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Faxon built the Match Series to bridge the gap between their budget-friendly barrels and full custom builds, and this 18-inch .223 Wylde Gunner is a good example of that philosophy in action. It starts life as 416-R stainless bar stock machined entirely in-house, then gets 5R button rifling before Faxon chambers it in .223 Wylde, a hybrid chamber that lets the rifling do its job with less bullet jump and tighter tolerances than a standard 5.56 chamber.
The Gunner profile takes the durability of a government contour near the chamber and tapers out to a lighter pencil-style profile toward the muzzle. That shifts weight back toward the receiver, which makes a rifle-length gun feel noticeably less front-heavy during offhand shooting or long training sessions. You still get the stiffness where it matters most for heat and stability, just without carrying a straight heavy barrel's full weight penalty.
Every barrel in this lineup gets salt bath nitride treatment inside and out rather than just on the exterior, which helps protect the bore from corrosion and makes cleaning a lot less of a chore after a hot range day. The 5R rifling geometry reduces jacket deformation on the way out, which translates to a bit more consistent velocity and easier maintenance over time. Faxon also runs every Match barrel through stress relief, air-gauge testing, magnetic particle inspection, and headspace verification before it ships, so quality control isn't an afterthought here.
This particular barrel uses a rifle-length gas system paired with a .625-inch gas block journal, which tends to soften the recoil impulse compared to shorter gas systems and makes for smoother cycling. The M4 extension is coated in NP3, a nickel-teflon finish that adds dry lubricity and corrosion resistance while tightening up the fit between the extension and your receiver. Combined with the 1:8 twist, this barrel handles a wide range of bullet weights well, from lighter varmint loads up through heavier match bullets, making it a versatile choice whether you're building for competition, training, or general precision shooting.
Yes. The .223 Wylde chamber is a hybrid design that safely runs both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO while giving up less accuracy potential than a standard 5.56 chamber. It's basically the best of both worlds if you want to shoot factory 5.56 for practice and tighter match ammo for precision work.
A 1:8 twist is a versatile middle-ground choice that stabilizes a wide range of bullet weights, generally from around 55 grains up through heavier 75-80 grain match bullets. It won't be quite as optimized for ultra-light varmint bullets as a 1:9 twist, but it gives you a lot more flexibility for longer, heavier projectiles favored in precision shooting.
No, this listing is for the barrel only, including the pre-installed M4 extension with NP3 coating. You'll need to source a rifle-length gas tube and a .625 diameter gas block separately to complete your build.
The Gunner contour blends the two, keeping government-profile thickness near the chamber for durability and heat resistance, then tapering to a lighter pencil-style profile toward the muzzle. That combination shifts weight rearward for better balance and less fatigue during long shooting sessions, without sacrificing the strength you need near the chamber.
| UPC | 816341023154 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 15BW8R18NGQ-5R-NP3 |
| Length | 18'' |
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