Are you part of DRD Tactical?
No. DRD Precision is not affiliated with DRD Tactical. DRD Precision specializes in precision AR-platform rifles.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers before you start a build or order a rifle.
How long does a custom rifle order take?
Timing varies by build and parts availability. All parts are ordered upon payment, so some builds take 3 to 6 weeks, while some rifle builds may take 2 to 4 months.
Can I order from another state?
Yes, if the firearm meets your state's legal requirements. You are responsible for compliance, and DRD also checks whether the firearm can be built and shipped legally.
Will a firearm ship directly to me?
No. Firearms ship to a local Federal Firearms License dealer, where you complete the required paperwork and background check. Accessories and complete uppers can ship directly.
How do I choose the right firearm?
Start with the intended use: competition, hunting, law enforcement, home defense, recreational shooting, or a mix. DRD can help narrow the platform, caliber, parts, and optic around that use.
What is the difference between a .223 Remington chamber, 5.56 NATO chamber, and .223 Wylde chamber?
.223 Remington chambers are designed for .223 Remington ammunition, while 5.56 NATO chambers and .223 Wylde chambers are generally designed to handle both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition. Always follow the barrel marking and firearm manufacturer's guidance.
.223 Remington chamber
- Pressure: Rated by SAAMI for a maximum average pressure of 55,000 PSI.
- Throat/lead: Features a shorter throat, the distance before the bullet engages the rifling, which can support mechanical accuracy with .223 Remington loads.
- Interchangeability: Safely fires .223 Remington ammunition. Do not fire 5.56 NATO ammunition in a barrel marked only .223 Remington unless the firearm manufacturer specifically says it is approved.
5.56 NATO chamber
- Pressure: Built around a military specification. Its pressure standard is measured differently from SAAMI's commercial .223 Remington standard, so the two PSI figures should not be treated as a direct comparison.
- Throat/lead: Features a longer freebore and throat to help prevent pressure spikes with hotter military-specification ammunition and varying projectile shapes.
- Interchangeability: A barrel marked 5.56 NATO is generally designed to fire both 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington ammunition. Follow the barrel marking and the firearm manufacturer's guidance.
.223 Wylde chamber
- Pressure: Built to safely accommodate 5.56 NATO ammunition when used as intended by the firearm manufacturer.
- Throat/lead: A hybrid chamber designed by Bill Wylde. It combines a tighter lead angle and bullet-seat diameter associated with .223 Remington accuracy with enough freebore length to accept 5.56 NATO ammunition.
- Interchangeability: Safely and accurately fires both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition when the barrel is correctly marked and in serviceable condition.
Always check the marking on the barrel itself, follow the firearm manufacturer's instructions, and do not use ammunition when the chamber marking is unknown or unclear. Read DRD's .223 Wylde and 5.56 NATO chamber guide for more detail.