BATTLE OF THE DMRs

TODD BURGREEN

In U.S. military parlance, DMR stands for Designated Marksman Rifle. The default chambering of the DMR is 7.62 NATO/.308 Win. The DMR originated to fill the effectiveness gap between issued combat rifles and sniper rifles. This middle ground is roughly between 270 and 650 yards. The DMR is closer to the sniper rifle versus combat rifle in terms of terminal ballistics, adjustable buttstocks, match triggers, match barrels, accuracy standards, magnified optics and accessories to facilitate long-range shot placement. The DMR is typically semi-automatic with detachable magazine capacity of 20 rounds or more. The M14 was the initial military DMR due to it already being in the logistic system and easy to adapt. Most would concede that better platforms are available. The Rock River Arms BT-3 Precision and Daniel Defense DD5V3…

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Tactical Life (Digital) - 1 Issue, October/November 2020

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