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Are these barrels ok for sale to Maryland? Expert Answer

These are just barrels and you would need to verify that they are legal for you to own in your town/city. I would recommend checking your local laws and regulations regarding these parts.

by Armando R., Gear Expert, March 18, 2020
What is the barrel twist on the 18" version Expert Answer

All of the barrels currently listed are 1:8 twist.

by Armando R., Gear Expert, July 9, 2019
Customer Reviews
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Perfect for it's role. by Hidaro, Verified Owner, January 1, 2023
This barrel is ideal in SPRs that are meant to be carried. It's really lightweight for the profile and dissipates heat very well. Accuracy hasn't been crazy, but it IS shooting M193 at a consistent 1.5-2.0 MOA. That's pretty good. IMI 77grs have be...
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16" fluted barrel by LH, September 24, 2022
Bought this barrel to complete a build. Barrel is mounted to a Wilson combat upper. Have about 250 through it, and am very happy so far. Fit and finish excellent, and sub moa at 100 and 200 yds with M855 today.
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Ok barrel….. just not a match barrel by MEAT, Verified Owner, April 10, 2023
This is not what I would consider a “MATCH” barrel. It’s decent enough though where I believe most would be happy. This is the 3rd Faxon barrel I’ve had any personal trigger time with. Two in 20 & one in 18. I’m surprised that they all seemed to like...
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Very nice barrel. Hight quality. by Ricardo Gutierrez, Verified Owner, February 7, 2019
Installation was easy. Head spacing pass with gauge. Cleaned it before i first fired it. Machining was excellent. Insede the barrel as well. I like the way it groups really good accuracy. Cools down quickly because of the fluted.
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I purchased this Faxon Barrel from Opticsplanet and received it in 4 days. I put the barrel on one of my first ar 15s a Ruger 556 and was amazed by the accuracy I have gotten out of it. I have tried 5 different loads through it. My best two five shot...
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Very accurate � by Ricardo Gutierrez, Verified Owner, August 22, 2021
I BOUGHT THIS FOR A SMITH AND WESSON M&P AR15 BUILT. TOOK IT TO ZERO OUT MY RED DOT. THE ACCURACY I WAS GETTING OUT OF THIS WITH WOLF 223 GOLD AMMO WAS ABOUT 1 INCH GROUPING AT 50 YARDS. 100 YARDS I WAS ABLE TO GET ABOUT 1.5 TO 2 INCH GROUPING. 200 Y...
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Product Info for Faxon Firearms .223 Wylde Heavy Fluted AR-15 Rifle Barrel

Install this Faxon Firearms .223 Wylde Heavy Fluted Rifle Barrel to instantly improve your accuracy and performance during target practice or on the hunting grounds. These AR15 Barrels developed by the experts at Faxon Firearms are built with 5R hybrid riflingthat improves velocity and makes the barrels easier to clean. Each Faxon Firearms .223 Wylde Heavy Fluted 1:8 Twist Rifle Barrel has Salt Bath Nitride coatings inside and out to enhance resistance to wear and corrosion, providing an extended lifetime of use. Build a more reliable weapon for hunting, tactical purposes, or home-defense with the Faxon Firearms .223 Wylde Heavy Fluted Steel Rifle Barrel.image

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Specifications for Faxon Firearms .223 Wylde Heavy Fluted AR-15 Rifle Barrel:

Manufacturer: Faxon Firearms
Color: Black Nitride
Finish: Nitride
Fabric/Material: 416R Stainless Steel
Caliber: .223 Wylde
Barrel Profile: Heavy Fluted
Gas Block Journal Size-Diameter: .750 in
Threads per Inch: 1/2x28
Barrel Twist Rate: 1-8
Barrel Material: 416R Stainless Steel
Flutes: Yes
Gun Make: AR Platform
Gun Model: AR-15
Condition: New
Gas Block Journal Size-Length: 1.1 in
Gun Type: Rifle

Features of Faxon Firearms .223 Wylde Heavy Fluted Rifle Barrel:

