The Faxon Match Series 16-inch .223 Wylde Free-Float Barrel in Black (brand part no. 15BW8M16LMQ-5R-NP3) is machined in-house from gun-barrel-quality 416-R bar stock and cut with Faxon’s 5R rifling, a hybrid pattern that reduces bullet jacket deformation for better velocity retention and easier cleaning. Faxon chambers the Match Series in .223 Wylde, a hybrid chamber built to take full advantage of the 5R rifling for tighter accuracy while still safely firing 5.56 NATO ammunition. Every barrel is individually magnetic-particle inspected, then Nitride treated inside and out to lock in the bore and extend barrel life. This profile is sized for a free-float handguard setup, giving the barrel a full air gap for better harmonics.

Key Specifications

• Machined from 416-R stainless steel bar stock.
• Cut with Faxon’s 5R rifling, reducing bullet jacket deformation for better velocity and easier cleaning.
• Chambered in .223 Wylde to pair with the 5R rifling for improved accuracy.
• Individually magnetic-particle inspected (MPI) before shipping.
• Nitride treated inside and out for corrosion resistance and longer barrel life.
• Extension is coated in Nickel Teflon for dry lubricity and corrosion resistance.
• Nickel Teflon coating tightens the fit between the extension and the upper receiver.
• Overall length of 16 inches.
• 1:8 twist rate stabilizes a wide range of .223/5.56 bullet weights.
• Profile is sized for a free-float handguard setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chamber does this barrel use? A .223 Wylde hybrid chamber, matched to the 5R rifling for improved accuracy while remaining safe with 5.56 NATO ammunition.

What twist rate does it use? 1:8, a versatile rate that stabilizes a wide range of .223/5.56 bullet weights.

Is this profile compatible with a free-float handguard? Yes, it’s sized specifically to run under a free-float handguard for a full air gap around the barrel.

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