you are going from hamburg to ribeye
(Vortex->ZCO)
(Vortex->ZCO)
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Thanks for the suggestion, just finalized my order this morning! Rob was great to deal with and had a very good selection. I went with the A2 and ZCO 527. Really looking forward to seeing this scope as my last one was a Vortex HD gen II.
Went with 6.5 creed. Not sure if my next barrel will be 33xc or 300nm.Great to hear he took care of you. Sounds like you have a nice setup on the way, what caliber did you go with?
If your ZCO turret is stopping in-between hash marks, I'd give Jeff at ZCO a call. It should not be doing that.The glass on the ZCO is in a different hemisphere in terms of glass quality compared to the Gen 2 razor. The only thing the scope needs improvement on is the turrets, or maybe just mine has a slight defect. They are good, very similar to NF turrets, I just think they could use a little less mush. Mine has a .05 mil play in the turrets while adjusting before they actually click and then don't always sit right on the hashmark and sometimes in-between hashmarks... The image is Huge on the ZCO, and very forgiving to look through.
My recommendation on a 33XC or a 37XC is to go heavy and long on the barrel, maybe even add some MLOK weights to the rifle when shooting those calibers. Weight is your friend when shooting heavy recoiling calibers.I know one guy, a local guy, with an SRS in 33XC and he doesn't even want to shoot it because it beats the peanuts out of him.
Go 300 NM and when you outgrow that, HTI FTW
I know one guy, a local guy, with an SRS in 33XC and he doesn't even want to shoot it because it beats the peanuts out of him.
Go 300 NM and when you outgrow that, HTI FTW
Don't think I'll end up going with an HTI, I'd love to but I can't really justify two 10k plus weapon systems.I know one guy, a local guy, with an SRS in 33XC and he doesn't even want to shoot it because it beats the peanuts out of him.
Go 300 NM and when you outgrow that, HTI FTW
I'd need to dig through book to see the target size but I want to say it was 2' wide by 6' tall. I could be way off though.30% at 2000k is darn fine shooting if it's a ~1MOA target or even a 2 MOA where I shoot. because the wind is worse than bad, it's unpredictable. Rarely keeps within a 5MPH "window" unless I check the forecast and go first thing in the AM.
That’s the old RRS adapter for the A1. Unfortunately they don’t make it any longer.Where did you get that arca rail adaptor?
Yup, .338LM Improved 40. This was originally a 1.25” straight 37” blank from Bartlein - basically a truck axle. At this point in the picture everything was done except contouring and finishing, and I wanted to see how it felt. I think it was something like 8lbs. So I had him do the step flutes towards the rear and straight flutes the rest of the way.What’s the diameter at the muzzle and what caliber is that jammed into that covert? 338 I presume
We have the factory 18" .300 WM conversion kit in stock. I also have some 18" Proof CF barrels on the shelf in 300 PRC, we have Proof blanks to spin up an 18" 300 WM if you'd like.Picked up a A1 covert with a A2 308 26" kit. Looking at getting a short 18" 300wm spun up. Will try and keep this one for stalking deer.View attachment 8231691View attachment 8231690
Damn! Now that's an impressive barrel for a 338LM, what kind of velocities were you getting? Here I thought a 30" was bigYup, .338LM Improved 40. This was originally a 1.25” straight 37” blank from Bartlein - basically a truck axle. At this point in the picture everything was done except contouring and finishing, and I wanted to see how it felt. I think it was something like 8lbs. So I had him do the step flutes towards the rear and straight flutes the rest of the way.
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I burned it out long ago but still use it for fireforming new brass.
Yeah if you can get it to me in Aus then great.We have the factory 18" .300 WM conversion kit in stock. I also have some 18" Proof CF barrels on the shelf in 300 PRC, we have Proof blanks to spin up an 18" 300 WM if you'd like.
Impressive numbers for sure! I had a great load worked up with the 300NM but it was only pushing the 230 bergers at 30603025 fps with 300s is a pretty comfortable load, and I can push 285 Flatlines to about 3100 fps.
