The Faxon Blog and Podcast

Exploring AR15 RiflingThe AR-15 rifle has earned its place as one of the most versatile and popular firearms in the United States since its development in the 1950’s. Among its many features, the rifl … read more

Are you in the market for a new AR-15 barrel but struggling to decide between Faxon and Ballistic Advantage?These two brands are among the most popular choices for high-quality barrels, and the decisi … read more

Originally posted here.Rifling is the process of incorporating spiral grooves into the interior of a firearm’s barrel in order to increase accuracy by imparting spin to the bullet as it exits the … read more

Rifling of a Barrel: A Complete GuideBarrel rifling can be a confusing subject even for experienced gun owners. Between all the various types (Button, 5R, Polygonal, etc.) and some of the marketing hy … read more

Why 5R Rifling?Recently, Faxon introduced its first 5R rifled barrels. Since then, we’ve been slammed by questions by customers wanting to understand two key questions:1.What is 5R rifling?2.Why is … read more