FAXON AXIS SERIES TARGET PROFILE 20" RIFLE-LENGTH 223 WYLDE AR15 BARREL
FaxonFaxon AXIS Series — 20" Target .223 Wylde AR-15 Barrel (Rifle-Length Gas)
Honed & Lapped 416R Stainless • 5R Rifling • Target Profile • Nickel Teflon M4 Extension • Bead-Blast Finish
The Faxon AXIS Series takes our match-grade precision to the next level—combining our 416R stainless barrels with honed & lapped bores for mirror-smooth finish and unrivaled consistency. The 20" Target Profile barrel is engineered for maximum stability, heat resistance, and long-range precision, making it the ideal choice for competition or precision rifle builds.
Machined from 416R stainless with 5R button rifling (1:7 twist) and finished in bead-blast stainless, this barrel delivers repeatable precision and a refined aesthetic. Each AXIS barrel is stress relieved, air-gauge tested, MPI-inspected, and headspace verified. The Nickel Teflon–coated M4 extension provides a tight receiver fit and smoother feeding for enhanced accuracy and reliability.
Key Benefits
- Honed & Lapped Bore: Provides a mirror finish for minimal fouling and maximum consistency.
- Target Profile: Heavier contour improves stiffness and harmonics for precision shooting.
- .223 Wylde chamber: Match accuracy with .223 Rem while safely accommodating 5.56 NATO.
- 5R rifling, 1:7 twist: Optimized for heavier bullets and improved velocity consistency.
- Nickel Teflon M4 extension: Enhances dry lubricity, corrosion resistance, and tight receiver fit.
- Rigorous QC: Stress relieved, air-gauge tested, MPI, and headspace checked in-house.
Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
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Overview: 20" AXIS Series Target .223 Wylde Barrel
The Faxon AXIS Series 20" Target .223 Wylde barrel is designed for precision shooters demanding the utmost stability and repeatability. Its honed & lapped bore and heavy Target profile make it exceptionally consistent for long-range competition, DMR builds, or benchrest precision setups. The 416R stainless construction and 5R rifling (1:7 twist) handle a broad range of bullet weights, especially heavier match loads.
Finished with a bead-blast exterior and Nickel Teflon–coated M4 extension, the AXIS Target barrel combines function and form. Each is stress relieved, air-gauge verified, magnetic particle inspected, and headspace tested for complete confidence. If you’re building a precision AR-15 for competition or distance shooting, the 20" AXIS Target .223 Wylde is the barrel to beat.
- Barrel Material:
- 416-R Stainless
- Barrel Type:
- 5R Button Rifled
- Caliber:
- .223 Wylde
- Barrel Length:
- 20"
- Barrel Twist:
- 1:7
- Barrel Profile:
- Target
- Barrel Gas System:
- Rifle Length
- Outside Finish:
- Bead Blast
- Muzzle Thread:
- 1/2x28
- Gas Block Diameter:
- .750"
- Gas Block Journal Length:
- 1.9"
- Barrel Extension:
- M4 - Nickel Teflon Coated
- Barrel Weight:
- 3.10
- Crown Type:
- Recessed 11-degree Target Crown