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Okay, Nathan I am curious now. Are you the "Nathan S." that writes on thefirearmblog.com? I was reading the home based FFL articles and saw this - Great articles by the way. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
Okay, Nathan I am curious now. Are you the "Nathan S." that writes on thefirearmblog.com? I was reading the home based FFL articles and saw this - Its been an exciting year for me personally, with the move into the industry and a move over to Cincinnati for my role at Faxon. Great articles by the way. I cannot confirm or deny. |
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Okay, Nathan I am curious now. Are you the "Nathan S." that writes on thefirearmblog.com? I was reading the home based FFL articles and saw this - Its been an exciting year for me personally, with the move into the industry and a move over to Cincinnati for my role at Faxon. Great articles by the way. I cannot confirm or deny. Ha, well played. Well I think google has help me to confirm that you may or may not be the same person. The "rogue" thing may or may not have helped, but I won't say anything more than that. |
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For those so included, we are running one of our rare sales this weekend. <a href="http://faxonfirearms.com/" target="_blank">http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af268/NSSchueth/Memorial%20Day%20Sale%20.png</a> View Quote A sale without 5.56 gunner inventory isn't much of a sale . Any idea when the 16" gunner may be available? |
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A sale without 5.56 gunner inventory isn't much of a sale . Any idea when the 16" gunner may be available? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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For those so included, we are running one of our rare sales this weekend. <a href="http://faxonfirearms.com/" target="_blank">http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af268/NSSchueth/Memorial%20Day%20Sale%20.png</a> A sale without 5.56 gunner inventory isn't much of a sale . Any idea when the 16" gunner may be available? Couple weeks. They are out at QPQ. |
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Mounted my 18" GUNNER... Wow!
I went to function test my upper the afternoon before a 3-Gun match, and it shot so well I broke my own rule about making a change to my gear in the week before a match.... Swapped out my optic, sighted it in and decided to run it. I was getting sub-MOA groups with my accuracy loads and (most importantly) no warping or POI shift when the barrel warmed up. I have had this issue with pencil barrels before and was hoping the GUNNER would solve that problem with a beefier profile forward of the chamber from the gas block. Looks like it did! The next day, I started on a long range stage and went seven rounds for six targets between 150 to 500 meters including some 4" and 6" auto-poppers at 150-200. Took 3rd overall for the day. Very, very impressed. I'll probably be buying another one as a back-up. Now.... If you guys would only build something similar for .308.... I need to build a new rifle for Heavy Optics!! Next time I shoot some groups, I take photos. |
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Quoted: Mounted my 18" GUNNER... Wow! I went to function test my upper the afternoon before a 3-Gun match, and it shot so well I broke my own rule about making a change to my gear in the week before a match.... Swapped out my optic, sighted it in and decided to run it. I was getting sub-MOA groups with my accuracy loads and (most importantly) no warping or POI shift when the barrel warmed up. I have had this issue with pencil barrels before and was hoping the GUNNER would solve that problem with a beefier profile forward of the chamber from the gas block. Looks like it did! The next day, I started on a long range stage and went seven rounds for six targets between 150 to 500 meters including some 4" and 6" auto-poppers at 150-200. Took 3rd overall for the day. Very, very impressed. I'll probably be buying another one as a back-up. Now.... If you guys would only build something similar for .308.... I need to build a new rifle for Heavy Optics!! Next time I shoot some groups, I take photos. View Quote I too have been very impressed with the performance of my 18" GUNNER.
