DTA SRS in .223; anyone try it?

[Kwikvette]

Wondering if anyone's bought and shot this conversion?

http://shortactioncustoms.com/services/barrel-services/desert-tactical-arms/short-action-customs-223-remington-conversion-kit/

I shoot .223 a lot and rather than taking 2 rifles to the range, this would mean I'd only take 1 to shoot 2 calibers of my choice.

[Sandro]

hard to understand the gain. Is it going to shoot the same in terms of POI. No need to re-sight the rifle?
The kit costs more than a dedicated rifle? Do i get it correctly?

[ar15barrels]

hard to understand the gain. Are the going to shoot the same in terms of POI. No need to re-sight the rifle?

Each barrel will have it's own zero.
If you use a ballistic calculator that supports multiple gun profiles, you can store the scope zero offsets for each barrel in the app or just write the offsets on the barrel so you have the necessary adjustment right there on the barrel.

[Kwikvette]

hard to understand the gain. Is it going to shoot the same in terms of POI. No need to re-sight the rifle?
The kit costs more than a dedicated rifle? Do i get it correctly?

Randall covered it, but I'll add that the biggest benefits are;

1. Stupidly accurate

2. Overall, much shorter than other rifles with the same barrel length

3. Very well balanced due to its bull-pup design

4. Stupidly accurate, emphasis on this

5. 1 rifle, 1 optic, multiple calibers

When you have 3+ calibers on one DTA, the overall cost is less than 3 separate rifles

A. 1 DTA ($3.2k), 3 calibers ($4.5k) assuming you only need 2 bolts total, 1 optic ($2k)

B. 3 rifles with work done on them IE truing, bedding, barrels, etc. ($5.4k), 3 optics ($6k)

[Troutzilla]

[ar15barrels]

I fully supportive and get the multi caliber concept. But would love to know where you can get a DTA SRS for $3.2k instead of the $5k I’ve seen them selling for.

From the gun fairies.
Or used.

[Californio]

Chassis is 3.2 + 1 conversion kit = $5K

[Kwikvette]

It's funny how the only feedback received is from those balking at the cost

Really wanting feedback from those that own the .223 conversion

Don't worry about costs, it's not your money I'm spending!

[Target Plinker]

I have a SRS on order and curious about the 223 conversion as well but i wonder if its actually worth the cost of the conversion. How often will you actually be shooting 223 for accuracy when 308 and 6.5 ammo is considerably cheaper for plinkjng vs 300WM and 338 LM

[Kwikvette]

I have a SRS on order and curious about the 223 conversion as well but i wonder if its actually worth the cost of the conversion. How often will you actually be shooting 223 for accuracy when 308 and 6.5 ammo is considerably cheaper for plinkjng vs 300WM and 338 LM

I reload and shoot .223 quite often so the cost is pretty low vs the cost of .308 and .300wm. Accuracy can be had as long as you keep it short to mid range, just wondering if those that own the system;

Have the standard chamber they offer or longer and what ammo they're reloading IE 80gr A Max, etc.

As for other calibers I have a ton of match ammo as well as brass, powder, bullets, and primers to reload for .308 so that's my second go to caliber. With that being said, I'd only like to use it when I need to reach out a bit farther.

My long range caliber, for the few times I would need it, is .300wm which my DTA is already chambered for.

I've made the mental decision to buy the .308 caliber in the near future, just undecisive about the .223 conversion.

[ar15barrels]

I've made the mental decision to buy the .308 caliber in the near future, just undecisive about the .223 conversion.

223 loaded to 2.5"+ OAL with 90gr bullets can do any target shooting task that you might use the 308 for.

[Kwikvette]

223 loaded to 2.5"+ OAL with 90gr bullets can do any target shooting task that you might use the 308 for.

Damn, glad I posted my intent.

I take it said bullets would require a 1:6.5 twist rate?

[ar15barrels]

I take it said bullets would require a 1:6.5 twist rate?

I would do a 24" long 1:7 twist and I bet it would be fine.
Make sure your mags will allow you to reach about 2.7" OAL for the berger 90's and you should be good.

Another option is to do a 6x223 and shoot the 95gr SMK's.
They will make the same velocity as a 175SMK from a 308 and they have the same BC.
Your dope and windage will be identical to a 175gr 308, bullets are cheaper and barrel life is better than a 223 barrel due to the larger bore.
Recoil is lighter and they are cheaper to shoot than a 308 as they burn about half the powder.

[Kwikvette]

I would do a 24" long 1:7 twist and I bet it would be fine.
Make sure your mags will allow you to reach about 2.7" OAL for the berger 90's and you should be good.

That was going to be my question to Short Action Customs; I have to single load ammo for my gas guns because my handloads don't fit in my mags

[ar15barrels]

I have to single load ammo for my gas guns because my handloads don't fit in my mags

That should not be an issue in bolt actions as they typically have magazines that will do 2.5" to 2.8" OAL.
Call DT and ask what length their 223 mags will support.