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Diamondback DB15 Carbon 5.56 NATO 16in AR-15 Rifle Tiger Stripe Camo

UPC: 810035753419

$710.99

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Description

There is no shortage of black rifles out there, which is exactly why this one gets noticed. The Diamondback DB15 Carbon in Tiger Stripe Camo Cerakote brings some old-school jungle pattern flavor to a thoroughly modern AR-15, and the coating is more than just looks since Cerakote holds up to handling, weather, and range wear far better than paint or film dips. Underneath that finish is a rifle built in Diamondback's Cocoa, Florida facility with forged 7075-T6 aluminum receivers and a T-marked flattop upper that is ready for whatever optic you want to run.

What Makes the DB15 Carbon Worth a Look

The 16-inch medium-profile barrel is machined from 4150 CrMoV steel with a black nitride treatment for corrosion resistance and long service life, and the 1:8 twist stabilizes everything from light varmint loads up to heavier 77 grain match bullets. The muzzle wears a familiar A2 flash hider on standard 1/2×28 threads, so swapping to a brake or other muzzle device down the road is simple. The bolt carrier group is shot-peened and magnetic particle inspected on a mil-spec 8620 carrier, which is the kind of quality control you want in a rifle you plan to run hard.

Handling and Furniture on the Tiger Stripe DB15

Diamondback fits this model with a slim free-float M-LOK handguard topped with a full-length Picatinny rail, giving you plenty of real estate for lights, lasers, sling mounts, and a hand stop wherever you like them. Magpul handles the furniture with an MOE grip and MOE carbine stock, so the ergonomics feel familiar right out of the box. At 6.6 pounds it carries easily and swings quickly, whether you are working steel at the range or hiking it into the field.

The rifle ships optics-ready with no sights installed, so plan on adding a red dot, LPVO, or set of irons to finish it out. A 30-round Magpul PMAG comes in the box, and it feeds both 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington. For a first AR, a truck gun, or just something with more personality than the usual all-black lineup, this one delivers.

Key Specifications

  • Model: DB15 Carbon Series
  • Manufacturer Part Number: DB1717K172
  • UPC: 810035753419
  • Caliber: 5.56 NATO (also accepts .223 Remington)
  • Action: Semi-automatic, direct impingement
  • Barrel: 16 in, medium profile, 4150 CrMoV, black nitride
  • Twist Rate: 1:8 RH
  • Muzzle Device: A2 flash hider, 1/2×28 threads
  • Upper Receiver: A3 flattop forged 7075-T6 aluminum, T-marked
  • Lower Receiver: 7075-T6 aluminum DB15 Carbon lower
  • Bolt Carrier Group: Shot-peened, magnetic particle inspected mil-spec 8620 carrier
  • Handguard: Free-float M-LOK rail with full-length Picatinny top
  • Stock and Grip: Magpul MOE carbine stock and MOE grip
  • Capacity: 30+1
  • Weight: 6.6 lb
  • Finish: Tiger Stripe Camo Cerakote

What’s Included

  • Diamondback DB15 Carbon rifle
  • 1 x 30-round Magpul PMAG
  • Owner's manual

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Diamondback DB15 Carbon come with sights?

No, this model ships optics-ready with no sights installed. The flattop upper and full-length Picatinny rail on the handguard give you a clean slate for a red dot, LPVO, magnified scope, or backup irons. Most buyers pair it with a red dot for range and general-purpose use.

Can the DB15 Carbon shoot both 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington?

Yes. The chamber is cut for 5.56 NATO, which safely handles both 5.56 and .223 Remington ammunition. That gives you flexibility to run cheap .223 plinking loads for practice and hotter 5.56 for everything else.

Is the Tiger Stripe finish paint or Cerakote?

It is a genuine Cerakote ceramic coating, not a hydro dip or spray paint. Cerakote is well known for resisting scratches, solvents, and corrosion, so the pattern holds up to real use rather than rubbing off after a few range trips. The barrel itself is black nitride treated for added durability.

What magazine does the DB15 Carbon use and will other AR mags work?

It ships with one 30-round Magpul PMAG and accepts standard AR-15 pattern magazines. That means any quality STANAG-style mag, from aluminum GI mags to polymer PMAGs and Lancers, will drop right in. Spare mags are cheap and everywhere, which is one of the perks of the platform.

Additional information

UPC

810035753419

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

DB1717K172

Action

Barrel Length

16"

Caliber/Gauge

.223 REM/5.56 NATO

Capacity

30 + 1

Color

Camo

Length

7.5''

Magazine Included

1 x 30-Round

Model

Number of Magazines

1 Gen 2 PMAG

Product Type

AR

Shipping Weight

8.6

Sights

No Sights

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