WARNING!

Please read this owner’s manual

before taking your new
DIAMONDBACK FIREARMS
product out of the box. It is vital
to your safety and the safety
of others that you understand
and adhere to the information
contained in this manual, as well
as information supplied by the
manufacturer of the ammunition.
If you have any questions, please
call or write to:

DIAMONDBACK FIREARMS, LLC

3400 Grissom Pkwy. Cocoa, FL 32926
877.997.6774
Safety and Handling Instructions
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 2
SAFETY INFORMATION 3
OVERVIEW 7
BOLT CARRIER GROUP DETAIL 9
GENERAL HANDLING CAUTIONS 11
FUNCTION CHECK 13
LOADING THE MAGAZINE 14
OPERATION 15
FIRING YOUR RIFLE / PISTOL 17
MAINTENANCE 18
UNUSUAL CONDITIONS 25
SERVICE 27
WARNING 28
WARRANTY 32
 INTRODUCTION
You are now the owner of a DIAMONDBACK This manual provides the necessary information
FIREARMS product. With proper maintenance you need to know in order to use your firearm
and care, it will serve you for many years to come. safely and effectively. Should you have any
questions or comments about this firearm or
To ensure the best performance from your its use and maintenance, or if you need more
firearm, please read and follow the instructions information about other DIAMONDBACK
in this manual. Firearms are inherently dangerous FIREARMS products and accessories, please write
and great emphasis should be placed on the or call:
need for safety. Always remember that you, as DIAMONDBACK FIREARMS, LLC
the owner, are the ultimate safety device. Customer Service Dept.
3400 Grissom Pkwy.
You should become familiar with your Cocoa, FL 32926
firearm and its operation before using any 877.997.6774
live ammunition or actual firing. Study the
instructions carefully and make sure you
California Proposition 65 Warning
“Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas,
understand the firearm’s operational guidelines.
cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may
result in exposure to lead and other substances
known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm,
and other serious physical injury. Have adequate
ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly
after exposure.”
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SAFETY INFORMATION !
Before you remove your new DIAMONDBACK ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFE
FIREARMS product from the box, please read the DIRECTION. Never point a firearm at anyone or
following information. It is vital to both your anything you do not intend to shoot, whether
safety and the safety of others. or not the firearm is loaded. This is particularly
important when loading, unloading, or field-
Firearm safety is your responsibility. stripping the gun. ALWAYS control the direction
of the firearm.
This SAFETY & HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS manual
should always accompany this firearm, and This firearm may be classified as a dangerous
should be transferred with the firearm upon weapon and is surrendered by DIAMONDBACK
change of ownership or when the firearm is FIREARMS, LLC with the understanding that the
presented to another person. purchaser assumes all liability resulting from
unsafe handling or any action that constitutes a
WARNING: YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL OF THESE violation of any applicable laws or regulations.
SAFETY RULES TO ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF Firearms can cause serious injury or death. Safety
YOUR FIREARM. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE must be the prime consideration of anyone
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONTAINED IN who handles firearms. Always treat a firearm as
THIS MANUAL COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY though it were loaded. Always keep the muzzle
OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS. DAMAGE TO pointed in a safe direction.
PROPERTY MAY ALSO OCCUR.

