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

#5,751

oo! Thankws Ney1 for the tip!!! Your description of the issue sounds like what it is. You wouldn't happen to have any pictures or a youtube video? I'm kind of an OCD guy and want things done to perfection. Mailing it back is not an option this thing hasn't left my arms since I got it. =)

One last thing will this break any warranty I have on it?
 
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#5,752
Can I buy one of these in the states?

Really cool - was waiting for the DTA upgraded buttpad for my gen II, but might do something like this. Do any of the members here now if any DTA dealers in the states carry this? I emailed the company, but haven't heard back. Alternatively, I might consider buying someones A1 buttpad if they are replacing it with one of these. Thanks.


 
#5,754
Not if performance is your concern. The more powerful LM is based off the .416 Rigby with about 30% greater case capacity than the .375H&H-based .338WM. They operate off different bolt faces, as well.
 
#5,757
The pistol grips on the SRS and HTI follow a more traditional match standard contour that intentionally forces the shooters knuckles to align perpendicularly with the rifle, it helps shooters to reduce rifle movement during trigger pulling. Of course most are probably more familiar with AR-15 grips which are very small and have a steep angle on them and really aren't designed for precision work.
 
#5,759
Does anyone else have an SRS barrel from SAC? I bought one from another Hide member and it takes quite a bit of effort to get it to seat in the chassis. I will be measuring it tonight but wanted to reach out to the community to see if anyone has experienced this as well.
 
#5,765
we'll after i got off the phone today from ordering my hti mount for the glass,i got my budys phone call who has the rifle inn!!!!! ALL of the hole order, shirts and all LOL he sent me some pics and the store went crazy looking at it!! so i get it in a week, and il post up some photo's when all is put together. soooo an extra 4 grey hairs on my head since ordered, :)) not to badd lol but wouldn't it be cool if they made a barrel conversn on the hti chassis with a .55 cal? or am i dreaming again :)
 
#5,771
I just read on the FN Forum that Nick turned down a very lucrative offer to sell his rifles to Pakistani Army for fear the weapons might be used against US troops. Kudos to Nick for putting his Values above Greed. What a great American company and weapons system and makes me a very proud owner of 2 A1s.
 
#5,776
Russ,
Part if the loading machine, That's funny! Lol


For the tight barrel sleeve on the sac barrel it is possible that they painted it too thick. If you have a lathe or a gunsmith with one just spin it and run some sand paper along it and it will reduce the paint thickness.
 
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#5,779
While it's nice to see you being humble lately...

You're damn right it's a big deal. You realize how few businesses put morality before money? There aren't many of us Nick. Fantastic decision, and I support it 100%. The last damn thing a bad guy needs access to is the shortest, most versatile, and most accurate rifles in the world. Pakistan is a KNOWN refuge for bad guys. Giving them this kind of kit would undoubtedly result in American and allied casualties down the road.

Stand tall man. You did the right thing, and our customers will reward you for it.

Besides, even if you wanted to sell them rifles, you can't make enough for us over here anyway! ;) (I had to)
 
#5,782
guys, I am hoping you have some assistance for me...

I have a 260, 308 and 338. I have been running the 260 and 308 for a while - runs 100% great (a dream to shoot the 260). I had been waiting on a bolt for the 338. I finally got one, but right after I got it and put it into the chassis it really didn't feel anywhere near as smooth as the .308 bolt.

I called DTA and sent my bolt back in after explaining the issue.

I just got the bolt back from DTA - looks like the same bolt, but I put it into the chassis and worked it like 20 times. After doing so, there are a lot of metal shavings in the bolt raceway near the barrel shroud. Below is a picture.

To double check, I removed the bolt, cleaned the channel, ran the .308 bolt 30 times - checked - totally clean. Put in the .338 bolt and ran it 20 times - lots of fresh new metal shavings.

Any ideas?


 
#5,783
You are unable to see where the metal is coming from? I would guess on the left side where the bolt rubs. Mine gave me a little when I first got it but then I greased the crap out of it and ran it back and forth a bunch and it has been good since.

Looks like you have a lot more than I did though
 
#5,786
i MUST say, that is just amazing about dta canning that sale/buyer deal!!!! proud to own your machine fellas, greed is taking over every where. now gm and the big dogs need to follow your lead!!!!! HATS OFF TO DTA!!
 
#5,787

Nick -

You made the right decision on this. Your company makes some fantastic rifles and being located just a few minutes from your Head Quarters in SLC, UT, made me proud to be able to buy and support a local company. Your decision to turn down a lucrative contract and stand for what you (and many others) feel was morally right thing to do is what we need more of in this country.

I had a couple people contact me today, just to talk about the decision you made to not sell long range rifles to a country that knowingly harbors and aids terrorists. Some of whom are now talking about making a Desert Tech rifle their next purchase. I have no doubt that your decision will pay dividends to Desert Tech down the road.

I support you 100% in your decision.
 
#5,789
Nick,
Great decision you made. You will or have found out already that this decision will be an great asset to you and your company down the road. You have my greatest admiration and heart felt THANKS!
Sully
 
#5,791

It looks like aluminum from the color so its coming off the receiver.
Pull your bolt out and get a flashlight and mirror. Have a look and see where there is metal scraped away. Look at the bolt head and body and see where there are shiny spots or lines. That will tell you which parts are making contact that shouldn't be. You may need to deburr the bolt head or maybe its just fitting itself to the receiver....without having the thing in hand its nearly impossible to give you a detailed answer. You'll either have to send the rifle to someone or figure it out yourself. You can take a sharpie (magic marker) and put some color on any shiny spots in the receiver so that when you slide the bolt in it will leave a colored mark where its contacting the bolt. You can do the same on the bolt and it will leave a colored mark on the receiver. In any case its just a matter of figuring out whats touching where and why its scraping metal off.

Frank
 
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#5,792
Sometimes good PR is worth more than the monetary value of the contract, or in this case I suspect the potential negative PR of going forward with the sale could have outweighed the contract's value. Smart move.
 
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