Desert Tech MDR Update Video

Published on July 20, 2019
Duration: 26:05

This review of the Desert Tech MDR bullpup rifle highlights factory updates aimed at improving reliability, including a new handguard and bolt extractor. While the rifle demonstrates good accuracy for hunting at 100-500 yards and is praised for its handy design, a severe malfunction during testing with Freedom Munitions ammo raises concerns about its suitability as a primary combat rifle. The reviewer recommends it for hunting but not for 'go-to-war' scenarios.

Quick Summary

The Desert Tech MDR is a handy bullpup rifle suitable for hunting, demonstrating good accuracy for its intended purpose. However, a severe malfunction during testing with specific ammunition raises concerns about its reliability in combat scenarios, leading the reviewer to recommend it for hunting rather than as a primary 'go-to-war' rifle.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & History of the MDR
  2. 01:14Marketing vs. Intended Use
  3. 03:43Desert Tech Factory Updates
  4. 05:34Optics & Recording Setup
  5. 08:13Range Testing: 100-500 Yards
  6. 09:28Accuracy Testing Results
  7. 13:04Reliability Test & Malfunction
  8. 15:59Final Assessment: Hunting vs. Combat

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key factory updates for the Desert Tech MDR?

Desert Tech has updated the MDR with a new handguard featuring a cut-out for gas regulator access, an updated gas valve, and a new wide extractor on the bolt. These changes aim to improve the rifle's overall reliability and performance.

How accurate is the Desert Tech MDR for hunting purposes?

During testing, the MDR produced a 5-shot group of 1.54 MOA at 100 yards with Federal Gold Medal Match ammunition. While not a sub-MOA precision rifle, this level of accuracy is considered sufficient for hunting 'minute of man' or 'minute of animal' targets.

What were the reliability issues encountered with the Desert Tech MDR?

The rifle experienced a major stoppage when using Freedom Munitions 147gr ball ammo. A spent casing jammed severely with a live round, and the port cover was blown off, requiring tools to clear. This indicates potential ammunition sensitivity.

Is the Desert Tech MDR recommended as a combat rifle?

The reviewer does not recommend the MDR as a primary 'go-to-war' rifle. While it's a handy and powerful bullpup for hunting, the complexity of clearing severe malfunctions and potential reliability concerns with certain ammunition make it less suitable for combat scenarios.

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