A shorter variant of the SRS, called the SRS Covert, shares all the same features of the SRS, but uses shorter barrels and therefore a shorter handguard.
On 1 March 2021, Desert Tech issued a product recall of SRS rifles made between 8 December 2020 and 5 March, due to a mistake in heat treatment during manufacture, resulting in strikers that could be destroyed upon firing.[1]
Design and featuresedit
The Stealth Recon Scout is notably unusual in that it is one of the few sniper rifles that is a bullpup bolt-action layout. This gives the rifle a relatively compact design, claimed to be 11 inches (280 mm) shorter than conventional sniper rifles.[2] Because of the bullpup layout, the magazine and bolt are behind the pistol grip, and therefore the operation is slightly different from most other conventional designs. Its design is very similar to the German DSR-1, which preceded the DTA SRS. This layout also shifts more weight to the rear of the rifle; the manufacturer claims that this creates a central balancing point.[3] The sling points are balanced with the centerline of the weapon to ensure it lies flat when slung. It features an adjustable cheekrest, and a raised, contoured buttpad helps to seat it more securely into the shooter's shoulder. The gun weighs 10.5 lbs at its lightest, which makes it easy to use with a bipod or large scope.[citation needed]
The Stealth Recon Scout was originally designed around the .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge, but is also available in many other calibers, including; .260 Remington, 6.5mm Creedmoor, 6.5×47mm Lapua, 7mm WSM, .308 Winchester, and .300 Winchester Magnum — all of which can be changed in a quick conversion.[4] The SRS is fed from a five-round box magazine, and uses a 22–26 in (560–660 mm) match fluted, free floated barrel. While the barrel is standard with a muzzle brake, it can be removed to allow access to a threaded muzzle for the attachment of a suppressor. The rifle is guaranteed to have a standard 0.5 moa (0.15 mrad) accuracy and uses a 1-6 lbs (4-27 N) adjustable match trigger.[5]
The rifle is constructed of polymer (available in olive drab, tan, or black), aluminum, and steel. The handguard and upper receiver use a Picatinny rail system for attaching accessories such as a bipod or a telescopic sight. The safety can be operated without removing the user's hand from the pistol grip, and the magazine release can be operated with one hand.[citation needed]
A shorter variant of the SRS, called the SRS Covert, shares all the same features of the SRS, but uses shorter barrels and therefore a shorter handguard. The short barreled version of the rifle as stated by the manufacturer is to give users, (particularly military and law enforcement) a more compact and maneuverable for close quarters. It uses 16" and 18" barrels in some of the above-mentioned calibers.[6]
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The Desert Tech Stealth Recon Scout SRS is a bolt action sniper rifle developed by the Utah based firearm manufacturer Desert Tech formerly Desert Tactical Arms It was unveiled at the 2008 SHOT Show It is known for its bullpup design Desert Tech Stealth Recon ScoutA Stealth Recon Scout in 338 Lapua MagnumTypeSniper rifle BullpupPlace of originUnited StatesProduction historyManufacturerDesert TechUnit costUS 3395 Chassis Produced2008 presentVariantsSee VariantsSpecificationsMass10 lb 4 5 kg Covert 11 5 lb 5 2 kg 243 Winchester 11 lb 5 0 kg 7 62 51mm 12 lb 5 4 kg 300 Winchester Short Magnum 12 37 lb 5 6 kg 338 Lapua Magnum Length26 in 660 4 mm Covert 33 5 in 850 9 mm 243 Winchester 31 5 in 800 1 mm 7 62 51mm 35 5 in 901 7 mm 300 Winchester Magnum 37 5 in 952 5 mm 338 Lapua Magnum Barrel length16 in 406 4 mm Covert 24 in 609 6 mm 243 Winchester 22 in 558 8 mm 7 62 51mm 26 in 660 4 mm 300 Winchester Magnum 26 in 660 4 mm 338 Lapua Magnum Cartridge 243 Winchester 7 62 51mm NATO 308 Winchester 300 Winchester Magnum 338 Lapua Magnum 338 Norma MagnumActionBolt actionEffective firing range1 737 36 metres 1 900 00 yd 338 Norma Magnum Feed system5 round detachable box magazine 338 Lapua Magnum 6 round detachable box magazine 300 Winchester 7 round detachable box magazine 243 Winchester 308 Winchester SightsTelescopic sightA shorter variant of the SRS called the SRS Covert shares all the same features of the SRS but uses shorter barrels and therefore a shorter handguard Contents 1 History 2 Design and features 3 Variants 4 Users 5 Gallery 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksHistory editOn 1 March 2021 Desert Tech issued a product recall of SRS rifles made between 8 December 2020 and 5 March due to a mistake in heat treatment during manufacture resulting in strikers that could be destroyed upon firing 1 Design and features editThe Stealth Recon Scout is notably unusual in