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

[bug guy]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 402</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My New Twisted 6.5 Creedmoor for my SRS from Mark @ SAC

Thanks Mark, Terrific job as always!!
Sully </div></div>THATS NICE!

 

[archaos]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

That spiral fluting looks great. I can also say Mark does great work. I just picked up my new scope this morning and will get to test my new SAC barrel out very soon.

 

[PSYOPS]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

402.....that is SICK!!!

I love it!

 

[mikeltee]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

Looks like a candy cane. How much weight is it estimated to save?
That's definately not for me, but i bet I'd change my mind once you post of a pic with it mounted. I'm an all go no show kind of guy though. I do realize it is functional... More surface area to cool as well as less weight.

 

[bas402]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

Thanks for the remarks, per Mark's paperwork with the barrel fluting cut 1lb .6oz the barrel weighs 5lbs 2.3oz. he says it weighs about the same as a 22" 308 stick. I just thought it would be different than the normal straight fluting. It's a shame you only see about 4.5",the hand guards cover the rest but when you look through them it looks wild!

Sully

 

[ssnfa]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

I am new to the club thanks to Biffj!!

Picked this up from an individual today. He had never shot it since winning it in a contest.

It is a unfired Gen1 .308 with a 22" barrel. My question is, is it OD or FDE? It almost looked like a foilage green to me!!

Regardless, I can't wait to shoot her!!

 

[VKC]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ssnfa</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am new to the club thanks to Biffj!!

Picked this up from an individual today. He had never shot it since winning it in a contest.

It is a unfired Gen1 .308 with a 22" barrel. My question is, is it OD or FDE? It almost looked like a foilage green to me!!

Regardless, I can't wait to shoot her!!

</div></div>

OD

congrats

 

[mikeltee]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

Nice rifle there SSNFA. I have an OD green one coming myself. I'm right down the road in Fishers from ya. Maybe we shall run into each other at the range some day. What can are you going to put on her? I've been trying to order a DTA can but I can never get through to anyone. I hope I never have a warranty issue...

402... I retract my "that's not for me" statement. That is bad asssssss. I can't believe the weight savings either!

 

[ssnfa]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mikeltee</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice rifle there SSNFA. I have an OD green one coming myself. I'm right down the road in Fishers from ya. Maybe we shall run into each other at the range some day. What can are you going to put on her? </div></div>

Thompson Machine Thirty until the new titanium TM .338 can is released.

 

[biffj]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mikeltee</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice rifle there SSNFA. I have an OD green one coming myself. I'm right down the road in Fishers from ya. Maybe we shall run into each other at the range some day. What can are you going to put on her? I've been trying to order a DTA can but I can never get through to anyone. I hope I never have a warranty issue...

402... I retract my "that's not for me" statement. That is bad asssssss. I can't believe the weight savings either! </div></div>


I'm out here a bit east of you and have built a few .338 Lapua cans for the rifles. They work with the smaller rounds as well. The DTA can is nice and pretty light so it may be worth waiting to get in touch with them. I've got another friend not too far from Fishers who also has a DTA SRS. His is in .338 Lapua right now. We're working on the subsonic conversions for his rifle. There are a number of really good choices for cals the rifle will handle very well. I think you'll be pleased you chose it.


Frank

 

[ssnfa]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

Is the new OD and the OD like my Gen1 different? I want to order a covert handguard but either want to go black or match the color exactly.

 

[RussW1911]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mikeltee</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice rifle there SSNFA. I have an OD green one coming myself. I'm right down the road in Fishers from ya. Maybe we shall run into each other at the range some day. What can are you going to put on her? I've been trying to order a DTA can but I can never get through to anyone. I hope I never have a warranty issue...

402... I retract my "that's not for me" statement. That is bad asssssss. I can't believe the weight savings either! </div></div>

What number are you calling? Unless there is a full on company meeting the phones are manned from 0900 to 1600 monday through friday. Sometimes a bit earlier and later. I know I call them multiple times everyday.

 

[RussW1911]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ssnfa</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is the new OD and the OD like my Gen1 different? I want to order a covert handguard but either want to go black or match the color exactly. </div></div>

You best go black brother, the different lots of coatings never match exactly.

 

[ssnfa]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RussW1911 ®</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ssnfa</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is the new OD and the OD like my Gen1 different? I want to order a covert handguard but either want to go black or match the color exactly. </div></div>

You best go black brother, the different lots of coatings never match exactly. </div></div>

Thanks Russ!

