Daniel Defense DD5 V5
- Category
- Rifle
- Barrel
- 508 mm
- Weight, empty
- 4.04 kg
- Introduced
- 2021
About
What it is, and why it matters
The DD5 V5 in 6.5 Creedmoor provides precision shooting capability with an effective range exceeding 1,000 meters. The 20-inch cold hammer forged barrel with 1:8 twist rate is optimized for the 6.5 Creedmoor's high-BC projectiles. The unique 'Rifle +1' gas system provides a longer dwell time for smoother cycling and reduced recoil.
The DD5 V5 brings the flat-shooting, wind-bucking 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge to the semi-automatic platform, offering designated marksman capability with rapid follow-up shots that bolt guns cannot match.
MSRP: $3,024. Ships with 20-round Magpul PMAG SR-25 magazine. 'Rifle +1' gas system is unique to the DD5 V5 platform.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Daniel Defense
- Category
- Rifle
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2021
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 508 mm
- Overall length
- 975 mm
- Weight, empty
- 4.04 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Gas operated direct impingement
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Capacity
- 20
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Aluminum
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Hard anodized
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 800 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Cold hammer forged barrel
Chrome lined barrel
Free floating handguard
M lok attachment
Grip n rip charging handle
Dlc coated bcg- Four bolt connection system
User adjustable gas block
Ambidextrous controls
Flared magazine well
Adjustable stock
Superior suppression device- Rifle plus one gas system
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 48 6.5mm Creedmoor rifles | 4.04 kg | 3.20 kg | Heavier than about 80% |
| Overall lengthAmong 43 6.5mm Creedmoor rifles | 975 mm | 1073 mm | Shorter than about 90% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 50 6.5mm Creedmoor rifles | 508 mm | 559 mm | Shorter than about 80% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 50 6.5mm Creedmoor rifles | 20 | 5 | Among the largest capacities |
Its place in the rankings
Answers
Questions about the Daniel Defense DD5 V5
How much does the Daniel Defense DD5 V5 weigh?
The Daniel Defense DD5 V5 weighs 4.04 kg (8.90 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Daniel Defense DD5 V5?
The Daniel Defense DD5 V5 is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor.
How many rounds does the Daniel Defense DD5 V5 hold?
The Daniel Defense DD5 V5 holds 20 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Daniel Defense DD5 V5?
The Daniel Defense DD5 V5 is 975 mm (38.4 in) long overall, with a 508 mm (20.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the Daniel Defense DD5 V5?
The Daniel Defense DD5 V5 is made by Daniel Defense (United States).
When was the Daniel Defense DD5 V5 introduced?
The Daniel Defense DD5 V5 was introduced in 2021.
How does the Daniel Defense DD5 V5 operate?
The Daniel Defense DD5 V5 uses a gas operated direct impingement action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
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- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
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Provenance
What the record holds
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
85%
Stockists
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/daniel-defense-dd5v5' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "daniel-defense-dd5v5", "name": "Daniel Defense DD5 V5", "manufacturer": { "id": "daniel-defense", "name": "Daniel Defense", "countryCode": "US", "foundedYear": 2000, "website": "https://www.danieldefense.com", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-11 23:44:38", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:43:46", "version": "6d10d3d98b28a078568620c53754ace8fc3c89156db0b437cd09a8e82678df77" }, "category": { "id": "rifle", "name": "Rifle", "description": "Long-barreled firearms designed for accurate shooting" }, "country_of_origin": "US", "year_introduced": 2021, "barrel_length_mm": 508, "weight_empty_g": 4037, "action_type": "gas_operated_direct_impingement"}