It shoot much better than I expected from a "pencil" barrel, even when shooting 10-shot groups. I've decided that this one is not coming out of the upper it's installed in. |
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Mounted my 18" GUNNER... Wow! I went to function test my upper the afternoon before a 3-Gun match, and it shot so well I broke my own rule about making a change to my gear in the week before a match.... Swapped out my optic, sighted it in and decided to run it. I was getting sub-MOA groups with my accuracy loads and (most importantly) no warping or POI shift when the barrel warmed up. I have had this issue with pencil barrels before and was hoping the GUNNER would solve that problem with a beefier profile forward of the chamber from the gas block. Looks like it did! The next day, I started on a long range stage and went seven rounds for six targets between 150 to 500 meters including some 4" and 6" auto-poppers at 150-200. Took 3rd overall for the day. Very, very impressed. I'll probably be buying another one as a back-up. Now.... If you guys would only build something similar for .308.... I need to build a new rifle for Heavy Optics!! Next time I shoot some groups, I take photos. View Quote We do for .308, the Medium Taper profile is designed around the same thinking. |
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Nice!!!! I too have been very impressed with the performance of my 18" GUNNER. It shoot much better than I expected from a "pencil" barrel, even when shooting 10-shot groups. I've decided that this one is not coming out of the upper it's installed in. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Mounted my 18" GUNNER... Wow! I went to function test my upper the afternoon before a 3-Gun match, and it shot so well I broke my own rule about making a change to my gear in the week before a match.... Swapped out my optic, sighted it in and decided to run it. I was getting sub-MOA groups with my accuracy loads and (most importantly) no warping or POI shift when the barrel warmed up. I have had this issue with pencil barrels before and was hoping the GUNNER would solve that problem with a beefier profile forward of the chamber from the gas block. Looks like it did! The next day, I started on a long range stage and went seven rounds for six targets between 150 to 500 meters including some 4" and 6" auto-poppers at 150-200. Took 3rd overall for the day. Very, very impressed. I'll probably be buying another one as a back-up. Now.... If you guys would only build something similar for .308.... I need to build a new rifle for Heavy Optics!! Next time I shoot some groups, I take photos. I too have been very impressed with the performance of my 18" GUNNER. It shoot much better than I expected from a "pencil" barrel, even when shooting 10-shot groups. I've decided that this one is not coming out of the upper it's installed in. High praise sir. Thank you! |
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Mounted my 18" GUNNER... Wow! I went to function test my upper the afternoon before a 3-Gun match, and it shot so well I broke my own rule about making a change to my gear in the week before a match.... Swapped out my optic, sighted it in and decided to run it. I was getting sub-MOA groups with my accuracy loads and (most importantly) no warping or POI shift when the barrel warmed up. I have had this issue with pencil barrels before and was hoping the GUNNER would solve that problem with a beefier profile forward of the chamber from the gas block. Looks like it did! The next day, I started on a long range stage and went seven rounds for six targets between 150 to 500 meters including some 4" and 6" auto-poppers at 150-200. Took 3rd overall for the day. Very, very impressed. I'll probably be buying another one as a back-up. Now.... If you guys would only build something similar for .308.... I need to build a new rifle for Heavy Optics!! Next time I shoot some groups, I take photos. We do for .308, the Medium Taper profile is designed around the same thinking. Just found it.... Looks like I'm already working on my next build..... |
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I recently purchased one of the 14.5 inch pencil profile barrels based on reading this thread. The quality so far is nice. It fits the receiver snug and functioned 100%. The finish is very nice too. I have not tested accuracy yet but can't wait. Thanks for being so forthcoming with info Faxon.
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Do you think they'll be available in time to finish my father's day build for my dad? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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For those so included, we are running one of our rare sales this weekend. <a href="http://faxonfirearms.com/" target="_blank">http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af268/NSSchueth/Memorial%20Day%20Sale%20.png</a> A sale without 5.56 gunner inventory isn't much of a sale . Any idea when the 16" gunner may be available? Couple weeks. They are out at QPQ. Yes. |
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nice, but shouldn't the heading to the page be 223 Remington instead of 223 Winchester?
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Nathan, what's it looking like for the 10.5" 300BLK barrels coming back in stock? I had a stainless on order through an unnamed company, but they canceled the order and said the stainless was no longer available. At any rate, I'm thinking of using one in a 300blk build dedicated for supers. I dig the weight and profile> and all of the great customer service I've been reading in this thread!
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Nathan, what's it looking like for the 10.5" 300BLK barrels coming back in stock? I had a stainless on order through an unnamed company, but they canceled the order and said the stainless was no longer available. At any rate, I'm thinking of using one in a 300blk build dedicated for supers. I dig the weight and profile> and all of the great customer service I've been reading in this thread! View Quote Just off the production floor, pending laser engraving. Likely mid next week! |
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So back 15 years ago when I made those sheets, the very first one I did was 7.62 / .308 win.