 

[dhawkins]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

Nick-my Gen 1 DTA is miles away in Idaho with my parents. I understand that some Gen 1s can be reconfigured to accept Gen 2 barrels. I would like to go this route as I also own a Covert (Gen 2 obviously). Do you have the range of serial numbers that can be upgraded? That way my parents could check out the number on my setup and see if it is eligible for upgrade.

 

[PSYOPS]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mikeltee</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice rifle there SSNFA. I have an OD green one coming myself. I'm right down the road in Fishers from ya. Maybe we shall run into each other at the range some day. What can are you going to put on her? I've been trying to order a DTA can but I can never get through to anyone. I hope I never have a warranty issue...

402... I retract my "that's not for me" statement. That is bad asssssss. I can't believe the weight savings either!</div></div>


...if you can't reach them the first time, leave a message....they WILL call you back!!

DTA takes care of their customer family!

 

[Dogtown]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Danny Hawkins</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I understand that some Gen 1s can be reconfigured to accept Gen 2 barrels. </div></div>

Are you sure about this? Early Gen1 chassis can be upgraded (ie machined) for the monopod and it sounds like the new cheekpiece, but as far as I know a Gen1 chassis cannot be upgraded to accept the Gen2 barrel extension.

 

[RussW1911]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dogtown</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Danny Hawkins</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I understand that some Gen 1s can be reconfigured to accept Gen 2 barrels. </div></div>

Are you sure about this? Early Gen1 chassis can be upgraded (ie machined) for the monopod and it sounds like the new cheekpiece, but as far as I know a Gen1 chassis cannot be upgraded to accept the Gen2 barrel extension. </div></div>

Yes, he is correct. While not Nick, and can't give you serial #s, I can explain how it works....

All you guys with Gen 1 Pin Guns. Look through the ejection port at your feed ramp. If your feed ramp is obviously not part of the aluminum chassis then you have a non convertable Gen 1 chassis. If you look inside the ejection port and you can see that your feed ramp is machined into the aluminum of the chassis itself, then you can send your Chassis back in to DTA and it can be machined for the Gen 2 barrel extension. Remember, by doing this you need to replace all your extensions as well......

Hope this helps.

 

[Dogtown]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

That's good to know. I imagine chassis that fall into that category are the same Gen1 chassis that were already milled for the monopod (ie manufactured after 2009)?

 

[biffj]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

I know my Gen 1 chassis is around serial 1375 or so and it is threaded for the monopod. I'll have to look and see if the feed ramp is early or later. I have a friend with a serial number around 1275 and his is not threaded for the pod. I wouldn't want to swap out to the gen 2 extensions. I've already got 4 different barrels set up for my rifle and in hundreds of barrel swaps I have yet to break a pin. All it takes is care to prevent damage. I use the gun for demos of both the rifle and suppressors and cal conversions and everyone wants to see the barrel swap so it gets done a lot. My recommendation to new owners is to put some anti-seize on the clamping bolt threads and under the brass washers to keep from galling or wearing the aluminum receiver out. A little purple loctite on the screws that hold the skins is a good idea too. I found them loosening up after about 500rds of 338LM.

Frank

 

[PaleHorse77]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

Anyone have a standard brake they want to sell off?

 

[mikeltee]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread


Hi biff. I want to go with the 338 DTA, but I am interested in getting cans for the rest of my calibers which includes: .22lr .45acp .50gi and .223rem.

PM me your info and we will get in touch! Thanks bud



<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: biffj</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mikeltee</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice rifle there SSNFA. I have an OD green one coming myself. I'm right down the road in Fishers from ya. Maybe we shall run into each other at the range some day. What can are you going to put on her? I've been trying to order a DTA can but I can never get through to anyone. I hope I never have a warranty issue...

402... I retract my "that's not for me" statement. That is bad asssssss. I can't believe the weight savings either! </div></div>
I'm out here a bit east of you and have built a few .338 Lapua cans for the rifles. They work with the smaller rounds as well. The DTA can is nice and pretty light so it may be worth waiting to get in touch with them. I've got another friend not too far from Fishers who also has a DTA SRS. His is in .338 Lapua right now. We're working on the subsonic conversions for his rifle. There are a number of really good choices for cals the rifle will handle very well. I think you'll be pleased you chose it.


