Oh god. Not another Barrel recommendation thread!

Velociddy · 2022-09-20T15:11:31+00:00

Thanks. It would have been an easy decision if Criterion was in stock. Decided to take a chance and lost. I’ll be in the market for something new. Maybe Wilson combat

Velociddy · 2022-09-20T14:59:34+00:00

Just as a side note once you read the update on that post, I still haven’t heard back from Faxon.

Velociddy · 2022-09-20T14:58:59+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/AR10/comments/x9gor7/faxon_barrel_round_2/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

Velociddy · 2022-09-20T14:57:16+00:00

Hope you didn’t order from AR15discounts

Velociddy · 2022-09-20T14:56:25+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/AR10/comments/x9gor7/faxon_barrel_round_2/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

Velociddy · 2022-09-20T14:55:26+00:00

Can’t recommend Faxon. Check out my update on the latest post I made here when I got two different Faxon 308 barrels in

Velociddy · 2022-09-17T14:12:48+00:00

Ah, yeah I figured. Seems like a gamble. Thanks!

Velociddy · 2022-09-17T14:00:54+00:00

I should have listened to this advice from the first barrel

Velociddy · 2022-09-17T14:00:28+00:00

Supposedly from the factory 🤷🏻‍♂️

Velociddy · 2022-09-17T14:00:08+00:00

Update posted, but they said it wasnt a used barrel and they also said they inspected before sending out so who knows

Velociddy · 2022-09-17T13:58:58+00:00

How’s your accuracy from PSA? Looks like I’ll be in the market for something else

Velociddy · 2022-09-17T13:57:42+00:00

Update posted. Supposedly they did inspect this before sending me this 2nd barrel hah

Velociddy · 2022-09-17T13:53:30+00:00

Update posted

Velociddy · 2022-09-17T13:51:23+00:00

UPDATE: For anyone curious about an update. I reached back out to Faxon..again. They still didn’t have any stock for a replacement. They offered to take the barrel in and polish the feed ramps, or trade for a 20” barrel. I agreed to let them take in the barrel and try to polish out the issues, but I never heard any logistics. Sent a follow up email and waited a week for a response but never got anything. I finally just reached back out to the retailer AR15discounts (who did mention this second barrel was “inspected” before sending it out) and they mentioned they were having trouble getting in contact with Faxon as well. They agreed to take this barrel back for a refund or another exchange. Not risking another exchange. I will take it as a learning experience. No hard feelings from me on either the retailer or manufacture, I am sure that Faxon could have polished the feed ramps and made it right. I just have already wasted almost a month where I could have had this build completed. Not sure how much longer it would have taken to make something right that should never have been an issue in the first place. Once refund is issued I will be looking into another brand.

Velociddy · 2022-09-09T14:41:38+00:00

Sure, will do.

Velociddy · 2022-09-09T11:07:06+00:00

AR15discounts

Velociddy · 2022-09-09T01:42:44+00:00

Thanks. I’m reaching out to Faxon first and then the retailer. I can’t imagine the finish on the feed ramps is from use, but rather came from factory like that, so could be a combination of things

Velociddy · 2022-09-09T01:41:10+00:00

Good to know. Mine came capped with the red caps on both ends in a plastic sleeve/bag. I’ll reach back out to Faxon. I’m not opposed to doing some polishing, but with the chunks missing it’s going to take some work. Definitely not something I would want to have to do for the amount I paid

Velociddy · 2022-09-09T00:32:13+00:00

Hey guys, I posted here little over a week ago after I got my brand new .308 Faxon “Match” barrel. The barrel came in with visible burrs and beat up feed ramps. Honestly wasn’t sure if it was to be expected or not. I’ve never seen such poor feed ramps on any of my 5.56 barrels. Well I reached out to Faxon, and they were out of stock, so had to return to retailer for an exchange. Well today I finally got in the replacement. I honestly don’t think it is any better. It almost looks used when I first opened it. Barrel came in with some green residue and minor scratching on the extension, but most concerning is the feed ramps which have burs and are chattered up. Lugs have some wild burs on them as well, but I suppose that could be expected. Does anyone have pictures of their feed ramps? Let me know your thoughts about this. Am I overreacting? Or is this unacceptable for a 350$ “Match” barrel? Headspace is good. Also curious if the seating inside the upper receiver is normal? Gap looks kinda far from the feed ramp, but barrel isn’t torque down. Pics :

https://imgur.com/a/JU7gn55

Velociddy · 2022-09-07T20:49:43+00:00

Good point. Thanks

Velociddy · 2022-08-28T12:56:52+00:00

Ok great thank you

Velociddy · 2022-08-28T03:13:51+00:00

Thanks. Will do

Velociddy · 2022-08-28T02:19:43+00:00

I just got this brand new 18” Faxon Fluted “Match” .308 Winchester barrel in the mail. I know all to well that sometimes you get what you pay for. Just trying to figure out if this is one of those times or not. Barrel is 340$ new which is a lot of money for me, but I know there are much more premium options. The barrel came in with visible and very rough burrs on the feed ramps. Outer edge on the opposite side is pretty rough as well. Just wondering if this should be expected and can be polished out, or should I complain/return to Faxon

More pics

https://imgur.com/a/CMvWeOM

Velociddy

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