Discover the exceptional performance of Criterion's CORE Series barrels.
Criterion's CORE Series barrels are meticulously crafted for tactical shooters, addressing common challenges related to weight distribution, balance, and handling of traditional barrel profiles. These barrels enhance performance through consistent harmonics and uniform heat dissipation.
Key Features:
- Modern Taper Profile: The CORE Series features a continuous taper design that eliminates steps and harsh diameter variations.
- Optimized Weight Distribution: Steel is strategically redistributed around the chamber, adding weight to absorb heat evenly during intense use, thus improving rifle balance.
- Enhanced Handling: The lightweight front end facilitates better control, especially when paired with modern accessories such as Low Power Variable Optics (LPVOs), weapon-mounted lights, suppressors, and night vision devices.
- Chrome-Lined: Provides superior barrel life and corrosion resistance, with a refined chrome-lining process that maintains accuracy.
- .223 Wylde Chamber: Safely and reliably fires both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition, improving accuracy through consistent chamber pressures.
- Precision Rifling: Honed and hand-lapped rifling ensures perfect bore uniformity and a pristine internal finish, aiding in barrel cleaning and accuracy.
- Reliable Extraction: Finely polished chambers enhance extraction and feeding reliability.
- Tuned Gas Port: Designed for proper function with and without a suppressor.
- Gas Block Journal: 0.625” journal, dimpled for ease of installation and solid lock-up.
- Muzzle Threads: 1/2×28 TPI threads compatible with a wide range of muzzle devices and suppressors.
- Precision-Machined Barrel Extension: Features M4 feed ramps for enhanced reliability.
Available Gas System Lengths:
- Carbine Gas System: Compatible with AR15 carbine length gas tubes for barrel lengths of 10.5", 11.5", or 12.5".
- Mid-Length Gas System: Compatible with mid-length gas tubes for barrel lengths of 13.9", 14.5", or 16".
- Rifle Gas System: Compatible with AR15 rifle length gas tubes for barrel lengths of 18" or 20".
The CORE Series barrels are designed to meet the demands of real-world applications, ensuring exceptional performance and rugged reliability during hard use. Whether mobility is a priority or performance is essential, these barrels are built to work for you.