Faxon Match Gunner 300 AAC Blackout 7.5in 1:5 Twist

The Faxon Match Series Gunner barrel is a 7.5-inch AR-15 barrel chambered for .300 AAC Blackout designed for compact deployments and short-barrel applications. The Gunner contour blends traits of government and pencil profiles to move balance rearward for improved handling and reduced shooter fatigue. It is a 5R button-rifled, match-oriented barrel finished with a QPQ black nitride treatment inside and out, and it uses a pistol-length gas system with 5/8-24 muzzle threads. Faxon states the barrel is fully stress-relieved, air-gauge tested and features an 11-degree target crown.

Key Specifications

• The barrel length is 7.5 inches.
• The cartridge is .300 AAC Blackout.
• The rate of twist is 1:5.
• The barrel is finished in QPQ Black Nitride.
• The rifling is 5R button rifled.
• The muzzle threads are 5/8-24.
• The gas system length is pistol.
• The contour is the Gunner profile.
• The barrel weight is 0.89 lbs.
• Designed to fit AR-15 platforms.

Compact and purpose-built, this Faxon Match Series Gunner barrel offers a short, stiff platform for shooters who prioritize maneuverability without sacrificing match-oriented features like stress relief, precise rifling, and a target crown. Its combination of a pistol-length gas system, 1:5 twist and 5R rifling suits a range of supersonic and subsonic .300 AAC Blackout loads, making it a strong choice for compact rifles where balance and reliable function are important.