FAXON MATCH SERIES GUNNER PROFILE 18" RIFLE-LENGTH 223 WYLDE AR15 BARREL

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Description

Faxon Match Series — 18" Gunner Profile .223 Wylde AR-15 Barrel (Rifle-Length Gas)

416R Stainless • 5R Rifling • Gunner Lightweight Profile • Nickel Teflon M4 Extension • Nitride Inside & Out

The Faxon Match Series 18" Gunner .223 Wylde blends Gov’t durability with Pencil-like agility for a balanced precision rifle. The Gunner profile shifts weight rearward to reduce fatigue and speed transitions—ideal for competition, training, or duty use.

Built from 416R stainless steel with 5R button rifling (1:8 twist) and salt bath nitride inside & out, it cleans easily and resists corrosion. Every Match barrel is stress relieved, air-gauge tested, MPI-inspected, and headspace verified. A Nickel Teflon–coated M4 extension enhances lubricity and tightens the extension-to-receiver fit for consistent accuracy.

Key Benefits

  • Gunner profile: Gov’t strength with Pencil weight for superior handling and balance.
  • .223 Wylde chamber: Match accuracy with .223 Rem plus safe compatibility with 5.56 NATO.
  • Match-grade build: 416R stainless, 5R rifling, 1:8 twist for broad bullet weight coverage.
  • Durable finish: Nitride inside & out for fouling resistance and long service life.
  • Nickel Teflon M4 extension: Slick feeding and tightened receiver fit aid shot-to-shot consistency.
  • Rigorous QC: Stress relieved, air-gauge tested, MPI, and headspace checked in-house.

Specifications

Caliber / Chamber
.223 Wylde
Length
18"
Profile
Gunner
Gas System
Rifle Length
Material
416R Stainless Steel
Rifling Method
Button-Rifled, 5R; 1:8 Twist
Finish
Salt Bath Nitride (inside & out)
Muzzle Threads
1/2x28
Gas Block Diameter
.625"
Gas Block Journal Length
1.9"
Barrel Extension
M4 — Nickel Teflon Coated
Crown
11° Recessed Target Crown

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Gunner profile unique?
It merges Gov’t durability with Pencil weight savings, improving balance and reducing shooter fatigue—great for dynamic stages and field work.
Why choose .223 Wylde?
.223 Wylde optimizes accuracy with .223 Rem while safely accommodating 5.56 NATO pressures.
Is a stainless barrel really nitride treated?
Yes—our 416R stainless Match barrels are salt bath nitrided inside & out for durability and easier cleaning.

Overview: 18" Match Series Gunner .223 Wylde Barrel

The Faxon Match Series 18" Gunner .223 Wylde is a lightweight, rifle-length precision barrel engineered for repeatable accuracy and smooth recoil impulse. With 416R stainless, 5R rifling, and a Nickel Teflon–coated M4 extension, it feeds smoothly, resists fouling, and maintains precision across common bullet weights. The rifle-length gas system flattens recoil for fast follow-ups, while the nitride finish inside and out extends service life for high-round-count shooters.

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