Desert Tech Owners
- Thread starter IAFS
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Will do...but I won't change directions until I at least travel in this direction for a bit.
Still need to assemble the complete rifle and shoot it for awhile to decide how I feel about it. I won't necessarily keep it forever, but I will give it a chance. And I definitely won't be posting one of those classic EE threads: "Bought this a couple of hours ago, but I'm changing directions so need to sell it because I see something else shiny!" Out of curiosity, what height of scope mounts/rings are most users finding to be optimal with these guns? Do they work best with AR-style co-witness mounts, or something a bit lower? I know Desert Tech markets their own mount, but a good return-to-zero QD mount is what I would want long-term and I don't think theirs is?
I have an SRS-A1, an SRS-A1 Covert and a new SRS-A2 Covert. I have owned a bunch of high end custom rifles but have shot nothing but Desert Tech for the last six years. With a 16.5" 308Win barrel the A2 Covert weighs in at 8lbs, is 261/2" long and shoots 1/2 MOA groups all day long. The trigger is a crisp 2lbs. Awesome machines.
The DT barrels are incredibly expensive to make, due to the nature of their design. I don't think you are going to find anywhere that has DT barrels that would be considered "cheap".
The only Canadian company that I know making them is Insite Arms: https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...n-PreOrder-NOW-Accuracy-International-Prefits
Perhaps there are others, though I would be surprised. Small market share and they are not easy to make.
The only Canadian company that I know making them is Insite Arms: https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...n-PreOrder-NOW-Accuracy-International-Prefits
Perhaps there are others, though I would be surprised. Small market share and they are not easy to make.
Insite has made barrels for people. I wanted them to make me a 22 Creedmoor barre.
I just bought one on Friday from Wolverine
They had a “unfired demo” whatever that means, 308 16” conversion kit.
I have a SRSA2 Covert in 338LM 18” too
Precision optics carry some kits all stocks are sold out right now.
I’ve used the following scopes on a Covert, all with either Nightforce 1.5” rings or a SPUHR 4002.
ZCO 527
S&B PM2
Kahles 624i and 525i
Eotech vudu
No issues with any
Strange. I was talking to them earlier in the week about that kit and they couldn’t find all the pieces. I guess they found them and you got to them before they called me back. Good for you. Sucks for me
Ps. Thanks for the tips on the scope mount.
How’s the 338 in 18”? I saw someone post one for sale in the EE saying it was like a flame thrower
Strange. I was talking to them earlier in the week about that kit and they couldn’t find all the pieces. I guess they found them and you got to them before they called me back. Good for you. Sucks for me
Ps. Thanks for the tips on the scope mount.
How’s the 338 in 18”? I saw someone post one for sale in the EE saying it was like a flame thrower
Really? Now I’m worried!! Lol
I read the add and it never mentioned it was an incomplete conversion kit, the price certainly suggested it was complete.
Anyway, see what happens I guess.
You may want to call. They had trouble finding the barrel, but as of my last conversation, still didn’t have the bolt, bolt stop or mag that goes with the kit.
Ps. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the last year... never buy anything unless you call and someone can confirm they actually have hands on it. These retailers websites are terrible for indicating stock of stuff they don’t actually have.
I have the srsA2 chassis with the 18" 338 lapua A1 conversion and it comes in right around 8lbs for weight.How’s the 338 in 18”? I saw someone post one for sale in the EE saying it was like a flame thrower
It is exceptionally accurate, as far as fireball goes, it is not something you see or get any negative effects from when actually shooting the rifle
Thanks.
How did it go with your Wolverine order?
