Diamondback DB15 | 5.56 NATO | 16″ Barrel | DB1717K252

The Diamondback DB15 Carbon is a 5.56 NATO semi-automatic rifle built on a forged 7075 T-6 aluminum receiver set and fitted with a 16″ threaded barrel and a 15″ M-LOK handguard. It ships with Magpul furniture and a mid-length gas system intended to improve recoil impulse and cycling with a variety of loads. For optics under $1,000, a Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6×24 offers a robust, versatile sighting solution that pairs well with this platform for both close-to-mid range work.

Typical applications for this configuration include precision practice and competitive/practical shooting, and extended range training sessions where consistent ergonomics and magazine capacity matter.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO.
• The barrel length is 16 inches.
• The barrel is described as Threaded.
• The muzzle thread pattern is 1/2×28.
• The rate of twist is 1:8″ RH.
• The gas system is Mid-Length.
• The muzzle device is an A2 Flash Hider.
• The upper receiver is Forged 7075 T-6 Aluminum.
• The lower receiver is Forged 7075 T-6 Aluminum.
• The handguard is a 15 inch M-LOK AV-Rail with anti-slip texture pads.
• The stock is a Magpul MOE-PR Carbine.
• The grip is a Magpul MOE Grip.
• The capacity is 30 + 1.
• The listed weight is 6.70 lbs.
• The overall length is 32.75 – 36 inches.
• The UPC is 810035753426.

The DB15 Carbon presents a balanced package for shooters who want a familiar AR-platform ergonomics with Magpul controls and a 15″ M-LOK rail to mount lights, grips, or backup sights. The mid-length gas system and 1:8 twist barrel support a wide range of 5.56 ammunition choices, while the threaded barrel allows easy attachment of muzzle devices or suppressors where lawful. Its combination of common parts and a full-featured handguard make it straightforward to set up for sport shooting or serious range work.