And indeed, the rifle’s 26-inch overall length treads in bullpup length territory (a point reinforced by an actual bullpup configuration) while a 16-inch barrel has proven capable in field tests of 0.5 MOA at up to 1000-yards and effective ballistics at up to 1800-yards. Possibly most indicative of this is their new SRS Covert weapons system, a gun that turned heads at both the SHOT Show and IWC Classic, with a few able observers crowning the super-succinct sniper rifle the Belle of the Ball.ĭesert Tactical drafted the Stealth Recon Scout (SRS) Covert Rifle on demand for police and military snipers with the goal of creating a modular weapons system that featured unequaled levels of conceal-ability and maneuverability for a long distance firearm. Despite the fact it’s only been four years since Desert Tactical Arms threw its coming out party, it has been noted by many a distinguished “industry writer” that the Salt Lake City based weapons manufacturer shows poise, grace and character far beyond its years.