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 When assuming ownership of a firearm, you NEVER PLACE YOUR FINGER INSIDE THE TRIGGER
become responsible for the safety and security of GUARD OR ON THE TRIGGER UNLESS YOU INTEND
the firearm. Always secure firearms and keep out TO FIRE.
of the reach of children.
ALWAYS BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT
Children are attracted to and can operate IS BEYOND IT. Always be sure where the bullet
firearms that can cause severe injuries or death. will strike, and shoot only where there is a safe
Prevent child access by keeping guns locked backstop free of obstructions. Water or other
away and unloaded when not in use. If you surfaces can cause ricochets. Be sure your bullet
keep a loaded firearm where a child obtains and will stop behind your target. Bullets can ricochet
improperly uses it, you may be fined or sent to off many surfaces, such as rocks, and travel in
prison. unpredictable directions with considerable
velocity. Do not fire randomly into the sky.
ALWAYS TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT WERE
LOADED AND WILL FIRE. Do not take anyone’s Make sure your “audience” maintains a five foot
word that the firearm is unloaded: always check distance behind you. No one should stand next
for yourself. Never pass your firearm to another to you when you are firing a firearm.
person until the cylinder or action is open and
you confirm visually that it is unloaded. Keep GUN SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
your firearm unloaded and safely stored when
not in use.
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SAFETY INFORMATION !
• Never touch the trigger when working Only use clean, dry, high-quality commercially-
the action. manufactured ammunition, that is in excellent
• Never alter any components of your condition which is appropriate for your firearm.
firearm. See pg. 6 for more information.
• Never keep a loaded firearm in your
home, car, boat, or RV. The use of reloaded and Non SAAMI spec
• Never store a firearm with a cartridge in ammunition will void this firearm’s warranty.
the chamber. Reloads or poor-quality ammunition may not
• Never store firearms and ammunition meet industry specifications (SAAMI and/or
together. Keep them secured and away NATO), may exceed pressure limits, and may be
from children. unsafe.

For maximum safety when carrying any Never use ammunition where the pressure levels
firearm with a loaded magazine in place, exceed industry standards. DIAMONDBACK
the chamber should be empty, and the FIREARMS, LLC will not be held liable for any
personal injury or property damage and
action should be closed. Any gun may fire
consequential damages, if faulty ammunition is
if dropped or struck.
used in DIAMONDBACK FIREARMS products.

Never take medications, drugs, or alcohol when

handling firearms.
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 Never discharge a firearm without proper equip- Never cross obstacles such as fences or streams
ment. Always wear shooting glasses and hearing with a loaded firearm.
protection.
Before the rifle left the factory, this firearm was
If the gun does not discharge after the trigger is tested, carefully inspected and packaged.
pulled, do not change its direction for at least 30 DIAMONDBACK FIREARMS, LLC cannot control
seconds. The round could be a “hangfire”. If the product handling after it leaves the factory;
gun sounds different or does not operate, unload therefore please examine this firearm carefully at
the firearm and make sure the barrel is free from the time of purchase to ensure that it is unloaded
obstruction before continued firing. and undamaged.

Do not allow anyone to handle or attempt to fire Ammunition Specifications

a DIAMONDBACK FIREARM until they have read DB-15: 5.56mm NATO
and understand this manual and the procedures .223 Remington
for safe operation and safe gun-handling.
DB-10: .308 Winchester
Be sure that all accessories are compatible with
the firearm and that the accessories do not inter- DB1065C: 6.5 Creedmoor
fere with safe operation.
DB-9R: 9x19mm
9mm Luger

6 DB-300: 300 AAC Blackout

DB-15/300, DB-10 & DB-9R OVERVIEW
RIGHT SIDE VIEW

Castle Nut
Barrel Adapter Nut
Buffer Tube Charging Handle
Free-Float Handguard
Collapsible Stock Flash Hider

Front Pivot Pin

Forward
Assist Magazine Release

Rear Pivot Pin

PICTURES MAY VARY FROM YOUR PRODUCT

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 LEFT SIDE VIEW

Safety/Selector
Switch

Barrel Bolt Release

Magazine Trigger Collapsible Stock

Release
Trigger Guard
Pistol Grip

PICTURES MAY VARY FROM YOUR PRODUCT

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 BOLT CARRIER GROUP DETAIL
Bolt Carrier (DB-15)

Firing Pin Retaining Pin DB15 DB10

Bolt (n/a for DB-9R)
includes: (3) Gas Rings
Ejector

Bolt Cam Pin

(n/a for DB-9R)

Extractor Spring & Insert

Firing Pin (DB-15/300)

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 Firing Pin (DB-9R)

Firing Pin (DB-10)