that it is one of the few sniper rifles that is a bullpup bolt action layout This gives the rifle a relatively compact design claimed to be 11 inches 280 mm shorter than conventional sniper rifles 2 Because of the bullpup layout the magazine and bolt are behind the pistol grip and therefore the operation is slightly different from most other conventional designs Its design is very similar to the German DSR 1 which preceded the DTA SRS This layout also shifts more weight to the rear of the rifle the manufacturer claims that this creates a central balancing point 3 The sling points are balanced with the centerline of the weapon to ensure it lies flat when slung It features an adjustable cheekrest and a raised contoured buttpad helps to seat it more securely into the shooter s shoulder The gun weighs 10 5 lbs at its lightest which makes it easy to use with a bipod or large scope citation needed The Stealth Recon Scout was originally designed around the 338 Lapua Magnum cartridge but is also available in many other calibers including 260 Remington 6 5mm Creedmoor 6 5 47mm Lapua 7mm WSM 308 Winchester and 300 Winchester Magnum all of which can be changed in a quick conversion 4 The SRS is fed from a five round box magazine and uses a 22 26 in 560 660 mm match fluted free floated barrel While the barrel is standard with a muzzle brake it can be removed to allow access to a threaded muzzle for the attachment of a suppressor The rifle is guaranteed to have a standard 0 5 moa 0 15 mrad accuracy and uses a 1 6 lbs 4 27 N adjustable match trigger 5 The rifle is constructed of polymer available in olive drab tan or black aluminum and steel The handguard and upper receiver use a Picatinny rail system for attaching accessories such as a bipod or a telescopic sight The safety can be operated without removing the user s hand from the pistol grip and the magazine release can be operated with one hand citation needed A shorter variant of the SRS called the SRS Covert shares all the same features of the SRS but uses shorter barrels and therefore a shorter handguard The short barreled version of the rifle as stated by the manufacturer is to give users particularly military and law enforcement a more compact and maneuverable for close quarters It uses 16 and 18 barrels in some of the above mentioned calibers 6 Variants editStealth Recon Scout SRS SRS A1 SRS A2 replaced A1 version 6 Stealth Recon Scout Covert SRS A1 Covert SRS A2 Covert replaced A1 version 6 SRS M2 6 Users edit nbsp Czech Republic Czech Ministry of Defence selected in 2015 7 nbsp Georgia Defense Forces of Georgia 8 9 Used also by law enforcement and state security agencies Suppressors locally produced 10 nbsp Indonesia Indonesian National Armed Forces SRS A2 Covert used by Combat Reconnaissance Platoon unit 11 nbsp Lithuania Lithuanian Armed Forces selected in 2015 7 nbsp Thailand Royal Thai Police selected in 2012 7 nbsp Saudi Arabia Saudi Royal Guard Regiment selected in 2013 7 nbsp Ukraine Ukraine State Guard selected in 2016 7 Gallery edit nbsp Stealth Recon Scout 308 with flash hider nbsp Stealth Recon Scout 308 with an AR 15 nbsp Stealth Recon Scout 338 with muzzle brake nbsp Ukrainian National Guard soldiersSee also editList of bullpup firearms List of sniper rifles Accuracy International AWM Barrett M95 Barrett M98B Barrett M99 DSR Precision DSR 1 Sako TRG Walther WA 2000References edit C Luke 8 March 2021 Desert Tech Issues Immediate Recall on SRS Strikers The Firearm Blog Retrieved 8 March 2021 Desert Tactical Arms Stealth Recon Scout Archived from the original on 18 February 2008 Retrieved 9 February 2008 DTS Rugged Archived from the original on 18 February 2008 Retrieved 9 February 2008 DT SRS Barrel Conversion YouTube Archived from the original on 21 December 2021 Retrieved 23 December 2014 Johnson Steve 4 February 2008 Desert Tactical Arms Stealth Recon Scout The Firearm Blog a b c d SNOW JOHN B Desert Tech SRS A2 Tested and Reviewed outdoorlife com Outdoor Life Retrieved 13 April 2023 a b c d e Timeline Deserttech com Archived from the original on 30 August 2019 Retrieved 15 April 2022 DTA Stealth Recon Scout A1 SRS A1 Bullpup Bolt Action Sniper Rifle United States www militaryfactory com Armament of the Georgian Army 9 March 2012 Archived from the original on 9 March 2012 Small Arms Suppressors 338 Caliber 8 6 mm Suppressors STC Delta Pangkostrad dan Pati Kostrad Terima Penyematan Brevet Kehormatan Intai Tempur Kostrad Retrieved 6 March 2022 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Desert Tactical Arms Stealth Recon Scout Desert Tech Manufacturer s websiteVideosDesert Tactical Arms YouTube page YouTube video showing a quick caliber conversion Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Desert Tech SRS amp oldid 1204067162, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
