Outstanding video Ray: I saw via email notification from DD that the Black Delta 5 Pro came back into stock at DD about 2 weeks ago. I was going to wait for the Dark Green to come into stock but seeing that Black up close in HD Vid seals it. Beautiful Rifle. Also really appreciate you going into extra detail about the play in the bolt action. Other reviewers had mentioned it as a possible negative, but they did not really go into detail. You did and it makes your review stand out from the rest. Happy Thanksgiving!
There are pros and cons to both Jackson. It really depends on the specific needs of the shooter. I am really getting to the point where all of my platforms have some kind of pre-fit barrel system. Even if the manufacturer doesn't make a certain caliber, I have the ability to have a barrel spun up as long as it is compatible with available bolt faces.
I've shot the Delta 5 in 6.5 Creedmoor and shot a couple different Delta 5 Pro's in 308 and 6.5 Creedmoor. They're pretty sweet shooters and would love to own one. I have a TC Performance Center LRR in 6.5 Creedmoor that I would put in the same class as the older Delta 5 but the Pro is a freakin hammer or at least the couple I've personally shot were. Great video as always keepem coming brother and Happy Thanksgiving!!!
I watched multiple videos on this and your video helped secure my decision. Ordered the ODG 24in 6.5 creed. Just gotta wait for it to come from Texas 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you sir--always love your content and your videos helped me with getting into my 1st PRS season this past summer. Hope the holidays are great for you and family! Cheers sir
I owned the original Delta 5 ...it was really accurate, but it did not have the chassis. And it was a .75 shooter, not what you have there. I traded it. I may buy one of these, now that you have put my concerns about the bolt "slop" to rest. Very well done video evaluation, Ray.
Glad to see this rifle performing well. I attended the press event for the first gen of this rifle a few years ago, and while it was nice, it did have issues with the bolt. Thanks for the vid brother.
Continuing with a great service to the gun community - putting a new firearm through its paces and proving to us all it is worthy of becoming a part of the family. I can think of no better imprimatur than having Ray say a firearm is so good he wants one. "Honey, where's my checkbook, there's something I need to buy?"
I've heard the delta 5 pros are sick in 6 creed. Glad to see it verified. Can't wait to get my hands on one. I agree, definitely needs a folding stock option.
Thanks Walmer! I am genuinely impressed with the accuracy. I would think that a folder would be coming down the pipeline. It is too obvious that is what they are thinking.
Nice signalsoldier31. I had a chance to shoot the original and always wanted to get one. When this model hit the market that kind of sealed the deal for me.
I love mine (standard version) in 308 and just picked up a 6.5 barrel - funny part was that, the Hornady Match in 308 @ 178 grain was not liked by mine only getting to 1 MOA - totally frustrating. That said, Federal Gold Match @ 175 got me down to .4 MOA. great system
That is one nice looking rifle... This may sound odd, but, that hand guard, how it mounts to the main frame area, that shape and lines, looks really cool. It is like it has the body lines of a 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe or a 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Super Sport. It is appealing to the eyes.. Don't get me wrong, I have allot of silly looking firearms that I still like, and I have some that look clever and do not shoot worth a darn.. But it is exceptionally clear, that Daniel Defense, has pulled it off again, with this Delta 5 PRO. It not only looks good, and looks like it is solid, you just show cased that this unit will perform. The recoil looked minimal with this cartridge, of course also, due to the front end doing its job, but, at the close out of the video, you mentioned, the addition of a "6.5"... I can only assume it will be the 6.5 Creedmoor... Due to the availability of that series of cartridge. What would be kick b*tt to witness, is this chassis system slugging out the 6.5 PRC dinky magnum cartridge, But, due to the limited supply of raw PRC building materials, like brass mainly, even though we have claims that 5 different stampers are knocking that brass out or at least have the ability to do such, still, I haven't seen the 6.5 PRC brass on the shelves is almost 2 years. and a year for the factory ammo. Come on, ADG, Petersons, Lapua, Hornady... get to stamping.. Oh, and the color of this chassis is appealing as well. Thank you for showing this. as always, Pardon the novel.
Thanks Dru. It definitely has lines that make it stand out in a crowd of rifles. These lines seem to be getting quite popular. Thinking of rifles like the Sig Cross and the Q they all have this look. I appreciate you watching and commenting on the video and I hope you have a great weekend sir.
Great video. My .308 Delta 5 in the regular stock shoots .5 MOA all day long with Federal GMM and a Vortex Viper PST Gen 2 5-25. Had issues with the trigger not cocking reliably below 2.5 pounds. Set to 2.8 and issues resolved. Probably going to call DD about that, but it is my ONLY complaint about this rifle.