Extractor

Extractor Pin

Bolt Carrier Group (DB-9R)

Bolt Carrier Group (DB-10)

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GENERAL HANDLING CAUTIONS
1. DO NOT alter or modify your firearm, and have it serviced regularly.
2. Always handle your firearm as if loaded.
3. Never point your firearm at anything you don’t intend to shoot.
4. Always make sure your firearm is not loaded and the bolt is latched open and to the rear before laying it
down or handing it to someone else.
5. Never leave a loaded firearm unattended.
6. Always be sure bore, muzzle, chamber and action are clear of obstruction.
7. Always check that ammunition is clean and undamaged.
8. Never drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before or during shooting.
9. Always wear eye and ear protection while shooting.
10. Always keep the safety on “SAFE” when the firearm is loaded and a round is chambered until ready to shoot.
11. Never attempt to fire if water is in the bore.
12. Never indulge in “horseplay” when holding your firearm.
13. Be sure the cam pin is installed in the bolt group. If it isn’t, your rifle can still fire, but it could possibly
explode, causing you personal injury or harm.
14. DO NOT exchange or switch bolt assemblies from one rifle to another. It can cause personal injury to you
and others and damage your firearm.
15. If your firearm fails to fire, hold it, keep it pointed towards the target and wait 30 seconds. If a hang fire
has occurred, the round should fire within 30 seconds. If the round does not fire, first remove the magazine,
eject the round, and examine the primer. If the firing pin indent is light, misaligned or non-existent, have your
firearm examined by a qualified gunsmith. If firing pin indent on the primer appears normal in comparison
to previously fired rounds, assume faulty ammunition; appropriately dispose of misfired round from other live
ammunition; reload and resume firing.

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 USE OF SAFETY SELECTOR

A selector lever, located on the left side of the lower receiver, has two positions. “FIRE” and “SAFE”. When set
to “FIRE” the firearm will fire a single shot each time the trigger is squeezed. When set to “SAFE” a cam bears
upon the rear of the trigger, blocking movement and preventing the hammer from being released.

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FUNCTION CHECK
SAFE Note: Remove the magazine and make sure your rifle is unloaded and there is no ammunition in
the chamber. Point the firearm in a safe direction. Pull the charging handle to the rear and release. Place on
safe. Pull the trigger. The hammer should not fall. See (Fig. 1)

FIRE Note: Remove the magazine and make sure your firearm is unloaded and there is no ammunition
in the chamber. Point the firearm in a safe direction. Place the selector on fire. Pull the trigger and hold it to
the rear. The hammer should fall. Pull the charging handle to the rear and release. Release trigger an audible
click should be heard. Then pull again. The hammer should fall. See (Fig. 2)

The disconnector. This part of the firing mechanism, prevents the firearm from slam firing. As the hammer is
cocked after each shot, the disconnector holds the hammer until the trigger is released. When the trigger is
released, retention of the hammer passes from the disconnector to the trigger, so it’s ready for the next shot.

The firing pin collar prevents the firing pin from striking the cartridge until the bold locking lugs are locked
into the barrel. It is located in the bolt carrier group within the upper receiver.

“SAFE” The firearm will not fire. The selector

lever cannot be on safe unless the firearm is
cocked. Always place the firearm on “SAFE”
when loading and unloading.

“FIRE” The firearm will fire one round each time

the trigger is pulled.
FIG. 1 FIG. 2 13
 LOADING THE MAGAZINE
1. Use only ammunition for which your firearm is chambered. See (pg 6)
2. With front of magazine forward, place a round between the lips of
the magazine with bullets forward. Press the round down until it is
retained by the magazine lips. Place the next round on top of the last
and repeat until the desired number of bullets are loaded.

