You could always import one....not hard to do at all....but with the dollar in the can right now it will cost a pile, I brought a SRS-A1 Lefty in last year with the dollar 10 cents stronger and it come to around $8700....$7950 for gun then $250 for import charges and then $400 tax at the border.....took 3 months to get it here but that was also a little wait time as it was probably the first lefty in Canada at that time..... This system is a different dog altogether, you will either love it or hate it, handles awesome complete set up is around 13 lbs, it takes getting used to cycling the bolt takes a little getting used to as it is set back a little farther due to the bull pup design but once you get used to it you can cycle it as fast as a conventional rifle with no problems, most short action mags are 6 rounds, the competition 10 rounders are being tweeked but won't be to far behind, single feeding is a pain as you virtually have to throw the bullet past the front of the mag or it will get hung up, but with practice the mag changes are pretty smooth just need to get used to the routine. Barrel changes as well as bolt changes really quick and smooth and can be done in under a minute. As far as the feel being a left handed system I found it to be very comfortable and don't worry about The plastic handle you can always wrap it or put something on it. All in all they are a well thought out system but remember they are a purpose built system, don't buy one thinking you were going to set the world on fire in the bechrest world and shoot these unbelievable super tight groups, they will shoot under 1/2 minute all day long or even better, as a daily driver for an all around rifle from hunting to PRS style matches to the extreme long range it would be one of my top choices for a mass produced factory built rifle.
DTA SRS-a1... talk me into/out of it?
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You could always import one....not hard to do at all....but with the dollar in the can right now it will cost a pile, I brought a SRS-A1 Lefty in last year with the dollar 10 cents stronger and it come to around $8700....$7950 for gun then $250 for import charges and then $400 tax at the border.....took 3 months to get it here but that was also a little wait time as it was probably the first lefty in Canada at that time..... This system is a different dog altogether, you will either love it or hate it, handles awesome complete set up is around 13 lbs, it takes getting used to cycling the bolt takes a little getting used to as it is set back a little farther due to the bull pup design but once you get used to it you can cycle it as fast as a conventional rifle with no problems, most short action mags are 6 rounds, the competition 10 rounders are being tweeked but won't be to far behind, single feeding is a pain as you virtually have to throw the bullet past the front of the mag or it will get hung up, but with practice the mag changes are pretty smooth just need to get used to the routine. Barrel changes as well as bolt changes really quick and smooth and can be done in under a minute. As far as the feel being a left handed system I found it to be very comfortable and don't worry about The plastic handle you can always wrap it or put something on it. All in all they are a well thought out system but remember they are a purpose built system, don't buy one thinking you were going to set the world on fire in the bechrest world and shoot these unbelievable super tight groups, they will shoot under 1/2 minute all day long or even better, as a daily driver for an all around rifle from hunting to PRS style matches to the extreme long range it would be one of my top choices for a mass produced factory built rifle.
- Location
- Jameson, SK
That'd be my choice....
Put a deposit on a black lefty in 308 win. Should have it within 6 weeks! The bolt isn't bad, trigger is amazing. It will be a great upgrade, hopefully will make all 1/2 moa challenges soon.
Will be picking up a lra light tactical bipod from PGW shortly. Got the TT 5-25 to go ontop, luckily reliable has 10 round magazines that I don't see selling out too quickly.
Next on list would be reloading, I'd assume 1 in 11 twist would work well with 175 smk?
Will be picking up a lra light tactical bipod from PGW shortly. Got the TT 5-25 to go ontop, luckily reliable has 10 round magazines that I don't see selling out too quickly.
Next on list would be reloading, I'd assume 1 in 11 twist would work well with 175 smk?
Where did you get your barrels from? I'm thinking about getting the SAC 223 conversion, but the dollar is making 1800 into 2700.... tough to swallow.
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- Location
- Mountains, Alberta
I've shot a couple. The magazines were always super tight going in and out. Didn't feel like a $4k gun should.
Seemed plenty accurate at the 300 yard range though
Seemed plenty accurate at the 300 yard range though
Mystic Precision
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- Location
- Summerland, BC
Google UTAH PRS shooting on youtube... there are a number of vids showing shooting with this rifle.. no idea on specs or chambering.
There are no shortage of function problems and quirks. This is not something that wants to run fast and hard or the shooters aren't doing a good job with their rifles.
not impressed.
Jerry
There are no shortage of function problems and quirks. This is not something that wants to run fast and hard or the shooters aren't doing a good job with their rifles.
not impressed.
Jerry
Talking with some of the DTA SRS owners at the 2015 SHC, it seems that the mags are pretty problematic. The mags do not like dirty environments...
Mystic Precision
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- Summerland, BC
For a tactical rifle, wouldn't functioning in a dirty environment be an important requirement?
Jerry
Jerry
I own a DTA SRS in 338 Lapua with a 26 inch barrel. I've never tried shooting it left handed but don't see any reason you couldn't shoot it from the wrong shoulder. They are extremely well made and the short overall length allows you to sling it while quadding without having a barrel sticking out to catch on passing tree branches.
I will warn you though that due to the short overall length it magnifies poor shooting technique as well as your inconsistencies a little more than a regular rifle. That being said it is an extremely accurate rifle with an excellent trigger. I've made groups well under half MOA at 300 yards with mine (0.75 inch at 300 yards is my best so far) but as with any rifle those groups are hard to repeat under different conditions but half moa is fairly easy to do with good handloads.
I would like to find a 22 inch 308 conversion for mine so it didn't cost so much each time I pull the trigger.
Great rifle but as with all bullpup rifles I suggest finding a way to handle one prior to purchasing as they aren't for everyone.
I will warn you though that due to the short overall length it magnifies poor shooting technique as well as your inconsistencies a little more than a regular rifle. That being said it is an extremely accurate rifle with an excellent trigger. I've made groups well under half MOA at 300 yards with mine (0.75 inch at 300 yards is my best so far) but as with any rifle those groups are hard to repeat under different conditions but half moa is fairly easy to do with good handloads.
I would like to find a 22 inch 308 conversion for mine so it didn't cost so much each time I pull the trigger.
Great rifle but as with all bullpup rifles I suggest finding a way to handle one prior to purchasing as they aren't for everyone.
I've been thinking about just getting the barrel extensions direct from Desert Tech at about 235 USD each. Then get a barrel and have a smith spin it up. Should be well under the 2k it would cost to import a barrel. I guess it's a bit easier for me, I only need to change the barrel to go to 260 rem.
I'm fairly certain Calgary SHooting center has a 308 win conversion on hand, and so does CFRAM. CSC is a bit cheaper though.
I'm fairly certain Calgary SHooting center has a 308 win conversion on hand, and so does CFRAM. CSC is a bit cheaper though.
I'll have to give CSC a call, I gave up on their website long ago as it was pretty much useless for seeing what was in stock. Thanks
Why would you want a 260 and a 308? Are they different enough to bother going through the trouble and expense to have both?
I have a wish list for Desert Tech, Don't Laugh:
#1 A single shot adapter. Something to replace the magazine so I can just toss rounds on top and they are elevated and fed in without hanging up.
#2 A .22LR conversion kit. Seriously, I already have my dream optic on this thing with a couple calibres. A .22LR kit would really kick ass.
#1 A single shot adapter. Something to replace the magazine so I can just toss rounds on top and they are elevated and fed in without hanging up.
#2 A .22LR conversion kit. Seriously, I already have my dream optic on this thing with a couple calibres. A .22LR kit would really kick ass.
