Being a fan of Daniel Defense, I thought I should point out that DD has released four new rifles:
DDXVM - same as the DDXV except with a midlength gas system
DDM4v3 - similar to the DDM4v2, but with a midlength gas system and longer rail
DDV 6.8 - similar to the DDM4v3, but chambered in 6.8 mm
Ambush 6.8 - a variant of the DDV 6.8 oriented towards hunters
Check them out!
http://www.danieldefense.com/?page=shop/browse&category=rifles
I have a DDM4 and love it so this interests me.
A few things I noticed:
1:10 twist. From what I’ve read online (so it has to be the truth ;)) a 1:11 or 1:12 works better.
there was no mention of the chamber, Spec I or Spec II.
and most surprisingly, it comes with a 30 round PMAG. :eek:
I didn’t know PMAGs were available in 6.8. Perhaps someone did a copy/paste on some of the specs from their 5.56 rifles. I’m also curious why they didn’t offer it with the 12" rail.
nice to see how midlengths are becoming more and more popular
I saw the 6.8SPC at the Daniel Defense booth and Joe Marler showed me all of the new products coming out for 2010. The 6.8SPC intrigues me since I already hunt with a 6.8 AR.
The midlength 5.56mm guns should do very well too. The new ‘pin-ready’ low pro gas block which is pre-drilled is nice. This shows that this company cares and has been listening to their customers who have been asking for pinned gas blocks. The also have a long low pro gas block which will cover the taper pin areas on a barrel where a FSB was removed. One other new gas block they have is a clamp on on with much small screw head caps that are much smaller which should fit under rails with very tight internal dimensions.
CHF barrel …Cr lined…M4 cuts…
I talked to DD a couple days ago about the “Ambush” and their tech told me
it had a Spec II chamber
But 1 in 10 twist…
The 1 in 11 twist…4 groove…Spec II chamber is really what you need to shoot lighter bullets and hotter loads
like SSA’s offerings…
For me I really want the 85-95 gr bullets doing over 3000fps out of my 16" middy
Its the hotter loaded ammo that makes the 6.8 such a nice platform especially out of
a short barrel…
Bushmaster told folks that they were going with the 1 in 11 twist as did Remington
If DD had made this in 1 in 11 it would have ruled…imo
Dang that is disappointing news…hopefully they will change their mind of course that
would probably mean a different mandrel?..
SPC II, a DD rep stated so in a video from SHOT.
Jay
Following the thread on 68 forums, they promise it will be spc II and 1 n 11.
This will be a solid factory gun, great for the 68 market and the progression of the caliber.
will the 6.8 bbl be made on the new chf tooling??
I’ve had several friends ask me what kind of AR to get.
the DDM4v3 just rose to the top of the list for a COTS offering.
As I understand, yes. Hopefully they will bring this to the M4 class coming up so we can shoot it.
Any news on a midlength with a low pro gas block and a 12" Omega X rail.
Please keep me posted…this news kinda made it move a little.
The way my cut down dd 5.56 bbl is shooting, i could see a 6.8 in my future. I honestly didn’t realize about the ii chamber / twist preference and lighter pills until very recently.
My first step into the 6.8 is the Armalite spc II 1 n 10, the 85 grain tacticalloads from SSA did an average of 2960 or so in 4o degree weather, the 1 n 11 should get a bit more. Accuarcy was the same as the 110’s
Visit the 68 forums and get some more info, will update
I would do a 12 Lite rail with that set up
A 12.0 X on a middy would be too gigantic of a rail, I doubt they would make it. Just use a 12.0
Just imagine another couple inches of rail on this (BCM Middy + DD 12.0 Lite)
DD is a company that gets it. Kudos to DD.
Yes --This Would be Nice
Quote:
Originally Posted by LSK
Any news on a midlength with a low pro gas block and a 12" Omega X rail.
Is DD using a milspec or comercial buffer tube?
milspec
I wonder if they will design their own Piston rifle since they have Vickers as a
consultant.