Desert Tech/Desert Tactical SRS Covert

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What's availability like on these bad-ass machines these days?

I know TSE was bringing them in, but I haven't seen anything online in quite some time.

Probably once a month I look in my gunsafe and think "I should sell like six of these and get a Desert Tech instead"

Those few owners out there: are you happy with your gun? Worth the big $$?

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if you going to spend that much money on a rifle , there is other choice out there, also the desert tactical arms receiver is compose of plastic, I did do some research into it before , intact I did check out that 375 snipetac from shooting edge, for that much money you going spend, steel receiver will last much longer.
 
GunBoy said:
if you going to spend that much money on a rifle , there is other choice out there, also the desert tactical arms receiver is compose of plastic, I did do some research into it before , intact I did check out that 375 snipetac from shooting edge, for that much money you going spend, steel receiver will last much longer.
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Have you touched one? The receiver isn't plastic.
 
The receiver is aluminum, but there is alot of plastic associated with it, I have shot it in the state, in my opinion there is nothing wrong with the gun, but if I am going to spend that much on a rifle, I believe there is other choice out there.
 
Anyone in Alberta who wants to try one in 338 Lapua PM me and we can arrange a day to go shooting. Mine is the standard length one not the covert model. I am in the Edmonton area but travel to Calgary and Hinton regularly and If you supply some factory loads (S&B 250gr match is cheapest) you can shoot it, If I have some handloads properly developed by then you can try a couple of them as well. I keep your brass.

I had a couple handloads doing better than 1/2 moa but have switched projectiles due to availability issues and am still working up a new load. I'm back close to 1/2 moa but know it can do better.

Gunboy, I can't really say much to you without being rude so I'll just explain that DTA like most modern manufacturers does employ the use of polymers but only where strength isn't needed and something nicer than cold hard steel is needed for a more comfortable interface with the shooter. the cheekrest and pistol grip are polymer but that is only over top of the steel and aluminum receiver of the rifle (Oh my, not that horrible space age aluminum). Would you rather have some wood on it? Or just have a nice steel plate to rest your cheek on?
I'd like you to point out one other high end manufacturer out there that doesn't use polymer in it's rifle or stock somewhere.
You can't, just like every other rifle only non load bearing parts and parts of the stock are plastic.
I would put my DTA up against any other rifle out there and am sure the build quality is equal or better.
This is a full US built military grade sniper rifle, I don't think you need to worry about wearing it out or breaking it.

Another great feature of the Desert Tactical is that for $1500-$2000 I can buy a caliber conversion kit and swap calibers in about 1 minute. There are quite a few options to choose from. I'm thinking of tracking down a 308 kit but refuse to give TSE another cent so I have to track down the other distributor in Canada.

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There is other choice out there when you want to spend that much money, as for the conversion for different caliber, is some what overrated, for $1500 to $2000.
 
Yeah I don't think I've ever seen another bullpup bolt action.

Maybe GunBoy's alternative is the RFB?

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I don't think you're going to get the 1/2 MOA accuracy out of that monster.

cr5, I may have to take you up on that this summer!
 
I shoot one quite often in .308 they are very accurate but do not shoot well off the bench for me at least ! Much more comfortable shooting prone with it.

Pros:
-Excellent build quality fit & finish
-Nice light crisp trigger
-Compact design
-Very accurate ( had a retired sniper confirm this)
-Barrel change was easy and straight forward
-Breaks down easily for bolt access and cleaning
-Easy to reach safety ( although it is a tad to light to engage and could easily be activated on or off by accident)
Looks cool!



Cons:
-No adjustability for cheek weld
-No grip adjustability fore and aft
-Muzzle brake not as effective as it could be
-Cycling the bolt requires precise technique or the spent casings deflect off your hand back into the ejection port. Could just be me though.
-Spacer bolts too long to remove spacers to adjust LOP
-Barrel change requires torque wrench and separate Allen key. So its still easy but not as slick as some other systems but the newer style one tool no torque wrenches may prove problematic in the future time will tell.
-For some shooters it is hard to get comfortable behind the rifle mostly on the bench. This could be a problem if you shoot at clubs allot that do not allow prone shooting.

In the end its your choice if you are comfortable behind it great! If most of your shooting is prone and not off the bench I am sure you will find it comfortable. You can always get your scope set up at the right height so cheek weld will be a non issue and trim the LOP but spacer bolts or order the correct length. If you like the way it feels and looks then your good accuracy will not be an issue that's for sure. If you cannot get comfortable with a rifle accuracy and consistancy will suffer.
 
You should take his offer and go and try out the DTR, and also the other manufacture, but if you feel that you mush have a bullup precision rifle, then go right ahead and get one from Shooting edge, Jr is a great guy to deal with. if you want to try out AI, SAKO, PGW, STyer let me know, You can meet me out Genesee one of the weekend and try it out, at the End, It all up to you.
PS, you had a change to play with my 50 2 week ago at Genesee at the shoot.

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Yeah I don't think I've ever seen another bullpup bolt action.

Maybe GunBoy's alternative is the RFB?

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I don't think you're going to get the 1/2 MOA accuracy out of that monster.

cr5, I may have to take you up on that this summer!
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I already said that there is nothing wrong with the DTR, there is other choice, Dont understand why some people feel offended.
 
GunBoy said:
I already said that there is nothing wrong with the DTR, there is other choice, Dont understand why some people feel offended.
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cause you don't like the same gun as them. Didn't you know freedom of speech is illegal on CGN. Your not allowed to offer a opinion. That's only allowed in Amurica.
 
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I already said that there is nothing wrong with the DTR, there is other choice, Dont understand why some people feel offended.
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You don't have to like the DTA and there is nothing wrong with thinking there are better rifles out there. I just hate reading all these posts scattered throughout this site with guys saying a rifle is inferior because it has polymer used in it's design. When properly used polymers only improve rifles and help keep costs down. It isn't plastic and it doesn't reduce a rifles service life.
 
I am in southeastern Ontario (kingston area) And have a covert in .308 if anyone wants to try one. I am working on loads but I used hand loads for my old 308 and 1/2 moa is not hard to get, I can only imgine what I will get when I work a proper load up. I was shocked the 16" barrel shot so well. The polymer is just the "skins". The receiver is made out of a solid aluminum block and is built like a tank. I working on getting a 338 barrel for it soon...
 
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