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Faxon Match 6.5 Creedmoor 24″ Target 416-R Stainless AR-10 Barrel

UPC: 816341028623

$311.00

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Description

This is Faxon's Target profile Match barrel, and it's aimed squarely at folks chasing accuracy from their AR-10. Chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor and cut to a full 24 inches, it gives that flat-shooting cartridge the runway it wants for extended-range work. The bore starts as 416-R stainless steel, gets 5R button rifling, then goes through a honing and lapping process that leaves the inside smooth as glass. That smoother finish is what helps keep velocities consistent, cuts down on fouling, and makes cleanup at the end of a range day a whole lot less of a chore.

What Sets the Faxon Match 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel Apart

Unlike Faxon's nitrided Match barrels, this Target model wears a clean media-blast exterior with no coating. That's a deliberate choice for precision builders who want maximum dimensional stability and predictable thermal behavior as the barrel heats up. The 5R rifling puts the lands opposite the grooves with softer angles, which is gentler on bullet jackets and part of why 5R has such a following among long-range crowd. A recessed 11-degree target crown protects the muzzle and keeps bullet release consistent, which matters a lot when you're trying to shrink groups downrange.

Building on the Faxon Match Target Barrel

The barrel runs a 1:8 twist, which stabilizes the heavier match-grade 6.5mm projectiles most precision loads use, and it feeds off a rifle-length gas system for the smoothest pressure curve you can get on a 24" tube. Muzzle threads are the standard 5/8×24, so most .30-caliber brakes, compensators, and suppressor mounts thread right on. The .750" gas block journal keeps gas block selection simple.

Fitment and Peace of Mind

The extension is coated in Nickel Teflon for added corrosion resistance and slick, repeatable lockup, and it's cut to the DPMS/LR-308 pattern, so it drops into standard AR-10 receiver sets built to that spec. Every Match barrel is machined and stress relieved in-house in Greater Cincinnati, Ohio, magnetic particle inspected for hidden flaws, and backed by Faxon's lifetime guarantee. As always, verify headspace, bolt, and component compatibility with your particular receiver before you run it.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Faxon Firearms
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 10BC8R24NTMHL5RNP3
  • UPC: 816341028623
  • Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
  • Barrel Length: 24"
  • Barrel Material: 416-R Stainless Steel
  • Profile: Target
  • Rifling: 5R Button Rifled, Honed & Lapped
  • Twist Rate: 1:8"
  • Gas System: Rifle-Length
  • Muzzle Thread: 5/8×24
  • Gas Block Journal: .750"
  • Muzzle Crown: Recessed 11-Degree Target Crown
  • Exterior Finish: Media-Blast (No Coating)
  • Extension: Nickel Teflon Coated, DPMS/LR-308 Compatible
  • Platform: AR-10 / LR-308

What’s Included

  • Faxon Match 6.5 Creedmoor 24" Target barrel (barrel only)

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the Faxon Match 6.5 Creedmoor barrel fit my AR-10 receiver?

It uses a DPMS/LR-308 compatible barrel extension, so it drops into receiver sets built to that pattern. AR-10 builds aren't fully standardized across every brand, so confirm your receiver, bolt, and handguard are DPMS/LR-308 spec before ordering. As with any barrel install, verify headspace with your bolt before firing.

Why does this Target barrel have no nitride coating like other Faxon Match barrels?

The Target profile is Faxon's honed and lapped model that intentionally skips the nitride layer in favor of a clean media-blast stainless exterior. That choice prioritizes dimensional consistency and predictable thermal behavior, which is what precision builders tend to want. The bore is honed and lapped for a smooth finish that supports consistent velocities and easier cleaning.

Is the 1:8 twist right for the loads I want to shoot?

Yes, 1:8 is the go-to twist for 6.5 Creedmoor and stabilizes the heavier, high-BC match bullets that most long-range loads use. It also handles common hunting weights just fine. It's a versatile choice that covers the vast majority of 6.5 Creedmoor projectiles you'd run through a 24" barrel.

Can I run a suppressor or muzzle brake on this barrel?

The muzzle is threaded 5/8×24, which is the standard for .30-caliber devices, so most brakes, compensators, and suppressor mounts will thread right on. Always confirm bore alignment and follow the muzzle device or suppressor maker's specs before use. The .750" gas block journal also keeps your gas block options simple.

Additional information

UPC

816341028623

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

10BC8R24NTMHL5RNP3

Length

24"

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