There are many manufacturers in the firearms industry, but some of those manufacturers focus their expertise on an industry niche. For Faxon Firearms, that niche is barrels.
Many firearms manufacturing facilities produce quality firearms and components for those firearms.
There are always shooters searching for components to level up their competition or tactical edge. This is where Faxon Firearms steps into the ring; specifically with the 300 blackout barrel.
What is the Best Barrel Length for 300 Blackout?
The main question you need to ask yourself is whether or not you plan on using a suppressor. If you’re looking for the quietest and best handling setup, one could easily go as short as 7.5" which is offered by Faxon Firearms.
Remember, a suppressor will add length to the barrel and subsequently increase velocity to somewhat make up for the shorter barrel length.
Overall a good compromise would be either a 7.5" or 9" 300 blackout barrel, which will offer an overall barrel length of roughly 14 to 16", providing you with solid muzzle velocity with almost all 300 Blackout loads, handling that is similar to a 16" carbine set up and has the benefit of having a suppressor attached.
Based on our personal experience and research we’ve done, the 9-inch 300 blackout barrel would probably be your best bet with or without a suppressor, especially since an 8" barrel is the minimum warranty barrel length for many suppressor manufacturers.
If you want maximum velocity with a barrel still shorter than the standard 16" and don’t plan on using a suppressor, 10.5" is a great choice for an AR pistol setup. And even if you opted to add a suppressor, you’re still at or under an 18-inch barrel length.
Available Faxon 300 Blackout Barrel Lengths
Compared to other barrel manufacturers who are considered the Jeep of AR barrels, Faxon Firearms is without a doubt the Cadillac. They currently carry 9 different 300 Blackout barrels on their website in the 6, 7.5, 9, 10.5, and 16-inch range.
The gold standard and quite possibly the most popular of these is their Match series 9-inch Gunner model. Constructed of 416R stainless and black nitrided against wear, it has precision 5R rifling. Faxon’s Gunner profile combines the durability of the Gov’t profile with the weight savings and maneuverability of the Pencil profile.
Faxon 6" 300 Blackout Barrel
The 300 Blackout cartridge yields increased performance in shorter barrels and effective subsonic performance. By speeding up the twist rate to 1:5 from common 300 BLK rates of 1:7 and 1:8, the Faxon 6" Match Series Gunner Barrel increases projectile stabilization and energy on target.
The 300 Blackout cartridge yields increased performance in shorter barrels and effective subsonic performance. By speeding up the twist rate to 1:5 from common 300 BLK rates of 1:7 and 1:8, these Faxon Match Series Gunner Barrels increase projectile stabilization and energy on target.
The Faxon 9" 300 Blackout Barrel Gunner profile is a blend of two of the best performing profiles of all time, Gov’t and Pencil. Faxon’s Gunner profile combines the durability of the Gov’t profile with the weight savings and maneuverability of the Pencil profile. The Gunner profile brings the balance of the rifle back towards the shooter’s body, limiting fatigue, and allowing for shooting, training, or hunting all day long.
Faxon barrels are fully stress relieved, air-gauge tested, and 11-degree target crowned to ensure superior accuracy. Quality is imbued into our barrels from the beginning of the manufacturing process. We start with the best materials, either certified 4150 Mil-Spec steel or 416-R Stainless. From there, each barrel goes through a battery of tests at each operation until finished in Nitride and final inspected. All barrels are individually checked for headspace with precision PTG gauges.
The 16" carbine length Gunner profile is a blend of two of the best performing profiles of all time, Gov’t and Pencil. Faxon’s Gunner profile combines the durability of the Gov’t profile with the weight savings and maneuverability of the Pencil profile. The Gunner profile brings the balance of the rifle back towards the shooter’s body, limiting fatigue, and allowing for shooting, training, or hunting all day long.
Faxon’s Gunner profile combines the durability of the Gov’t profile with the weight savings and maneuverability of the Pencil profile. The Gunner profile brings the balance of the rifle back towards the shooter’s body, limiting fatigue, and allowing for shooting, training, or hunting all day long.
Are Faxon Barrels Match Grade
The short answer is yes when talking about their match series barrels.
All Match Series barrels start as 416-R gun-barrel-quality stainless steel. Manufactured 100% in-house, the Match Series features 5R rifling for increased velocity, decreased bullet deformation, and ease of cleaning.
All barrels are fully stress relieved and finally salt bath nitride coated inside and out for corrosion resistance and longevity. All Match Series barrels further feature NP3 coated extensions. The nickel-Teflon coating smooths feed ramps and its self-lubricating properties increase reliability.
The new Match Series of barrels takes Faxon’s renowned performance and value up a notch.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for high-performance 300 Blackout barrels online, visit the Faxon Firearms website!
300 Blackout has quickly become one of the most popular rounds for the AR15 rifle due to its increased stopping power and ability to shoot subsonic ammo suppressed reliably and very quietly.
Faxon 300 blackout barrels are made with certified 4150 Mil-Spec steel or 416-R Stainless for exceptional accuracy and durability.
300 Blackout uses the same bolt carrier group and magazines as 5.56, meaning you only need to swap your existing 5.56 barrel with a 300blk barrel when upgrading your AR15!
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