INSTRUCTIONS / SAFETY / MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS / SAFETY / MAINTENANCE

At the turn of the 21st century, firearms enthusiast and lifelong shooter, Marty Daniel, had
multiple concepts and designs he thought would greatly improve his M16 rifle. Unable to
find these parts in the commercial market, he designed and created sling loops and rails in
small batches and soon found the demand for these types of products was much greater
than he could have ever imagined. Thus, Daniel Defense was born.
Marty set aside a small corner of the shop belonging to his other business located in an
industrial park in Savannah, GA for Daniel Defense. The newly founded company soon
witnessed substantial growth. As forecasted demand justified a larger facility, Marty
designed and built a state-of-the-art 38,000 square foot manufacturing plant located in
Black Creek, GA.
The next few years proved to be fruitful for Daniel Defense as new and innovative
configurations were offered for its brand name Daniel Defense DDM4 Carbine.
An expanded line of products meant substantial capital investments, like the acquisition
of additional Vertical & Horizontal CNC Machining Centers. This positioned Daniel
Defense to gain new advantages in design and manufacturing capabilities. One such
investment in recent years took Daniel Defense to the heart of the riflethe barrel. No
Daniel Defense rifle would be complete without a state-of-the-art barrel. Daniel Defense is
one of five companies worldwide that own and operate barrel production cells capable
of producing Cold Hammer Forged rifle barrels. This barrel cell, unmatched in
the commercial AR market, allows Daniel Defense to bring in raw steel bar stock and
produce over 4,000 barrels a month in multiple calibers and configurations.
This multi-million dollar investment demonstrates the Daniel Defense take no prisoners
mentality and desire to grow as a major player in the commercial rifle market. Its this
mindset that led to Daniel Defense being chosen as the provider of rails for the US
Militarys Elite, Special Operations Command (SOCOM), as well as being the sole provider
of L85 rails to the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense. Daniel Defense takes great pride in
being masters of design and manufacturing.
In addition to the current facility in Black Creek, Georgia, Daniel Defense successfully
began operations in 2012 at its 90,000 square foot facility in Ridgeland, South Carolina.
This newly acquired space affords Daniel Defense the ability to continue growth in the
coming years; allowing them to meet the continued demand for product, as well as the
ability to better serve their customers.
All of these accomplishments could not have been achieved without the loyalty of
customers and end-users. Daniel Defense thanks you and is committed to providing
you with Small Arms Solutions that are Lighter, Stronger, Better

1.0 PRECAUTIONS
2.0 MAIN FEATURES
3.0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7

CAUTIONS
Trigger Guard
Safety Selector Lever
Bolt Locking Safety Features
Disconnect
Fail Safe Firing Mechanism
Separation of Upper And Lower Receivers

4.0 FUNCTION
4.1 Ammunition Selection
4.2 Sights
4.2.1 Front Sight
4.2.2 Rear Sight (Back-Up Iron Sight)
4.3 Zeroing Weapon
4.4 Tips On Aiming
4.5 Forward Assist
4.6 Adjustable Buttstock
4.7 Loading
4.8 Unloading
4.9 Firing

5.0 MAINTENANCE
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6

Stripping For Cleaning

When To Clean
How To Clean
Cleaning The Magazine
Storage
Servicing And Repairing

6.0 PARTS ILLUSTRATION & LIST

6.1
6.2
6.3

Bolt Carrier Group Parts Illustration

Lower Receiver Group Parts Illustration
Upper Receiver Group Parts Illustration

7.0 WARRANTY STATEMENT

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1.0 // PRECAUTIONS
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS BEFORE REMOVING THIS
FIREARM FROM ITS PACKAGE.
IMPORTANT: This Daniel Defense product is potentially lethal! It is classified as
a Firearm or Dangerous Weapon by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms
and Explosives.

CAUTION: PRIOR TO LOADING AND FIRING, CAREFULLY READ THIS INSTRUCTION

MANUAL WHICH GIVES BASIC ADVICE ON THE PROPER HANDLING AND FUNCTIONING
OF THIS DANIEL DEFENSE FIREARM. However, your safety and the safety of others
(including your family) depends on your mature compliance with that advice, and
your adoption, development and constant employment of safe practices. If unfamiliar
with firearms, seek further advice through safe handling courses run by your local
gun clubs, NRA approved instructor, or similar qualified organizations.

FIGURE 1 Daniel Defense M4 Rifle

CAUTION: USE ONLY CLEAN, DRY, ORIGINAL, HIGH QUALITY COMMERCIALLY

MANUFACTURED AMMUNITION IN GOOD CONDITION which is appropriate to the
caliber of your firearm. We do not recommend the use of remanufactured
or hand loaded ammunition because it may severely damage your rifle.

CARBINE

SUITABLE AMMUNITION

CHAMBERED FOR

223 REM

222 REM

222 REM MAG

5.56MM

7.62X39MM

6.8SPC

300BLK

300 WHISPER

5.56MM

YES

NO

NO

YES

NO

NO

NO

NO

300BLK

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

YES

YES

6.8SPCII

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

YES

NO

NO

NOTICE: Daniel Defense shall not be responsible for injury, death, or damage to
property resulting from either intentional or accidental discharge of this firearm,
or from its function when used for purposes or subjected to treatment for which
it was not designed. Daniel Defense will not honor claims involving this firearm
which result from careless or improper handling, unauthorized adjustment or
parts replacement, corrosion, neglect, or the use of wrong caliber ammunition,
or the use of ammunition other than original high quality commercially
manufactured ammunition in good condition, or any combination thereof. Daniel
Defense will not honor claims involving this firearm for any reason or cause
when such claims are made by the second or subsequent owner.
IMPORTANT: Before this firearm left the factory it was tested, carefully
inspected, and packaged. Daniel Defense cannot control product handling after
it leaves the factory; therefore, please examine this firearm carefully at the time
of purchase to insure that it is unloaded and undamaged. The dealer will be
pleased to assist you in making this examination and endeavor to answer any
further questions.
This instruction manual should always accompany this firearm. When you lend, give
or sell this firearm, be sure this manual goes with it. The firearms in this manual are
classified as semiautomatic assault weapons. Be sure to comply with all federal and
local regulations governing their possession and use.

