{"product_id":"match-series-heavy-fluted-18-rifle-length-223-wylde-ar15-barrel","title":"MATCH SERIES HEAVY FLUTED 18\" RIFLE-LENGTH 223 WYLDE AR15 BARREL","description":"\u003cheader style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: clamp(1.6rem,2vw,2.1rem); margin: 0 0 .25rem 0;\"\u003eFaxon Match Series — 18\" Heavy Fluted .223 Wylde AR-15 Barrel (Rifle-Length Gas)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: .25rem 0 0 0; color: #444;\"\u003e416R Stainless • 5R Rifling • Heavy Fluted Profile • Nickel Teflon M4 Extension • Salt Bath Nitride Inside \u0026amp; Out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin: 1rem 0;\" aria-label=\"Summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFaxon Match Series 18\" Heavy Fluted .223 Wylde\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs match-grade materials and manufacturing with a heavy-fluted contour that improves thermal management and stiffness while trimming weight vs. a straight heavy barrel. Designed for shooters who demand repeatable accuracy over long strings of fire, this barrel is purpose-built for competition, precision training, and duty applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured from premium \u003cstrong\u003e416R stainless\u003c\/strong\u003e and button-rifled with \u003cstrong\u003e5R\u003c\/strong\u003e lands, then treated with \u003cstrong\u003esalt bath nitride inside \u0026amp; out\u003c\/strong\u003e, each barrel is stress-relieved, air-gauge tested, MPI-inspected, and headspace-verified in-house. The \u003cstrong\u003eM4 extension\u003c\/strong\u003e is finished with \u003cstrong\u003eNickel Teflon\u003c\/strong\u003e to increase lubricity and tighten the extension-to-receiver interface for consistent shot-to-shot performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin: 1.5rem 0;\" aria-label=\"Key Benefits\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(1.25rem,1.6vw,1.5rem); margin: 0 0 .5rem 0;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 1.25rem; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Fluted profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Increased rigidity and cooling surface area with weight savings compared to full-contour heavy barrels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e.223 Wylde chamber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimized for match accuracy with .223 Rem while safely accepting 5.56 NATO pressures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch-grade construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416R stainless, 5R rifling, 1:8 twist for excellent accuracy across bullet weights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt Bath Nitride I\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhanced corrosion resistance, reduced fouling, and extended barrel life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNickel Teflon M4 extension:\u003c\/strong\u003e Improves feeding and repeatable receiver fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull QC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stress relieved, air-gauge tested, MPI, and headspace checked at every barrel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(1.25rem,1.6vw,1.5rem); margin: 0 0 .5rem 0;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\" role=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; background: #fafafa; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaliber \/ Chamber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e.223 Wylde\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; background: #fafafa; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e18\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; background: #fafafa; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHeavy Fluted\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; background: #fafafa; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGas System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRifle-Length\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; background: #fafafa; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e416R Stainless Steel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; background: #fafafa; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRifling Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eButton-Rifled, \u003cstrong\u003e5R\u003c\/strong\u003e; 1:8 Twist\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; background: #fafafa; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSalt Bath Nitride (inside \u0026amp; out)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; background: #fafafa; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuzzle Threads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1\/2x28\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; background: #fafafa; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGas Block Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e.750\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; background: #fafafa; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGas Block Journal Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1.1\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; background: #fafafa; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Extension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eM4 — \u003cstrong\u003eNickel Teflon\u003c\/strong\u003e Coated\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; background: #fafafa; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e~1.95 lbs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: .75rem 1rem;\"\u003e11° Recessed Target Crown\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Faxon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42427018707026,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7484\/9618\/files\/15BW8R18FHQ-5R-NP3-COMP_0004_15BW8R18FHQ-5R-NP3-01__48569__36034.jpg?v=1779953745","url":"https:\/\/sdgunsammo.com\/products\/match-series-heavy-fluted-18-rifle-length-223-wylde-ar15-barrel","provider":"S and D Guns and Ammo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}