That's what I have seen in the past on mine too, and last week when I checked my 6.5 PRC barrel.
Official (DTA) SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread
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Posted this in the S&B 6-36 thread...but will post here also....
Well fitted the newly repaired 6-36 to the HTI 50 Bmg. Quick sight on...as per usual the HTI 50 produced a 3 shot ragged hole.
Then out to 2500 yds..
Gorgeous day to day......Both Desert Tech HTI,s ,each topped with the Schmidt 6-36,s performed superbly..
Only limitation in the equation was "us"...
We had some hits AND misses..
The sheer clarity of these optics is very very impressive....turning out to be one of the best optics I have ever owned...
Well fitted the newly repaired 6-36 to the HTI 50 Bmg. Quick sight on...as per usual the HTI 50 produced a 3 shot ragged hole.
Then out to 2500 yds..
Gorgeous day to day......Both Desert Tech HTI,s ,each topped with the Schmidt 6-36,s performed superbly..
Only limitation in the equation was "us"...
We had some hits AND misses..
The sheer clarity of these optics is very very impressive....turning out to be one of the best optics I have ever owned...
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I noticed some folks put a arca plate here in front of the trigger guard. I was hoping someone could let me know what type of screw is needed for that threaded slot to be used. A lot of arca plates seems to come with 1/4"-20 screw, what that work here? I would like to use this position for tripod shooting.
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Here’s another option
www.specialpurposerifles.com
Desert Tech A2 model RRS 1.5" Rails by Sawtooth Rifles — SPECIAL PURPOSE RIFLES
1.5" Really Right Stuff Rails by Sawtooth Rifles that mount to the forearm and chassis of a Desert Tech SRS-A2 and Covert chassis. We worked with Matt Yore at Sawtooth Rifles to develop these rails to bring a new level of adaptability to the Desert Tech A2 family of chassis. There are 3 lengt
www.specialpurposerifles.com
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I use the regular camera ARCA plate.
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Thank you! Exactly what I was looking for.
I’m hoping they offer those with r-lock eventually.Here’s another option
Desert Tech A2 model RRS 1.5" Rails by Sawtooth Rifles — SPECIAL PURPOSE RIFLES
1.5" Really Right Stuff Rails by Sawtooth Rifles that mount to the forearm and chassis of a Desert Tech SRS-A2 and Covert chassis. We worked with Matt Yore at Sawtooth Rifles to develop these rails to bring a new level of adaptability to the Desert Tech A2 family of chassis. There are 3 lengt
Hey that’s my picture! But yeah I did replace that plate with a full length Arca rail. Fixing an arca plate to the rifle via a single screw is just not ideal
Thanks for the feedback. I thought about that as well, figured the field optics research 50mm arca plate was pretty cheap so I'll give it a try. I've been enjoying the arca rail that came with the M2 handguard. I was eyeing that spot in front of the trigger guard to get a bit better balance when using a tripod. Thanks again tho!
I did this when I used a Manfrotto QD plate and ball head. I made an aluminum V block with six screws drilled and tapped thru the plastic into the aluminum chassis, three on each side of the vee. You can do this to mount an ARCA rail too, it is very solid. I now use the RRS rail forearm.
Sure, if you like.
I built that to protect the turrets. A lot of people thought it was overkill, but I've always done things that way.
Since then I changed optics and went to a Sphur mount. Also added some other features.
Update for those that have an ES tactical barrel on order. I placed my order in January and received my barrel today. ES makes a good looking barrel, and if it shoots as good as it looks I will be happy.
They shoot lights out every one I’ve had. I’m about to take him a 375 blank and reamer soon.
In my opinion, the M2 should have been a little more like this with a full length rail that reflexes back over the stock panel to the trigger guard.
This is an ARCA rail that we have been making for the SRS. I’ve seen some links to our website above with it.
The chassis pictured here is a newer A2 with a full length M2 top rail. We will be offering chassis in this configuration at our shop.
For guys with an A2 or M2 that want an ARCA rail where the balance point of the rifle is, we have a short ARCA rail that works on the SRS A2, M2, and A2 Covert.
Gen 1 on ARCA balance point.Gen 1
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I've been told by more than a few customers that they would like to see an M2 Covert. Who here has interest in an M2 Covert or the ability to have a Covert with a full length top rail with elevation built into it like the M2?
Bringing another question the the SRS crowd today. My SRS M2 was new when I bought it 2 months back. Today I gave it the typical light cleaning and noticed some potentially unusual wear near the chamber.
The rifle is giving me the typical 0.5-.75moa groups that I've seen since day 1, frankly I'm not good of a shooter. I'm about 140 rounds (308win) into it and a healthy amount of dry fire practice at home. I figured to check in with ya'll to see if this is something I should be alarmed or pay attention to. Thanks again in advance.
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The rifle is giving me the typical 0.5-.75moa groups that I've seen since day 1, frankly I'm not good of a shooter. I'm about 140 rounds (308win) into it and a healthy amount of dry fire practice at home. I figured to check in with ya'll to see if this is something I should be alarmed or pay attention to. Thanks again in advance.
1200mtrs today...
"3" shot.. 4" Group '3' shot.. 1 3/4" Group...
"3" shot.. 4" Group '3' shot.. 1 3/4" Group...
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Just picked up the .416... Items mounted... Very Happy..
Just keep an eye on the 8-40...particularly the parallax "Feel" You serial # suffix is a "EC" so you "should" be Ok..
I don’t personally see the draw to it as far as spending money in the aftermarket to achieve it. I wouldn’t. There is no room for inline NV or thermals with the covert length hand guard. That being said, should all the DT models have a continuous canted rail and be arca compatible from the factory. You betcha.
Well you proved me wrong. With the correct scope, a continuous canted rail would be a bit more beneficial with the short handguard. I guess I’m far to used to the big scopes.
It definitely would be. This was setup for a hog hunt. Otherwise, you’d need a top pic rail on the handguard if you used a more “standard” scope. But with a quality clip on with a Risley prism, you maybe could still make it work adding a small rail section on the handguard
I would think with a short optic like an S&B Ultra Short, Kahles K318, or ZCO 4-20, you should have enough room to clip a NV or Thermal on. I don't personally own any clip on thermal or NV devices.
Some clip-ons are more of a stretch with the Covert than others...
Gen 1 actually. This was from the first run of rifles in late 2008. When the Covert handguard became available in 2011-ish I upgraded.
I forgot how ominous that .510 Whisper barrel is up close.
I forgot how ominous that .510 Whisper barrel is up close.
Gotta be one of only a few out there in that configuration. When the Covert came out it was a gen 2 chassis which would explain the Gen 2 Covert hand guard on the Gen 1 Chassis.
