, very nice accessories! When you get a chance can you tell me what that 223 barrel weighs? Thanks!

 

[Dogtown]

I’ve got a Gen 1 rifle and the first set of bolts were one-piece with the tear drop handle. I got some new bolts around 2012 that had the rounded handle and removable bolt face, both otherwise identical finish. Now that I have an M2 on the way, I ordered a new bolt and it not only has those new flutes on the body, but also that slick new finish. It feels a lot like NP3 but as far as I know Robar is no longer around to make it.

Side note, I ordered a barrel for the M2 well in advance last summer and last I heard from SAC the blank is still on order. If only Gen1 extensions fit…