FAXON MATCH SERIES HEAVY FLUTED 20" RIFLE-LENGTH 6.5 GRENDEL AR15 BARREL
FaxonFaxon Match Series — 20" Heavy Fluted 6.5 Grendel AR-15 Barrel (Rifle-Length Gas)
416R Stainless • 5R Rifling • Heavy Fluted • 1:8 Twist • Rifle-Length Gas • Nickel Teflon M4 Extension
The Faxon Match Series 20" Heavy Fluted 6.5 Grendel barrel brings long-range precision and unmatched durability to the AR-15 platform. The Heavy Fluted profile increases stiffness and heat dissipation while reducing overall weight, delivering superior accuracy and balance.
Each barrel is machined from 416R stainless steel with 5R button rifling for improved velocity, less fouling, and cleaner bores. After precision machining, the barrels are Nitride treated inside and out for corrosion resistance and extended barrel life. A Nickel Teflon–coated M4 extension ensures a tight receiver fit, reduced friction, and consistent accuracy.
Key Benefits
- Heavy Fluted Profile: Increases rigidity and cooling efficiency while cutting unnecessary weight.
- Match-Grade Precision: 416R stainless steel and 5R rifling ensure superior accuracy and ease of cleaning.
- Rifle-Length Gas System: Ideal for long-range stability and smooth recoil impulse.
- Durable Nitride Finish: Protects both the bore and exterior from corrosion and wear.
- Nickel Teflon Extension: Enhances lubricity, corrosion protection, and fit consistency for improved accuracy.
- Quality Control: Stress relieved, air-gauge tested, MPI inspected, and headspace verified.
Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
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Overview: 20" Match Series Heavy Fluted 6.5 Grendel Barrel
The Faxon Match Series 20" Heavy Fluted 6.5 Grendel barrel delivers long-range precision, durability, and improved cooling capacity. Constructed from 416R stainless steel and 5R button-rifled for superior accuracy, each barrel undergoes rigorous inspection and Nitride treatment for maximum service life.
Featuring a Nickel Teflon–coated M4 extension, recessed target crown, and rifle-length gas system, this barrel is engineered for consistent accuracy and reliability—100% made 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:
- 20"
- Barrel Twist:
- 1:8
- Barrel Profile:
- Heavy Fluted
- Barrel Gas System:
- Rifle
- 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:
- 1.98lbs
- Crown Type:
- Recessed 11-degree Target Crown
Reviews
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I build custom AR platform guns & the overall craftsmanship of this barrel is excellent. Fit & finish is second to none. And it ‘shoots’; after break in it shot a 5 shot group/100 yds that we covered with a dime. Enough said.
Keep up the good quality work