To load the firearm…

1. Press in on the bottom of the bolt catch while pulling back on the
charging handle, to cock the hammer and leave the bolt and carrier
to the rear. (Fig. 4)
2. Return the charging handle fully forward until it locks and remove FIG. 3
finger from the bolt catch.
3. Set the selector to “SAFE”.
4. With the bullets facing forward, insert the loaded magazine into
the magazine well and push it in until it stops and it is retained by the magazine catch. (Fig. 3)
5. With the firearm pointed in a safe direction, press in on top of the bolt catch. (Fig. 5) This will release the
bolt and carrier and move a round into the chamber. The firearm is now loaded with a round in the chamber
and the hammer cocked.
6. If your firearm is equipt with an ejection port cover, you may now close it if you wish; it is located on the
right side of the upper receiver and will open automatically when the first round is fired or the chamber is
cleared.

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OPERATION
To unload the firearm…
1. Set the selector to the “SAFE” position.
2. Press the magazine catch button and remove the magazine. (Fig. 6)
3. Pull the charging handle to the rear and push in the lower portion of the bolt catch. If a round has been
chambered it should be ejected. If the last round in the magazine had been fired and the magazine was in
place, the bolt and carrier should already be locked back to the rear.
CAUTION: Always check that your ammunition is clean and undamaged before using the forward
assist. Forcing damaged ammunition into the chamber could result in personal injury or death to you
and others, and damage your rifle or property. The use of reloaded, hand loaded or high pressure
ammunition can be dangerous and will void the warranty.

Make sure the firearm is pointed in a safe direction and the safety is engaged at all times while loading
the firearm. NEVER allow your fingers or other objects to contact the trigger while loading or unloading
the firearm. DO NOT disengage the safety until you are ready to fire and have the firearm pointed safely
downrange.

FIG. 4 FIG. 5 FIG. 6

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 CLEARING YOUR FIREARM
1. Place the selector on “SAFE”.
2. Remove the magazine.
3. To lock the bolt open, pull the charging handle
rearward (Fig. 7), press the button of the bolt catch and
allow the bolt to move forward until it engages in the
bolt catch. Return the charging handle to forward. If you
haven’t already done so, place the rifle on “SAFE”.
4. Check the receiver and chamber to ensure these areas
contain no ammunition. (Fig. 8)
5. With the selector lever pointing toward Safe, allow the
bolt to go forward by pressing the upper portion of the
bolt catch.
FIG. 7

FIG. 8

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FIRING YOUR RIFLE / PISTOL
Never load a cartridge into the firearm until you are ready to fire.
DO NOT disengage the safety until the firearm is pointed in a safe direction
and you are ready to fire.
To Fire…
1. Always wear ear and eye protection when firing your weapon.
2. Load firearm as previously described.
3. Set rear sight to range required.
4. Grasp firearm with one hand on the hand guard and the other on the pistol grip with the trigger finger
resting alongside the trigger guard. Raise the firearm and pull the butt-stock firmly into shoulder.
5. Aim by aligning the target with front and rear sights.
6. Move the selector to “FIRE”.
7. Keep steady aim, place the trigger finger on the trigger and squeeze gently until the trigger releases the
hammer. Do not jerk the trigger as you will disturb your aim and ruin your accuracy. To fire the next round,
and all subsequent rounds, all that is necessary is to release the trigger and squeeze it again after every shot,
until you are finished or the magazine is empty.
8. Release the trigger, remove your finger from the trigger and set the selector lever to “SAFE”. If you have
fired the last round from the magazine, the bolt and carrier will be held to the rear (Fig 8) so that you can
quickly reload by replacing the magazine, or the chamber can be checked to ensure it is empty.
Before firing your firearm, practice, your stance, aim, rhythm, and breathing for steady aim with your firearm
unloaded. Practice firing on a range before going hunting or using your firearm for any other type of
shooting.

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 MAINTENANCE
FIELD STRIPPING/DISASSEMBLY
Your Diamondback Firearms product is based on military firearm design
and is very rugged, but proper maintenance is necessary to keep it in good
working condition.

