First Look: Faxon Firearms For The .338 ARC Round

Includes updated barrels, receivers and firearms for Hornady’s new round.

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posted on October 29, 2024
Faxon .338 ARC

Faxon Firearms is coming out with a comprehensive lineup of barrels, firearms, and complete upper receiver groups for Hornady’s new .338 ARC cartridge.

Dubbed “The Big Little Cartridge That Packs a Punch,” the .338 ARC has outstanding subsonic performance, delivering 1.5X more energy than 300 BLK subsonic rounds while maintaining reliable cycling for both supersonic and subsonic loads. The cartridge is offered in two configurations by Hornady: the 307-grain SUB-X in the subsonic line and the 175-grain HP in the Hornady Black line. The .338 diameter cartridge is designed to fit in AR-15s and micro bolt-action rifles, combining power with compact versatility. Faxon Firearms has responded to the launch of this round with a range of products designed specifically for the .338 ARC such as barrels, upper receivers and complete firearms.

Faxon 338 ARC Barrels:

  • Faxon Match Series 16-inch 338 ARC Gunner Profile Barrel
  • Faxon Match Series 14.5-inch 338 ARC Gunner Profile Barrel
  • Faxon Match Series 12.5-inch 338 ARC Gunner Profile Barrel

Faxon 338 ARC Complete Upper Receiver Groups:

  • Faxon ION Ultralight 12.5-inch 338 ARC Upper
  • Faxon 12.5-inch 338 ARC Upper
  • Faxon 16-inch 338 ARC Upper

Faxon Complete 338 ARC Firearms:

  • Faxon ION-X Hyperlite 12.5-inch 338 ARC pistol
  • Faxon 12.5-inch 338 ARC pistol
  • Faxon 16-inch 338 ARC rifle

These products feature Faxon’s Match Series barrel which are crafted from 416-R stainless steel with precision 5R button rifling and coated with salt bath nitride for superior durability and performance. The barrels also include NP3-coated barrel extensions, and like all Faxon products, they are backed by a lifetime guarantee.

“We’re excited to collaborate with Hornady once again on their innovative cartridge launches,” said Dustin Wallace, Director of Sales & Marketing at Faxon Firearms. “Our .338 ARC lineup is designed to maximize the potential of this powerful new cartridge, delivering the performance and reliability our customers expect.”

Visit faxonfirearms.com for more information on these new items and other products from Faxon Firearms.

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