jungle_re Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Funny how about 80% of my google searches for things i'm perusing at the moment lead me back to this forum! (sponsors take note!) It looks like i'm in a position (that i thought i wouldn't be in for another year or so) to be able to finish off the stable and buy a range orientated tactical rifle. I'm drawn to the SRS-A1 in .300 win mag the review here of the earlier model certainly has done nothing to put me off. The comment about the price seem a little unfair when i was comparing to a similar spec AX they seem fairly similar prices (obviously ignoring the secondhand market, something i'm not adverse to buying from). Just after some advice on the alternatives before I make anymore enquires (I expect there is a good wait for supply as it's fairly new). What are the options? I don't want a remy derivative action (the 7-08 is a Borden and the .22br is my old 700) and i don't want .308 as its too close to the 7-08. Pro's and cons from those who own any of the proposed rifle greatly received. The reason I like the SRSS-A1 Long barrel but compact and centred point of balance Calibre choice .300 win mag would prove useful for potential other disciplines but will take me to 1500 yrds Out of the box performance Kind regards Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo3 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Hi Will i have got a srs in 338 and 308 both shoot one hole if i do my bit i am also looking to by a second in the new form A1 also in 300 win mag i have emailed Ewen but add no feedback yet i looked at The aw and the ax but for my money the srs is a far better rifle hope this helps you make your mind up 300 is a great round and it puts game in the bag big time all the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungle_re Posted April 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 I can't seem to find any real negative press at all and the tiny things picked up with the original seem to been addressed with the A1. I wonder why they aren't more popular? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungle_re Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 no one? Not one person thinks any of the competition is worthy of serious consideration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 I think they are not in the same league as AI rifles , BUT I would say that , as I own a few AI rifles & no DTAs yet . Of the DTAs , I am more interested in the large bore DTAs , ie 375, 408, 50BMG model . Have shoot the AIs , my own ones , and I have not fired the DTA , but I have at least handled the SRS model , and my opinon was , and is that they are priced too high for what they are , they have no steel action as such , and should be cheaper than they are . I still feel , that AI is still the top of the heap , maybe thats NOT what you wanted to hear . Later Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagged 77 Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 I own an AX and have shot a friends DTA .308, both are fantastic pieces of kit as you would expect. What I would say is get behind both and judge for yourself - the ergonomics are vastly different between them and one may suit better than the other. I can't fault my AX and for me personally it has everything I could want for a multi discipline precision rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tackb Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 DTA and AI are both great rifles but for the money you could get a custom rifle built just how you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserttech Europe Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 If somebody was seriously interested and wanted to get behind a DTA to check the ergonomics (which I recommend as all rifles feel different and you need to check you are comfortable with ANY system) let me know and I would see what I could do to accommodate. regards Ewen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungle_re Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Ewan - its certainly something i'm keen on. I've yet to make up my mind fully on what I want to do to fill the tactical itch and have decided to wait till the few rifles i already have in production to be completed before starting a new acquisition. The DTA is high on the list though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserttech Europe Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 The offer is there. I honestly think it is important to get behind and shoot if possible the rifles you are interested in. They all have their own personalities and you have to get on with them. regards Ewen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orka Akinse Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 I've took up Ewen's offer and have been lucky to shoot with him and some of his product line on a number of occasions but sadly they're not for me. Ewan is right get behind it an get in the groove you'll know soon enough no matter the make or model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 I've also been lucky enough to have a try of Ewan's kit, and personally, I'd have one over an AI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaserman Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Hi all, long time lurker, first time poster! Learned some good stuff on here over the last maybe two years (sorry), I thought I should respond to this post, I have a DTA SRS in 6.5x47 supplied by Ewan (great to deal with if you get past the accent, by the way) with a 26" barrel that used to shoot 130g Bergers at 2965fps into witnessed groups of 0.1" for 5 shots, and groups of 1.5" at 600yds with plenty of practice mind, I recently had the barrel shortened to 19" to make a more compact rifle and lost only 100fps suprisingly, and still shoots groups on a par with the 26" barrel. The main reason I felt I needed to post is the fact that it took me quite some time to get used to how to shoot the damn thing, I shot horrendous groups when I first got it, but learned how it likes to be shot and now have sold nearly every gun in my cabinet bar one (.22lr). I can fully understand how some one having a quick play with one would think it wasn't for them but if you stick with it,learn how it likes to be shot, I can assure you it will amaze you with its ability, 35" long, all up weight including Third Eye Tactical mod, Third Eye Tactical 30 MOA Unimount with a March 2.5-25x42 scope is excactly 15lb, no light weight I grant you, but very well balanced in he shoulder. sorry to make my first post a rather long one, but hope it helps the OP, Best Regards, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaserman Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Quick pic, hope it comes out...hmm maybe not, keeps saying file too large, took pic with ipad, any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Great post blaserman, what are the specific shooting techniques you have found. Do you think they are common to a bullpup style rifles or the DTA in particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaserman Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Hi Gandy, the most problematic, but easily curable shooting technique I found was the length of pull/eye relief, what I mean is when I first used the rifle, I had a 16" plus length of pull when I had the correct eye relief (I'm only 5'8") which meant from prone, I had my right arm too far stretched, I did alter this by putting the scope further along the picatinny rail, much further than I have seen in other pictures, but now my length of pull is 15", It does seem to me to shoot better from a "cramped" or tight shooting style, hope you know what I mean, also the trigger did have a bit of creep due to the bullpup sliding bar mechanism, but a little work by myself and it breaks as cleanly as you could wish. I think the small problems are common on all bullpups, especially the trigger, but a better rifle I could not wish for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 I can see what you mean about length of pull, it's all about being comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Blaserman, did we talk about mounts the other day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaserman Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 We certainly talked about all things shooting at the British Shooting Show... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Welcome aboard UKV. Find some time for the Tikka uni mount please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannywayoflife Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Welcome aboard UKV. Find some time for the Tikka uni mount please! Second that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NICK Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Hi Mark. I have a pic of your DTA as the Screen saver on my Laptop . I can attest to how well this Rifle shoots. Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaserman Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Hi Nick, haven't seen you in ages, hope you are well, we need to get out for a play soon, early next month if that suits, Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NICK Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 That sounds a good idea to me Mark. Looking forward to it. I am pleased you have joined the Forum. You should go up to Diggle with your DTA mate. You would raise a few Eyebrows. Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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