Posted: 6/1/2026 12:49:48 PM EDT
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I've been wanting a DTI SRS A1 or A2 for a couple years now, but been patiently waiting for a good price and the right calibers. Ideally, I wanted a 308 and 6.5CM. Usually, the ones that pop up are around $3500 and are some other caliber, or a pre-A1 platform, etc. Well, I put in a bid on this one in GB and won it for a lower price than I was expecting along with both calibers I wanted! Just spoke to the shop, paid for it and provided FFL info - can't wait to get it. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1178188662 Anything I need to know about the DTI SRS A1's or this setup? |
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congratulations! in terms of capability, that's a fantastic deal. those are great rifles. like anything, they have pros and cons, but overall, pretty well-regarded. all the ones i know of shoot great. just hope you never have to shoot support side lol, and some barricade work can get sketchy. (i mean, you really want to make sure your muzzle is past the barricade, and that may be difficult when it's only a half inch further out than your bipod and you're trying to rest that 1/2 of rail on a port in a barricade. I'd encourage shooting with a suppressor.) i prob would have asked for pics of the bolt face. inspect it and the firing pin carefully when you get it. also function check the trigger. |
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Only that you got a smoking deal on what is one of the most underrated (and under appreciated) precision platforms out there. And they’re sexy as fuck. Well done. Both of my .308 A1s have been great since day one and have been the most accurate rifles I’ve ever shot. Mine like 168gr FGMM. If your stock buttpad ever gets wobbly, DT will send you a new one. Congrats! |
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Took it out to the range today with both barrels. They aren't wrong on swapping barrels and return to zero. I tried it several times and every time, went right back to point of impact. The 6.5CM barrel was super accurate - I'm very pleased with it other than the thread pitch.  |
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| I wonder if they special ordered it with that thread so they could run the same 338 can on everything. On the Griffin site it says it is compatible with their taper mount and it looks like the taper mounts are available in 3/4-24. If it isn't something they offer I'd shoot them an email and see if it can be figured out and if not maybe someone can rethread another adapter. |
BikerNut:
Normal people like motorcycles. Real people like motorcycles.
People who don't like motorcycles are just... weird.
Normal people like motorcycles. Real people like motorcycles.
People who don't like motorcycles are just... weird.
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Someone on SH said that DT insisted that that thread pitch was needed for strength and rigidity for the entire length of the barrel. With the A2 model barrels, they relented and now use standard sizes. I did order the Griffin taper mounts for it... there's just not much selection in that thread pitch. Those still haven't arrived yet, but maybe in the next month. I need to order a couple more mags - but I really, really like this rifle. The barrel changes in less than 30 seconds is an awesome feature. Working the bolt action is not nearly as awkward as I thought. The trigger on this rifle is absolutely amazing... and I have a Mark 13 Mod 7 with a Geissele to compare it to. I like the DT trigger better! Other than the thread pitch, if I had to nit-pick, the only other thing I dislike is that the rear monopod moves too much after a shot. Minor gripe, since you can just use bags. All in all, I'm VERY happy with this purchase - more so than I was expecting to be. |
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Originally Posted By voyager3: How important is shooting support side outside competitions that mandate it for some stages? Is it based on any practical applications? I've known hunters that had to use it. It seems like depending on the area they can end up in all kinds of horrible positions. For real world tactical whatever there are lots of times it has been used although I'd imagine it's probably more relevant for close up type fighting vs long range. |
BikerNut:
Normal people like motorcycles. Real people like motorcycles.
People who don't like motorcycles are just... weird.
Normal people like motorcycles. Real people like motorcycles.
People who don't like motorcycles are just... weird.
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Shooting out windows, tight spaces like vehicles, etc. poorly designed blinds, etc. As a lefty, I’ve shot stages in matches like off the tailgate of a pickup where all the righties got to shoot it normally but there was no room to shoot lefty so we had to shoot it weak side. As an example, open a window and stick your rifle on a bag on the sil like you’re going to shoot out of your house at a target. Now, pan left as far as you can then pan right as far as you can. Compare the angles. If you’re especially scrawny you might be able to get the same angle both sides. But a normal width person is going to hit the wall and limit the angle when panning strong side. You can switch shoulders and pan farther. As an alt you may be able to pull the rifle back into the room a little, depending on your forearm length. As another example, shooting prone around a corner while trying to keep your body behind cover/hidden is pretty much the same as standing with an AR. |