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Faxon Firearms Releases Two New 5R Barrels
(Before It's News)
Cincinnati, OH -(AmmoLand.com)- Faxon Firearms has released two new barrels in their 5R lineup: the 20″ Heavy Fluted and 20″ Medium Taper barrels.
These 20″ barrels are chambered in .308 WIN, button rifled with 1:10 5R twist, and have a 5/8-24 TPI muzzle thread. They have a .750″ gas block diameter and .093″ gas port diameter. Both have a DPMS LR-308 compatible barrel extension.
The 20″ 5R Heavy Fluted Barrel has a 1.1″ gas block length, total weight of 2.46 lbs and an MSRP of $339.00. The 20″ 5R Medium Taper Barrel has a 1.9″ gas block length, total weight of 2.55 lbs and an MSRP of $289.00.
Faxon barrels are manufactured completely in-house, fully stress relieved, air-gauge tested, and 11-degree target crowned for accuracy. Faxon uses either certified 4150 Mil-Spec steel or 416-R stainless steel for their 5R barrels. After rigorous testing, a Nitride finish and final inspection, all barrels are individually checked for headspace by precision custom hardened gauges.
Faxon manufactures all barrels in Cincinnati, Ohio under ISO:9001 and AS:9100 quality certifications.
For more information on Faxon Firearms visit www.faxonfirearms.com. For press inquires contact Josh Sykes at [email protected].
About Faxon Firearms:
Faxon Firearms is a leader in constant evolution in the firearms and MSR marketplace. Faxon focuses on US-made quality and innovation. From the ARAK platform, GUNNER & FLAME barrels, MuzzLok (crush-washer free) muzzle devices, and now the Streamline series, Faxon offers quality complete rifle systems and components. New dealers are welcome.
For more information, visit: www.Faxonfirearms.com.
Source: http://www.ammoland.com/2016/04/faxon-firearms-releases-two-new-5r-barrels/
