Faxon Firearms Match Series Gunner .223 Wylde AR-15 Barrel - 16"

Just what is the Gunner profile?

The Gunner profile is a blend of two of the best performing profiles of all time, Gov't and Pencil. 

Proving that every once and awhile, the Government can do something right, the Gunner's profile from the extension to the gas block mimics that well-known taper. From there, innovation takes over and the Gunner moves to a .625" gas block journal and their famed pencil profile out front.

Removing the weight from the front of the barrel ensures maximum versatility and keeps material to the rear to maximize heat resistance and mitigate whip.

Faxon's MATCH SERIES of barrels takes their renowned performance and value up a notch.

Manufactured 100% in-house from gun-barrel-quality bar-stock, the Match Series starts with 416-R in 5R rifling. 5R is a hybrid rifling, with lands opposite grooves and reduced sharp angles that reduces jacket deformation increasing velocity and easy cleaning. We chamber their Match Series in .223 Wylde, a hybrid chamber that the 5R rifling takes full advantage of. Better accuracy through less bullet jump, but fully and individually MPI tested for your safety. After rigorous testing, the barrels are Nitride treated inside and out, locking in the bore, improving barrel life, and keeping the elements at bay. 

The extension is coated in Nickel Teflon which maintains incredible dry lubricity, corrosion resistance, and with the coating, tightens up fit between the extension and receiver - again improving upon accuracy. Combined, the Match Series of barrels are ready for when duty calls or the buzzer beeps with unrivaled performance value. 

• Barrel Material: 416-R Stainless Steel GBQ
• Barrel Type: 5R Button Rifled
• Barrel Caliber: .223 Wylde
• Barrel Twist: 1:8
• Barrel Length: 16”
• Barrel Profile:  GUNNER
• Barrel Gas System: Mid
• Inside Finish: Salt Bath Nitride
• Outside Finish: Salt Bath Nitride
• Muzzle Thread: 1/2-28 TPI (Threads Per Inch) 
• Gas Block Diameter: .625" 
• Gas Block Journal Length: 1.9"
• Barrel Extension:  M4 - Black Nitride
• Weight:  1.33  lbs
• Magnetic Particle Inspected!
• Polished 11-degree Target Crown