WARNING: IF THIS FIREARM IS CARELESSLY OR IMPROPERLY HANDLED,

UNINTENTIONAL DISCHARGE COULD RESULT AND COULD CAUSE INJURY, DEATH,
OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

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2.0 // MAIN FEATURES

The DDM4 Carbine is a lightweight, semi-automatic firearm chambered in one of
three different variants: 5.56mm NATO, 6.8 SPCII, or 300 AAC BLACKOUT. Each rifle
features one of Daniel Defenses Precision Machined Rail Systems, Chrome Lined
or Salt Bath Nitride CHF Barrel, Fixed Vertical Foregrip, Magpul MOE 6-Position
Collapsible Buttstock, and Magazine.

3.0 // SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

You may be an experienced, safe shooter already familiar with the procedures in
this instruction manual, or you may have never handled a firearm before. Either way,
we urge you to read this entire instruction manual carefully. YOU MUST FOLLOW THE

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS.

WARNING: When you squeeze the trigger, you must expect the firearm to
fire, and you must take full responsibility for firing it. Your care can
avoid accidental discharge, and you will thereby avoid accidental injury
and death.
WARNING: THIS FIREARM MAY DISCHARGE ACCIDENTALLY WHEN A ROUND IS FED
INTO THE CHAMBER, IF IT IS DROPPED OR RECEIVES A BLOW TO THE MUZZLE OR
FRONT OF THE FIREARM. (This can occur regardless of the position of the
hammer or any of the various safety devices.) Therefore, extra care and
strict adherence to these instructions by the firearm user is mandatory
for minimizing the risk of accidents.

4. ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOUR FIREARM IS NOT LOADED AND BOLT IS

LATCHED OPEN BEFORE LAYING IT DOWN, OR HANDING IT TO ANOTHER
PERSON, so that it cannot be fired when it is unsafe to do so. Do not let anyone
stick their fingers in the ejection port during inspection or operation.
5. ALWAYS KEEP AND CARRY YOUR FIREARM EMPTY, WITH THE HAMMER
FORWARD except when you intend to shoot, so that your firearm cannot be fired
when you do not intend to fire it.
6. ALWAYS BE AWARE OF POSSIBLE RISK FROM DROPPING YOUR FIREARM.
Some parts of the mechanism could be damaged. You may not see the damage,
but if it is severe, the firearm may discharge and cause injury, death, or damage
to property. If your firearm has been dropped, have it examined by a competent
gunsmith before using it again.
7. NEVER LEAVE A FIREARM COCKED AND READY TO FIRE as this condition
is extremely dangerous, and the firearm could easily be accidentally discharged,
causing injury, death, or damage to property.
8. NEVER LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM UNATTENDED. Someone, especially a
child, may fire it and cause injury, death, or damage to property.
9. ALWAYS INSTRUCT CHILDREN AND OTHERS IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD TO
RESPECT FIREARMS. If you teach your children to shoot, teach them or get
them trained by a qualified instructor to treat and use a firearm properly, and
always supervise them closely. Always stress safety so that your children will not
discharge a firearm when it is unsafe to do so.

RANGE CAUTIONS

3.1 // CAUTIONS

10. ALWAYS BE SURE YOUR BACKSTOP IS ADEQUATE to stop and contain

bullets before beginning target practice so that you do not hit anything outside
the range shooting area.

GENERAL HANDLING CAUTIONS

1. ALWAYS HANDLE YOUR FIREARM AS IF IT WERE LOADED so that you never
fire it accidentally when you think it is unloaded.
2. NEVER POINT YOUR FIREARM AT ANYTHING YOU DO NOT INTEND TO
SHOOT so that if it fires accidentally, injury, death, or damage to property will be
prevented.
3. NEVER TAKE ANYONES WORD THAT A FIREARM IS UNLOADED; check for
yourself with fingers off the trigger and firearm pointed in a safe direction, so that
you never fire the firearm accidentally when you think it is unloaded.

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11. ALWAYS PUT A KNOWLEDGEABLE AND RESPONSIBLE PERSON IN

CHARGE TO MAINTAIN SAFETY CONTROL WHEN A GROUP IS FIRING ON
A RANGE. Obey their commands so that discipline is maintained to reduce the
likelihood of accidents.
12. ALWAYS CARRY YOUR FIREARM EMPTY WITH THE BOLT LATCHED
OPEN WHILE ON A RANGE until preparing to fire. Keep it pointed towards the
backstop when loading, firing and unloading, to eliminate the risk of injury, death,
or damage to property from premature discharge.

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LOADING CAUTIONS
13. ALWAYS BE SURE BARREL BORE, CHAMBER AND ACTION ARE CLEAN
AND CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS. Clean a wet or fouled firearm immediately so
that it will function correctly and safely.
14. ALWAYS USE CLEAN, DRY, ORIGINAL, HIGH QUALITY COMMERCIALLY
MANUFACTURED AMMUNITION IN GOOD CONDITION WHICH IS
APPROPRIATE TO THE CALIBER OF YOUR FIREARM. (See PAGE 4 for
proper ammunition information.) Firearm and ammunition manufacturers
design their products within exacting engineering safety limits. Handloads and
remanufactured ammunition are sometimes outside those limits, potentially
causing malfunctions that can damage the receiver and magazine, cause injury,
death, or damage to property with costly repairs to your firearm.
15. ALWAYS CHECK THAT AMMUNITION IS CLEAN AND UNDAMAGED BEFORE
USING THE FORWARD ASSIST. Forcing damaged ammunition into the chamber
could damage your firearm and could result in injury, death, or damage to
property.

SHOOTING CAUTIONS
16. NEVER CONSUME ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR TAKE DRUGS BEFORE
OR DURING SHOOTING, as your vision, coordination, and judgment could be
seriously impaired, making your firearm handling unsafe.
17. ALWAYS SEEK A DOCTORS ADVICE IF YOU ARE TAKING MEDICATION, to
be sure you are fit to shoot and handle your firearm safely.
18. ALWAYS WEAR AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO WEAR EAR PROTECTION
WHEN SHOOTING, especially on a range. Without ear protection, the noise from
your firearm and other firearms close to you, could leave a ringing in the ears
for some time after firing, while the cumulative, long-term effect could result in
permanent hearing loss.
19. ALWAYS WEAR AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO WEAR PROTECTIVE
SHOOTING GLASSES. Flying particles could damage eyes and cause blindness;
but protective shooting glasses should prevent such injury.
20. ALWAYS KEEP THE SAFETY SELECTOR LEVER SET TO SAFE WHEN
YOUR FIREARM IS LOADED AND COCKED until you are aiming at a target and
intend to fire. This will minimize the risk of an accidental discharge.
21. ALWAYS KEEP CLEAR AND KEEP OTHERS CLEAR OF THE EJECTION
PORT. Spent cartridges are ejected with enough force to cause injury, and the
ejection port must be unobstructed by your hand to ensure safe ejection of spent
rounds. Never place fingers in ejection port; they could be burned by hot metal or
injured by the bolt moving forward.