Frank</div></div>

 

[mikeltee]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

Russ, thanks for the quick reply. It means a lot... My SOT has been calling multiple times a day since last Wednesday. He is using the number on the website, which is 801-975-7272, and pressing 1. I would appreciate a number that is being manned. Thanks...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RussW1911 ®</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mikeltee</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice rifle there SSNFA. I have an OD green one coming myself. I'm right down the road in Fishers from ya. Maybe we shall run into each other at the range some day. What can are you going to put on her? I've been trying to order a DTA can but I can never get through to anyone. I hope I never have a warranty issue...

402... I retract my "that's not for me" statement. That is bad asssssss. I can't believe the weight savings either! </div></div>

What number are you calling? Unless there is a full on company meeting the phones are manned from 0900 to 1600 monday through friday. Sometimes a bit earlier and later. I know I call them multiple times everyday.
</div></div>

 

[ssnfa]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mouse07410</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Chiller asked an important question.

But even with 308 I felt that top magnification of my 5-20x50 (Vortex Razor HD) was barely enough for the long range. If you want to limit yourself to say 1000m, probably 15x is sufficient. </div></div>

What mount/rings are you using on your Razor HD? Or for that matter has anyone else found a good 35MM tube set up? DTA told me today they no longer make the 35MM mount so I am debating finding another mount or selling my NIB Razor HD.

 

[ssnfa]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mikeltee</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Russ, thanks for the quick reply. It means a lot... My SOT has been calling multiple times a day since last Wednesday. He is using the number on the website, which is 801-975-7272, and pressing 1. I would appreciate a number that is being manned. Thanks...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RussW1911 ®</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mikeltee</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice rifle there SSNFA. I have an OD green one coming myself. I'm right down the road in Fishers from ya. Maybe we shall run into each other at the range some day. What can are you going to put on her? I've been trying to order a DTA can but I can never get through to anyone. I hope I never have a warranty issue...

402... I retract my "that's not for me" statement. That is bad asssssss. I can't believe the weight savings either! </div></div>

What number are you calling? Unless there is a full on company meeting the phones are manned from 0900 to 1600 monday through friday. Sometimes a bit earlier and later. I know I call them multiple times everyday.
</div></div> </div></div>

I have called that number three times in three days and someone answered every time.

 

[Jon A]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

Corey, our 35mm mounts are in stock and ready to ship. Here is one on a 35mm T-Pal:

We'd love to help you out.

 

[dixie3bass]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

Awesome looking, I am wishing I had gone with the fde skins instead of the black, wanna trade? Lol. Nice scope too, one day ill have one.

 

[ssnfa]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dixie3bass</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Awesome looking, I am wishing I had gone with the fde skins instead of the black, wanna trade? Lol. Nice scope too, one day ill have one. </div></div>

I would trade you OD for black if mine would fit your rifle. I plan to dip or paint mine, I don't like the light OD. See my pics above.

 

[ssnfa]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jon A</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Corey, our 35mm mounts are in stock and ready to ship. Here is one on a 35mm T-Pal:

We'd love to help you out. </div></div>

Sweet, I will take a look at them today.

 

[mikeltee]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

I'm happy to hear you got through. I called twice yesterday and didn't.

 

[RussW1911]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mikeltee</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm happy to hear you got through. I called twice yesterday and didn't. </div></div>

The only thing that could have thrown a wrench in the system was that we have had some pretty crazy weather the ast week and ice storms knocked out 3 of our phone lines. I got an email from our Tech guy and he said everything is back up to 100%.

Please let me know if you are still have issues, PM me a number and I will have a salesman call you pronto.

Russ

 

[mouse07410]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ssnfa</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mouse07410</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Chiller asked an important question.

But even with 308 I felt that top magnification of my 5-20x50 (Vortex Razor HD) was barely enough for the long range. If you want to limit yourself to say 1000m, probably 15x is sufficient. </div></div>

What mount/rings are you using on your Razor HD? Or for that matter has anyone else found a good 35MM tube set up? DTA told me today they no longer make the 35MM mount so I am debating finding another mount or selling my NIB Razor HD.</div></div>
I got a DTA mount back when they were still available.

IMHO, unless you'll have enough money for the upcoming Kahles with the DTA reticle (which looks very nice - great design!), I'd stick with the Razor and look for a 35mm mount. I think I saw somewhere that Spuhr makes one, and Jon A says he got 35mm mounts:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jon A</div><div class="ubbcode-body">our 35mm mounts are in stock and ready to ship.</div></div>
I love my Razor (and the support behind it), and would rather not part with it.

One more thing - for a scope mount on such a rifle I prefer at least 30 MOA, better yet 40-45 MOA cant. DTA mount was 40 MOA, which would allow (all other conditions permitting

) aiming with reasonable convenience at targets up to 2km.

