Faxon Match Series 16" Gunner .223 Wylde Barrel, mid-length, 5R rifling, stainless steel, nitride finish - 2022-2023 Shooting choice gold winner

Faxon Match Series 16" Gunner, .223 Wylde, Mid-Length, 416-R Stainless QPQ Nitride, 5R, Nickel Teflon Extension AR-15 Barrel

Faxon
SKU:
15BW8M16NGQ-5R-NP3
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UPC:
816341023116
$235.00
(17 reviews)
Current Stock:
Description

The Gunner profile is a blend of two of the best performing profiles of all time, Gov't and Pencil. Faxon's Gunner profile combines the durability of the Gov't profile with the weight savings and maneuverability of the Pencil profile. The Gunner profile brings the balance of the rifle back towards the shooter's body, limiting fatigue, and allowing for shooting, training, or hunting all day long.

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

Manufactured 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 our 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. 

Additional Information
Barrel Material:
416-R Stainless
Barrel Type:
5R Button Rifled
Caliber:
.223 Wylde
Barrel Length:
16"
Barrel Twist:
1:8
Barrel Profile:
Gunner
Barrel Gas System:
Mid
Outside Finish:
QPQ Nitride
Muzzle Thread:
1/2x28
Gas Block Diameter:
.625"
Gas Block Journal Length:
1.9"
Barrel Extension:
M4 - Nickel Teflon Coated
Barrel Weight:
1.33 lbs
Crown Type:
Recessed 11-degree Target Crown
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Reviews

  • 5
    Another one added to the family

    Posted by Christopher Krebs on Apr 2nd 2025

    I'd just replaced my wife's barrel with this barrel, and she doesn't know how it shoots yet - I'm the one shooting it for her. Her old barrel was getting 1.5" groups and now I've been able to tighten them up at 75" groups with my handloads. The finish is perfect, the feel is amazing. Even WITH her lpvo on, it STILL weighs less than my 14.5. Like I've stated before, they've got a customer for life.

  • 5
    Great

    Posted by Nathaniel Sauer on Dec 30th 2023

    I received it in great condition, and installed it on a WMD upper. Fit-up is perfect, and it’s very accurate. Very happy with this purchase.

  • 5
    Excellent!

    Posted by Everett on Nov 27th 2023

    You cant go wrong with anything from Faxon. Excellent quality!

  • 5
    16” Gunner .223wylde

    Posted by Nathaniel Sauer on Oct 22nd 2023

    I bought this and installed it on a WMD receiver. If fit nicely , and is very accurate. The quality is great, and Faxon was quick to process my order. Highly recommend

  • 5
    Great accurate barrel

    Posted by Isaac on Oct 13th 2023

    Shoots three quarter inch groups with m855 ammo haven't tried anything else yet but I'm happy.

  • 5
    Impressed

    Posted by Chris on May 10th 2023

    This is the second barrel I have purchased from Faxon. Only this one was for a lightweight AR15 project one of my female coworkers was building. Now I'm sad I don't own this rifle we created because it's the best shooting carbine I've fired. Coupled with an adjustable gas block, muzzle brake and H2 buffer, this barrel is a critical part of our lightweight build that's highly accurate. I'm impressed with both barrels I've purchased from Faxon. I'm a fan of heavy barrels myself, (other Faxon barrel is the 18" heavy fluted .308,) so I wasn't sure I'd like this one being it has a thinner profile than what I would normally go for. But having shot it now, I'm a believer. If you're looking to make a light weight .223 carbine that hammers the same spot every time, you can't go wrong with this barrel.

  • 5
    Great Barrel

    Posted by R. Clark on Feb 13th 2023

    Fabulous upgrade. Shot three 5-shot groups (55 gr FMJ x2 and 77 SMK) at 100 yds, each covered by my turret caps. Worth every penny.

  • 5
    Barrel performance

    Posted by Tyrone Shaw on Apr 20th 2022

    This barrel has shot excellent right out of the box. My son hits a 2” plate @ 200 yds 60-70% of the time. It seems to improve with the round count.

  • 5
    Barrel performance

    Posted by Tyrone Shaw on Apr 20th 2022

    This barrel has shot excellent right out of the box. My son hits a 2” plate @ 200 yds 60-70% of the time. It seems to improve with the round count.