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22. NEVER SQUEEZE THE TRIGGER OR PUT YOUR FINGER IN THE TRIGGER
GUARD UNTIL YOU ARE AIMING AT A TARGET YOU ARE READY AND
INTEND TO SHOOT. This will prevent you from firing the firearm when it is
pointing in an unsafe direction.
23. ALWAYS BE ABSOLUTELY SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND THE AREA
BEHIND AND BEYOND IT BEFORE YOU SQUEEZE THE TRIGGER. A bullet
can travel through or past your target up to 3 miles. If you are at all in doubt about
what is behind or beyond your target, do not shoot.
24. NEVER ATTEMPT TO FIRE IF WATER IS IN THE BARREL. Water can
accumulate if your firearm is exposed to heavy rain or fog. Open the bolt and
allow water to drain before firing. Clean a wet firearm as soon as possible.
25. NEVER SHOOT AT A HARD SURFACE SUCH AS ROCK, OR A LIQUID
SURFACE SUCH AS WATER. A bullet may ricochet and travel in any direction to
strike you, others around you, or even an object you cannot see, causing injury,
death, or damage to property.
26. NEVER DISCHARGE A FIREARM NEAR FLAMMABLE MATERIAL. Flame and
sparks erupt from the firearm when discharged. They can start a fire or cause
flammable liquids and gases to explode.
27. NEVER FIRE YOUR FIREARM NEAR AN ANIMAL unless it is trained to accept
the noise; an animals startled reaction could injure it or cause an accident.
28. NEVER INDULGE IN HORSEPLAY WHILE HOLDING YOUR FIREARM as it
may be accidentally discharged.
29. NEVER WALK, CLIMB, OR FOLLOW ANOTHER PERSON WHEN YOUR
FIREARM IS COCKED AND READY TO FIRE to eliminate risk of accidental
discharge. Hold your firearm so that you can always control the direction of the
muzzle and keep the safety selector lever set to SAFE.

MALFUNCTION CAUTIONS
30. IF YOU EXPERIENCE A FAILURE TO FIRE, ALWAYS HOLD THE FIREARM,
POINTING TOWARDS THE TARGET OR SAFE OPEN AREA AND WAIT 30
SECONDS. If a hangfire (slow ignition) has occurred, the round will fire
within 30 seconds. If round does not fire, cycle the bolt, eject the round
and examine the primer. If the firing pin indent on the primer is light, off
center, or nonexistent, have your firearm examined by a competent gunsmith
before continuing to fire. If firing pin indent on primer appears normal (in
comparison with similar previously fired rounds), assume faulty ammunition;
segregate the misfired round from all other live ammunition and empty
cases, reload and continue firing.

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NOTE 1: It is normal for a light firing pin indent to appear on the primer of
cartridges which have been fed into the chamber but not fired.
NOTE 2: Dispose of any misfired rounds in accordance with the ammunition
manufacturers instructions.
31. NEVER USE YOUR FIREARM IF IT FAILS TO FUNCTION PROPERLY, AND
NEVER FORCE A JAMMED ACTION, as a round may explode causing serious
injury, possible death, or severe damage to your firearm.

CLEANING AND STORAGE CAUTIONS

32. ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOUR FIREARM IS NOT LOADED BEFORE CLEANING
AND STORING so that it cannot be fired when it is unsafe to do so.
33. ALWAYS KEEP AND STORE YOUR FIREARM AND AMMUNITION IN
A SEPARATE LOCKED RECEPTACLE OUT OF REACH AND SIGHT OF
CHILDREN AND UNTRAINED PEOPLE, to minimize the risk of firearm and
ammunition being easily available for loading and firing.

FIREARM ABUSE
34. NEVER ABUSE YOUR FIREARM by using it for any purpose other than
shooting.
35. NEVER DRY FIRE WHEN THE RECEIVERS ARE OPEN
36. NEVER ALTER PARTS as the level of safety could be reduced.
NOTE: Please note that we have chosen to use the word SQUEEZE in this
instruction manual instead of PULL or PRESS when trigger movement
is described; this is simply to remind you of the need for a gentle squeezing
action to achieve the best possible accuracy.

3.2 // Trigger Guard

The Trigger Guard is a polymer strip below the trigger to protect it from damage and
to help prevent accidental discharge. The Trigger Guard should always be in position.
The Trigger Guard on the Daniel Defense M4 features radiused and beveled edges to
accommodate shooters wearing gloves.

3.3 // Safety Selector Lever

The Safety Selector Lever is located on the left side of the lower receiver and has two
positions, FIRE and SAFE. When set to FIRE, the firearm will fire a single shot
each time the trigger is squeezed without manually reloading. When set to SAFE, a
cam bears upon the rear portion of the trigger, blocking the sear surface of the trigger
and preventing the hammer from being released.
NOTE: The safety featured on the Daniel Defense M4 Carbine is a mechanical
safeguard. As with all mechanical systems, failures within this system are
possible and may not be visible to the operator. ACTIVATING THE SAFETY

SELECTOR LEVER TO THE SAFE POSITION DOES NOT MEAN THE FIREARM IS
INCAPABLE OF FIRING IF MISHANDLED OR DROPPED.

3.4 // Bolt Locking Safety Features

The firearm can fire only when the bolt is fully locked to the barrel and the firing pin
is free to move forward. The bolt carrier is designed in such a way that the firing pin
is prevented from coming in contact with the cartridge, until such time that the bolt
carrier moves forward over the bolt, rotating it to the fully locked position, allowing the
firing pin to advance forward enough to fire the rifle. This design feature makes sure
that the rifle will not fire before the cartridge is fully chambered and the bolt is fully
rotated (locked) to the barrel.
Even with the bolt locked, if you do not use the proper ammunition, your rifle could
blow up or blow down through the magazine. See inside front cover and elsewhere in
the manual where we clearly emphasize that you should use only clean, dry, original,
high quality, commercially manufactured ammunition in good condition. Keep the
bore of the barrel clear at all times.