When I copied the sheet for 223 and made a bunch of copies, I forgot to change the "win" to "rem" . I no longer have the spreadsheet file so I just copy a blank on the copier lol. Never really paid attention to it much. Now its actually bothering me, lol. Thanks for giving me ocd |
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My flame flute 16" stainless QPD 5.56 Faxon barrel just came in yesterday. The box was waiting for me at the door, so I got right too it after waiting on back order, I was ready to swap out my barrel. <a href="http://s271.photobucket.com/user/freedomkill2003/media/26E34E19-B345-49B2-8278-C2A09B8AEC2F.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj136/freedomkill2003/26E34E19-B345-49B2-8278-C2A09B8AEC2F.jpg</a> Fit and finish are great. This thing is a price of art. It sits on a Anderson upper with YHM Toad Jarret Hand guard and flash hider., all tamed by an SLR clamp on adjustable gas block. Lower is modular arms 80%, SSA trigger with JP captured buffer/spring. <a href="http://s271.photobucket.com/user/freedomkill2003/media/2016-06/D99E956A-C2B2-4BFD-8D98-905FD1248CF8.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj136/freedomkill2003/2016-06/D99E956A-C2B2-4BFD-8D98-905FD1248CF8.jpg</a> <a href="http://s271.photobucket.com/user/freedomkill2003/media/2016-06/6CB17941-93EC-47D5-9511-13B742141CE5.jpg.html" target="_blank"> http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj136/freedomkill2003/2016-06/6CB17941-93EC-47D5-9511-13B742141CE5.jpg</a> Can't wait to get it on the range. If it shoots half as good as it looks, it will be a winner. Unfortunately the rain here in Texas just does not want to stop. Will post up brake in pics. I will be hand loading for this. Any advice on break in method? View Quote Man, that is a sweet looking stick! I was waiting for them to get back in stock, but couldn't wait anymore and missed it when they became available. Went another route, but dang, that looks sweet! |
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Ya, I am glad I got in line on back order. Firearms4less were good folks to deal with. Great communication.
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Any advice on break in method? View Quote Well for me..load 30 rounds... fire... repeat. There is a break in process on the Faxon Website, but (and this is me here)... its a melonited barrel. Research says that the finish is way too tough for a formal break in to have any real meaningful effect. Its not like you are going to fire lap the barrel, because the QPQ finish is WAY too hard. My take..for what its worth. You see my results. Using mean radius, I get a data point for every round fired. Not just two out of ten. That paints a much better picture about what you, the barrel, and your chosen barrel food are capable of. Good call on the adj. gas block. I will be adding that to "The List". And you have glass. Very nice. I gonna go out on a limb and say you'll be happy. Post em up after you kill the paper...with extreme prejudice |
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Nice shooting. Look forward to seeing what it prints with the load worked up and in.
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Recommend Kaw Valley Prevision available at Joe Bob's Outfitters. When it comes to 9mm barrels...any new names you'd recomend Brownells is stocking the Faxon 9mm barrels now. |
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Recommend Kaw Valley Prevision available at Joe Bob's Outfitters. When it comes to 9mm barrels...any new names you'd recomend Us! We should have the barrels on our website as well. |
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Does anyone know if Aim Surplus discontinued their 16" Gunner package with pinned gas block? Like many folks, I've been waiting for several months for Aim to list them back in stock, but after so long, perhaps they've given up on that package idea. I really really don't want to drill-and-set-screw a gas block, but if that's the only option then so be it.
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Does anyone know if Aim Surplus discontinued their 16" Gunner package with pinned gas block? Like many folks, I've been waiting for several months for Aim to list them back in stock, but after so long, perhaps they've given up on that package idea. I really really don't want to drill-and-set-screw a gas block, but if that's the only option then so be it. View Quote They have not given up. We're drilling the barrels in-house this week. Should be live there next week. |
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I wouldn't hold my breath for AIM. Even if they let you back order the barrel, there could be dozens of orders before yours and you'll never know it. I went through several cycles of that. They never had enough to make it to the "in stock" phase. I got my 16" Gunner through Black River Tactical and ordered the gas block direct from Faxon.
You might get lucky, and the inclusion of the pinned gas block from AIM is a good deal. It's certainly worth giving them a try, just have an alternate plan in place. IMHO, whatever you have to do to get a Gunner barrel is worth it. |
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The GUNNER is definitely worth the effort. So is AIM if you are patient and want a pinned gas block. But I can understand how frustrating it is that AIM always seems to be out of stock. I was lucky enough to get my GUNNER from AIM and it was in stock for a matter of hours.