Happy Thanksgiving Ray! I think this a great all around competition rifle. For purely PRS matches, I think there are better "production class" rifles. It's hard to beat the MPA or GAP production guns for PRS.
I’m torn. I want to get a 6.5 creed and I want either the tikka t3X Tac A1 or this delta pro I really like both. They know both of these guns are target rifles so it would be nice if they would put heavy barrels on them from the jump
Love your videos great channel. So you’ve had a chance to review this Delta 5 and Tikka T3x Tact A1….. any comments comparing the two??I am considering these two guns to start off with and competition. I am a right handed person but have a dominant left Eye, So if I were to consider those two guns above I would buy the Tikka in left hand left shoot it left handed. The Delta five I have no choice but to go right handed. Now I caught caught your comment about keeping your head steady as well as your non-trigger handIf you are wanting accurate repeatable groups. What you said has really stuck with me and makes me want to get nothing but a left handed rifle/chassi. Do you feel moving my non-trigger hand to cycle the bolt will lead to inconsistent groupings Keep up the great work!
I’m about to buy my first precision bolt gun and I was wanting to get this. 2 years later, do you still think this is a good way to go for someone’s first? Or is there a better route for $2500-$3000? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Love the videos.
Hey Millbean and thanks for watching the channel. I do think it is still one of the best production offerings out there. Add to the fact that you could do barrel changes yourself at your house and it has all the accessories needed it’s tough to beat. There are others but you usually have to look at Arca rails etc. I haven’t seen one yet that didn’t shoot incredibly well with factory match ammo. BTW, I still have this rifle and still shoot it regularly. 👍🏼
You said they guarantee 0.5 MOA and it cost $2499. How do your other precision rifles compare with MOA/price? I know some can run $20K, but is the MOA that much better?
I am on the fence between the Daniel Defense Delta 5 Pro and the Bergara Premier Competition Rifle for PRS and some long range coyote/pest control rifle. Do you have any thoughts or opinions between the two?
The 6.5cm is over $3800 here in Australia if I lived in the good ol USA I’d buy a couple of them for the money you fellas pay Aussies ripped off again haha cheers Yogi Australia 🇦🇺 🤙🤙
Great video Ray. I’m new to the channel, I loving it so far. I had a question for you. If you had to pick which rifle is better? The Christensen Arms MPR or the Daniel Defense Delta 5 pro?
Thanks Brazuca20. Depends on the rifle use. For a lightweight hunting setup and occasional long range shooting I would go MPR. For competitions, long range shooting and hunting where a heavier rifle isn’t an issue I would go DD 5 all day long. I still have both rifles and rarely shoot the MPR anymore.
Just starting my journey into the sport. Came across you channel and I am hooked. Still searching for my first precision rifle. 6.5 CM is what I'm looking for but which one is my delima. My budget is in $2500 range for rifle and same for scope. Recommendations would be appreciated. And again, thanks for the info on your channel.
My pleasure Tony and thanks for watching the channel. 6.5 is a great choice for sure but it really depends on what you want to do with the platform. For general purpose long range shooting you could always go with a Tikka T3X Tac A1 for 2k It is a very versatile platform for about everything and they are extremely accurate. It’s not the end all be all but it is a great setup. I hope this helps a little and I hope you have a Merry Christmas! There are tons of options in that price point.
Glad to see you got your hands on the DD5Pro. So, I'll pose this question to you again. For the money, the MRAD or DD 5 Pro? Also , is there a way to add weight if using the 6.5 to mitigate hop and provide faster follow ups? Considering selling my 6 creed RPR and unused Krieger barrel to purchase the DD 5 Pro is why I ask. Do see see a 6 ARC in DD 5 Pro future? Hopefully you'll be able to compare it to a Bergara LRP 2.0 sometime. Thanks again.
Hey Paunchous. Great question but I think you are going to be twice the money for the MRAD. While I like both of them I would say the DD would make a better all around rifle. The MRAD is BIG and wouldn't be my first choice for lugging around. I doubt DD will offer a 6ARC because it would require a new bolt with the conversion. Thanks for commenting and have great weekend. BTW. you can add weights offered from other companies if you wanted to balance it out.
Hey X- ring. Love your channel! I’m on the fence here. I’m about to pull the trigger on a Christensen MPR. But i stumbled upon this DD5. I’m so confused now. I love the mpr with all the carbon and all that nice stuff but this DD is very intriguing. What is your absolute opinion and choice between both. Please help. Happy new year and thanks!
