The Faxon Match Bbl 223 Wylde 16" Pencil is a precision rifle barrel built for shooters who demand accuracy without the weight penalty. Manufactured in-house from premium 416-R stainless steel bar-stock and chambered in .223 Wylde, this barrel pairs a hybrid chamber design with 5R button rifling to minimize bullet jump and maximize consistency shot after shot. Whether you're building a dedicated competition rifle, a lightweight hunting platform, or a versatile AR-15 that needs to earn its place in your safe, this Faxon match-grade barrel delivers the performance and reliability serious shooters expect.

The 5R rifling profile is engineered to reduce jacket deformation by eliminating the sharp angles found in traditional rifling, which means faster velocity and easier cleanup at the bench. The .223 Wylde chamber—a true hybrid that accepts both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition—takes full advantage of the rifling's design to keep tolerance stack-up minimal and groups tight. Every barrel leaves Faxon's facility having undergone individual MPI testing to confirm structural integrity, so you're starting with a component you can trust downrange.

Durability is baked in. The bore and exterior are finished with QPQ Nitride treatment, which hardens the steel and extends barrel life while resisting corrosion from weather and storage. The extension wears a Nickel Teflon coating that stays slick without oil, improves the fit between extension and receiver for added rigidity, and shrugs off the elements. At 16 inches with a pencil profile, this barrel keeps your AR nimble and maneuverable without sacrificing the accuracy you need when it counts.

The Faxon Match Bbl 223 Wylde 16" Pencil is a precision rifle barrel built for shooters who demand accuracy without the weight penalty. Manufactured in-house from premium 416-R stainless steel bar-stock and chambered in .223 Wylde, this barrel pairs a hybrid chamber design with 5R button rifling to minimize bullet jump and maximize consistency shot after shot. Whether you're building a dedicated competition rifle, a lightweight hunting platform, or a versatile AR-15 that needs to earn its place in your safe, this Faxon match-grade barrel delivers the performance and reliability serious shooters expect.

The 5R rifling profile is engineered to reduce jacket deformation by eliminating the sharp angles found in traditional rifling, which means faster velocity and easier cleanup at the bench. The .223 Wylde chamber—a true hybrid that accepts both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition—takes full advantage of the rifling's design to keep tolerance stack-up minimal and groups tight. Every barrel leaves Faxon's facility having undergone individual MPI testing to confirm structural integrity, so you're starting with a component you can trust downrange.

Durability is baked in. The bore and exterior are finished with QPQ Nitride treatment, which hardens the steel and extends barrel life while resisting corrosion from weather and storage. The extension wears a Nickel Teflon coating that stays slick without oil, improves the fit between extension and receiver for added rigidity, and shrugs off the elements. At 16 inches with a pencil profile, this barrel keeps your AR nimble and maneuverable without sacrificing the accuracy you need when it counts.