Faxon Firearms Match Series Barrel And Nitride Bolt Carrier Group Review
Now, while there are other barrel materials out there like 4150 for instance, 416-R is what myself and other skilled shooters opt for. Sure, 4150 is better rated at certain things like full-auto, but for precision, 416-R is king in my book.
Material aside, this 5R Button Rifled .308 barrel features a 1:10 twist, 20” length, and heavy fluted profile. On the interior and exterior of the barrel, you’ll find a Salt Bath Nitride finish alongside a nickel Teflon coated (DPMS LR-308 compatible) extension.
Overall weight comes in at 2.4lbs which I found to be plenty lightweight given its 20” length. To top it all off, each barrel is magnetic particle inspected and features an 11-degree polished target crown.
Faxon Firearms .308 / 6.5 Creedmoor Full-Mass Bolt Carrier Group Complete Nitride Review
There are a lot of different bolt carrier group brands out there, each with their own flavor of coatings/treatments. When I noticed Faxon had their own full-mass Nitride BCG for .308/6.5 Creedmoor, I was curious to see how it would perform.
After pairing the BCG with their 20” heavy fluted barrel, I was super impressed by the results. Performance and reliability were top notch, and it’s not hard to see why when you consider all the features Faxon packs into this piece.
For starters, the bolt features 9130 Tool Steel which is stronger than C158. You’ll also find a full MIL-SPEC heat treatment, shot peened to MIL-SPEC, an MPI, chambered back of lugs at 45 degrees, dual O-ring, and salt bath nitride finish.
For the extract, you’ll find an S7 tool steel construction paired with a Black Oxide coating. Like the bolt, it also features a full heat treatment and is shot penned per MIL-SPEC.
To ensure a buttery smooth operation and long, reliable life, Faxon’s superfinish carrier significantly reduces both fouling and friction. Alongside the full heat treatment, grade 8 fasteners are used, a salt bath nitride finish is completed, and the key is fully staked. For the cam pin, 4140 pre-hardened steel is used as is a salt bath nitride finish.
