Desert Tech 5.56 MDR - Ammo Torture Test

Published on July 5, 2019
Duration: 7:04

This video features an expert-level ammo torture test of the Desert Tech 5.56mm MDR rifle by InRangeTV. The test assesses the rifle's reliability with a wide variety of ammunition, including steel-cased rounds, on a single gas setting. The instructor, demonstrating deep expertise, concludes that the 5.56mm MDR variant is significantly more reliable than its .308 counterpart when handling diverse ammunition types.

Quick Summary

The Desert Tech 5.56mm MDR exhibits impressive reliability with a wide variety of ammunition, including steel-cased rounds, on its standard gas setting. This contrasts with the .308 variant, which is more ammo sensitive. The 5.56mm MDR handled Federal M193, Black Hills VMAX, Silver Bear, Brown Bear, Tula, and M855A1 without significant issues, demonstrating its robust performance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & MDR Overview
  2. 00:475.56 Ammo Test Goal
  3. 01:10Ammunition Selection Overview
  4. 01:41Federal M193 Test
  5. 01:58Black Hills VMAX Test
  6. 02:11Silver Bear Steel Case Test
  7. 02:27Brown Bear Steel Case Test
  8. 02:44Tula 55gr Steel Case Test
  9. 02:57Tula 75gr Steel Case Test
  10. 03:22M855A1 Test
  11. 04:08Mixed Magazine 'Dog's Lunch' Test
  12. 05:16Conclusion & Reliability Assessment
  13. 06:17Support & Disclosure

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the Desert Tech 5.56mm MDR with different types of ammunition?

The Desert Tech 5.56mm MDR demonstrated high reliability across a wide array of ammunition, including steel-cased rounds, when tested on its standard gas setting. Only a single short stroke was noted with Tula 75gr steel case ammunition.

What types of ammunition were tested in the Desert Tech 5.56mm MDR?

The test included Federal M193 55gr ball, Black Hills 50gr VMAX, Silver Bear 55gr zinc-plated steel case, Brown Bear 55gr lacquered steel case, Tula 55gr steel case, Tula 75gr steel case, and M855A1 penetrator ammunition.

Is the Desert Tech 5.56mm MDR more reliable than the .308 version?

Yes, the 5.56mm MDR variant proved to be significantly more reliable and resilient with diverse ammunition types, including steel-cased rounds, compared to the previously tested .308 MDR, which was noted as being more ammo sensitive.

What is the recommended gas setting for the Desert Tech 5.56mm MDR during this test?

The test was conducted using the standard 'N' (Normal) gas setting on the Desert Tech 5.56mm MDR. No adjustments were made to the gas system throughout the evaluation of different ammunition types.

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