The Faxon .223 Wylde 16-inch Gunner Profile AR-15 Barrel (brand part no. 15BW8M16NGMHL5RNP3) is a Match Series barrel chambered in .223 Wylde, a hybrid chamber that safely fires both 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington while holding tighter tolerances. Faxon machines it from 416-R stainless steel in a matte finish and cuts 5R rifling, a rifling style that reduces bullet deformation and fouling compared to conventional lands and grooves. The Gunner profile balances weight against rigidity, an 11-degree target crown protects accuracy at the muzzle, and a Nickel Teflon coated barrel extension adds corrosion resistance where the barrel meets the bolt. Built with a mid-length gas port and a 0.750-inch gas block seat, it is threaded for standard AR-15 muzzle devices. For builders who want a genuine match-grade barrel in a Wylde chamber, this AR barrel is built to Faxon’s Match Series standard.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .223 Wylde, safely firing both 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington.
• Barrel length measures 16 inches.
• Finished in 416-R stainless steel, matte.
• The muzzle is threaded for standard AR-15 muzzle devices.
• Built with a mid-length gas port and a 0.750-inch gas block seat.
• Cut with an 11-degree target crown for consistent accuracy.
• Rifled with 5R rifling, which reduces bullet deformation and fouling.
• Built in Faxon’s Gunner profile, balancing weight against rigidity.
• The barrel extension carries a Nickel Teflon coating for corrosion resistance.
• Part of Faxon’s Match Series barrel line.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the benefit of a .223 Wylde chamber? It safely fires both 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington while holding tighter match-grade tolerances than a mil-spec 5.56 chamber.

What is 5R rifling? A rifling style with fewer, angled lands that reduces bullet deformation and fouling compared to conventional rifling.

What gas block does this barrel need? A 0.750-inch gas block matched to the mid-length gas system.

Buy the Faxon .223 Wylde 16in Gunner Profile AR-15 Barrel

416-R stainless construction, 5R rifling, and a Wylde chamber give builders a genuine match-grade foundation for a general-purpose AR-15. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.