Make sure the firearm is unloaded and chamber is clear. (Fig. 9)

1. Press the takedown pin from left of the lower receiver (it may be necessary to FIG.9
use a punch as the fit between upper and lower may be tight) Pull it out the right
side until it comes to a positive stop. (Fig. 10)
2. Pivot lower receiver down and away from the upper portion of the receiver.
3. Press the front pivot pin in from the left side of the lower receiver and pull it
out the right side until it comes to a positive stop.
4. You can now separate the upper and lower receivers.
5. Pull the charging handle to the rear and remove the bolt and carrier assembly.
6. Remove the charging handle by pulling it backwards to key slot and down and FIG. 10

out of the receiver.

7. Push in the firing pin retaining pin right to left of the bolt carrier and remove it
by pulling it out to the left.
8. Tilt the bolt face up and allow the firing pin to slide out of the bolt body.
9. (n/a for DB-9R) Push the bolt in towards the carrier until it rotates and comes
to a stop, then turn the cam pin 90 degrees. FOR DB308 ONLY: DO NOT TURN
CAM PIN
FIG. 11
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10. (n/a for DB-9R) Remove the cam pin by lifting it out away from the bolt and carrier. (Fig 14)
11. (n/a for DB-9R) Pull the bolt forward and out of the carrier. (Fig 14)
12. Depress the buffer, maintaining pressure on it as the buffer is under spring tension, to prevent it from
being ejected when the buffer retainer is depressed. Depress the buffer retainer to permit the buffer and
spring to move forward. Depress the hammer to allow the buffer and spring to move forward and be
removed from the buffer tube. (Fig 14)
13. (n/a for DB-9R) Using a punch, remove the extractor pin from the bolt assembly. (Fig. 12)
14. (n/a for DB-9R) Remove the extractor and spring but DO NOT remove the spring from extractor.
15. (n/a for DB-9R) Press the top of the extractor spring rubber tip to test spring function. (Fig. 13)
16. To remove the hand guards, push the delta ring towards the receiver while pulling up on half the hand
guard. Repeat the process for the other half of the hand guard. This does not apply to models with free float
handgaurds.

NOTE: DO NOT strip your firearm further than previously described. Further disassembly should only

PICTURES MAY VARY FROM YOUR PRODUCT

be performed by Diamondback Firearms. Disassembling this rifle any further WILL void the warranty.
Your firearm is now field stripped for cleaning. To reassemble, repeat the procedure in reverse.
DB-9R

FIG. 12 FIG. 13 FIG. 14 FIG. 14a

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 CLEANING PROCEDURE
Upper Receiver – Clean the following with Rifle Bore Cleaner: FIG. 15
All areas that show powder fouling, including the bore and chamber; the
locking lugs and bolt body and the gas tube protrusion inside the upper
receiver. Use a worn bore brush to get the outside surface of the gas
tube protrusion and the sides and bottom of the receiver.
Bolt & Carrier Group – Clean the following with Rifle Bore Cleaner:
The cleaning should include the outer and inner surfaces of the bolt
carrier, the carrier key; firing pin recess and firing pin; the firing pin hole
(best cleaned with pipe cleaner) the areas behind the bolt ring and under
the lip of the extractor.
Lower Receiver Group
Clean areas of powder fouling, corrosion and dirt. Wipe dirt from trigger mechanism. Clean buffer and inside
lower receiver extension. (Fig. 15)

CAUTION: Do not use a wire brush or any type of abrasive material to clean aluminum surfaces.

Clean, Inspect and Lube…

With the firearm disassembled, thoroughly clean, inspect and lube so you have a reliable weapon you can
always depend on. After firing, clean your firearm twice on consecutive days with rifle bore cleaner. Wipe off
the excess cleaner and lube according to the previous instructions.
NOTE: If any parts are missing or damaged contact Diamondback Firearms.
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MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION GUIDE
Lightly lube – A film of oil barely visible to the eye.
Generously lube – Heavy enough so that it can be spread with the finger.
Remember to remove excess oil from the bore before firing.

