The Desert Tech Stealth Recon Scout (SRS) is a

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developed by the

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-based

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manufacturer Desert Tech (formerly Desert Tactical Arms). It was unveiled at the 2008

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. It is known for its

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design. 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.

History

On 1 March 2021, Desert Tech issued a

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of SRS rifles made between 8 December 2020 and 5 March, due to a mistake in

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during manufacture, resulting in strikers that could be destroyed upon firing.

Design and features

The Stealth Recon Scout is notably unusual in that it is one of the few sniper rifles that is a

bolt-action layout. This gives the rifle a relatively compact design, claimed to be 11 inches (280 mm) shorter than conventional sniper rifles. Because of the bullpup layout, the magazine and bolt are behind the

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, 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 SRS by 8 years. This layout also shifts more weight to the rear of the rifle; the manufacturer claims that this creates a central balancing point. 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. 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. The SRS is fed from a five-round

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, and uses a match fluted, free floated barrel. While the barrel is standard with a

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, it can be removed to allow access to a threaded muzzle for the attachment of a

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. The rifle is guaranteed to have a standard 0.5

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(0.15 mrad) accuracy and uses a 1-6 lbs (4-27 N) adjustable match

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. The rifle is constructed of polymer (available in olive drab, tan, or black), aluminum, and steel. The handguard and upper receiver use a

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system for attaching accessories such as a

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or a

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. The

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can be operated without removing the user's hand from the pistol grip, and the magazine release can be operated with one hand. 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.

Variants

* Stealth Recon Scout (SRS) ** SRS-A1 ** SRS-A2 (replaced A1 version) * Stealth Recon Scout Covert ** SRS-A1 Covert ** SRS-A2 Covert (replaced A1 version) ** SRS-M2

Users

*: Czech Ministry of Defence; selected in 2015. *: Defense Forces of Georgia. First country to receive the weapon for its armed forces. Used also by law enforcement and state security agencies. Suppressors locally produced. *:

Indonesian National Armed Forces The Indonesian National Armed Forces (; abbreviated as TNI) are the military forces of the Republic of Indonesia. It consists of the Indonesian Army, Army (''TNI-AD''), Indonesian Navy, Navy (''TNI-AL''), and Indonesian Air Force, Air Force ('' ...

. SRS-A2 Covert used by Combat Reconnaissance Platoon unit. *:

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; selected in 2015. *:

Royal Thai Police The Royal Thai Police (RTP) (; ) is the national police force of Thailand. The RTP employs between 210,700 and 230,000 officers, roughly 17 percent of all civil servants (excluding the military and the employees of state-owned enterprises). The R ...

; selected in 2012. *:

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; selected in 2013. *: Ukraine State Guard; selected in 2016.

Gallery

File:SRS 308 with flashhider.JPG, Stealth Recon Scout .308 with flash hider File:SRS 308 vs M4.JPG, Stealth Recon Scout .308 with an AR-15 File:SRS 338.jpg, Stealth Recon Scout .338 with muzzle brake File:Олександр Турчинов вручив гвинтівки нацгвардійцям 0663 (26221727746).jpg, Ukrainian

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soldiers

References

External links

Desert Tech - Manufacturer's website
;Videos
Desert Tactical Arms, YouTube page

YouTube video showing a quick caliber conversion
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