Barrett MRAD, Desert Tech (DTA) SRS

[Benito]

My eyes started wandering at .338 Lapua Magnum tactical precision guns and these 2 caught my eye.
They both cost less than an AI, have similar barrel/bolt change capabilities, but can't find much info/feedback on here about them.

What are people's thoughts/experiences with these?
Worth it?

[Sensei]

My first generation SRS in 338 LM returns 3/4" groups with factory 300 grain scenars. More experienced (i.e. skilled) shooters report accuracy closer to 1/2" with their hand loads, and there are plenty of videos on YouTube showing people hammering steel at 1300-2000+yards. Here is one showing the performance at 2707 yards:

https://youtu.be/8nlTU8_iK7o

All that from a rifle that is about the size of a 6920 with extened stock...

[Benito]

My first generation SRS in 338 LM returns 3/4" groups with factory 300 grain scenars. More experienced (i.e. skilled) shooters report accuracy closer to 1/2" with their hand loads, and there are plenty of videos on YouTube showing people hammering steel at 1300-2000+yards. Here is one showing the performance at 2707 yards:

https://youtu.be/8nlTU8_iK7o

All that from a rifle that is about the size of a 6920 with extened stock...

Thanks for the feedback.
That is pretty crazy that it's the length of a 5.56 carbine.

[Sensei]

Perhaps my only reservations with Desert Tech come from the MDR. The company seems heavily invested in it, and the roll out keeps getting pushed back. A flop would be very bad. Barrett on the other hand seems pretty stable.

[Eurodriver]

What kind of groups do you get around 1k Sensei?

I've looked at these for a minute but that ammo is so expensive. It's kind of hard to justify 338LM when 1k is the farthest I can shoot and 308 will get there.

Just wondering what the accuracy difference is at that range.

[Jwknutson17]

What kind of groups do you get around 1k Sensei?

I've looked at these for a minute but that ammo is so expensive. It's kind of hard to justify 338LM when 1k is the farthest I can shoot and 308 will get there.

Just wondering what the accuracy difference is at that range.


I'm kind of in this boat a Euro also. 338LM is just so dang expensive to shoot. But I did opt for 300WM for most everything now and the 190-210gr pills fly very well. I'm seeing 3000fps with 200gr SMKs. And my 308 rifle with 175FGMM are seeing 2600 give or take. Almost 10 mils of drop on the 308 at 1K where I am pending the conditions, and under 6.5-7 mils on the 300wm with heavier pills. Wind is about a .6-1mil difference between them as what I see at that distance. 10-15mph wind is typical where I shoot. The 300wm is retaining almost double the energy and 400fps more at 1k. I'm sure the 338LM is another step up in these comparisons, but for the money, I cant justify the 338LM. If I could shoot 1600+ then maybe... Some day, some day...

[Benito]

How does the SRS' bullpup trigger compare to that of the MRAD with it's traditional layout.
I haven't seen any precision bullpups before, so am very curious about that.

Also, how do these compare to the AI AX338 guns, given that those are significantly more $$$?

[waveslayer]

How does the SRS' bullpup trigger compare to that of the MRAD with it's traditional layout.
I haven't seen any precision bullpups before, so am very curious about that.

Also, how do these compare to the AI AX338 guns, given that those are significantly more $$$?

My trigger is set at 1 lbs. It's awesome, they have one of the best triggers. MRAD is nice too, I prefer my DT because it allows a lot of adjustments.

My buddy has the AI AX he likes it, but uses his DT more, I prefer the DT.

As for the comment about DT posing back the MDR. That's because they completely redesigned it, simplified it, which caused delays in mass producing it. They wanted it to be very reliable. My buddy had 4 of them, they are insane to say the least, especially for a semi auto.

Accuracy?.. they are as accurate as hell.my. 338 Norma Magnum AI version (AI for Ackley Improved) shots 5 shots in a dime size at 100 yards.

My 6.5 SAUM barrel shots one nice hole as well as my 6.5 Creedmoor.

My brothers 6.5x47 Lapua is a tack driver as well in his DT.

I even got 4 of the SD SWAT sniper team members to purchase DT'S. They are running 300 WM and. 308. They are all tack drivers with factory ammo.

I would go DTA! Especially for the money. Plus you need to buy a MDR as well.

My wife thinks I only have 3 guns

[Sensei]

What kind of groups do you get around 1k Sensei?

I've looked at these for a minute but that ammo is so expensive. It's kind of hard to justify 338LM when 1k is the farthest I can shoot and 308 will get there.

Just wondering what the accuracy difference is at that range.

I've only shot steel silhouettes (AR500 type) beyond 600 yards. I get about 75% hits at 1000 yards using 300 grain Scenars off a bipod and rear sandbag. I've taken it out 1500 once and was only hitting 25ish%.

Keep in mind that I'm a home trained long range shooter. Thus, I feel like my software is the performance limiting step.

[deswogger]

wish I could afford a DT. they look awesome think id opt for something in the 6.5 range 338lm is a little much for western PA and expensive.

[waveslayer]

wish I could afford a DT. they look awesome think id opt for something in the 6.5 range 338lm is a little much for western PA and expensive.

they are holding a sale right now, it's a really good deal actually. I think you should do it. buy once, cry once. .338 is good if you reload. I would recommend the Norma Magnum over the Lapua though. It shoots great and is very accurate. I have 22" barrel in one for my DT.

You can't go wrong with the 6.5 Creedmoor for all-around use. It's a great little round and making hits at 1000 is no problem. Just practice.

[fallenromeo]

they are holding a sale right now, it's a really good deal actually. I think you should do it. buy once, cry once. .338 is good if you reload. I would recommend the Norma Magnum over the Lapua though. It shoots great and is very accurate. I have 22" barrel in one for my DT.

You can't go wrong with the 6.5 Creedmoor for all-around use. It's a great little round and making hits at 1000 is no problem. Just practice.

sale? is there a code or something needed?

[waveslayer]

sale? is there a code or something needed?
They are doing a NRA sale. It's about 4K. I would contact Jake at Deliberate Dynamics or Rob at Speciality Purpose Rifles

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[fallenromeo]

They are doing a NRA sale. It's about 4K. I would contact Jake at Deliberate Dynamics or Rob at Speciality Purpose Rifles

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That is a heck of a sale. Thank you for the heads up