Fast-handling, hard-hitting and accurate, Daniel Defense’s Ambush 308 Semiautomatic Rifle is the AR308 308 AR MSR hunting rifle able to take down any North American big game that crosses your path. The performance-driven design features an innovative four-bolt system that securely fastens a free-floating 18″ chrome-moly vanadium-steel cold-hammer-forged barrel and KeyMod handguard attachments at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock without a barrel nut. 15″ picatinny top rail. DD superior suppression device is extended for managing recoil. Bolt carrier group comes in a slick coating for hangup-free cycling and is geometrically optimized for reliable feeding. A Geissele SSA® two-stage precision trigger with smooth 2.5-lb. take-up and clean 2-lb. break allows precise and accurate trigger control whether shooting longer distances or close-quarters. Bolt and carrier deliver an oversized cam pin, enhanced extractor geometry and dual ejectors for reliability. Other features include an ambidextrous safety selector, magazine catch, bolt release and configurable modular charging handle. Includes Daniel Defense full latch impact plastic gun case.

At its core is a free-floating, 18” Cold Hammer Forged barrel, which comes standard with the DD Superior Suppression Device Extended, for reduced muzzle-flash. This top-quality barrel connects directly to the upper receiver through a robust 4-Bolt Connection System with a patent pending barrel extension resulting in increased stability, better accuracy, and reduced weight.

Ambidextrous controls make operating the .308 Ambush comfortable and convenient for both right- and left-handed shooters. You can easily drop the magazine, release the bolt, or operate the safety selector from either side of the receiver. The charging handle is ambidextrous as well and also user-configurable—you can set up either side of the charging handle with a larger or smaller handle to accommodate magnified optics or iron sights for a snag-free setup. The water-transfer printing process (also known as hydro-graphics) of this finish makes for a durable, uniform coating that holds up to and resists even the harshest environments.

The Ambush is fed with an optimized bolt carrier group featuring a redesigned geometry and a new extremely slick, low-friction coating to ensure smooth, reliable feeding. As a sportsman, you have an obligation to take clean shots on your game, and a crisp 2-Stage Geissele Super Semi-Automatic (SSA®) Trigger gives you the advantage you need to deliver a precise, on-target shot that’ll bring down that elusive trophy you worked so hard to get in your sights.

Manufacturing # / SKU 02-154-07237-047-
Restricted Shipping Yes
Product Manual N/A
Caliber 7.62 x 51mm / .308 Winchester
Muzzle Thread 5⁄8×24 TPI (Threads Per Inch)
Gas System Rifle
Barrel Length 18″
Profile S2W® [Strength-to-Weight]
Product Weight 8.6 lbs
Length 35 3/8″ – 39″
Magazine Magpul PMAG 5-Round
Case Daniel Defense Full-Latch Impact Plastic Case
Manufacturer Daniel Defense