Desert Tech MDRX .308? Anyone have one?

[WinstonSmith]

I may be in a minority, but the bullpup design was originally fielded as a standard service rifle. It had a different design envelope over a designated marksman. Easy in and out of armoured vehicles and compact for urban engagements. But like everything, it gets pushed into other rolls. I have always thought of them as close to intermediate range rifles. Of course the .308 offers more knock down and penetration, but can a bullpup realistically offer the accuracy for the outer ranges of each specific cartridge? Especially the .308 pr .338?

Short answer, yes. Same barrel length just in a shorter package. Not really changing variables that would effect long range accuracy.

 

[FLcracker]

Short answer, yes. Same barrel length just in a shorter package. Not really changing variables that would effect long range accuracy.

If the barrel is installed permanently, but with the AUG, there is inherent play due to the quick change release.

It has also been shown that like a shorter sight radius, a shorter butt to muzzle means small movements multiply, unlike a conventionally designed rifle. I have no experience pushing bullpup to extreme ranges, but have always been skeptical to do so.

 

[WinstonSmith]

If the barrel is installed permanently, but with the AUG, there is inherent play due to the quick change release.

It has also been shown that like a shorter sight radius, a shorter butt to muzzle means small movements multiply, unlike a conventionally designed rifle. I have no experience pushing bullpup to extreme ranges, but have always been skeptical to do so.

Fair points. I hope the desert tech doesn't have that play. The rest can be solved with a good scope and good fundamentals.

I really like the idea of a 37" total length 338 with a 26" barrel strapped to the side of a patrol pack. Just seems awesome. Only 7" longer than the pack itself.

 

[Twitch2120]

Fair points. I hope the desert tech doesn't have that play. The rest can be solved with a good scope and good fundamentals.

I really like the idea of a 37" total length 338 with a 26" barrel strapped to the side of a patrol pack. Just seems awesome. Only 7" longer than the pack itself.

The SRS holds its own with the likes of AI and other custom guns. If they did anything, it was make a QD barrel stable and accurate. That carries over to the MDR. That said, the most accurate barrels aren't factory. ES tactical spins up mean DT barrels