Criterion Barrel Kit

Overview Criterion barrels have been our preferred barrels for quite a few years now because they offer an excellent balance of value and performance. These barrels are made from 4150 CrMoV and chrome-lined for extended barrel life and corrosion resistance. Over the years, chrome-lined barrels have gained the stigma of being less accurate than non-chrome-lined barrels, but Criterion’s highly refined chrome lining process, paired with their honing and hand-lapping processes, provide an exceptionally uniform bore and a pristine internal finish leading to great accuracy, consistency, and overall reliability. The CORE profile itself has become a favorite of ours since its release a few years ago. The CORE uses a .625 gas block journal, typical to most pencil-style barrels, but features a constant taper profile that keeps weight towards the chamber where it is needed most. Doing this provides a light and accurate barrel that redistributes weight very well, keeping most of the weight towards the middle of the rifle and the front end light for better handling, balance, and speed. This is especially useful on rifles with lasers, lights, suppressors, and other attachments toward the front of the gun. What’s Included 1x Criterion Barrel 1x BCM Headspaced Bolt 1x Badger Ordnance Gas Block 1x BCM Gas Tube Specs BARREL FEATURES Chrome-lined for superior barrel life and corrosion resistance. Criterion’s chrome-lining process is the most refined in the industry and will not degrade accuracy. .223 Wylde chamber that is designed to safely and reliably fire both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition while increasing accuracy due to more consistent chamber pressures. Honed and hand-lapped rifling produces perfect bore uniformity and a pristine internal finish – aids in barrel cleaning and is paramount for accuracy Finely polished chambers for reliable extraction and feeding Gas port tuned for proper function with and without suppressor 0.625” Gas Block journal, dimpled for ease of installation and solid lock-up 1/2×28 TPI muzzle threads compatible with a wide range of muzzle devices and suppressors Precision-machined barrel extension with M4 feed ramps GAS BLOCK FEATURES 416 stainless steel construction .625 gas block journal Black oxide finish Stainless steel cupped set screws GAS TUBE FEATURES Stainless steel construction Includes roll pin BCM BOLT FEATURES Headspace checked by Criterion to meet their specifications Bolt assembly machined from Mil-Spec Carpenter No. 158 steel, shot peened Tool steel extractor with BCM extractor spring Tool steel ejector HPT (High-Pressure Tested) and MPI (Magnetic Particle Inspected) Made in the USA. Technical Specifications BARREL TYPE 16″ CORE 13.9″ CORE System Weight (Barrel+Gas System) 31.5 oz (892g) 27.2 oz (771g) Twist Rate 1:8 1:8 Chamber .223 Wylde .223 Wylde Gas System Length Mid-Length Mid-Length Gas Journal Size .625 .625 Thread Size 1/2×28 1/2×28 Material 4150 CrMoV 4150 CrMoV Finish Phosphate/Chrome Lined Phosphate/Chrome Lined