Desert Tech SRS A1
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Barrel
- 660 mm
- Weight, empty
- 5.40 kg
- Introduced
- 2011
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Desert Tech SRS A1 (Stealth Recon Scout) is a compact bullpup bolt-action precision rifle that packs a full-length 26-inch barrel into an overall length of roughly 914mm. By placing the action behind the trigger group, the bullpup layout gives the SRS A1 the ballistic performance of a conventional rifle several hundred millimeters longer, making it well suited to snipers operating from vehicles, aircraft, and confined urban environments. The rifle is a multi-caliber platform: swapping the barrel, bolt, and magazine converts it between .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum, and .338 Lapua Magnum in about a minute while retaining zero.
The Stealth Recon Scout was among the first production bullpup bolt-action sniper rifles to gain real traction, demonstrating that a bullpup could match conventional accuracy while shedding a huge amount of overall length. Conceived by Desert Tactical Arms founder Nicholas Young, the SRS concept answered a demand from operators who needed full-power precision fire in a package short enough to maneuver inside vehicles and helicopters.
The SRS A1 refined the original Desert Tactical Arms Stealth Recon Scout unveiled at the 2008 SHOT Show, adding the A1 designation and improved caliber-conversion kits. Desert Tech guaranteed 0.5 MOA accuracy with match ammunition. A .308 magazine held 6 rounds (with 10-round options), while magnum chamberings used 5-round magazines. The SRS A1 was superseded by the SRS A2 in 2018, which introduced a redesigned chassis and improved barrel lock-up. A short-barreled Covert version was also offered.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Desert Tech
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Country
- United States
- Status
- Discontinued
- Produced
- 2011 to 2018
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 660 mm
- Overall length
- 914 mm
- Weight, empty
- 5.40 kg
- Weight, loaded
- 5.80 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Trigger pull
- 13.0 N
- Capacity
- 6
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Aluminum alloy
- Barrel
- Stainless steel
- Stock
- Polymer bullpup chassis
- Finish
- Flat dark earth
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 860 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 3592 J
- Effective range
- 900 m
- Maximum range
- 3700 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Bullpup configuration
Free floating barrel
Quick change barrel
Multi caliber conversion
Match grade trigger
Adjustable trigger
Suppressor ready
Full length picatinny rail
Adjustable length of pull
Rear monopod
Ambidextrous controls
Sub moa accuracy
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 95 .308 Winchester sniper rifles | 5.40 kg | 5.20 kg | Heavier than about 60% |
| Overall lengthAmong 95 .308 Winchester sniper rifles | 914 mm | 1130 mm | Shorter than about 90% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 95 .308 Winchester sniper rifles | 660 mm | 610 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 95 .308 Winchester sniper rifles | 6 | 7 | Near the median |
Its place in the rankings
Answers
Questions about the Desert Tech SRS A1
How much does the Desert Tech SRS A1 weigh?
The Desert Tech SRS A1 weighs 5.40 kg (11.90 lb) empty and 5.80 kg (12.79 lb) loaded.
What caliber is the Desert Tech SRS A1?
The Desert Tech SRS A1 is chambered in .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum, and .338 Lapua Magnum.
How many rounds does the Desert Tech SRS A1 hold?
The Desert Tech SRS A1 holds 6 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Desert Tech SRS A1?
The Desert Tech SRS A1 is 914 mm (36.0 in) long overall, with a 660 mm (26.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the Desert Tech SRS A1?
The Desert Tech SRS A1 is made by Desert Tech (United States). It was designed by Nicholas Young.
When was the Desert Tech SRS A1 introduced?
The Desert Tech SRS A1 was introduced in 2011 and discontinued in 2018.
How does the Desert Tech SRS A1 operate?
The Desert Tech SRS A1 uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
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In service
- U.S. Special Operations (various units)
- United States
- Various U.S. Law Enforcement
- United States
Provenance
Confidence in this record
78%
Stockists
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API
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