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​Exploring AR15 Rifling

Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on Oct 9th 2023

​Exploring AR15 Rifling

Exploring AR15 RiflingThe AR-15 rifle has earned its place as one of the most versatile and popular firearms in the United States since its development in the 1950’s. Among its many features, the rifl …

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Battle of the Barrels: Faxon vs Ballistic Advantage

Posted by refactortactical.com on Apr 27th 2023

Battle of the Barrels: Faxon vs Ballistic Advantage

Are you in the market for a new AR-15 barrel but struggling to decide between Faxon and Ballistic Advantage?These two brands are among the most popular choices for high-quality barrels, and the decisi …

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5R Rifling vs. Traditional Rifling: Which is Better?

Posted by refactortactical.com on Feb 21st 2023

5R Rifling vs. Traditional Rifling: Which is Better?

Originally posted here.Rifling is the process of incorporating spiral grooves into the interior of a firearm’s barrel in order to increase accuracy by imparting spin to the bullet as it exits the …

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Rifling of a Barrel: A Complete Guide

Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on Nov 28th 2022

Rifling of a Barrel: A Complete Guide

Rifling of a Barrel: A Complete GuideBarrel rifling can be a confusing subject even for experienced gun owners. Between all the various types (Button, 5R, Polygonal, etc.) and some of the marketing hy …

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What and Why 5R Rifling?

Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on Mar 21st 2016

What and Why 5R Rifling?

Why 5R Rifling?Recently, Faxon introduced its first 5R rifled barrels. Since then, we’ve been slammed by questions by customers wanting to understand two key questions:1.What is 5R rifling?2.Why is …

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