Hey Eddie and thanks for watching the channel. While I like and have them both they have two completely different roles. I would only use the MPR for hunting or a situation where I needed to save weight. It jumps around a LOT when shooting the MPR. The DD can do everything and has the ability to change barrels in no time at all. It really depends on what your goals are with the rifle. Thanks again and Happy New year!
hey man big thank for your review 😎🤙 how does it work compare to ruger custom shop??? also it would be better to spend more and go for AI ??? You should make some serious comparison of these guns you have ability to do .. let me known what you think ..regards from UK LONDON DARK ILEAND🤙🤘😎😁
I have a delta 5 pro, with the 308 barrel. I really like the thing, and I think its a pretty good chassis design and have had good luck with it so far. However, one of the reasons I originally bought it was because of the barrel nut system that makes it so easy to switch calibers, one of the main features they advertised. Unfortunately, I've been waiting over a year for the 6 Creedmoor varmint barrels to be available to purchase, yet they still are not. Someday, maybe...
@@XRING Probably like You, I'm not easily impressed. My Beowulf was a build and done by my very competent gunsmith. I use Hornady bullets (350 grain XTP's with my own loads and personal recipe). On multiple occasions, I have put 5 rounds with a 1/2 MOA at 100 yards (it ain't me brother ... it's the rifle). You just have to know that at 200 yards, the bullet drop is 11.5" but still accurate. After 200 yards you might as well be using a mortar.
Great question Bill. We all know that the Tikka is one heck of a setup as well. I should do a direct comparison one day. Unfortunately, I don't have a Pinnacle or Seekins to compare them to.
Yeah, a production rifle shoot out would probably be a good video for guys getting into the precision game. I personally started on a Tikka about 5 years ago, but these days there are so many excellent rifles out there. In the midwest I'm seeing lots of Tikka, RPR, and GAP Pinnacles at matches.
I will say I am impressed with it for the price point. I actually feel most of their AR platform rifles are overrated and overpriced myself but this actually seems like a good value to me.
I just got the dd5v3 7.62 and was a big deal for someone in my financial state but I couldn’t be more happy…3x15 pst even with me shootin I surprised myself with 1” groups factory norma 147s..$2200 I’d spend again if needed..
Hey Badbilly, I will say that you do get what you pay for when it comes to AR's. I think the DD's are worth their pricepoint in the AR world. I have a comparison that I plan to do in the near future.
@@XRING my favorite comparison is the cmmg resolute 300 $1549 mil spec built AR comes with a full length m lok rail a muzzle brake and a geissele trigger. DD defense ddmv47 milspec rifle with an a2 flash hider and a milspec trigger for $1849. Put a geissele in it and a muzzle brake now your at what $2100 ? Where is the $550 difference in quality ? My personal feeling is your paying $550 for the name.
@@XRING just ordered the ssa-e from midway ands my first aftermarket trigger so we’ll see if it helps me on the longer shots I’ve been workin on..thanks again
Great video. I’m currently setting up my Delta 5 Pro and I’m also putting a Mark 5HD (5-25x56) on it. Would you mind sharing which exact IMS mount you used and whether or not you are happy with it? Any info is greatly appreciated - as are you videos. Thank you.
Thanks the the replies gents. Loved seeing this vid. Already talked with my dealer and they have this same rifle in stock with my name on it for tomorrow! 😮
How does this compare to some of the other rifles you have reviewed in similar price ranges such as the Christensen arms MPR or even the Remington 700 PCR ? Awesome videos Thank you for putting out awesome content and being authentic.
Thanks Jonathan! I will say that the Christensen is good and extremely light. I don’t think it is as robust or as accurate but it has its place for saving weight. The PCR is also great for a lot less money but the fit and finish is nowhere near the DD. I think the best comparison would be against that Tikka. Nearly the same price point and accuracy as well. Tikka comes with a folder but It uses proprietary mags that will fail in a sandy environment. I need more time with the DD to be honest. I still have all of the others you mentioned.
I'm guessing that MK5 is a 5x25. When you're shooting at lets say 600-700 yards at 10" steel, what do you think the sweet spot is for clarity on the magnification?
Great question Trevor and yes it is a 5-25. I like to stay around the 12-15 range on most of my scopes for this type of shooting. Remember, power is of the devil! You will greatly reduce your chances of seeing impacts or finding targets when you get above that power zone. I am not talking about shooting from a bench or prone. For single engagements in a stable position then 20x + is fine.