 

[Jon A]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dixie3bass</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Awesome looking, I am wishing I had gone with the fde skins instead of the black, wanna trade? Lol. Nice scope too, one day ill have one. </div></div>
Thanks, but I should have mentioned that's one of my customer's rifles. He goes by X-Navy here.

 

[Jon A]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mouse07410</div><div class="ubbcode-body">One more thing - for a scope mount on such a rifle I prefer at least 30 MOA, better yet 40-45 MOA cant. DTA mount was 40 MOA, which would allow (all other conditions permitting

) aiming with reasonable convenience at targets up to 2km. </div></div>
This is certainly true. However, there are some drawbacks one must take into account to decide if it's the best choice for how they're actually going to use the rifle. Many scopes won't be able to get a 100 yd zero with a 40 MOA mount. Some that will barely do it may not track as precisely at the very extreme of their travel. Also there can be some optical degradation by not looking through "the best part of the glass" on some scopes.

All those issues will affect some scopes and not others to varying degrees so there's no one solution. But they are things to keep in mind when choosing a mount. If one really is only going to shoot beyond a mile once in a blue moon or maybe even never, the side effects of a mount with more slope than he needs wouldn't be desirable to deal with on a daily basis. If one is going to do it a lot, then the side effects (which may even be negligible on some scopes) are a small price to pay for the increased travel. There is no one-size fits all solution.

 

[Unsichtbar]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread


Yes, he is correct. While not Nick, and can't give you serial #s, I can explain how it works....

All you guys with Gen 1 Pin Guns. Look through the ejection port at your feed ramp. If your feed ramp is obviously not part of the aluminum chassis then you have a non convertable Gen 1 chassis. If you look inside the ejection port and you can see that your feed ramp is machined into the aluminum of the chassis itself, then you can send your Chassis back in to DTA and it can be machined for the Gen 2 barrel extension. Remember, by doing this you need to replace all your extensions as well......

Hope this helps.[/quote]

Can Gen 1 extensions be modified to a Gen 2 extension or would Gen 2 extensions need to be purchased

 

[mikeltee]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RussW1911 ®</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mikeltee</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm happy to hear you got through. I called twice yesterday and didn't. </div></div>

The only thing that could have thrown a wrench in the system was that we have had some pretty crazy weather the ast week and ice storms knocked out 3 of our phone lines. I got an email from our Tech guy and he said everything is back up to 100%.

Please let me know if you are still have issues, PM me a number and I will have a salesman call you pronto.

Russ </div></div>

We got through today. Only problem is that they went up $200..... Today. Is there anyway you can help a brother out? The order is under Profire Supply in Indianapolis, In. The order hasn't been placed yet because he needs to sign up as an official dealer which will take place Monday. Thanks for your help and concern Russ!

 

[mouse07410]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jon A</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mouse07410</div><div class="ubbcode-body">One more thing - for a scope mount on such a rifle I prefer at least 30 MOA, better yet 40-45 MOA cant. DTA mount was 40 MOA, which would allow (all other conditions permitting

) aiming with reasonable convenience at targets up to 2km. </div></div>
This is certainly true. However, there are some drawbacks one must take into account to decide if it's the best choice for how they're actually going to use the rifle. Many scopes won't be able to get a 100 yd zero with a 40 MOA mount. Some that will barely do it may not track as precisely at the very extreme of their travel. Also there can be some optical degradation by not looking through "the best part of the glass" on some scopes.

All those issues will affect some scopes and not others to varying degrees so there's no one solution. But they are things to keep in mind when choosing a mount. If one really is only going to shoot beyond a mile once in a blue moon or maybe even never, the side effects of a mount with more slope than he needs wouldn't be desirable to deal with on a daily basis. If one is going to do it a lot, then the side effects (which may even be negligible on some scopes) are a small price to pay for the increased travel. There is no one-size fits all solution.</div></div>
I agree. On the other hand, Razor HD on a 40MOA mount on my SRS zeroed fine at 100m and gave me better than satisfactory performance through the entire range between 100m and 975m (haven't had the opportunity yet to stretch it further). I checked the tracking and was happy with it. So in my experience Razor agrees well with a 40MOA cant (36mrad adjustment range definitely helps), and gives me about 29mrad of dial range. For 338 Lapua it translates to 1850m of " pure" dial, and maybe 2050m if reticle-holding on top of that.