Damn! Now that's an impressive barrel for a 338LM, what kind of velocities were you getting? Here I thought a 30" was big
Excellent performer I'm sure with those velocities.One of the many beauties of the desert tech platform is that you can stretch those barrels out and still have a rig with a manageable overall length. And the weight just helps with recoil. As long as you’re not lugging it around the hills lol.
I went 32 inches for my 338 Lapua barrel and for me that’s optimal with a TBAC ultra suppressor. I Get right around 2950 with a completely safe load using 92.5 grains of retumbo and a 285 ELD. Can’t say enough good things about Desert Tech, that set up, and that load.View attachment 8231998
Woof. That’s speedy. If I could source primers I’d give that a go!3025 fps with 300s is a pretty comfortable load, and I can push 285 Flatlines to about 3100 fps.
Exactly - I'm no longer humping/jumping precision rifles, so weight doesn't bother me that much. My original motivation for the long barrel and improved chamber was to get a leg up in ELR competitions I was doing in NZ. I was shooting a first gen DTA .338LM barrel while these top performers were shooting 32” barrels in custom Barnards, and I always fell short against them past a mile. So not only am I going with an improved chamber , but I figured I would gain a couple inches as well. I delivered the 37” blank to my smith and said “make as long as you think is reasonable.” I was pretty surprised when he returned it at 36”, but it has served me well and I’ve stuck with that length for follow on .338 barrels.One of the many beauties of the desert tech platform is that you can stretch those barrels out and still have a rig with a manageable overall length. And the weight just helps with recoil. As long as you’re not lugging it around the hills lol.
They feed great. But you need to run the bolt quickly for ejectionI just saw a video from @coldboremiracle using a 6GT barrel. I’ve been out the loop for a couple years, I didn’t know that a cartridge that short would work.
How many others have used a 6GT in their SRS? Feed for a standard short mag okay without crazy modifications?
Mine runs flawless from both 5 and 10 round mags and using the 308 bolt. It is exceptionally accurate in the rifle.I just saw a video from @coldboremiracle using a 6GT barrel. I’ve been out the loop for a couple years, I didn’t know that a cartridge that short would work.
How many others have used a 6GT in their SRS? Feed for a standard short mag okay without crazy modifications?
I agree that this isn’t his job and that DT needs to figure their shit out, but he may be willing to help. That’s up to him. Obviously these guys are fucked without his help. I’d help if I could.I could call or text him easily but it’s not his job and I’m not going to be that guy.
DT needs to figure their own shit out.
I’d be reloading, and my interest is in NATO calibres, but thanks for the suggestion.Get a 300 PRC if shooting factory ammo
$100 a box versus $38
On that note.
Put a 300nm kit in for my buddys antelope hunt.
Hope he doesn’t have to hike far lol. Thing is heavy. No cans allowed where he’s going.
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First 2 shots out of the barrel. From 2 different shooters. At least one was anticipating recoil.
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A hair over 0.6”. Didn’t have time to shoot anymore.
Gun is a pussycat for recoil. I’ve had 223s that kicked more
If you are state side shoot me a message. We have lefty parts in stock.It’s been over a week since I’ve asked DT about purchasing a LH 338 mag bolt assy or bolt head. Crickets…..
Yeah, one thing Desert Tech is definitely doing is driving people to deal with guys like PR driver who can cut through all the BS for them
Bump for this. I think virtually everything I've done is through you, for that reason. I've been part of businesses (healthcare) that expanded from comparatively small owner-operator size to multi-billion dollar EBITA private-equity backed models. It's damn near impossible to scale volume while maintaining the personal touch. I like the product. I haven't had a *great* time getting in touch with Desert Tech themselves in general. I accept that the economy of scale drives the need for a few plugged in dealers who can do a lot of the support.More and more manufacturers are moving to a direct sales model to capture the margin they are giving to dealers. I think moves like this are often proposed by bean counters (yes, I've been one of those before as I was a controller for multiple companies before pursuing my business full time). What most of these decision makers don't realize is that on high end items, sales are typically a high touch sale, requiring knowledgeable sales staff and fairly lengthly conversations with customers to answer necessary questions to assist them in their decision making process. All too often, manufacturers don’t have the infrastructure in place to handle it and keep customers happy.