NRA Gun of the Week: Daniel Defense Delta 5 Bolt-Action Rifle

Published on November 1, 2019
Duration: 2:31

This review of the Daniel Defense Delta 5 bolt-action rifle highlights its precision engineering and adaptability. The rifle features a cold hammer-forged barrel, a mechanically bedded stainless steel action, and a user-configurable stock. It consistently achieved sub-MOA accuracy, making it a strong contender for precision shooting applications.

Quick Summary

The Daniel Defense Delta 5 bolt-action rifle in .308 Winchester features a 20-inch cold hammer-forged barrel with a heavy Palma contour and 1:10 twist. It boasts a mechanically bedded stainless steel action, a DLC coated three-lug bolt, and a user-configurable stock. This rifle consistently achieves sub-MOA accuracy, making it ideal for precision shooting.

Chapters

  1. 00:11Introduction to Daniel Defense
  2. 00:26Daniel Defense Delta 5 .308 Winchester
  3. 00:30Barrel Specifications
  4. 00:41Action and Recoil Lug
  5. 00:45Interchangeable Barrels
  6. 00:58Scope Base and MOA
  7. 01:06Bolt Design and Knob
  8. 01:19User Configurable Stock
  9. 01:29M-LOK and Sling Points
  10. 01:36Magazine System
  11. 01:44Trigger and Safety
  12. 01:51Weight and Performance
  13. 02:00Accuracy and Shooting Impressions
  14. 02:08Where to Find More Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Daniel Defense Delta 5 rifle?

The Daniel Defense Delta 5 features a 20-inch cold hammer-forged barrel with a heavy Palma contour and 1:10 twist, a mechanically bedded stainless steel action with an integral recoil lug, a DLC coated three-lug bolt with a floating bolt head, and a user-configurable carbon fiber reinforced polymer stock.

What calibers and twist rates are available for the Daniel Defense Delta 5?

The standard configuration is in .308 Winchester with a 1:10 twist. Optional barrels include 6.5 Creedmoor with a 1:8 twist and 7mm Remington Magnum with a 1:9 twist, all of which are user-interchangeable.

How accurate is the Daniel Defense Delta 5 rifle?

The Daniel Defense Delta 5 consistently shot sub-MOA, which translates to under an inch at 100 yards. This level of accuracy is attributed to its precision-engineered components and stable platform.

What are the accessory mounting options on the Daniel Defense Delta 5?

The rifle's forend has 14 M-LOK connection points, and the buttstock has an additional M-LOK point on the bottom. It also includes three M-LOK QD sling points for versatile accessory and sling attachment.

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