Upper Receiver:
Lightly lube the bore and chamber. Work the lube patch from the
chamber to the muzzle. Do not reverse the patch direction inside the
bore.
Lightly lube the outer surfaces of the barrel and front sight as well as the
barrel surface under the hand guard. Press the front sight detent several
times to work lube into the spring below. FIG. 16

Bolt Carrier Group: Generously lube the outside of the bolt and carrier
making sure to get lube into the cam pin area, gas rings and the outside
of the bolt body. (DB-9 will vary)
CAUTION: Only lightly lube the firing pin and firing pin recess in the bolt.
Using a dry pipe cleaner or cotton swab, place one drop of lube on to the
carrier key.
Lightly lube the charging handle and the inner and outer surfaces of the
bolt carrier. (Fig. 16)
Generously lube the slide and cam pin area of the bolt if applicable.

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 LUBRICATION GUIDE (cont’d)
Lower Receiver:
Generously lube – Take down and pivot pins, lower receiver buffer and
action spring and inside buffer tube. (Fig. 17 & 18)
Inspect your bolt and carrier parts before assembly.
Examine the bolt for cracks, especially in the cam pin hole area.
Bolts that show pitting in the firing pin hole need to be replaced.
Firing pin – replace if bent cracked or blunted.
Retaining pin – Replace if bent, broken or badly worn.
Cam pin – Replace if cracked, chipped or missing.
FIG. 17

If parts are missing or defective, contact Diamondback Firearms for assistance.

WARNING: DO NOT interchange bolts between firearms.

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ASSEMBLY
1. Insert spring and buffer. (Fig. 19)
2. Insert extractor and spring. New extractors have a silicone insert with a
spring, be sure not to lose it. If the spring comes loose, put the large end
of the spring in the extractor and seat.
3. Push in extractor pin.
4. Slide bolt into carrier.
WARNING: DO NOT interchange bolts between firearms.
5. Stagger ring gaps to minimize gas loss.
WARNING: Be sure that the cam pin is installed in the bolt group.
Without it, the firearm can still fire, and will explode.
FIG. 18
6. Replace bolt cam pin.
7. Drop in and seat firing pin.
8. Pull bolt back and replace retaining pin. The firing pin should not fall
out when the bolt carrier group is turned vertically.
9. Engage, then push the charging handle part way into the upper
receiver.
10. Be sure bolt is still unlocked. Slide in bolt carrier group.
11. Push in charging handle and bolt carrier group together.
12. Join upper and lower receivers.
13. Engage receiver pivot pin.
14. Close upper and lower receiver groups. Push in take down pins. FIG. 19

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 MAINTENANCE
ASSEMBLY (cont’d)
CAUTION: Selector must be on safe before closing upper receiver.
15. Put hand guards in place. Hold delta ring down to insert hand guards, then release the delta ring when
hand guards are seated. This does not apply to models with four rail handgaurds. Check for full engagement.

COMMONLY REPLACED PARTS

Some parts wear with extended use. You should always replace these parts when you notice wear. Below is a
list of these parts with Diamondback Firearms ordering information

Extractor
Extractor Spring with Insert
Gas Rings
Firing Pin
Firing Pin Retaining Pin
Bolt Cam
Magazine

Select parts can be ordered from www.diamondbackfirearms.com . Place the product code into the search box to locate the parts you wish to
order quickly.

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UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
EXTREME COLD
a. Clean and lubricate the firearm with gun lubricant. Keep it moisture free.
b. Operate controls through their entire range at intervals, to keep them from freezing solid.
c. When your rifle is not being used and kept outside, protect it with a cover.
HOT CLIMATES
a. Inspect the firearm more frequently, especially the hidden surfaces of the bolt carrier group, forward assist
assembly and lower receiver components. Make sure they are lubricated using a gun lubricant.
b. When handling, make certain to wipe dry, as moisture could cause corrosion. After drying, lubricate the
firearm.
c. In hot, dry climates, clean more frequently.
DUSTY/SANDY AREAS
a. Keep sand out of parts when inspecting, lubricating, or assembling firearm. Apply only a very light
amount of lube on outside of firearm.
b. Use muzzle cap and a magazine bag for dust and sand protection, but do not store the firearm capped or
magazines in bag.

