Daniel Defense DD5 SBR | 7.62 NATO | 12.5in | 02-088-06071-047

The Daniel Defense DD5 SBR is a purpose-built short-barreled rifle chambered for .308 / 7.62 NATO and built around a 12.5″ cold hammer forged barrel and a mid-length gas system. It includes an adjustable gas block for flexible suppressed or unsuppressed use and ships with a Daniel Defense Linear Compensator. The DD5 SBR is built on a CNC-machined 7075-T6 aluminum receiver and features Daniel Defense furniture for durability and repeatable handling. For an optic pairing under $1,000, consider the Vortex Viper PST Gen II 1-6×24 for a robust, low-power variable well-suited to this platform.

Applications: tactical/field operations in constrained environments and precision follow-up shots at intermediate ranges; also suited for range training that benefits from a compact, rigid platform.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is DANIEL DEFENSE INC..
• The model is DD5 SBR.
• The caliber is .308 / 7.62 NATO.
• The barrel measures 12.5 inches.
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• The barrel type is Cold Hammer Forged.
• The gas system is Mid-Length.
• The muzzle device is a Daniel Defense Linear Compensator.
• The receiver is CNC Machined 7075-T6 Aluminum.
• The finish is Matte Black Anodized.
• The rate of twist is 1-in-10″.
• The overall length is 33.63 inches.
• The weight is 8.2 lbs.
• The NFA thread pattern is 1/2×28.
• The UPC is 818773022873.

The DD5 SBR combines a short, maneuverable barrel with Daniel Defense’s emphasis on rigidity and repeatable ergonomics. Its cold hammer forged barrel and robust 4-bolt connection system are intended to stabilize harmonics and support consistent accuracy in a compact package, while the adjustable gas block and enhanced bolt carrier group help manage recoil impulse and cycling across configurations. If you need a compact 7.62 NATO platform that preserves a full-rifle feature set in a smaller footprint, the DD5 SBR delivers a purpose-driven balance of control, durability, and modularity.

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