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Questions & Answers
Will this work with the DPMS lr308 platform?

Yes the 6.5 CM barrel is designed to work with DPMS LR308 or Armalite AR-10

by Tom, Verified Owner, June 14, 2019
What size gas block? Expert Answer

This barrel uses a .750 gas block

by Armando R., Gear Expert, May 19, 2018
Customer Reviews
Helpful Positive Review Faxon 6.5 Big Gunner barrel by Utah gun builder, July 13, 2020
I am building an AR-10 in 6.5 Creedmoor. This is my second build using a Faxon barrel. I am a big fan of Faxon. The quality is excellent and at a reasonable price. I love the big gunner profile. Light weight but still sturdy enough. Excellent accurac...
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Helpful Negative Review save your money or get a Wilson combat! by NV Man, January 12, 2019
I finally put this barrel on and was highly disappointed. All of the long precision bullets slip right through the barrel extensions gaps and get stuck right below the chamber. some of the less accurate hunting rounds fire and then fail to extract. T...
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Most Recent Reviews Nice Barrel by Jake, Verified Owner, October 28, 2024
Only put 20 rnds though it but was able to sight in easily. Lightweight which is exactly what I wanted for carrying around hunting. Faxon quality is always great. Highly recommend.
Most Recent Reviews Midrange hunting rifle by Jackaz, Verified Owner, October 5, 2024
Great barrel for the money, midrange antelope setup, great barrel profile to keep the weight down on this build, trying to stay under 9lbs complete with glass
Most Recent Reviews Faxon makes very good barrels by Mark Franks, Verified Owner, March 14, 2024
I put about 100 rounds thru my barrel. 140 grn, 129 grn and 120 grn. After sighting in, I was shooting clover leafs. This is my 5th Faxon barrel. Optics Planet shipping is very slow. It took two weeks to get my barrel.
Most Recent Reviews faxon barrels by white bandit, September 13, 2023
Ive used faxon barrel ( 6 barrels total ) havent had a problen . I had bolt issues that wouldnt eject right . Toolcraft and one from right to bear brand. But the barrels shot great. One 223 wylde 18 inches and 4 350 legends 16 in and 20 inches and ...
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Color: Black Nitride Finish: Nitride Caliber: 6.5mm Creedmoor Barrel Length: 18 inBarrel Profile: Gunner Gas System Length: Rifle Length Gas Block Journal Size-Diameter: .750 inThreads per Inch: 5/8x24 Barrel Twist Rate: 1-8 Barrel Material: 416R Stainless Steel Flutes: No Gun Make: AR Platform Gun Model: AR-10 Weight: 2.46 lbGas Block Journal Size-Length: 1.9 inGun Type: Rifle

Code: 11I-ATB-10BC8R18NMQ-5R-10BC-5R-NP3

MPN: 10BC8R18NGQ-5R-NP3

UPC: 816341022065

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Product Info for Faxon Firearms 18in Medium Taper

Faxon continues our fantastic barrel-making with a bit more punch. We've updated our previous Medium-Taper profile taking into account customer feedback, optimizing the barrel to meet the Gunner brand's high standards. The 6.5 Big Gunner profile barrels are the big-brother to our famous 5.56 Gunner barrels. The Big Gunners feature a medium-taper behind the gas block. The gas block journal is set to .750" for compatibility with most common gas blocks and 1.9" in length for long blocks or aftermarket piston kits. From the gas block journal forward we use a thinner taper, designed to reduce weight yet maintain rigidity for high rates of fire and as a suppressor host. Barrel Material: 416-R Barrel Type: 5R Button Rifled Barrel Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel Twist: 1:8 Barrel Length: 18 Barrel Profile: Big Gunner Barrel Gas System: Rifle Inside Finish: Salt Bath Nitride Outside Finish: Salt Bath Nitride Muzzle Thread: 5/8-24 Gas Block Diameter: .750" Gas Block Journal Length: 1.9" Barrel Extension: DPMS LR-308 Compatible - Nickel Teflon Coated Barrel Weight: 2.46lbs Magnetic Particle Inspected Recessed Target Crownimage

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Specifications for Faxon Firearms 18in Medium Taper:

Manufacturer: Faxon Firearms
Color: Black Nitride
Finish: Nitride
Fabric/Material: 416R Stainless Steel
Caliber: 6.5mm Creedmoor
Barrel Length: 18 in
Barrel Profile: Gunner
Gas System Length: Rifle Length
Gas Block Journal Size-Diameter: .750 in
Threads per Inch: 5/8x24
Barrel Twist Rate: 1-8
Barrel Material: 416R Stainless Steel
Flutes: No
Gun Make: AR Platform
Gun Model: AR-10
Weight: 2.46 lb
Gas Block Journal Size-Length: 1.9 in
Gun Type: Rifle

Package Contents:

  • Faxon Firearms 18in Medium Taper, 6.5 Creedmoor, Rifle Length, 416-R Stainless, QPQ Barrel

Faxon Firearms 18in Medium Taper Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

Faxon Firearms 18in Medium Taper, 6.5 Creedmoor, Rifle Length, 416-R Stainless, QPQ Barrel, Black Nitride, 10BC-5R-NP3 , MPN: 10BC8R18NGQ-5R-NP3 , UPC: 816341022065 , Code: 11I-ATB-10BC8R18NMQ-5R-10BC-5R-NP3
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