PROJECTILE LODGED IN BORE

WARNING: If an audible “POP” or reduced recoil is experienced during firing, IMMEDIATELY cease fire, remove
the magazine and lock the bolt to the rear. Place the selector lever to the SAFE position. Visually inspect and/
or insert a cleaning rod into the bore to ensure there is not a projectile lodged in the bore.

If a projectile is lodged in the barrel of the weapon, DO NOT attempt to remove it. Contact Diamondback
Firearms.
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 ALWAYS PRACTICE SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING
EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS
WARNING: IF THIS FIREARM IS CARELESSLY OR IMPROPERLY HANDLED,
UNINTENTIONAL DISCHARGE COULD RESULT AND COULD CAUSE INJURY, DEATH, OR
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
CAUTION: CAREFULLY READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL PRIOR TO LOADING AND
FIRING THIS FIREARM. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PROPER HANDLING AND
SAFE USE OF THIS FIREARM - LIVES MAY DEPEND ON IT!
CAUTION: USE ONLY CLEAN, DRY, HIGH QUALITY COMMERCIALLY MANUFACTURED
AMMUNITION IN GOOD CONDITION which is appropriate for your firearm.
See pg. 6 for more information.
DIAMONDBACK does not recommend the use of re-manufactured or hand loaded
ammunition because it may damage your rifle.
WARNING: THIS WEAPON COULD CHAMBER A ROUND if it is dropped or jarred with a
loaded magazine in place - either with the Bolt Carrier Assembly locked to the rear, or in
its forward position.
A SAFETY NOTE REGARDING LEAD... Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas,
cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead, a substance
known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury.
Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
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 SERVICE
Should your firearm need adjustment, refinishing, Any firearm shipped for service must have a
or repair, it should be returned to the factory, child safety lock and key with it. If not then
unloaded. DIAMONDBACK FIREARMS will include one upon
return at the owners expense.
When shipping the firearm, be sure to adhere to the
following rules: Include a letter of instruction, your full name, address,
telephone number, and the firearms serial number.
Federal Firearms Licensees are required to send an This will ensure prompt service and handling. Once
updated copy of their FFL with the return of a repair. your firearm has been received, anything other than
warranty work will receive a quotation. You will be
Firearms and contents must be shipped in a proper notified of full charges and no work will commence
cardboard box. before your approval of the quote has been obtained.
Please do not ship with ammunition, it will not be DIAMONDBACK FIREARMS accepts payments in the
returned. form of money orders, American Express, Discover,
Mastercard and Visa. Please return your rifle to:
You are responsible for knowing your state and
federal firearm laws.
Diamondback Firearms, LLC
Individuals who wish to return the firearm for Service Dept.
service can do so by shipping it to the address below. 3400 Grissom Pkwy.
No return authorization number is required. Cocoa, FL 32926
1.877.997.6774

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 WARNING
ALTERATIONS & MODIFICATIONS
Altering or modifying parts is dangerous and will void the warranty. This Diamondback
Firearms product was manufactured to perform properly with the original parts as
designed. It is your duty to make sure any parts you buy are made for this product
and are installed correctly and that neither the replacements nor originals are altered
or changed. Your Diamondback Firearms product is a complex precision tool with
many parts that must relate correctly to other parts in order for proper and safe
operation. Putting a firearm together wrong or with incorrect or modified parts can
result in a damaged firearm, serious personal injury or death to you and others through
malfunction. Always have a qualified gunsmith work on your firearm or at least check
any work not performed by a gunsmith.