3.5 // Disconnect
The Disconnect, which is part of the firing mechanism, prevents the firearm from firing
fully automatic. As the hammer is cocked after each shot by the rearward movement
of the bolt carrier, the Disconnect engages the hammer to hold it rearward until the
trigger is released. When the trigger is released, retention of the hammer passes from
the Disconnect to the sear surface of the trigger ready for the next shot.

3.6 // Fail Safe Firing Mechanism

In case of any failure of the firing mechanism, the top of the hammer and the underside
of the carrier are machined in such a way that if the hammer was not held rearward by
the disconnect or trigger sear surface, then the hammer would ride under the carrier
and drop into engagement with the back of the firing pin to stop or prevent firing.

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3.7 // Separation of Upper & Lower Receivers

In the event of functional problems, the lower receiver can be separated from the
upper receiver by pivoting it downwards after pushing out the rear take down pin. This
provides access to the mechanism and separates the firing mechanism from other
components so that the cocked hammer can not strike the firing pin.
NOTE: The Bolt Carrier Group must be in the full forward position in order to
separate the Upper Receiver from the Lower Receiver.

4.0 // FUNCTION
The Daniel Defense M4 Carbine has a semi-automatic action. With the action
cocked, chamber loaded, and selector lever set to SEMI the firearm may be fired
by squeezing the trigger. The trigger rotates, disengaging the trigger sear surface
from the hammer. The hammer spring drives the hammer forward to strike the firing
pin, which in turn strikes the primer in the base of the cartridge, igniting the primer
composition which ignites the main powder charge.
High-pressure gasses push the bullet down the barrel where rifling grooves impart a
stabilizing spin to the bullet. As a bullet passes through the gas port (a small hole in
the barrel below the front site), gas escapes through the port, flows through the gas
tube, into the bolt carrier chamber driving the bolt carrier group rearward. As the bolt
carrier moves to the rear, the firing pin is withdrawn into the bolt while the cam track in
the bolt carrier acts upon the bolt cam pin, causing the bolt to rotate until its locking
lugs are no longer in engagement with the lugs of the barrel extension.
The bolt is now unlocked and is carried rearward by the bolt carrier.
The extractor extracts the spent case and holds it against the face or bolt until the
ejector throws the spent case through the ejection port.
The bolt carrier group continues rearward, compressing the action spring and
returning the hammer to its cocked position, until the buffer assembly strikes the
bottom of the receiver extension and stops. The action spring then forces the bolt
carrier group forward so that the face of the bolt strips the next round of ammunition
from the magazine and thrusts it into the chamber. Simultaneously the extractor
snaps into the groove of a cartridge case and the bolt locks into the barrel.
The hammer is now held rearward by the disconnect. When trigger is released, the
disconnect is rotated back releasing the hammer. However, before the disconnect
hook actually releases the hammer, the trigger sear surface has rotated in front of the
hammer notch so that hammer is held on the trigger sear surface making the firearm
ready for another shot.

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THIS IS A SEMI AUTOMATIC FIREARM AND IS IMMEDIATELY LOADED AND IS READY

TO FIRE AGAIN AFTER EACH SHOT UNTIL MAGAZINE IS EMPTY. TO UNLOAD THE
RIFLE, THE MAGAZINE MUST BE REMOVED, AND THE BOLT CARRIER GROUP MUST
BE PULLED TO THE REAR WITH THE CHARGING HANDLE, EXTRACTING ANY ROUND
IN THE CHAMBER.

4.1 // AMMUNITION SELECTION

Daniel Defense firearms are designed to function with a variety of brands and types
of factory manufactured ammunition in the appropriate caliber. NOT ALL AMMUNITION
WILL PRODUCE THE SAME RESULTS. Daniel Defense recommends that after you
read and understand this manual, you go to the range and fire different ammunition
which is appropriate to the caliber of your firearm as recommended on the inside
front cover. Once you find the ammunition which functions best - keep using it. To
protect you and others from danger, and your firearm from being severely damaged,
Daniel Defense does not recommend the use of any hand loaded or remanufactured
ammunition.

4.2 // SIGHTS
Depending on the model, your firearm may have a mechanical sighting system which
allows you to adjust for variations in range and windage. Rear sight is adjustable for
windage, and the front sight is adjustable for elevation. This firearm has indexing
numbers on the mounting rails of the upper receiver to show locations for mounting
accessories such as optics. These indexing numbers allow the user to safely place
the accessory back in the same location it was mounted before being removed.

4.2.1 // FRONT SIGHT

The mechanical sights consist of a front sight and an adjustable rear sight. The front
sight post can be adjusted up or down for elevation and to establish the point of bullet
impact (zeroing). The purpose of zeroing is to confirm that your rounds strike the
target where you expect. When you follow the zeroing procedure later in this manual it
will describe how to adjust the sights when firing at a 25 meter target to be effectively
zeroed at 300 meters. You may zero at any range you like, but after zeroing, the front
sight post should not be moved again.

4.2.2 // REAR SIGHT (Back-Up Iron Sight)

If your rifle is equipped with a Daniel Defense A1.5 Back Up Iron Site, the large
aperture can be flipped back to bring the small aperture into use. A windage
wheel on the right side of the sight can be turned to move the aperture to
the right or left to adjust for windage. Be sure to take note of your rear
sight adjustments for consistent zeroing. See adjustment table on
next page.

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ADJUSTMENT OF DD A1.5 REAR SIGHT in MINUTES OF ANGLE

BARREL LENGTH

BULLETS POINT OF IMPACT CHANGE

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5. Based on preference, decide

whether to use CENTER
HOLD or 6 OCLOCK HOLD
(illustrated to the right), and stick
to it while zeroing your firearm.

NOTE: As a useful guide, 1 minute of angle is approximately equivalent to a
deflection of 1 inch at 100 yards.
To calculate the change in the point of bullet impact for any known change in
sight setting use the following formula:
Where:
R = Range .................. Distance from firearm to target in meters or yards
A = Angle of deflection ........ See table above (NOTE: 1 degree = 60 minutes)
TAN = Tangent ... See your calculator
For R in meters:
Tan (A/60) X 100R = deflection in cm on target.

