This seems like a good enough excuse to get a shorter optic.
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Can you build them for the HTI as well?Let me see what I can do them for. We have been a bit busy at work the last few months. I will work up a fair price, and let you know.
I certainly can, my only problem with that is I don't own one, or have one to measure. I have threatened to buy one though.Can you build them for the HTI as well?
. If you can tell me all the points you need measured, I'll measure mine a few times.I certainly can, my only problem with that is I don't own one, or have one to measure. I have threatened to buy one though.
If you end up wanting to buy one. Let me know.I certainly can, my only problem with that is I don't own one, or have one to measure. I have threatened to buy one though.
Do you have an SRS to compare it to for measurements? If so, measure from the front tip of the grip to the center of the mono pod on both. If not, measure your HTI. If you can tell me all the points you need measured, I'll measure mine a few times.
I wish I had an SRS. My HTI measures 13 5/8" from the front of the grip to the center of the monopod.Do you have an SRS to compare it to for measurements? If so, measure from the front tip of the grip to the center of the mono pod on both. If not, measure your HTI
I wish I had an SRS. My HTI measures 13 5/8" from the front of the grip to the center of the monopod.
Ok, thanks.I wish I had an SRS. My HTI measures 13 5/8" from the front of the grip to the center of the monopod.
You're welcome. Let me know if you need any other measurements.Ok, thanks.
I will compare to mine.
I checked it out, the HTI is 2-3/8" longer in that dimension than an SRS. I can make that easy enough. I took some pictures of the modification that you would have to do to attach the bag rider to the DT. I did this with a diagonal wire cutter, then razor knife and die grinder. To finish the job, you should epoxy the aluminum insert in the skin half with the groove, this gives more surface for the epoxy.You're welcome. Let me know if you need any other measurements.
That looks simple enough.I checked it out, the HTI is 2-3/8" longer in that dimension than an SRS. I can make that easy enough. I took some pictures of the modification that you would have to do to attach the bag rider to the DT. I did this with a diagonal wire cutter, then razor knife and die grinder. To finish the job, you should epoxy the aluminum insert in the skin half with the groove, this gives more surface for the epoxy.
Once this is done the bag rider clips onto the monopod and is screwed on with a 1/4-20 flathead cap screw. It can be installed and removed that easily as needed. The monopod maintains full elevation of the bag rider, and is very solid especially on a good leather bag with ears.
I am not sure how to go about selling these here. I think I would have to get the proper membership level? Unless I made them for someone that already is a commercial sponsor maybe? Any suggestions would be helpful.
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I may have some interest in stocking and selling some of these.I checked it out, the HTI is 2-3/8" longer in that dimension than an SRS. I can make that easy enough. I took some pictures of the modification that you would have to do to attach the bag rider to the DT. I did this with a diagonal wire cutter, then razor knife and die grinder. To finish the job, you should epoxy the aluminum insert in the skin half with the groove, this gives more surface for the epoxy.
Once this is done the bag rider clips onto the monopod and is screwed on with a 1/4-20 flathead cap screw. It can be installed and removed that easily as needed. The monopod maintains full elevation of the bag rider, and is very solid especially on a good leather bag with ears.
I am not sure how to go about selling these here. I think I would have to get the proper membership level? Unless I made them for someone that already is a commercial sponsor maybe? Any suggestions would be helpful.
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That can be arranged, I would appreciate that. How would you like to proceed?I may have some interest in stocking and selling some of these.
The DT monopod in my opinion has the best adjustability and range, and with my bag rider and a quality leather bag with ears is extremely solid and stable. I would not suggest removing your monopod.That looks simple enough.
The grip on the HTI is hollow/open in the bottom so I'd have to figure out a way to connect it. I'll look at it more when I get home later today. It might be possible to modify the original monopod to bolt a square piece of aluminum to it without needing to connect to the grip as well?The stock monopod threads inside 3"s or so.
Let me know what else you need.The DT monopod in my opinion has the best adjustability and range, and with my bag rider and a quality leather bag with ears is extremely solid and stable. I would not suggest removing your monopod.
What's the width of your bag rider?The DT monopod in my opinion has the best adjustability and range, and with my bag rider and a quality leather bag with ears is extremely solid and stable. I would not suggest removing your monopod.
The width is 1-1/2"What's the width of your bag rider?
I like how the mag can be run with your design. The ABR design removes the factory monopod. It's very precise but Id prefer to be able to run my mag.
I don't think you should be afraid of the M2's tight tollerance receiver bore. You need to fit your barrel to the correct diameter straight all the way out of the receiver for the most ridgid repeatable setup. This may not be what you want if you are looking for less weight.