AMMUNITION WARNING
Due to a number of calls and comments concerning AR-type rifles, we have incurred
feeding problems with the following:
A) 1. Israeli ammunition
2. Korean ammunition

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AMMUNITION WARNING (cont’d)
We have heard an reviewed several reports of problems with many manufacturers’ rifles
using this ammunition. The problem appears to be the bullet contour and the overall
length of the cartridge, which is contacting the rifling before firing. This is creating a
gas port pressure and chamber pressure higher than recommended, therefore causing
feeding and extraction problems due to the increased bolt carrier velocity. In addition,
there is accelerated fatigue on internal parts. There are also indications that brass may
be oversized, which could create an unsafe condition.
B) 1. PMP
2. South African produced surplus
We have used this ammunition in the past for testing purposes and found that the
brass is extremely soft and can “flow” into microscopic pores and groves in the chamber
creating “sticky” extraction. This had been reported in many types of rifles, but is more
prevalent in semi-automatic weapons
C) Lacquer Coated Ammunition or Steel-cased, lacquer coated ammunition
The problem with this ammunition is the lacquer coating on the case. As the barrel
heats up, the lacquer turns to a soft, varnish substance and upon cool down, becomes
very solid and difficult to remove. This effectively creates an undersized chamber and
creates understandable problems.

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 AMMUNITION WARNING (cont’d)
Diamondback Firearms recommends the use of high quality, domestically produced
ammunition for best results and highest accuracy. For plinking and practice, we
recommend only domestic, commercially manufactured ammunition or high quality
surplus NATO specification ammunition.

Please note that the use of re-loaded ammunition voids the factory warranty as well as
the use of the above-mentioned types of ammunition.

Your firearm is an investment and it only makes sense to choose quality ammunition for
a quality firearm.

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BARREL INFORMATION
To achieve the best results for accuracy you should clean the chamber and bore after every round for
the first 25 rounds and then every 10 rounds up to 100 rounds. It usually takes about 200 rounds per
barrel for optimum accuracy. Please keep in mind that our barrels are production barrels not custom
barrels. Accuracy is dependent upon many factors such as bullet weight, powder load, rifling twist, ri-
fling lands, operator technique, etc. Our production barrels have achieved anywhere from 1/8” to 1 1/2”
M.O.A. Obviously, we would hope that every production barrel would shoot 1/8” M.O.A., but with all of
the above factors, we cannot guarantee a specific group size.

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 DIAMONDBACK FIREARMS, LLC.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
This “Limited Lifetime Warranty” has been drafted DIAMONDBACK FIREARMS, LLC. will not be
to comply with the MAGNUSON-MOSS WARRANTY responsible for defects resulting from careless
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION IMPROVEMENT handling, unauthorized adjustments or
ACT which is effective for goods manufactured modifications, corrosion, neglect, abuse, failure to
on or after December 31, 1976. DIAMONDBACK provide reasonable and necessary maintenance as
FIREARMS, LLC. warrants that this firearm was described by this owners manual. Damage caused
originally manufactured free from defects in by hand loaded and/or reloaded or improper
material and workmanship. ammunition or damage caused from firing with
any obstruction in the barrel will not be warranted.
DIAMONDBACK FIREARMS, LLC. agrees to correct This warranty does not apply to ordinary wear and
any defect in material and/or workmanship for the tear of any parts, including metal, plastic, or any
original purchaser by repair or replacement ONLY. other material used to manufacture this product,
Proof of purchase required. A service or handling as well as all surface finishes. Diamondback does
charge may be applied at the company’s discretion. not warranty aftermarket parts or damage or issues
caused by them.

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 This DIAMONDBACK FIREARMS Operating and Safety
Under no circumstances shall DIAMONDBACK Instruction Manual should always be kept with your
FIREARMS,LLC. be responsible for incidental or Diamondback Firearm, and in case of sale or transfer,
consequential damages with respect to economic should be passed on to subsequent owners.
loss or injury or property damage, whether as a
result of breech of express or implied warranty,
negligence or otherwise. Some states do not Model:
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or Serial Number:
exclusion may not apply in certain cases.

If you need to return your gun to DIAMONDBACK Sold To:

FIREARMS for warranty or service related claims,
please refer to the shipping instructions in the Date Sold:
SERVICE section of this manual.

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