FAXON MATCH SERIES FLAME FLUTED® 16" MID-LENGTH 223 WYLDE AR15 BARREL
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FAXON MATCH SERIES FLAME FLUTED® 16" MID-LENGTH 223 WYLDE AR15 BARREL
Faxon Match Series — 16" Flame Fluted® .223 Wylde AR-15 Barrel (Mid-Length Gas)
416R Stainless • 5R Rifling • Flame Fluted® Profile • Nickel Teflon M4 Extension • Nitride Inside & Out
The Faxon Match Series 16" Flame Fluted® .223 Wylde blends eye-catching style with match-grade performance. The Flame Fluted® profile trims forward weight, increases cooling surface area, and adds rigidity to help maintain group consistency during long strings of fire.
Built from 416R stainless steel with 5R button rifling (1:8 twist) and salt bath nitrided inside & out, this barrel resists wear and corrosion while cleaning easily. Each Faxon Match barrel is stress relieved, air-gauge tested, MPI-inspected, and headspace verified. A Nickel Teflon–coated M4 extension enhances lubricity and tightens fit to the receiver for improved consistency.
Key Benefits
- Flame Fluted® profile: Reduced front-end weight, better cooling, and added rigidity.
- .223 Wylde chamber: Match accuracy with .223 Rem and safe compatibility with 5.56 NATO.
- Match-grade build: 416R stainless, 5R rifling, 1:8 twist for broad bullet weight coverage.
- Durable finish: Nitride inside & out for fouling resistance and extended barrel life.
- Nickel Teflon M4 extension: Slick feeding and a tighter receiver fit to support consistency.
- Rigorous QC: Stress relieved, air-gauge tested, MPI, and headspace checked in-house.
Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Flame Fluted® do?
It reduces forward weight, increases cooling surface area, and adds rigidity compared to plain contours.
Why .223 Wylde for Match?
.223 Wylde offers match accuracy with .223 Rem and safe compatibility with 5.56 NATO pressures.
Is stainless really nitride treated?
Yes — Faxon Match barrels use 416R stainless and are nitrided inside & out for durability and easy cleaning.
Overview: 16" Match Series Flame Fluted® .223 Wylde Barrel
The Faxon Match Series 16" Flame Fluted® .223 Wylde brings a distinctive contour to a true match-grade foundation. With 416R stainless, 5R rifling, a Nickel Teflon–coated M4 extension, and a mid-length gas system, it feeds smoothly, resists fouling, and holds accuracy through heat. A nitride finish inside and out extends service life for high-round-count shooters in competition, training, or duty use.
- Barrel Material:
- 416-R Stainless
- Barrel Type:
- 5R Button Rifled
- Caliber:
- .223 Wylde
- Barrel Length:
- 16"
- Barrel Twist:
- 1:8
- Barrel Profile:
- Flame Fluted
- Barrel Gas System:
- Mid
- Outside Finish:
- QPQ Nitride
- Muzzle Thread:
- 1/2x28
- Gas Block Diameter:
- .750"
- Gas Block Journal Length:
- 1.1"
- Barrel Extension:
- M4 - Nickel Teflon Coated
- Barrel Weight:
- 1.78 Lbs
- Crown Type:
- Recessed 11-degree Target Crown
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Reviews
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16" flame fluted match barrel
I have an 18" version of this and love it .. so i bought a 16" one..
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Perfection
This is the barrel I use in my competition AR. It is paired with a Superlative Titanium Gas Block. I use a 4x Acog for an optic, and have sub MOA at 100 yards. Very consistent and loves the 69 Grain SMK bullet. Have shot well over 1,000 rounds through it so far, no issues what-so-ever. Faxon is my go-to barrel manufacturer.
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16" Flame Fluted - Great Look, OK Machining
First off, this is a beautiful barrel. The weight is good considering its match grade and the finish and fluting look awesome. My only complaint so far is that the gas port isn't top dead center and as such my gas block is slightly rotated. I've heard one other buyer complain about this issue as well, and although it probably wont affect the function of the barrel, it's also not something I would have expected at this price point. I havent had a chance to shoot it yet but will update if the barrel doesn't perform well.