Desert Tactical Arms - Stealth Recon Scout Review (DTA SRS)

[orkan]

Just wrapped up a review.

You guys have heard me run the DTA name around for a couple years now. They are hands-down the best precision rifle on the market, in my opinion.

If you haven't played with one... you owe it to yourself to try it out. If any of you are in my area, I can arrange a shoot.

http://www.primalrights.com/forum/review.php?a=5652

[ICANHITHIMMAN]

Nice write up wish it was in my price range. It looks very comforatable to me.

[fallenromeo]

love the DTA, wish I could afford one.

[The Surgeon]

They are a damn nice rifle. But I am not fully sold on them yet. Nothing to do with the rifle itself, I just like the traditional A-Bolt. Of course at one time I didn't like synthetic stocks. Now I absolutely love them. I sure would like to shoot a DTA though. Of course if I were to shoot one I might end up sleeping in the "Dog House" for a month or two. LOL

[Paul D]

Very informative review. Question: what are advantages/disadvantages to the bullpup bolt action manual of arms compared to the conventional bolt action?

[orkan]

The bullpup moves the action back toward the shooter. This does 2 things immediately.

1) Creates a much more balanced system by bringing the weight back toward you instead of out toward the muzzle.

2) Gives you the ability to run a longer barrel, yet maintain a short OAL. Longer barrel means more performance downrange, without the movement/maneuverability penalty that usually comes with long barrels.

Another huge benefit of the chassis is that it has no "bedding" or v-block to worry about. The chassis is the action. When combined with a single-piece scope mount, you effectively remove 2 distinct points of failure when compared to a traditional bolt action.

[BrigandTwoFour]

How awkward is the bolt handle to manipulate in that configuration?

It seems like it would be slower than the traditional up and back motion. But, then again, the point of rifles like these is not the rate of fire- so that's probably a moot point.

[Iraq Ninja]

I have followed the idea since its inception.

Honestly, I fail to see the true need for the system, though I would love to find one. Seems to be in a continuing uphill battle in terms of acceptance, though it is a quality product.

[orkan]

It's not awkward at all. It will be when you first start shooting one. Especially if you are expert with a normal bolt throw. However, after a couple hundred rounds you don't even notice.

I can run the bolt on a SRS without breaking cheek weld or sight picture. I can fire a shot at a 1000yd target, cycle the bolt, and be back up in time to see the hit.

The bolt being back closer to you, actually ends up being faster and more natural than a traditional bolt gun. You don't have something coming back toward your face, instead something is coming beneath and beside it.

[orkan]

Honestly, I fail to see the true need for the system, though I would love to find one. Seems to be in a continuing uphill battle in terms of acceptance, though it is a quality product.

How is a more balanced, shorter rifle with equal range a bad thing?

There is currently a 6 week wait time on these rifles. It's not a battle for acceptance at all. I've used every weapon system available in the United States when it comes to precision rifles. The DTA is beyond them all when it comes to portability and shootability.

Carry a AIAW with suppressor and kit around for a few days. Then try the same with a DTA and tell me there is no need for the system.