FAXON MATCH SERIES HEAVY FLUTED 18" MID-LENGTH 6.5 GRENDEL AR15 BARREL
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FAXON MATCH SERIES HEAVY FLUTED 18" MID-LENGTH 6.5 GRENDEL AR15 BARREL
Faxon Match Series — 18" Heavy Fluted 6.5 Grendel AR-15 Barrel (Mid-Length Gas)
416R Stainless • 5R Rifling • Heavy Fluted • 1:8 Twist • Mid-Length Gas • Nickel Teflon M4 Extension
The Faxon Match Series 18" Heavy Fluted 6.5 Grendel barrel is precision engineered for shooters who demand superior balance, heat dissipation, and accuracy. The Heavy Fluted profile enhances rigidity while shedding weight, offering the perfect blend of stiffness and thermal efficiency.
Each barrel is machined from 416R stainless steel and features 5R button rifling for match-grade accuracy and reduced fouling. The bore and exterior are Nitride treated for corrosion resistance, and the Nickel Teflon–coated M4 extension ensures a tight receiver fit and long-lasting performance.
Key Benefits
- Heavy Fluted Profile: Improves rigidity and heat dissipation while reducing barrel weight.
- Match-Grade Precision: 416R stainless with 5R rifling for consistent accuracy and easy cleaning.
- Mid-Length Gas System: Optimized for reliable cycling and balanced recoil impulse.
- Durable Nitride Finish: Protects the bore and outer surface from wear and corrosion.
- Nickel Teflon Extension: Enhances lubricity, fit, and corrosion resistance at the receiver interface.
- Strict QC Process: Stress relieved, air-gauge tested, MPI inspected, and headspace checked.
Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the advantage of a Heavy Fluted profile?
Fluting increases surface area for faster cooling while maintaining rigidity and reducing weight compared to a solid heavy barrel.
Is this barrel Type I or Type II?
This barrel uses the Type II 6.5 Grendel chamber, designed for modern AR-15 bolts and magazines.
What makes the Match Series different?
Match Series barrels use 416R stainless, 5R rifling, Nickel Teflon extensions, and tighter QC for superior accuracy and longevity.
Overview: 18" Match Series Heavy Fluted 6.5 Grendel Barrel
The Faxon Match Series 18" Heavy Fluted 6.5 Grendel barrel delivers precision, durability, and balance. The Heavy Fluted design provides rigidity and improved cooling while reducing weight. With 5R rifling, Nitride finish, and Nickel Teflon M4 extension, this barrel is built for match-grade performance in all conditions.
Each barrel is stress relieved, air-gauge verified, MPI inspected, and headspace checked to ensure outstanding reliability and accuracy—100% manufactured in-house by Faxon Firearms in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Barrel Material:
- 416-R Stainless
- Barrel Type:
- 5R Button Rifled
- Caliber:
- 6.5 Grendel Type II
- Barrel Length:
- 18"
- Barrel Twist:
- 1:8
- Barrel Profile:
- Heavy Fluted
- Barrel Gas System:
- Mid
- Outside Finish:
- QPQ Nitride
- Muzzle Thread:
- 5/8x24
- Gas Block Diameter:
- .750"
- Gas Block Journal Length:
- 1.1"
- Barrel Extension:
- M4 - Nickel Teflon Coated
- Barrel Weight:
- 1.81 lbs
- Crown Type:
- Recessed 11-degree Target Crown
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Nice
Wonderfully light. Looks great. Shoots factory Hornady 123gr ELD-M sub-moa. Gas port is a little small - my SLR Sentry is open about 90% with full Ti bolt carrier and H0 buffer, so if you're running standard weight buffer and carrier, you may have a few hang-ups until she seals up. Probably perfect suppressed, as seen on Johnny's Reloading Bench youtube channel.