The Diamondback DB15 in 300 Blackout delivers proven performance for hunters and tactical shooters demanding reliable semi-automatic capability. This carbine-length platform maximizes the 300 Blackout cartridge's effectiveness while maintaining AR-15 familiarity and parts compatibility.
What Makes This Different
The DB15 combines a properly treated 16-inch barrel with a 12-inch M-LOK handguard for superior balance and accessory mounting flexibility compared to standard carbine handguards. The 7075-T6 aluminum receivers provide military-specification strength while the black nitride barrel treatment offers enhanced corrosion resistance and easier cleaning than standard phosphate finishes. This configuration optimizes the 300 Blackout's ballistic performance for both supersonic and subsonic ammunition.
Key Features
- 16-inch black nitride treated barrel for enhanced durability and accuracy
- 12-inch M-LOK handguard with multiple attachment points for accessories
- 7075-T6 aluminum upper and lower receivers for lightweight strength
- Magpul MOE pistol grip with storage compartment and secure texture
- 6-position collapsible stock for length-of-pull adjustment
- A2 flash hider reduces muzzle flash and directs gases upward
- Optics-ready flat-top receiver with full-length Picatinny rail
The 300 Blackout chambering excels in applications requiring effective terminal performance at moderate ranges. Hunters appreciate the cartridge's stopping power on medium game, while the platform's modularity supports suppressor use and various optic configurations. The carbine gas system cycles reliably with both supersonic hunting loads and subsonic tactical ammunition.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 300 AAC Blackout
- Barrel Length: 16 inches with 1:7 twist rate
- Overall Length: 32.25-35.25 inches (stock collapsed/extended)
- Weight: Approximately 6.5 pounds unloaded
- Capacity: 30+1 rounds with standard magazine
- Receiver Material: 7075-T6 aluminum, Type III hard coat anodized
- Handguard: 12-inch M-LOK aluminum free-float design
- Safety: Manual cross-bolt safety selector
- Thread Pattern: 5/8x24 TPI for muzzle devices
Diamondback's attention to manufacturing tolerances and component selection creates a reliable platform ready for immediate deployment. The combination of proven 300 Blackout ballistics and AR-15 ergonomics delivers consistent performance whether mounted with red dot optics for close-range work or magnified scopes for precision applications.