The Daniel Defense DD5 V3 in .308 Winchester (7.62x51mm) is the maker’s large-frame AR built around accuracy and suppressor-friendly operation (Daniel Defense part no. 02-157-07258-047). A 16-inch cold hammer forged S2W barrel is joined to the upper with the 4-Bolt Connection System, which Daniel Defense says brings accuracy that was once found mainly in bolt-action rifles. The user-adjustable gas block keeps the rifle running whether it is suppressed or not, and a superfinished, DLC-coated bolt carrier group is easy to clean and run. It suits hunting, range work and anyone wanting a compact .308 semi-auto in black.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is 7.62x51mm NATO / .308 Winchester, a widely used, powerful cartridge for hunting and long-range work.
• The color is black, a plain, low-profile finish.
• The barrel is 16 inches of cold hammer forged, chrome-lined proprietary steel in the S2W profile, Daniel Defense’s proprietary heavy barrel, which holds accuracy through longer strings.
• Rifling twist is 1:10, matched to the .308 bullet weights the rifle is meant to shoot.
• The gas system is intermediate direct impingement with a user-adjustable gas block, which lets you tune cycling for suppressed or unsuppressed shooting.
• The 4-Bolt Connection System joins the barrel to the upper receiver across a larger surface area, adding rigidity for accuracy.
• The handguard is the DD5 Rail 15.0 with M-LOK attachment, a 15-inch rail with room for bipods, lights and other accessories.
• The muzzle device is the Daniel Defense Superior Suppression Device on a 5/8×24 thread, ready for a suppressor mount.
• The rifle ships with a Magpul PMAG 20-round magazine and accepts SR-25 pattern magazines, so spares are easy to find.
• It weighs 8.3 pounds and measures 33-3/8 to 37 inches overall with the muzzle device.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber is the DD5 V3? It is chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO / .308 Winchester.

Is it set up for suppressors? Yes. It has a user-adjustable gas block for reliable suppressed shooting and a 5/8×24 threaded muzzle with the Daniel Defense Superior Suppression Device.

What magazines does it use? It ships with a Magpul PMAG 20-round magazine and accepts SR-25 magazines.

Buy the Daniel Defense DD5 V3 .308 Win Rifle, 16-Inch Barrel, M-LOK, Black

The DD5 V3 puts .308 power into a 16-inch rifle that is ready for a suppressor. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more of the Daniel Defense lineup in our AR rifles category.