6. Carefully aim at the target, take

your time and fire 5 rounds.
7. If your shot group is not centered on the target in elevation, measure the
distance up or down from the center of the target. Adjust the FRONT sight post
by depressing the sight plunger and turning the sight post the number of clicks
you calculate from the following chart:

ELEVATION CHANGE IN POINT OF IMPACT AT 25M

BARREL LENGTH

BULLETS VERTICAL POINT OF IMPACT CHANGE (FRONT SIGHT ADJUSTMENT)

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1 CLICK = 0.5 INCH

2 CLICKS = 0.9 INCH
3 CLICKS = 1.4 INCH

For R in yards:
Tan (A/60 X 36R) = deflection in inches on target

4 CLICK = 1.9 INCH

To move next shot group up turn front sight post clockwise .

To move shot group down turn front sight post counterclockwise .

4.3 // ZEROING WEAPON

If you have mounted a telescopic sight follow the zeroing instructions provided with
the sight. To zero your mechanical sights here is the procedure to follow:
1. The front sight post and rear sight windage wheel are adjusted so you can hit
your point of aim at 300 meters.

8. If your shot group is not centered on the target from side to side, measure the
distance from the center of the target to an imaginary line running vertically
through the center of the shot group. Adjust the windage setting by turning the
windage wheel the number of clicks you calculate from the following chart:

WINDAGE CHANGE IN POINT OF IMPACT AT 25M

2. The small aperture must be in the up position.

3. During zeroing, only the front sight post and rear sight windage wheel are
adjusted to move the point of bullet impact on the target.

BARREL LENGTH

BULLETS HORIZONTAL POINT OF IMPACT CHANGE (REAR SIGHT ADJUSTMENT)

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1 CLICK = 0.2 INCH

2 CLICKS = 0.4 INCH

4. The rear sight consists of a rotating windage drum with a spring loaded detent. To
adjust the windage, depress the detent, rotate the drum clockwise for adjustment
to the left and counter clockwise for adjustment to the right.

3 CLICKS = 0.6 INCH

4 CLICK = 0.8 INCH

To move your next shot group to the right turn windage wheel clockwise .
To move shot group to the left turn the windage wheel counterclockwise .

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9. Repeat firing groups of 5 rounds and adjusting the sights as described above
until you are satisfied that the group is where you want it on the target. Your
sights are now zeroed.
10. Make a careful note of your windage setting and leave it set that way.
11. Select the aperture size for the range at which you are most likely to be firing.

LARGE: 0-200m OR SMALL: 300m-600m or 800m depending on type

4.7 // LOADING
TO LOAD A MAGAZINE:
CAUTION: ALWAYS CHECK THAT AMMUNITION IS CLEAN AND UNDAMAGED
BEFORE USING THE FORWARD ASSIST. Forcing damaged ammunition into the
chamber can damage your firearm and can result in injury, death, or
damage to property.
1. CAUTION: READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (SECTION 3).

4.4 // TIPS ON AIMING

1. Relax, hold steady and check that back stop and area behind target is safe.
2. Keep firearm level and do not tilt it sideways.

2. Use only ammunition recommended on PAGE 4 of this instruction manual as

suitable for your firearm. Examine the ammunition, particularly on and around
the primer. Look for dents, scratches, and other signs of damage. Do not load
damaged ammunition. Also see Ammunition Selection, page 13.
3. With short end of the magazine facing forward, place a round between the lips of
the magazine with the bullet forward. Press the round down until it is held by the
magazine lips. Place next round on top of previous round and repeat until desired
number is loaded.

3. Keep tip of front sight in center of rear sight aperture.

4. Focus on tip of front sight, not on target.

CAUTION: TO MINIMIZE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL DAMAGE, LOAD LIVE AMMUNITION

INTO YOUR FIREARM ONLY WHEN YOU ARE ABOUT TO SHOOT.

4.5 // FORWARD ASSIST

The forward assist allows you to help the bolt to lock into the barrel, but it will only
be useful on rare occasions when the bolt fails to lock automatically. When you must
use the forward assist, it is usually time for you to clean your firearm paying particular
attention to the cleanliness of the chamber and bolt.

4.6 // ADJUSTABLE BUTTSTOCK

TO LOAD THE FIREARM:

READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Section 3) KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTING IN A
SAFE DIRECTION AND DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIGGER.
1. Remove empty magazine: depress magazine catch which is located on the right
side of the lower receiver, and extract magazine from the magazine well.

The Daniel Defense M4 Carbine has a 6-position collapsible buttstock.

To extend or collapse the buttstock, press the rear end of the release lever
up against the buttstock and slide the buttsock forward or backward and
release the release lever to lock the buttstock at the desired position.

2. Press in on bottom of thumb piece of bolt catch while grasping and pulling back
on the charging handle, to cock the hammer and leave bolt and carrier latched
open to the rear.

THE BOLT CARRIER GROUP BEING LATCHED OPEN IS NOT A SAFE CONDITION WHEN
A LOADED MAGAZINE IS INSTALLED.
3. Return charging handle fully forward until it locks and remove finger from bolt catch.
4. Set selector lever (located on left of lower receiver) to SAFE, this will lock the trigger.

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5. With bullet points forward, insert the loaded magazine into the magazine well
and push upward until it stops and is locked by the magazine catch. When the
magazine is inserted, pull down on the magazine to ensure it is fully seated in the
magazine well.

3. Pull the charging handle to rear and push in lower portion of bolt catch. If a
round had been in the chamber it should have been ejected. If the last round had
been fired, the bolt carrier group should already be held to the rear provided a
magazine was in place.

6. Keeping fingers away from the ejection port and muzzle pointing in a safe
direction, press in on the top of the thumb piece of the bolt catch. This will
release the bolt carrier group to move forward and feed a round from the
magazine into the chamber. THE FIREARM IS NOW LOADED WITH A ROUND IN THE

4. LOOK INTO THE CHAMBER THROUGH THE EJECTION PORT TO MAKE SURE THE

CHAMBER AND THE HAMMER IS COCKED.

7. You may now close the ejection port dust cover if you wish; it is located on the
right hand side of the upper receiver and will open automatically when the first
round is fired.

