Faxon Firearms Match Series 223 Wylde 20" 1:8 Twist 5R Heavy Fluted AR-15 Barrel - Black Nitride

The Faxon Firearms Match Series brings precision-rifle accuracy to the AR-15 platform, and this 20" 223 Wylde chambered barrel is built for shooters chasing match-grade performance from a heavy-profile contour.

Machined from 416-R stainless steel, this heavy fluted barrel is finished inside and out in black salt bath nitride for excellent corrosion resistance, lubricity, and long service life under hard use. The 5R button rifling pattern uses gentler, fewer, and deeper lands to reduce bullet jacket deformation and help squeeze more accuracy out of premium match projectiles, while the 1:8 twist rate stabilizes the full spectrum of 223 Rem and 5.56 NATO projectiles - from lightweight varmint bullets through heavier match and tactical loads.

The 223 Wylde chamber is engineered to safely and accurately fire both 5.56 NATO and 223 Rem ammunition, giving reloaders and marksmen the flexibility to run military-surplus brass and match-grade handloads in the same gun without giving up precision. The heavy profile plus heavy fluting adds rigidity and surface area for cooling while keeping the overall weight reasonable for a 20" rifle-length build, making this an ideal choice for a DMR, a long-range AR-15, or a hard-hitting general-purpose rifle. Drop it into an AR-15 upper of your choice and you're set for extended-range target work and dependable performance round after round.