DESERT TACTICAL ARMS DTA REVIEW
The Facts...
be considered an overly high scope mount to avoid having to press my head as hard as I did and cant it unnecessarily to obtain the correct scope picture.
The trigger, which is the usual Achilles heel of bullpups, was unusual. It was similar to a military 50 BMG trigger that travels smoothly a long way then breaks with a total surprise (to avoid flinch). I found it shootable with care and can understand the theory when used on heavily recoiling guns but no matter how I adjusted it, it isn’t the Jewell or similar that one might expect to find on other guns in this price-range.
As a switch-barrel gun it is faultless, the cheekpiece issue can be easily cured by the user. The design and engineering of the gun, plus its lack of any bedding issues is also without fault. Some would say its military look is unwelcome but hey, it’s a `tactical rifle` and that is a selling point to some users.
The calibre range on offer covers most desirable choices and although the calibre conversion kit at £1750 (£1950 for 338) is hefty, a worn out barrel can be replaced for a similar price to any normal gun as many parts of the actual calibre kit are retained. A new tube is screwed into the original breech assembly into which the bolt lugs lock and headspace. You will get used to the trigger and with a 6.5x47 or .260-rem barrel along with a 338 kit, I couldn’t imagine wanting another gun.
For: Consistently accurate - very compact - truly fast calibre change
Against: Trigger is OK but not great - tall scope mounts needed - watch out for hard extraction
Verdict: A great multi calibre design that delivers ex- actly what is promises. Technical Specifications (dependant on calibre)
Calibres available 243 Win - 6.5x47 - 260Rem - 308Win - 7mmRem 300Win & 338 LM
Barrel Length 22-26 inches
Weight 11.5-12.25lbs
Length
32.5-38.5 inches Trigger
3lb. fully adjustable
Effective range 800-1900 yards (308W-338LM)
Price Chassis
£3000
Conversion Kit £1750 (£1950 in 338) Scope mount £200 Rear Monopod £300 Muzzle Brake £175 Magazine
£100
Thanks to: Bench Grade Brands 01604 686800 Schmidt & Bender - York Guns, 01904 487180 Hornady, Remington Ammo & Vihtavouri Edgar Brothers, 01625 613177 Tim Hannam, 01977 681639 WMS Steel Challenge - Andrew Venables, 01686
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