Maxim Defense MD:10L
Maxim Defense Industries · Battle Rifle · In Production · 2023
Overview
The Maxim Defense MD:10L is a lightweight AR-10-pattern battle rifle chambered in .308 Winchester (16-inch barrel) or 6.5 Creedmoor (18-inch barrel), built on the company's monolithic-style upper for rigidity and accuracy. It mounts the HATEBRAKE muzzle booster, a free-floating slimline M-LOK handguard and a Magpul MOE SL-K stock, with a Cerakote finish. It earned On Target Magazine's 2024 Editor's Choice and is built in the USA.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3600 g (127.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 838.2 mm (33.00") |
| Barrel Length | 406.4 mm (16.00") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Rotating Bolt |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 20 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 820 m/s (2690 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3275 J (2416 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Cerakote |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as 7.62 NATO, 7.62x51mm
- 6.5mm Creedmoor — also known as 6.5 CM, 6.5 Creedmoor
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Sr25 Pattern Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Thumb Safety
- Features: Hatebrake Muzzle Booster, Free Floating Barrel, Magpul Moe Sl K Stock, Slimline M Lok Handguard, Monolithic Style Upper, Sr25 Pattern Magazine
Variants
- MD:10L 6.5 Creedmoor — Caliber 6 5 Creedmoor
Production
Production years: 2023-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
MSRP $1,995. Caliber options .308 Win (16") and 6.5 Creedmoor (18"). SR-25 pattern magazines. Thread pitch 5/8x24. On Target 2024 Editor's Choice.