Just saw this in a comment from DT in the latest reviewer. Desert Tech issued a recall on the 308 WLVRN sometime in the last 2 years on the bolt heads but didn't appear to announce it publicly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl_NdkWvfQI

• Reviewed the 308 version before, failures as far as the eye can see
• Installed a Micron kit, no failures and enjoyed it

Hey everyone. I have been watching DT and the MDR line for years and finally purchased a WLVRN in 6.5 Creedmoor with the main intention of it being a hunting rifle. Out the box, I was extremely surprised as I can print about 1-1.5 MOA with Hornady 129 gr Interlock loads. Hornady match rounds did just as well. I ended up doing a run and gun competition with this thing and it went very well.

I ended up purchasing the 5.56 conversion kit (20in) in order to continue running the WLVRN in competitions without the added weight and ammo cost of the 6.5. So I got the conversion in, watched DT’s YouTube video while doing it. The resulting accuracy was atrocious. The first day I couldn’t even group. It was like 12+ MOA or something along those lines. I tried 55gr Winchester and some 62gr frontier. I took it home, and took it apart and reinstalled. Second time was maybe a little better but still probably around 10+ MOA at 50 yards with the 55gr Winchester. I tried some 75gr Hornady match for fun and it was just as bad.

I ended up doing a couple groups at 50 yards by firing once then allowing the whole thing to cool about 5 minutes before firing again. This method produced a 1-2 MOA group with 55gr Winchester. It seems clear to me that the is a heat issue with this barrel? Any normal string or fire just deteriorates the accuracy like wild.

I have reconfigured everything back to 6.5 Creedmoor and the accuracy is back as it should be, significantly decreasing my stress levels lol. My zero was only 1 MOA high (impressive after the barrel change).

Have any of you had the same issues and have suggestions? I was planning to reach out to DT this Monday. Thanks for your time.

Has anyone gotten any good deals lately? I know desert tech is expensive but any where I can save is appreciated

Anyone received theirs yet or received news? Emailed for a checkup on the timeline like a month ago and haven't heard anything.

I had an AI enhanced photo of this photo that removed the background, but people got upset over the usage of AI, so enjoy my carpet

-NGSW Handguard
-Prototype Suppressor

I ordered one in March, and they quoted about a 6 week wait. Now, every time I check they have no idea when they might come in and to just wait longer.

Anyone have any idea how long these dry spells usually go with DT, or where I could source one? Thank you guys

Always have two WLVRNs on hand so when one WYLVN fails you can throw away the first WLVVN and pick up the second WVYRN

I found a fully upgraded AUG (Nato w/bolt release) and am heavily considering purchasing. It has an ARID trigger pack, handguard, kns gas plug, brass deflector, etc. Almost perfect.

I also found a brand new WLVRN for basically the same price. And a slightly used one with a JARD trigger pack, also same price. All 3 are exactly in my budget.

I'm legitimately torn. The AUG has legendary history, although some reported issues with QC on the new A3M2. WLVRN seems solid in 5.56 and DT is reportedly on top of customer service these days (to help repair their image from the MDR probably.)

Anyone here been able to shoot both? How do they feel?

I'm guessing the heavily upgraded AUG will be heavier than a stock WLVRN. AUG seems to shoot quite smooth with adjustable gas, though WLVRN tends to be enjoyable for most who review it.

Either would primarily be 5.56 and probably stay that way, so I'm not too concerned about larger calibers at this point.

I wish I could try them out but I don't know of anyone who owns them! Tragic. Curious about your thoughts.

I recently picked up a WLVRN chassis and am waiting on my Form 1 to clear. Once it does, I need to choose between 5.56 and 300 BO for the conversion kit.

I am leaning towards 5.56 because:

• I already have ammo, mags, and a suppressor for 5.56
• .223 is super cheap since I plan for this to primarily be a fun/comp gun
• if for whatever reason I need to use this for home defense, 5.56 seems better for my living situation (apartment) ballistically speaking
• better recoil? basing this on projectile weight

However, the 300 BO conversion kit is whispering to me:

• better suppression capabilities from a short barrel
• ammo isn't much more expensive than 68gr BTHP 5.56 that I usually get
• more likely to stop a threat with one shot (but I worry about over penetration/lack of tumbling)

I know that the FBI ballistics lab found that 64gr out of an 11.5" 5.56 barrel was the best for their use cases, which I use as a proxy for home defense. But does 300 BO really come out as the superior cartridge for home defense in a dense urban housing situation?

I took out my new SRS for the first time

Pros:

Accurate

Smooth trigger really like it

Soft shooting

Cons:

Mag is sticky and doesn't feel super great at least not yet

Taking the plastic spacers off the back is a pain

Overall I really like it and hoping after a few more trips out it will smoothen out.

I flew to Nebraska to sell my MDRX as it is illegal to sell in WA. I took it to Cabelas just to see what they would offer me. The woman working as the Gun Library buyer said it would take 20 min to go over it.

She said it was broken. It isn’t, she just thought the bolt release was the magazine release. She said she has looked it up on the iinternet and the internet said it was the magazine release.

I demonstrated to her where the mag releases were and that the bolt release, in fact, released the bolt. However, she was stalwart in her assertion that it was broken. I was not going to argue with stupid.

I do hope to replace my MDRX with something more accurate, like a slingshot or a pile of Palestinian rocks.

Just wish we could get a good one. Would be super cool with the micron kit.

Anybody know if there is supposed to be a Detent for the safety, and does someone make a larger one.

It’s not going all the way in. I can’t tell if the rim is slightly to thick or the stud isn’t deep enough. The other side works fine but that’s not where I comfortably put my sling

UPDATE: Desert tech warranty sent me a new sling stud free of charge

Any suggestions for good cans that would go on the micron? Looking for a diameter of less than 1.67in to tuck into a blk-lbl handguard.

Is flow-through all that important?

Have they fixed the issues with these two rifles? With the sbr being free i was thinking about getting one finally but if the issues haven’t been resolved i’ll hold off

WLVRN teardown video

Can’t find anything pertinent with a few different searches, so I apologize if this is a repeated question…

Has anyone come up with any good storage/transport solutions for the WLVRN (or I guess MDR(x) too) that safely fit 1 or more conversion kits in an organized manner too? I’m going to have at least two extra kits that it’d be neat to be able to take to the range with the chassis too. TIA!