CAUTION: NEVER LEAVE YOUR FIREARM COCKED AND LOCKED, READY TO FIRE
WITHOUT SELECTOR LEVER BEING SET TO SAFE, as this is the Fire Condition
and is extremely dangerous. Firearms can easily be accidentally
discharged, causing injury, death or damage to property.
WARNING: THIS FIREARM MAY DISCHARGE ACCIDENTALLY WHEN A ROUND IS FED
INTO THE CHAMBER, IF IT IS DROPPED OR RECEIVES A BLOW TO THE MUZZLE OR
FRONT OF THE FIREARM. (This can occur regardless of the position of the
hammer or any of the various safety devices). Therefore, extra care
and strict adherence to these instructions by the firearms user is
mandatory for minimizing the risk of accidents.

4.8 // UNLOADING
CAUTION: ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR FIREARM IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE AND PRIOR
TO CLEANING AND STORAGE TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE.
TO UNLOAD:
READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTING IN A SAFE
DIRECTION. DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIGGER AND KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM THE
EJECTION PORT.
1. Set the safety selector lever to SAFE.
NOTE: The hammer must be cocked to place this firearm on SAFE.

CHAMBER IS EMPTY.
5. When the magazine is removed and the chamber is empty, push the top portion
of the bolt catch to allow the bolt carrier group to return forward.
6.

Remove remaining live rounds by sliding them forward out of the magazine.

7. Collect live ammunition for safe storage and spent cartridge cases for disposal.

4.9 // FIRING
Before firing, practice your stance, sight picture, and breathing for steady aim with
your firearm UNLOADED. Practice firing on a range before using your firearm for any
other type of shooting.

ALWAYS WEAR AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO WEAR EAR PROTECTION WHEN

SHOOTING, especially on a range. Without ear protection, the noise from
your firearm and other firearms close to you, could leave a ringing
in your ears for some time after firing, while the cumulative long term
effect could be permanent hearing loss.
ALWAYS WEAR AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO WEAR PROTECTIVE SHOOTING
GLASSES. Flying particles could damage eyes and cause blindness; but
protective shooting glasses should prevent such injury.
READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 3. KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTING IN A
SAFE DIRECTION. DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIGGER AND KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM THE
EJECTION PORT.
1. Load the firearm as previously described.
2. Grasp firearm with one hand on handguard and other hand on pistol grip
with index finger resting along outside of trigger guard. Raise firearm and pull
buttstock firmly into shoulder extend buttstock as necessary.
3. Aim by aligning target with front and rear sights.

2. Press the magazine catch and remove the magazine.

4. Move safety selector lever to SEMI.

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5. Keeping steady aim, place index finger on trigger and squeeze gently until trigger
releases hammer. Dont jerk the trigger as you will disturb your aim and ruin your
accuracy. To fire the second and subsequent rounds, all that is necessary is to
release the trigger and squeeze it again after every shot until you have completed
firing or emptied the magazine.

KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTING IN A SAFE DIRECTION. UNLOAD as previously

described.

6. THIS IS A SEMIAUTOMATIC FIREARM AND IS IMMEDIATELY LOADED AND READY TO

NEVER LEAVE YOUR FIREARM COCKED READY TO FIRE WITHOUT SELECTOR LEVER
SET TO SAFE as this is the fire condition and is extremely dangerous.
Your firearm can easily be accidentally discharged, causing injury,
death, or damage to property.

FIRE AGAIN AFTER EACH SHOT UNTIL THE MAGAZINE IS EMPTY.

NOTE: This firearm can also be fired without a magazine in place.
7. Release trigger, remove finger from trigger, and set selector lever to SAFE. If
you have fired the last round from the magazine, the bolt will be held to the rear
so that the firearm can quickly be reloaded by replacing the magazine, or the
chamber can be inspected to make sure it is empty.

CAUTION: WHILE FIRING, IF YOU NOTICE A DIFFERENCE IN SOUND OR RECOIL, STOP

FIRING. A bullet could be stuck in the barrel. If you fire again before
clearing the blockage, the barrel may bulge or burst and cause injury.
If this occurs, retract the bolt slowly to remove and identify the fired
cartridge case. Clear the firearm and make sure the bore is clear.
Any unburned propellant or obstruction in the bore must be removed
before firing again to prevent risk of damage and injury.
CAUTION: IF YOUR FIREARM FAILS TO FIRE, HOLD IT, KEEPING IT POINTED
TOWARDS THE TARGET AND WAIT 30 SECONDS. If a hangfire (slow ignition)
has occurred, the round will fire within 30 seconds. If the round does
not fire, remove the magazine, eject the round and examine the primer.
If the firing pin indent on the primer is light, misaligned or nonexistent,
have your firearm examined by a competent gunsmith.
If the firing pin indent on the primer appears normal (in comparison with
previously fired rounds) assume faulty ammunition; segregate the misfired round
from other live ammunition and empty cases; reload and carry on firing.
NOTE: On the Daniel Defense M4 Carbine, it is normal for a light firing pin
indent to appear on cartridges which have been fed into the chamber, but
not fired.
NOTE: Dispose of misfired rounds in accordance with ammunition
manufacturers instructions.

IMPORTANT: If you load your firearm but do not fire it, Keep the safety
selector lever set to SAFE until you are ready to fire.

5.0 // MAINTENANCE
Your Daniel Defense M4 Carbine will perform better, last longer and remain safer
when it is properly maintained. Follow the instructions in this section to keep your
firearm in good condition.

1. MAKE SURE THAT THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED AND THAT THE FIREARM IS
UNLOADED SO THAT IT CANNOT BE FIRED.
2. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES IN CASE YOU LOSE CONTROL OF SOME SPRING LOADED
COMPONENT WHICH COULD INJURE YOUR EYES.

5.1 // STRIPPING FOR CLEANING

IMPORTANT: To prevent loss of small components during stripping and
cleaning, lay them out in an orderly fashion.
1. Read safety instructions in Section 3 and previous CAUTIONS.
2. Press the rear take down pin in from the left hand side of lower receiver and
pull the pin out on the right hand side of the receiver until it comes to a positive
stop.
3. Pivot the lower receiver down and away from the upper receiver.
4. If required for more convenience, completely separate the upper receiver from
the lower receiver by pressing the front take down pin from the left hand side of
the lower receiver and pulling out the pin on the right hand side of the receiver
until it comes to a positive stop.
5. Pull charging handle to rear and remove the bolt carrier group.
6. Remove the charging handle by pulling it backwards to keyway and then down
and out of the upper receiver.

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7. Push in the firing pin retaining pin from right to left of the bolt carrier group and
remove the pin by pulling it out to the left.

5.2 // WHEN TO CLEAN

Before firing, make sure that the barrel and the chamber are clean and dry.

