Assault rifle · 7.62x51 NATO
Desert Tech MDR 7.62x51 assault rifle
How It Plays
The MDR 7.62 is a bullpup firing full-power 7.62x51 NATO in a compact package: battle rifle damage with an assault rifle footprint. With good ammo it threatens every armor class in the game, and its Gunsmith build part is a classic mid-wipe milestone.
Compact battle rifle for players who want NATO power without a full-length platform.
Best 7.62x51 NATO Ammo
Ranked by armor penetration from live data. In Tarkov the bullet matters more than the gun.
M993Pen 65 · Dmg 70
M61Pen 60 · Dmg 73
M80A1Pen 55 · Dmg 75
M80Pen 43 · Dmg 80
M62Pen 42 · Dmg 82
BCP FMJPen 37 · Dmg 83Where to Buy
No trader sells this weapon for cash right now. It must be found in raid, bartered, or crafted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ammo for the MDR in Tarkov?
The MDR fires 7.62x51 NATO. By penetration, the current top rounds are M993, M61, M80A1. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
Where can you buy the MDR?
It is not currently sold by traders for cash or listed on the flea market, so it must be found in raid, bartered, or crafted.
What are the MDR's stats?
650 rounds per minute, ergonomics 67, vertical recoil 125, and an effective distance around 500 meters. Fire modes: Single fire, Full auto.