FAXON MATCH SERIES GUNNER PROFILE 18" MID-LENGTH 6.5 GRENDEL AR15 BARREL
FaxonFaxon Match Series — 18" Gunner 6.5 Grendel AR-15 Barrel (Mid-Length Gas)
416R Stainless • 5R Rifling • Gunner Profile • 1:8 Twist • Mid-Length Gas • Nickel Teflon M4 Extension
The Faxon Match Series 18" Gunner 6.5 Grendel barrel delivers exceptional balance, accuracy, and consistency in a lightweight mid-length configuration. The Gunner profile blends the strength of a Government contour with the reduced weight of a Pencil barrel for improved handling and all-day precision.
Machined from 416R stainless steel with 5R button rifling, this barrel provides outstanding accuracy and easier cleaning. Each Match Series barrel is Nitride treated inside and out for maximum corrosion resistance and long life, and finished with a Nickel Teflon–coated M4 extension for a tighter, smoother receiver fit.
Key Benefits
- Match-Grade Accuracy: 416R stainless and 5R rifling deliver excellent precision and velocity consistency.
- Gunner Profile: Lightweight contour combines rigidity with improved balance for competition or field use.
- Mid-Length Gas System: Optimized for smoother recoil and enhanced cycling reliability.
- Durable Nitride Finish: Corrosion-resistant inside & out to protect bore and exterior surfaces.
- Nickel Teflon Extension: Reduces friction, improves receiver fit, and adds corrosion resistance.
- Rigorous Quality Control: Stress relieved, air-gauge tested, MPI inspected, and headspace verified for dependable performance.
Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this barrel Type I or Type II?
What’s the advantage of 5R rifling?
Why choose an 18” barrel?
Overview: 18" Match Series 6.5 Grendel Gunner Barrel
The Faxon Match Series 18" Gunner 6.5 Grendel barrel combines match-grade precision, lightweight balance, and reliable gas performance. Built from 416R stainless steel with 5R rifling and a Nitride finish, this barrel offers exceptional accuracy, smooth cleaning, and durability.
With a Nickel Teflon–coated M4 extension, recessed target crown, and mid-length gas system, this barrel is ideal for precision shooters, hunters, and competitors alike. Each one is stress relieved, air-gauge verified, MPI inspected, and headspace checked in-house at 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:
- Gunner
- Barrel Gas System:
- Mid
- Outside Finish:
- QPQ Nitride
- Muzzle Thread:
- 5/8x24
- Gas Block Diameter:
- .750"
- Gas Block Journal Length:
- 1.9"
- Barrel Extension:
- M4 - Nickel Teflon Coated
- Barrel Weight:
- 1.68 lbs
- Crown Type:
- Recessed 11-degree Target Crown
Reviews
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18" 6.5 grendel match gunner barrel
Awesome barrel. It's going hunting with me from now on !!
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18"Gunner barrel
Incredibly fast shipping/delivery. Excellent workmanship and finish. Wish I could offer more, but still finishing off the build. So far, they have my repeat business. Already recommended to friends.
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Perfection
Fast shipping, great product, great pricing. What’s not to love?
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Match Series- 18" Gunner, 6.5 Grendel
Excellent quality, perfect fit on the upper