About this rifle barrel
Faxon Firearms Duty 308 Winchester Pencil Profile Rifle Barrels for AR-308 - Duty 308 Win 18" 1-10 Twist is a rifle barrel for AR-15, 18 in, 5/8-24 threads.
Match the barrel to your platform (gas system length, barrel extension and thread pitch on an AR; the exact action on a bolt gun). Twist rate decides which bullet weights stabilize: faster twists suit heavier bullets.
Manufacturer details
Faxon's pencil barrels are renowned for their lightweight performance. Fully stress relieved, Faxon carefully designed the barrel's taper to remove weight while maintaining performance. The result is the lightest barrel in the industry - and one Faxon are fully confident to put the Faxon shield on.
Faxon's .308 barrels feature 1/10 twist rifling for full stabilization across all common .308 loadings. Faxon’s barrels are chambered to .308 Winchester SAAMI specification for maximum versatility. Manufactured in-house in Cincinnati, these barrels are fully stress relieved, air-gauge tested, and 11 degree target crowned to ensure superior accuracy.
Quality is imbued into Faxon’s barrels from the start. Faxon 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 by precision custom hardened gauges.
Specifications
- Brand: Faxon Firearms
- Fits: AR-15
- Compatibility: AR-15
- Thread Pattern: 5/8-24
- Length: 18 in
- Twist: 1-10
- Finish: Black
- Gas System Length: Rifle
- Barrel Weight: 1.97 lbs
- Contour: Pencil
- Manufacturer Part #: 10A810R18NPQ
- UPC: 816341023291
Buying from WBT Guns
- Delivery: Ships to your door anywhere in the United States, or pick it up free at our La Mesa store.
- Payment: Pay in full or finance with Credova.
- Questions: Fitment or compatibility questions? Call (619) 667-9453 or email sales@wbtguns.com. FAQ
WBT Guns is family-owned in La Mesa, California, and has served shooters since 2012.
A note on accuracy. Specifications, fitment and images come from the manufacturer and can contain errors or change without notice. If a detail matters to your purchase, call us and we will confirm it before you order. Any compliance notes are general information, not legal advice; California and local laws change, and the rules that apply depend on the firearm the part goes on.
