The Stealth Recon Scout (SRS) is bolt-action sniper rifle developed by the American firearm manufacturer Desert Tactical Arms. (Now operating under the name Desert Tech) It was unveiled at the 2008 SHOT Show. It's known for it's bullpup design, which makes the rifle just as accurate as other rifles with similar barrel lengths, but staying as compact as an assault rifle or SMG.
The gun is also lightweight, weighing in at 10.5 lbs at it's lightest, which makes it easy to use with a bipod or large scope. There is a lesser known variant of the SRS that shoots .241 rounds, from Winchester. These, of course aren't quite as accurate as the .338 magnum rounds the standard rifle is made for.
Unlike most other bolt-action sniper rifles, the Stealth Recon Scout makes use of a bullpup configuration which seats the magazine and action behind the pistol grip. This allows a full-length barrel to be used while still presenting an overall shorter length for the weapon. Additionally, the weapon's mass is now concentrated nearer the shooter's shoulder and the oversized shoulder stock does away with a complex adjustable cheekpiece. The Stealth Recon Scout is manufactured through a mix of steel, aluminum and polymer materials and available in standard finishes like flat black, desert tan and forest olive drab.
As a bolt-action rifle, the action is reliant on the user operating the bolt handle which is found along the right side of the frame, aft of the pistol grip section. The safety is within reach of the shooting hand while the magazine release is of a quick-release function which can be managed with the supporting hand (assuming a bipod is supporting the forward weight of the rifle). Feeding is by way of a detachable box magazine, its ammunition count dependent upon chambering (5 rounds with .338 Lapua Magnum, 7 rounds with .243 Winchester, etc...).
Beyond its initial .338 Lapua Magnum chambering, the Stealth Recon Scout now supports various calibers including .308 Winchester (7.62x51mm NATO), .300 Winchester Magnum and .243 Winchester (and now with .260 Remington and 6.5×47 Lapua) through a quick conversion process. The .338 variant is fed from a five round box magazine, and uses a 26" (660 mm) match fluted, free floated barrel. While the barrel is standard with a muzzle brake, it can be removed to allow access to a threaded muzzle for the attachment of a suppressor.The rifle is guaranteed to have a standard 0.5 MOA (0.15 mrad) accuracy and uses a 1-6 lbs (4-27 N) adjustable match trigger.
The finalized product is said to be quite accurate and weighing between 10lb and 12lb depending on model and accessories applied. Picatinny rail sections are seen at the upper receiver and along the handguard for installing optics, aimers, bipods and the like. Various muzzle brakes can be fitted to help retard recoil effects. Additionally, the brake can be removed and a suppressor attached for clandestine work.
To date, the Georgia military has adopted the Stealth Recon Scout system for the Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) role. These are typically suppressed using locally-produced suppressors.
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| 243 Winchester cartridge |
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| .308 Winchester |
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| .300 Winchester Magnum |
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| .338 Lapua Magnum |
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Weight
10 lb (4.5 kg) (Covert)
11.5 lb (5.2 kg) (.243 Winchester)
11 lb (5.0 kg) (7.62×51mm)
12 lb (5.4 kg) (.300 Winchester Short Magnum)
12.37 lb (5.6 kg) (.338 Lapua Magnum)
Length
26 in (660.4 mm) (Covert)
33.5 in (850.9 mm) (.243 Winchester)
31.5 in (800.1 mm) (7.62×51mm)
35.5 in (901.7 mm) (.300 Winchester Magnum)
37.5 in (952.5 mm) (.338 Lapua Magnum)
Barrel length
16 in (406.4 mm) (Covert)
24 in (609.6 mm) (.243 Winchester)
22 in (558.8 mm) (7.62×51mm)
26 in (660.4 mm) (.300 Winchester Magnum)
26 in (660.4 mm) (.338 Lapua Magnum)
Cartridge
.243 Winchester
7.62×51mm NATO (.308 Winchester)
.300 Winchester Magnum
.338 Lapua Magnum
Action
Bolt-action
Feed system
5-round detachable box magazine (.338 Lapua Magnum)
6-round detachable box magazine (.300 Winchester)
7-round detachable box magazine (.243 Winchester, .308 Winchester)
Sights
Telescopic sight