8. Tilt the bolt face up and remove the firing pin.

9. Push the bolt in towards the carrier until bolt rotates and comes to a stop, then
turn the bolt cam pin through 90 (i.e., at right angles to its normal position).
10. Remove the cam pin by lifting it out and away from the bolt and bolt carrier.

After firing, clean your firearm as soon as possible so that the job will be easier
and there will be less opportunity for corrosion to start.
Periodically, when your firearm has not been fired, we suggest you clean it when
necessary and at least once or twice a year in a temperate climate, or as often as
once a week in a tropical climate. If you carry a loaded firearm, UNLOAD it

and clean it when necessary and at least once a month. If you get your
firearm wet, clean it as soon as possible.

11. Pull the bolt forward and remove it from the bolt carrier.
12. Handguard Maintenance:
If dirt or debris has accumulated in and around the handguard, use
compressed air for removal.
Lubricate as needed.
If removal of handguard is deemed necessary, please take rifle to a qualified
gunsmith.
NOTE: Removal not necessary unless dirt has accumulated in or around
the handguard.
13. Remove the buttstock from lower receiver:
Push the release lever up and extend the buttstock fully
Push the release lever down and pull the buttstock rearward.

5.3 // HOW TO CLEAN

The following cleaning procedure may be used both periodically and after firing;
however, those items marked with a * are unnecessary for periodic cleaning.
MATERIALS: Cleaning rod, cleaning patches (cut to fit snugly into the bore), a
small nylon brush, good quality light gun oil, *gun cleaning solution, *a brass wire
bristle bore cleaning brush, and a chamber cleaning brush.

PROCEDURE:

14. Depress the buffer, maintaining pressure as the buffer is under spring tension,
to prevent it from being ejected when the buffer retainer pin is depressed.
Depress the buffer retainer pin to permit the buffer and the action spring to
move forward. Depress the hammer to allow the action spring and the buffer
assembly to continue moving forward and be completely removed from the
receiver extension.

IMPORTANT: Do not strip your firearm further than previously

described. If additional maintenance is required, see Service and
Repair later in this instruction manual. Reassemble your firearm by
reversing the stripping procedure already described, and make sure
that the cam pin is properly installed.
IF YOU ATTEMPT TO FIRE WITHOUT THE BOLT CAM PIN INSTALLED, DAMAGED OR
INJURY MAY RESULT.

ENSURE THAT THE FIREARM IS NOT LOADED.

1. Strip for cleaning as previously described.
NOTE: Avoid contact between the cleaning rod and the muzzle as resultant wear
will greatly reduce accuracy.
2. Attach a cotton flannel patch to end of the cleaning rod, insert it in the chamber
and pass the rod and patch down through the barrel. Repeat, changing
patches with each pass through the barrel, until the last patch comes out clean.
3. Visually inspect the barrel; if it is clean, proceed directly with step 8, but if it
remains dirty, continue with step 4.
NOTE: Items 4 & 5 should be applicable only after firing.
Procedure Continues on next page.

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4. Attach brass wire bristle bore cleaning brush to cleaning rod and dip brush in
firearm cleaning solution. Thoroughly scrub out barrel, passing the brush all the
way through before reversing the movement. If you try to change direction with
the brush in barrel, the brush will stick.
5. Attach the larger, chamber cleaning brush to the cleaning rod, dip the brush in
bore cleaning solution, and clean the chamber. Use a minimum of five plunge
strokes and three 360 clockwise, rotational strokes.
6. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above.
7. Use bore cleaning brush, still wet with firearm cleaning solution, and clean all
carbon and powder residue from around the gas tube in the upper receiver, bolt
locking lugs, bolt rings, firing pin, bolt cam pin, lip of the extractor, and inside
the bolt carrier group.

IMPORTANT: Do not use a wire brush on aluminum surfaces such as

the upper and lower receivers and the handguards. If cleaning is
necessary, avoid scratches and wear by using a small nylon brush
or flannel patch.
8. Wipe all components clean and dry and inspect them for excessive wear,
corrosion or mechanical damage. If any of these conditions are discovered,
have them corrected before firing again. (See Servicing and Repair later on in
this section.)
9. Lightly dampen a flannel patch with gun oil and pass it once through the
barrel, leaving a thin film of oil on the inside surface. Leave this film of oil on
the surface if firearm is to be stored. If it is not being stored, or if it is being
removed from storage for use, pass the dry patch through the barrel and
chamber to remove as much oil as possible.
10. Check that flannel or brush bristles have not become lodged in any part of
firearm, then lightly lubricate the following parts:
Windage drum/rear sight detents
Ejection port cover latch
Ejection port cover spring
Action springs and pins
Front sight detent
Charging handle catch
Charging handle catch spring
Inside rear or bolt
Mouth of bolt key
Bolt carrier exhaust ports
Forward assist
11. Remove any gun cleaning solution, oil, and finger prints from the outside
surfaces of the firearm. (Finger moisture, if left, could start a corrosion
process.)

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12. Reassemble the firearm:

1. Insert the buffer/action spring and buffer into the receiver extension/ buffer
tube on the rear of the lower receiver. The buffer retaining pin should prevent
any forward movement of the buffer/action spring.
2. Install the buttstock onto the lower receiver- Pull the release lever down and
push the buttstock forward on the receiver extension/buffer tube.
3. Insert the bolt into the bolt carrier. Take care to ensure that the chamfered
edge of the bolt body where the cam pin sits is facing downwards. The
cam pin should be inserted from the opposite side of the chamfered edge.
Another way to ensure proper bolt installation is to ensure that the extractor
is oriented to the right side of the bolt carrier.
4. Insert the cam pin into the bolt and bolt carrier.
5. Rotate the cam pin 90 degrees to allow the firing pin to fully seat into the bolt.
6. Insert the firing pin.
7. Insert the firing pin retaining pin from the left to right of the bolt carrier.
8. Install the charging handle into the upper receiver by pushing it forward
approximately 1 inch into the keyway and then up into the upper receiver.
You will not insert the charging handle all of the way until it latches.
9. With the bolt fully extended forward, install bolt carrier group into the upper
receiver. Orient the gas key so that it fits into the charging handle and slide
entire bolt carrier group forward and latch the charging handle into the upper
receiver.
10. Attach the upper and lower receivers together by orienting the front upper
receiver pivot pin lug into the corresponding recess in the lower receiver.
Push the pivot pin from right to left until fully seated.
11. Pivot the rear end of the receivers together and push the rear takedown pin
from right to left until fully seated.

