{"product_id":"faxon-firearms-match-series-20-heavy-fluted-223-wylde-ar-15-barrel-15bw8r20fhq-5r-np3","title":"Faxon Firearms Match Series 20\" Heavy Fluted .223 Wylde AR-15 Barrel 15BW8R20FHQ-5R-NP3","description":"Product Description\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faxon Firearms Match Series 20\" Heavy Fluted .223 Wylde AR-15 Barrel is a precision-engineered rifle barrel built for shooters who demand long-range accuracy, consistent performance, and exceptional durability. Manufactured entirely in-house from gun-barrel-quality 416-R stainless steel bar stock, this barrel features 5R button rifling in a versatile 1:8 twist that supports a broad range of bullet weights. The .223 Wylde hybrid chamber maximizes accuracy with standard .223 Remington ammunition while safely handling 5.56 NATO pressures. The Heavy Fluted profile increases surface area for faster heat dissipation and enhanced rigidity, without the penalty of a full straight heavy contour. A salt bath nitride finish applied inside and out protects against corrosion and fouling while extending barrel life. The Nickel Teflon-coated M4 barrel extension improves lubricity and tightens the extension-to-receiver interface for repeatable, consistent accuracy. 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