Daniel Defense DD5 V4 Rifle, 6.5 Creedmoor, 18″ Barrel, California Compliant

Product Description

The Daniel Defense DD5 V4 Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor is a semi-automatic rifle with an 18" barrel built on the DD5 platform as Daniel Defense’s California Compliant SKU, part number 02-158-22207-055.

This is the standard-finish 18" V4 in 6.5 Creedmoor, the rifle to look at if you want the cartridge’s reach in a semi-automatic you can carry. 6.5 Creedmoor exists because long, sleek bullets beat heavy blunt ones downrange: they hold velocity, drift less in wind and arrive with more energy than .308 loads at distance, from the same SR-25 magazine and with less recoil.

The DD5 is a good host for it. Barrel meets upper receiver through a 4-Bolt Connection System rather than a barrel nut, increasing joint surface area for rigidity and stability — which matters more here than on a carbine. The bolt carrier group is superfinished and DLC coated with a carrier buffer, and the bolt has enhanced extractor geometry and dual ejectors. Controls are fully ambidextrous and barrels are DD proprietary steel, cold hammer forged.

What we will confirm before you order

Calibre, barrel length, model and compliance class are verified for this SKU. Twist rate, barrel profile, gas system, rail length, muzzle device and weight are not, and in 6.5 Creedmoor the twist rate governs which bullet weights stabilise — so we would rather say nothing than say something wrong. Call 817-393-4000 and we will confirm each for 02-158-22207-055.

Key Facts

• Brand / Model: Daniel Defense DD5 V4
• Manufacturer Part Number: 02-158-22207-055 | UPC: 818773021289
• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor | Barrel length: 18"
• Legal category: Rifle | Class: California Compliant
• Action: Semi-automatic
• DD5 barrel/receiver joint: 4-Bolt Connection System, no barrel nut
• DD5 barrel steel: DD proprietary steel, cold hammer forged
• DD5 bolt carrier group: Superfinished, DLC coated, carrier buffer, dual ejectors
• DD5 controls and lower: Fully ambidextrous, GRIP-N-RIP charging handle, flared magazine well, rear QD point
• Magazine pattern: Accepts SR-25 pattern magazines
• Twist, profile, gas system, rail, muzzle device, weight: call 817-393-4000 to confirm

California Compliant configuration

Daniel Defense builds this SKU as a California Compliant DD5 V4. Compliance requirements change over time, are interpreted differently from one locality to another, and are the buyer’s responsibility to verify. Western Sport makes no claim that this rifle is legal where you live. Check the current requirements for your own state, county and city, then call 817-393-4000 and we will go over the compliance features and the configuration of this part number with you.

Barrel life, ammunition and the honest trade-offs

6.5 Creedmoor is the better long-range cartridge and .308 the better generalist. Creedmoor ammunition costs more, there are fewer hunting loads, and barrel life is shorter because you push a smaller bore harder. Against that: flatter trajectories, less wind drift, less recoil. Inside three hundred yards .308 is sensible; past five hundred, Creedmoor wins. Browse ammunition, and compare the Daniel Defense rifle range and optics.

Ordering from Western Sport in Roanoke, TX

Western Sport is a licensed FFL and SOT dealer in Roanoke, Texas, a Daniel Defense master dealer since 2007, with a gunsmith on site. This rifle is serialized and must be transferred through a licensed FFL, ours or one near you. Call 817-393-4000 and we will confirm the build and handle the transfer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does 6.5 Creedmoor actually give me over .308?

A: Better downrange performance for less recoil. Long, high-ballistic-coefficient 6.5 bullets hold velocity and resist wind better than typical .308 loads, so trajectories are flatter and wind calls smaller. Past five hundred yards the difference is clear. Inside three hundred, .308 does the same job for less money.

Q: What is the barrel twist on this rifle?

A: We do not have a verified figure for this part number and will not guess. Twist rate determines which bullet weights a 6.5 Creedmoor barrel stabilises, so an approximation could send you after the wrong ammunition. Call 817-393-4000 and we will confirm it for 02-158-22207-055.

Q: Does 6.5 Creedmoor wear barrels out faster than .308?

A: Yes, generally. You are pushing a smaller bore harder, so throat erosion progresses sooner than in a .308 of similar quality. It is a real cost of the cartridge rather than a reason to avoid it — the question is whether the downrange advantage is worth it for your shooting.

Q: Will it use the same magazines as a .308 DD5?

A: Yes. Both accept SR-25 pattern magazines, which is the standard for AR-10 type rifles in either calibre. Because this is a California Compliant SKU we are not publishing a supplied capacity; call 817-393-4000 and we will confirm what this configuration comes with.

Q: Is this DD5 V4 legal in California?

A: We cannot say so. Daniel Defense builds this SKU as a California Compliant configuration, but requirements change and vary by locality, and verifying them is the buyer’s responsibility. Check the rules currently applying at your address, then call 817-393-4000 to discuss the rifle.

Q: How does the purchase work?

A: The rifle is serialized, so it must be transferred through a licensed FFL. Western Sport in Roanoke, Texas holds an FFL and an SOT and can complete the transfer at our counter or ship to a dealer nearer you. Call 817-393-4000 and we will arrange it.

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