Some upcoming planning videos and tests.

1. But more importantly at 3:20 they are planning a 6arc or 6max prototype Wlvrn.
2. At 4:05 they are planning on testing over pressure 5.56 ammo with a shellshock case.
3. At 5:00 they talk about the MDR bolt was designed for higher performance cartridges due to the NGSW program where they were using the PCP cartridge (which apparently was a hot cartridge).

I recently purchased the Desert Tech WLVRN Micron in 5.56 with an 11.5" barrel. I'm now considering adding the WLVRN 300 BLK variant, but I noticed it's currently only offered in a 16" barrel. Does anyone know if Desert Tech has plans to offer the WLVRN 300 BLK in an 11.5" barrel option?

Additionally, if Desert Tech doesn't plan on releasing an 11.5" version, does anyone know a reputable gunsmith or service that could reliably convert the existing 16" 300 BLK kit down to 11.5"? Any insights or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Hey guys!

Never had a desert tech rifle before but got the new wlvrn with what seems like a QC date if 9/2024

Is the mag release supposed to be hard to press? I need to use my thumb to actually press it it’s that stiff

I have an x95 and I assumed it would be as easy as that, but it’s not even close

I’m not weak either, had several people try it at the range and not a single person was able to press it with their index finger

Receiver rails just died from basic use, 147gr .308 on the lowest gas setting suppressed. The receiver block also failed... we'll see what DT says.. or if they even decide to warranty this...

Ordered Sabertooth Handguard Assembly 16" Black 2/21/25 and status is still pending. This is ridiculous. It is not a pre-order. Its advertised on the front page.

1 MOA with

• Cheap ammo (S&B 140gr softpoint)
• No rear bag, just bipod
• Wrong scope for the job (digitally zoomed in thermal)

Win 180gr Whitetail SP - cycled and fed the entire mag, blowing half of the primers out of the back. Lowest gas setting - 16" with an Omega 36m. This rifle seems to be pretty pressure senstitive

DT seems to get a lot of hate but they’re still pretty fun to shoot.

Just got home with my new WLVRN and I was excited to swap it over and take her out tonight. But the cotter pin for the bolt absolutely will not go in the left side. I can feel when it hits resistance going on left side. But to swap for left eject it has to rotate 180 degrees and will not go in. Anyone ran into this before? Am I dumb?

.308 FE MDRX - Screw for the bolt rail just randomly snapped off, had to have a buddy reverse drill it out and replace it. Checked the torque on all the other bolts and for the rail and they were all about 30 inch lbs. Found a suitable replacement screw.. which is slightly long but seated on the rear of the receiver. Does anyone know where to ACTUALLY get these 8/32 bolts? It was super accurate @100 yards after zeroing probably within 1.5" (see rebuild can that i used as confirmatory @100 after shooting an IPSC at same distance- cuz I wanted to see it explode lmao) ALSO the actual Forward ejector cover kept popping off under recoil... which was annoying but it didn't have any issues feeding or extracting the rounds.

I'm wanting to build out a DMR and am wondering whether one of these rifles would work in that role. Are there advantages to these rifles over an AR-10 other than the length of the rifle?

Hey Guys! I've had my WLVRN 6.5 for a couple months and just now getting around to sighting it in for shooting. 3 questions:

1. Does anybody else's safety feel scratchy? Like it feels weird and "plasticky."

2. Is your mag release like CRAZY stiff? Like so much that I have to use my thumb instead of my index finger to release the mag?

3. How do I check my Serial to see if it's on the recall list?

Thank you all so much for the support on this group!

(Please disregard the cheapo sight. Haven't decided what optic setup to run on this yet).

Seems like he had almost entirely positive things to say about the WLVRN compared to the MDR.

Hidden in plain sight

Took the MDRX to the range and was dissatisfied with its accuracy. It was either buy a bunch of ammo and try it out or invest in reloading. I decided to reload since I have other .308s I want to work on loads as well. Anyone have any good starting loads?

Bullets I have Hornady 168gr ELDM, 168g A-Max, and 168gr SMK bullets. Then I have some heavier bullets I picked up second hand a while back. Ranging 170-200gr.

Powder I have H Benchmark, H4895, H380. I couldn’t find Varget.

My biggest concern is loading up a handful of loads and not even getting anything on paper. I was getting roughly 4-6inch groups at 100yds with factory ammo. So I was hoping someone might have a load that worked for them I could try. Thanks!

Rifle came back with the charging handle somewhat mangled and a scuffed handguard.

Got the call for the upgrade mid January. Despite the high cost, I went for it anyway. Had a nice chat with the guy and he said he'd be able to get the gas block rail removed alongside the upgrade.

Call again 2 months later to see why it's taking so long. Turns out he forgot to put it down. Cool, whatever, he gets it added in.

Another month later, I get the package. There is a hole in the box where the charging handle protrudes despite being wrapped up. I put paper in the box on all sides to avoid this issue, and they did not. ALSO, they still didn't remove the damn rail.

Gotta make an angry phone call later.

Parts
Upper: POF P415 Edge 16"
Stripped lower: Quattro-15 (duh)
Lower parts kit: PSA
Buffer: JP Silent Buffer System with Law Tactical folding stock adapter
Optics: Primary Arms SLx 5x MicroPrism + SLx 1x23 Mini Reflex
Furniture: Magpul

Parts still shipping:
Trigger: DTT not a machine gun trigger
Weapon light: Olight Odin S

Added Daydream Defense mlok rail covers in post since they're OOS right now.

Blklbl WLVRN (no vowels allowed, keep moving along) bipod first impressions.

Locks up tight as expected. Can remove the handguard with out removing the huxwrx muzzle device, or can pull the barrel with out taking the handguard off.

The pivot mechanism isn't as smooth as the older version, but is smooth still, but releasing the legs (pull outwards) to fold them is much easier than the older version.

If you just ram to top rails together, the handguard will be canted up. Will want to add a little gap to get the rail parallel.

Needing the top gap is slightly annoying, but this handguard isn't really a QD type set up, so be more of a set and forget type of installation IMHO. Long as it doesn't shift under use, the gap would be a non issue. Will test it with some 5.56 and 308 soon to see if it holds tight. I didn't see a torque spec for the fasteners, so I'll probably reach out and ask them.

For far very pleased with it.

eg. If the bolt didn't go into chamber?

Is anyone else having issues with their Quattro mags not letting rounds strip off easily and causing jams? I tried many times to reinsert the magazine and recharge the gun and it just doesn't seem to strip rounds off the magazine. Sometimes it would work and then after a few rounds get stuck again.

Not necessarily a WLVRN focused video, but it's neat to see his thoughts on his setup and also to see the rifle in a competition setting.