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Field-tested guides, reviews and stories from the people who build Desert Tech rifles.
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Rifle Scope Parallax Focus
from our good friends at US Optics Whenever rifle scopes are discussed, a topic that frequently arises is parallax. There seems to be a great amount of misunderstanding and confusion concerning this subject. Parallax can be defined appropriately to rifle scopes as the apparent movement of objects…
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Rifle Scope Reticle Focus
Having a clear reticle makes it easy for your eye to instantly focus on the target. If your reticle is not in focus, your eye will try to focus on the image, but it will cause the muscles in your eye to strain. Most quality scopes have an adjustable focus on…
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Rifle Scope Eye Relief
Eye relief is the distance between your eye and the ocular lens of the scope. When mounting your scope, the eye relief should allow you a comfortable, clear view at most scope zoom and focus settings. It should also allow clear viewing from the various shooting positions you anticipate. Keep in…
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Converting your SRS A1 to another caliber
Caliber Conversion DT SRS and Covert Installing the SRS conversion kit into your Desert Tactical Arms rifle chassis is simple and can be done in just a couple minutes. Take a minute to ensure that everything is installed correctly and ready for shooting. With the barrel in particular, make sure…
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Initializing the HTI Rifle System
Initializing the HTI is a simple process that can be done in about 5 minutes. Take a second to make sure that you have checked everything on your rifle before putting rounds down range. When going over your rifle for the first time, make certain to ensure: All parts that…
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Initializing the SRS and Covert DT Rifle System
Initializing the SRS A1 is a simple process that can be done in about 5 minutes. Take a second to make sure that you have checked everything on your rifle before putting rounds down range. When going over your rifle for the first time, make certain to…
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7 WSM Load Testing with Desert Tactical Munitions
As many of you guys know, Desert Tactical Munitions is constantly developing and producing new extreme range loads. Recently I got the chance to head out to their range with them for a morning of shooting 7 WSM loads. We had a great time and got some pretty…
- Stories & history
New Shooter Dan Takes the SRS Covert Caribou Hunting
A couple of weeks ago, DTA offered me the opportunity to go caribou hunting in Alaska. While this would be an amazing opportunity for anyone, it was even more incredible for someone like me because…I’d never been hunting before. Not for deer, elk, turkey, duck, rabbit—NOTHING. Needless to say, it…
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New Shooter Precision Rifle 1 Class
Hey guys, new shooter Dan here. I recently got the chance to go to Sniper Country for the Precision Rifle 1 Class, an introductory to long range shooting. While I was there, I had the opportunity to get some great instruction on shooting position, mechanics, and environmental factors like windage…
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Great Feedback From a Guest at Sniper Country
As many of you know, our Sniper Country training facility is officially open. As part of the opening process, we held a community open house, where the public was invited to come tour the facility, shoot our rifles and ask questions. It was a great chance for us to meet the community and address a…
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New Shooter The Journey Begins
Even though I work with DTA, I’m definitely a noob when it comes to precision marksmanship (or for that matter, a lot in the firearms world). However, the guys here have agreed to show me the ropes, and help me learn about long range shooting. I’m looking forward to their mentoring and hands on…
