Desert Tech SRS-M2
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Barrel
- 660 mm
- Weight, empty
- 4.30 kg
- Introduced
- 2021
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Desert Tech SRS-M2 is a compact bullpup bolt-action precision sniper rifle and the latest generation of the Stealth Recon Scout platform. Its bullpup layout places the action behind the trigger group, delivering a full 660mm (26-inch) barrel in an overall length of just 940mm -- roughly 280mm shorter than a conventional rifle with an equal barrel. The M2 is a multi-caliber system that converts between short, long, and magnum cartridges -- including 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum, .300 Norma Magnum, 7mm, .338 Norma Magnum, and .338 Lapua Magnum -- by swapping the barrel, bolt, and magazine in under 60 seconds with a single 5mm hex wrench, with a return-to-zero guarantee.
Desert Tech built its reputation on proving that a bullpup bolt-action could match the accuracy of conventional precision rifles while shaving nearly a foot off the overall length. The SRS-M2 carries that concept forward with a modernized chassis built around modular accessory interfaces, aimed at snipers and long-range shooters who need full magnum power in a package short enough to maneuver from vehicles, hides, and confined urban spaces.
The SRS-M2 refines the earlier SRS-A2 with an upgraded chassis featuring M-Lok slots and Area 419 ARCALock rail sections machined directly into the forend, an integral tripod mount, and an adjustable monopod. Desert Tech guarantees 1/2 MOA accuracy in three-shot groups at 100 yards. The adjustable trigger breaks between roughly 1.5 and 7 pounds. Barrel lengths of 22 or 26 inches are offered, and magazine capacity varies from 5 to 10 rounds depending on the chambered caliber.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Desert Tech
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2021
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 660 mm
- Overall length
- 940 mm
- Height
- 199 mm
- Width
- 113 mm
- Weight, empty
- 4.30 kg
- Weight, loaded
- 4.65 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Two 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
- Aluminum bullpup chassis
- Finish
- Black anodized
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 823 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 2834 J
- Effective range
- 1000 m
- Maximum range
- 1500 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- Sixty second barrel swap
- Return to zero
Suppressor ready
Full length picatinny rail
M lok forend- Arcalock rail section
Adjustable cheek piece
Adjustable trigger
Integral tripod mount
Adjustable monopod- Half moa accuracy guarantee
Ambidextrous controls
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 40 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper rifles | 4.30 kg | 4.48 kg | Lighter than about 60% |
| Overall lengthAmong 41 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper rifles | 940 mm | 1118 mm | Among the shortest tenth |
| Barrel lengthAmong 44 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper rifles | 660 mm | 610 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 44 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper rifles | 6 | 10 | Holds fewer rounds than about 60% |
Its place in the rankings
Answers
Questions about the Desert Tech SRS-M2
How much does the Desert Tech SRS-M2 weigh?
The Desert Tech SRS-M2 weighs 4.30 kg (9.48 lb) empty and 4.65 kg (10.25 lb) loaded.
What caliber is the Desert Tech SRS-M2?
The Desert Tech SRS-M2 is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Winchester, and .338 Lapua Magnum.
How many rounds does the Desert Tech SRS-M2 hold?
The Desert Tech SRS-M2 holds 6 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Desert Tech SRS-M2?
The Desert Tech SRS-M2 is 940 mm (37.0 in) long overall, with a 660 mm (26.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the Desert Tech SRS-M2?
The Desert Tech SRS-M2 is made by Desert Tech (United States). It was designed by Desert Tech.
When was the Desert Tech SRS-M2 introduced?
The Desert Tech SRS-M2 was introduced in 2021.
How does the Desert Tech SRS-M2 operate?
The Desert Tech SRS-M2 uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
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Provenance
What the record holds
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In service
- U.S. Law Enforcement (various agencies)
- United States
Provenance
Confidence in this record
78%
Stockists
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API
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