5.4 // CLEANING THE MAGAZINE

For all cleaning, maintenance, and care instruction, please refer to the
instructional insert provided with your Magpul PMAG.

5.5 // STORAGE
CAUTION: ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR FIREARM FOR STORAGE AND STORE
AMMUNITION SEPARATELY.
Store your firearm and ammunition securely locked in separate locations out of
the reach and sight of children. (Children are naturally curious and do not always
believe or understand the real danger and responsibilities of firearms.)
NOTE: Do not store your firearm in an air tight container, and do not seal
or attempt to seal the barrel to exclude dust, as an internal steel surface is
more likely to corrode.

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5.6 // SERVICING AND REPAIRING

1. Prior to sending a rifle to Daniel Defense, an RMA (Return Merchandise

Authorization) can be obtained by calling 1-866-554-GUNS (4867).

Should your firearm require adjustment or repair, make sure it is NOT LOADED
and call Daniel Defense for specific instructions on where to send the rifle.
For spare parts, seek advice from your Dealer who should have up-to-date
information on how to best obtain genuine Daniel Defense parts.
An illustration and list of part names are included in the next section of this
instruction manual to help you identify the parts you need, but it is most
important to note that all parts are not available for sale. Those parts which are
available should be installed by Daniel Defense or by a competent gunsmith.
When ordering parts, please provide the part name as it is given on the Parts List
along with the serial number of the firearm.

IMPORTANT: If you make unauthorized adjustments or use unauthorized

parts, Daniel Defense will not assume responsibility for the
functioning of this rifle.
NOTE: THIS FIREARM IS MANUFACTURED TO PERFORM PROPERLY WITH THE
ORIGINAL PARTS AS DESIGNED. IT IS YOUR DUTY TO MAKE SURE ANY PARTS
YOU BUY ARE INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND THAT NEITHER REPLACEMENTS NOR
ORIGINALS ARE ALTERED OR CHANGED. THIS IS WHY SENDING IT BACK TO THE
MANUFACTURER IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. YOUR FIREARM IS A COMPLEX
TOOL WITH MANY PARTS THAT MUST RELATE CORRECTLY TO OTHER PARTS.
PUTTING A FIREARM TOGETHER INCORRECTLY OR WITH MODIFIED PARTS CAN
RESULT IN A DAMAGED FIREARM, AND DANGER, INJURY, OR DEATH TO YOU AND
OTHERS THROUGH MALFUNCTION. ALWAYS LET A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH WORK
ON YOUR FIREARM AND CHECK ANY WORK YOU THINK WAS NOT PERFORMED BY
A GUNSMITH. We at Daniel Defense think this is a small price to pay for
firearms safety.
NOTE: Various Federal and State laws and local ordinances govern the
transfer and transportation of firearms. Take the advice of the Dealer in your
state on how to send your firearm to Daniel Defense. Before shipping your
firearm, take note of some important points to remember:

2. Do not send presentation boxes, accessories, or explosive components.

3. Daniel Defenses address for receiving packages is:

DDA, Inc.

58 Firefly Drive

Ridgeland, SC 29936
NOTE: Do not indicate the contents, or include DANIEL DEFENSE in the
address on the pack, so that an inquisitive thief is not attracted to it by such
information.
4. Make sure that the package contents are insured against loss or theft.

FIREARM RECORD
Daniel Defense Model #:

Serial No.:

Caliber:

Purchased From:

Date Purchased:

Purchase Price:

MAKE SURE THE MAGAZINE IS EMPTY AND THE FIREARM IS NOT LOADED.

6.0 // PARTS ILLUSTRATION & LIST

This images on the following pages are provided so you may identify names of parts
for your own interest. However, for adjustment, repair or spare parts information, see
Section 5 Servicing and Repair.

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Buttstock

Castle Nut

Buffer Retainer
Spring, Buffer Retainer

Pistol Grip

Spring, Magazine Catch

Pin, Roll, Trigger Guard

Magazine Release Button

Pin, Takedown

(2)Pin, Trigger/Hammer

Detent, Selector
Sping, Selector Detent

Spring, Detent, Pivot/Takedown

Pin, Detent, Pivot/Takedown

CAR H-Buffer

Spring, CAR, Buffer

Rear Receiver QD Swivel Attachment Point

(6) Position MIL Spec Carbine Receiver Extension

Bolt Assembly

Pin, Bolt Cam, Standard

Key, Gas, Standard

(2) HX-SHC S

Trigger, Semi-Auto

Spring, Disconnector

Disconnector, Semi-Auto

Spring, Trigger

Pin, Pivot

Lower Receiver
Enhanced Trigger Guard

Spring, Detent, Pivot/Takedown

Pin, Detent, Pivot/Takedown

Magazine Catch Shaft

Magazine Catch

Bolt Catch
Pin, Roll, Bolt Catch

Plunger, Bolt Catch

Spring, Bolt Catch

Spring, Hammer
Selector, Semi-Auto

Hammer, Semi-Auto

Pin, Retaining, Firing Pin

Carrier, Bolt, Standard

Pin, Firing

BOLT CARRIER GROUP

PARTS ILLUSTRATION

LOWER RECEIVER
PARTS ILLUSTRATION

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7.0 // WARRANTY STATEMENT

The Daniel Defense M4 Carbine carries a 100% satisfaction guarantee against
defects in original materials and workmanship for the original purchaser. If your
Daniel Defense M4 Carbine shows evidence of such defects, Daniel Defense
will make every accommodation to fix, repair, or replace your firearm in the most
expeditious and inexpensive manner possible. Daniel Defense does not warranty
products or damage caused to our products by the correct or incorrect installation
of other manufacturers products. Be sure to retain your sales slip as proof of
purchase date when making a claim.

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL WARNING

Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms,
or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other
substances known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, cancer,
and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all
times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
If your instruction manual becomes lost or destroyed, obtain a replacement by
calling 1-866-554-GUNS (4867) or writing to:
Daniel Defense
101 Warfighter Way
Black Creek, GA 31308 USA
When requesting a manual, make a note of your address and include the
information which is on the left side of your firearm including its serial number.

UPPER RECEIVER
PARTS ILLUSTRATION
DDM4 V5 SHOWN. SOME PARTS VARY BY MODEL.

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