But we were talking about mounts and bases. I personally am disappointed that DTA stopped making 35mm mounts, and hope other manufacturers would step in - because long range would be much harder without a high-cant base/mount, and with DTA rail you must have a canted mount. I don't think there are rings on the market that could do that.

 

[Bradu]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

I can't wait until the a1 model starts shipping, sold off a few guns so I can get one. It's going to be a long wait lol

 

[sib1948]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

Bradu, I'm in the same boat and would sure like to see one in person-even the Gen II. Rarer than "hens teeth", but may try to link up with Hide member in my area that has one. None available at my local LGSs. Will need to keep looking and patiently wait.

 

[mikeltee]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bradu</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I can't wait until the a1 model starts shipping, sold off a few guns so I can get one. It's going to be a long wait lol </div></div>

The only difference between the A1 and recent Gen2s are the buttpad and option to get the cheekrest. Both are user upgradable parts if your chassis is tapped for the cheekrest (most chassis machined in the last 6 months). There is no reason to wait around. Call a stocking dealer and verify that the chassis is tapped. DTA said the buttpads will be available in the next few months. Good luck getting an A1 in that timeframe.

 

[Bradu]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

I am just going to wait because it will probably cost more to upgrade later than to buy it already setup. It's not that big of a deal to wait and I have already talked to DTA about shipping dates and a dealer about preordering one.

 

[ssnfa]

Re: SRS in Eberlestocks

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nicholas Young</div><div class="ubbcode-body">SRS covert upgrade comes with tool to changeout hand-guard. </div></div>

Nick-

Not sure how much of the $409 price of the covert handguard price is the tool, but if I already have the tool can the handguard be ordered at a discount without it?

 

[Slacks]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

Long time lurker first time poster, I bought an SRS a while ago in Australia so I got savaged by the price. But I couldn't be happier, haven't really had a heavy range day yet as I wanted to do some hunting, but it hit pretty good groups for a rough zero. The srs performed perfectly, I have a vortex viper PST 4-16x50 and its chambered in .308. Hunting I took this pig down from the back of a moving ute with one shot only behind the ear from about 40m. not amazing by any standard but hell it was night time. I was also using the hornady zmax that I had as a joke, but I had run out of ammo in my bag... this is a pic of the biggest one I got. Over all I am happy with my rifle. as it is my first rifle however I will get other cals.

 

[Dogtown]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

Nice. For those of you in the Northern Hemisphere, a "ute" is a pickup truck or modern El Camino.

 

[Shadowofjudgment]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

...and vegemite tastes like shit!

 

[AEROMechanic]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RussW1911 ®</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PowerstrokeOBX</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Any eta on the left handed version?!?!?! </div></div>

End of the year. </div></div>

Out of curiosity, are you all taking pre-orders for the left-handed variant yet or a bit later on?

 

[ssnfa]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

Finally finished all 74 damn pages!!!!

I think the only question not answered by this awesome thread would be if anyone has coated thier bolts?

I am considering Nickle Boron coating my Gen1 bolt. It seems very sticky when it is running the length of the receiver.

I am sure some of it is due to the gun being brand new, but I love the feel of Nickle Boron coated Steel AR BCG's running inside aluminum receivers so I would think it would feel the same on the SRS.

 

[Dogtown]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

Nick mentions how to deal with sticky bolt from the factory at the end of this video:

http://www.dtacomlink.com/classroom...the-weapon/initializing-the-srs-rifle-system/

 

[archaos]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ssnfa</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Finally finished all 74 damn pages!!!!

I think the only question not answered by this awesome thread would be if anyone has coated thier bolts?

I am considering Nickle Boron coating my Gen1 bolt. It seems very sticky when it is running the length of the receiver.

I am sure some of it is due to the gun being brand new, but I love the feel of Nickle Boron coated Steel AR BCG's running inside aluminum receivers so I would think it would feel the same on the SRS. </div></div>

I had mine done, the body is micro slicked and the handle has a dash of cerakote

 

[dbooksta]

Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ssnfa</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think the only question not answered by this awesome thread would be if anyone has coated thier bolts?

I am considering Nickle Boron coating my Gen1 bolt. It seems very sticky when it is running the length of the receiver.
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I had Robar coat mine in nickel-teflon (NP3). Definitely keeps it slick but it takes more force now to lock the bolt into battery, so at least on mine I would deduce that tolerances on the lugs are very tight. Especially for that reason I would hesitate to do nickel-boron on this because NiB is a much harder material. NP3 will break in on tight points.