  • Barrel Material: 416R Stainless Steel
  • Barrel Type: 5R Button Rifled
  • Barrel Caliber: .223 Wylde
  • Barrel Twist: 1:8
  • Barrel Profile: Gunner
  • Inside Finish: Salt Bath Nitride
  • Outside Finish: Salt Bath Nitride
  • Muzzle Thread: 1/2-28
  • Barrel Extension: M4 - Nickel Teflon Coated
  • Magnetic Particle Inspected
  • Recessed 11-degree Target Crown

Package Contents:

  • Faxon Firearms .223 Wylde Heavy Fluted Rifle Barrel

Faxon Firearms .223 Wylde Heavy Fluted AR-15 Rifle Barrel Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

  • Faxon Firearms .223 Wylde Heavy Fluted AR-15 Rifle Barrel, Rifle-Length, 416-R Stainless QPQ Nitride, 5R, NP3 Extension, Black Nitride, 18, 15BW8R18FHQ-5R-NP3 , MPN: 15BW8R18FHQ-5R-NP3 , UPC: 816341023161 , Code: 11I-ATB-WYLDEH-15BW8R18FHQ-5R-NP3
  • Faxon Firearms .223 Wylde Heavy Fluted AR-15 Rifle Barrel, Rifle-Length, 416-R Stainless QPQ Nitride, 5R, NP3 Extension, Black Nitride, 20, 15BW8R20FHQ-5R-NP3 , MPN: 15BW8R20FHQ-5R-NP3 , UPC: 816341023185 , Code: 11I-ATB-WYLDEH-15BW8R20FHQ-5R-NP3
  • Faxon Firearms .223 Wylde Heavy Fluted AR-15 Rifle Barrel, Mid-Length, 416-R Stainless, QPQ Nitride, 5R, NP3 Extension, Black, 16, 15BW8M16FHQ-5R-NP3 , MPN: 15BW8M16FHQ-5R-NP3 , UPC: 816341023130 , Code: 11I-ATB-WYLDEH-15BW8M16FHQ-5R-NP3

Faxon Firearms .223 Wylde Heavy Fluted AR-15 Rifle Barrel Unavailable & Discontinued Models

List of Unorderable Models

  • USED Faxon Firearms 16 inch .223 Wylde Heavy Profile Fluted Barrel, Mid-Length, 416-R Stainless, QPQ Nitride, 5R, NP3 Extension, Black, 15BW8M16FHQ-5R-NP3, EDEMO1, Used, Condition Fair , MPN: 15BW8M16FHQ-5R-NP3-EDEMO1 , Code: 11I-ATB-WYLDEH-15BW8M16FHQ-5R-NP3-EDEMO1
  • DEMO, Faxon Firearms 16 inch .223 Wylde Heavy Profile Fluted Barrel, Mid-Length, 416-R Stainless, QPQ Nitride, 5R, NP3 Extension, Black, 15BW8M16FHQ-5R-NP3 , MPN: 15BW8M16FHQ-5R-NP3-DEMO , Code: 11I-ATB-WYLDEH-15BW8M16FHQ-5R-NP3-DEMO
  • DEMO, Faxon Firearms .223 Wylde Heavy Fluted Rifle Barrel, Rifle-Length, 416-R Stainless QPQ Nitride, 5R, NP3 Extension, Black Nitride, 18, 15BW8R18FHQ-5R-NP3 , MPN: 15BW8R18FHQ-5R-NP3-DEMO , Code: 11I-ATB-WYLDEH-15BW8R18FHQ-5R-NP3-DEMO
  • USED Faxon Firearms .223 Wylde Heavy Fluted Rifle Barrel, Rifle-Length, 416-R Stainless QPQ Nitride, 5R, NP3 Extension, Black Nitride, 20, 15BW8R20FHQ-5R-NP3, EDEMO2, Used, Condition Fair , MPN: 15BW8R20FHQ-5R-NP3-EDEMO2 , Code: 11I-ATB-WYLDEH-15BW8R20FHQ-5R-NP3-EDEMO2

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