Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread
<span style="font-weight: bold">Drop tested my SRS (and USO)!</span>
So, there I was at the range, first time out with my new SRS. I was shooting from the bench, and had just got my USO scope zeroed. Shooting off an Atlas bipod. Rifle was at the extreme left edge of the table. (Can you see where this is heading?
)
Anyway, I stand up to grab some more ammo from my bag. As soon as I step away, the rifle flops over to the left from being vertical on the bipod. (Tension knob was fully loose). Momentum causes the whole rig to continue tipping left, and over the side of the bench it goes! Juuuust out of reach, it hits the concrete on it's left side, buttstock and scope making a nice SMACK as they hit.
After exhausting my full range of expletives, I examined the damage:
Most obvious was the butt pad, which I thought had just popped off.
No such luck!
I was really surprised at the way the butt pad broke off. I know that folks have had occasional trouble with the plastic tabs breaking off, but this definitely went beyond that. The inside damage was far worse than the outside.
Scope took a pretty good hit, but it's a USO, so the damage is strictly cosmetic.
Still hurts to look at though.........
Left side of the stock got a little scrape.
Looks like I'll be getting some Krylon for some "custom" paint. I gotta say, I am disappointed in the butt pad. I love this rifle, and in all other ways, it's a tank. But, I think the plastic interface on the butt pad needs to be improved. I will be contacting DTA tomorrow, and will be ordering the aluminum version of the butt pad attachment. However IMO, this rifle really should have this from the factory. A three foot drop onto concrete shouldn't put this rifle out of commission like it did. I know that guys will chime in about how they have fired umpteen hundreds/thousands of rounds, and never had a problem. But I think the damage speaks for itself. For me, it's just an inconvenience. At the worst, it would ruin a hunt or a match. But, for those that might take it into harm's way, it might be worth considering an upgrade.