Daniel Defense V4 6.5cm 18" 20-Round Rifle

The Daniel Defense V4 6.5 Creedmoor 18" rifle represents the pinnacle of mid-range precision rifle engineering for tactical, hunting, and long-range competitive applications. Built on Daniel Defense's proven upper and lower receiver architecture, this platform delivers the accuracy and reliability demanded by military, law enforcement, and civilian marksmen who require genuine 1,000-yard capability. The 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge has become the gold standard for precision work beyond 600 yards, offering superior ballistics, reduced wind drift, and lower recoil impulse compared to .308 Winchester—critical advantages in field conditions where shot placement determines mission success.

The 18-inch barrel balances velocity retention with maneuverability, producing consistent muzzle velocities in the 2,600–2,700 fps range while keeping overall length under 47.5 inches—optimal for vehicles, confined spaces, and rapid target transitions. The rifle features Daniel Defense's proprietary M-LOK slot system along the handguard, enabling tool-free attachment of tactical accessories including bipods, lights, and barricade stops without rail sections. The V4 configuration incorporates an enhanced bolt carrier group, refined gas tube geometry, and a flat-profile bolt carrier that reduces carrier tilt and wear on the receiver extension. At 16.69 pounds with a complete upper assembly, this rifle maintains a stable shooting platform for precision fire while remaining portable enough for extended field operations.

This rifle serves precision-focused shooters—military designated marksmen, law enforcement tactical teams, hunters pursuing elk and larger game at distance, and competitors in PRS (Precision Rifle Series) and similar matches. The 6.5 Creedmoor chambering ensures compatibility with premium match-grade ammunition from Federal, Hornady, and Lapua, providing the consistency required for sub-MOA performance. Buyers should pair this rifle with quality optics in the 3–5x or higher magnification range, a reliable field-grade bipod, and quality brass or factory ammunition to fully leverage its inherent accuracy. The modular M-LOK design accepts standard tactical rail sections, making customization straightforward for varying mission profiles without gunsmith intervention.