I agree with you in theory. Not looking for light with this setup, just looking for a steel smasher that has some more weight out front. I would go even longer than 24” but there is a used barrel already made with only 20 rounds on for a decent price.I don't think you should be afraid of the M2's tight tollerance receiver bore. You need to fit your barrel to the correct diameter straight all the way out of the receiver for the most ridgid repeatable setup. This may not be what you want if you are looking for less weight.
Only problem I had was with MLOK screws contacting the barrel. I had to remove one from the top rail (it's okay - there are 7) and grind down a couple to get the needed clearance.
When ordering barrels for the DT SRS I spec 1.2500"+ 0 /-0.0010" diameter of the shank, this dimensional tollerance should fit all DT SRS's and is a reasonable tollerance for major barrel manufacturers to hold. I have had both Bartlein and Lija do this with zero issues. My SRS-A1 is not that tight, I wish it was. I deal with .0001" dimensions every day at my shop, not a big deal with the proper tools and experience. In precision accuracy, thight tollerance is your friend!OK, guys, here is what you need to know:
The Lilja was ordered at 1.250 - it arrived at 1.2515. That alone was enough to make it a "no-go" in the A2. It would not even fit till we skimmed some material off.
Previously, there was a fair amount of slop in the A1 chassis, and you could be several thous over and it would fit. No longer.
You will just have to tell your gunsmith to make sure he skims the barrel down to <=1.250 for it to fit.
In order to get this barrel to fit *AT ALL* today, we put it in the lathe and removed 0.002" with emory cloth. Just should have gone out a full foot, rather than concentrate on the first 8"
Another thing I would look out for: Cerakote. If you start with 1.250 and it just fits like mine in the pics, one layer of cerakote is going to make it a "no-go"
We order most of our barrel blanks at 1.2500"+ 0 /-0.0020". We had a batch come in at 1.2515 and all the barrels needed to be turned down to work in the A2/M2 chassis. With the A1 and prior generation chassis that would not have been a problem. I've also seen laser engraving on barrel shanks cause an issue when some of the material elevated a couple thousands during the engraving process. As secondofangle mentioned above, cerakote can cause issues too.When ordering barrels for the DT SRS I spec 1.2500"+ 0 /-0.0010" diameter of the shank, this dimensional tollerance should fit all DT SRS's and is a reasonable tollerance for major barrel manufacturers to hold. I have had both Bartlein and Lija do this with zero issues. My SRS-A1 is not that tight, I wish it was. I deal with .0001" dimensions every day at my shop, not a big deal with the proper tools and experience. In precision accuracy, thight tollerance is your friend!
I got mine from Dave Manson, he made it so I can seat 300 grain Bergers to 3.9375" coal, standard case dimensions. I would have to look up the paper work and find the numbers on it. I do like the reamers he has done for me.My barrel no longer shoots like it used to, guys.
Maybe it was me maybe it’s a bad day maybe it’s getting a little long in the tooth but it shot fine in my A1.
You guys are gonna want to make sure that the area between 9 1/2 and 11 inches on whatever profile you have spun up has significantly smaller diameter than 1.250” so that it doesn’t create harmonics issues with your barrel from inadequate clearance
I am not positive that is what’s going on with mine but I’m confident enough that I’m not going to screw around and try to make it work. I’m gonna get a new barrel or reprofile this one and have it re-chambered at the same time
Suggestions on a 338 reamer appreciated. This will be my fourth 338 chambering and it’s time to get my own reamer.
Tight..What are the chamber dimensions like on the factory DT barrels? Just picked up a factory barrel for a screaming deal and it’ll be my first 338. Have a bunch of Lapua brass and plan on using 300gr scenars.
Thanks! I’ve had great success with other DT barrels so I figured this would be no different.Tight..
Factory barrel is awesome ...well the 3 i have used are !! Running 300gr A-tips and they shoot phenomenally well !
That's what I did with my 6.5 prc and^Oooh, that's tempting.
I was just talking to Blake who called me from Manson reamers. Super helpful folks! He knew just what I was talking about, recommended .100" extra freebore, but said "send in a dummy round so we make sure we get it right." That's a good business there
My first .338 LM barrel was a factory DTA.What are the chamber dimensions like on the factory DT barrels? Just picked up a factory barrel for a screaming deal and it’ll be my first 338. Have a bunch of Lapua brass and plan on using 300gr scenars.
Grafs has Retumbo in stock. Right now 215m primers are a little tough to source.Alright, this is a dumb question, but:
Where the heck are y’all finding 338LM primers and powder. Any of y’all playing with custom reamers gotta have a source.
I got plenty of once fired brass.
I can find projectiles.
I can’t find a reliable source for primers or powder to get into bigger boomer reloading.