The word is out on the GUNNER. It is a sought after barrel, which makes it out of stock in a lot of places. Can't really fault AIM for the high demand, and I'm glad that Faxon is not compromising any quality just to produce more barrels. I'd rather wait a little bit for quality than be in a rush for compromise. |
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I finally got me a 14.5" Gunner.
What would you guys like to see me test that I can buy at Academy? I am doing an Ammo comparison test for Brown Bear/Wolf/Tula. Once we stop getting rain here in Houston, I can get this done.. |
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I am doing an Ammo comparison test for Brown Bear/Wolf/Tula. . That's like testing the difference between barf, puke, and upchuck. We don't envy you. Haha. It's more of a steel cased ammo test against each other rather than seeing how the barrel groups with steel cased. I'm doing velocity, accuracy and a short reliability test with them. More of a very low budget lucky gunner type test. No tengo dinero . |
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The GUNNER is definitely worth the effort. So is AIM if you are patient and want a pinned gas block. But I can understand how frustrating it is that AIM always seems to be out of stock. I was lucky enough to get my GUNNER from AIM and it was in stock for a matter of hours. The word is out on the GUNNER. It is a sought after barrel, which makes it out of stock in a lot of places. Can't really fault AIM for the high demand, and I'm glad that Faxon is not compromising any quality just to produce more barrels. I'd rather wait a little bit for quality than be in a rush for compromise. View Quote We just received a batch of 14.5" Gunners. We have most of their line up as well. |
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Does anyone know if Aim Surplus discontinued their 16" Gunner package with pinned gas block? Like many folks, I've been waiting for several months for Aim to list them back in stock, but after so long, perhaps they've given up on that package idea. I really really don't want to drill-and-set-screw a gas block, but if that's the only option then so be it. View Quote It was it stock not too long ago but it went fast. Get put on the notification. The pencil barrel is in stock as of today. Just put an order in. |
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Got one over the weekend during the AIM 20% off sale. Hell of a deal. I've had a a 14.5 form 1'd lower sitting around waiting for deal of some sort. Guess I have to finish the upper now.
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Anyone running a .308 Medium Taper barrel?
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I changed my 18" Gunner build a bit.Faxon 18" Gunner Fulton Armory set-screw FSB Cav-Arms A1 stock with Gi hardware Generic other stuff it handles fantascticly http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/onehalfmvsquared/hobby/Rifle%20Builds/P1030974_zpso8umlndr.jpg View Quote That is a sharp looking rifle. Classic lines. |
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Quoted: I changed my 18" Gunner build a bit.Faxon 18" Gunner Fulton Armory set-screw FSB Cav-Arms A1 stock with Gi hardware Generic other stuff it handles fantascticly http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/onehalfmvsquared/hobby/Rifle%20Builds/P1030974_zpso8umlndr.jpg View Quote That looks awesome! I was thinking about adding a FSB to my 18" Gunner the other day. For now, I pulled the scope off and threw on a carry handle and a LMT rail mount front sight that's at the front of my 15" Geissele rail. I'm excited to see how well I can shoot with this combo at 200 yards next month during the service rifle match. It may not be a legal setup for competition, but I'll at least get some practice in. Even with the 15" rail, it handles really well. I love that GUNNER profile. |
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Hey all, hoping you guys can tell me what my personal preference is.. I'm feeling torn between the 16" pencil and the 18" gunner.
Is it abuse to work through 4 or 5 mags on a <5minute drill with the 16" pencil? Normally we are to poor to train like that but it does happen. Thanks :) can't wait to turn all my money into noise, with faxons help :) |
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That's awesome I love it!
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I changed my 18" Gunner build a bit.Faxon 18" Gunner Fulton Armory set-screw FSB Cav-Arms A1 stock with Gi hardware Generic other stuff it handles fantascticly http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/onehalfmvsquared/hobby/Rifle%20Builds/P1030974_zpso8umlndr.jpg]http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/onehalfmvsquared/hobby/Rifle%20Builds/P1030974_zpso8umlndr.jpg View Quote |
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Hey all, hoping you guys can tell me what my personal preference is.. I'm feeling torn between the 16" pencil and the 18" gunner. Is it abuse to work through 4 or 5 mags on a <5minute drill with the 16" pencil? Normally we are to poor to train like that but it does happen. Thanks :) can't wait to turn all my money into noise, with faxons help :) View Quote Bridge the two with a 16" Gunner. |
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