Criterion Barrels 18" .223 Wylde Hybrid Nitride Rifle Length Barrel - 1518S-HY12-N
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The Criterion AR-15 Hybrid barrel is designed for extreme accuracy without the added weight that a typical HBAR contour has. These barrels are chambered in .223 Wylde with a 1:8 button rifled twist rate to squeeze out every bit of accuracy possible. This barrel is machined from stainless steel and then finished inside and out with a Nitride QPQ process which results in a harder than chrome surface. This process creates an extremely wear resistant bore that is slick and easy to clean. This 18-inch barrel is built with a rifle length gas system and an optimized gas port size to ensure reliable function with both 5.56 and .223 ammunition. If you are building a new AR-15 and accuracy and reliability are at the top of your checklist, check out the Criterion Hybrid line of barrels.
Features:
- 18” barrel with .223 Wylde chamber
- Hybrid barrel contour
- Nitride finished inside and out
- 1:8 button rifled twist
- Rifle length gas system with .750” diameter
- Dimpled beneath the gas port
- Weight: 2.20 lbs
This Criterion AR-15 barrel also features a dimple beneath the gas port for set screw style gas blocks. This makes sure that the gas block is securely mounted and won’t move around while firing. This Criterion Hybrid barrel is built to withstand years of heavy use while providing exceptional accuracy.
Criterion Barrels are known for building high quality, precision AR-15 and AR-10 barrels as well as barrels for older firearms like the M1 Garand, M14, and Lee Enfield. Their barrels are used by the US Army Marksmanship Unit Action Shooting Team and the US Marine Corps Combat Shooting Team and are proven to win matches time and time again.
Weight | 35.2 oz |
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Dimensions | 20 × 3 × 3 in |
Finish | Nitride / Melonite |
Barrel Profile | HYBRID |
Gas System Length | Rifle |
Gas Block Journal | 0.75 |
Barrel Length | 18 |
Cartridge Compatibility | .223 Wylde |
Platform | AR-15 |
Twist Rate | 1-8 |
Muzzle Thread Pattern | 1/2×28 |
MPN | 1518S-HY12-N |
UPC | 1518S-HY12-N |
Compliance
NFA (National Firearms Act) compliance is crucial for legal ownership and transfer of regulated firearms and accessories like short-barreled rifles, suppressors, and certain types of ammunition, ensuring adherence to federal regulations to avoid legal penalties and ensure responsible firearm ownership.
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The barrel arrived 4 days after ordering. The fit and finish of Criterion barrel was outstanding. I assembled this barrel to a Cross Machine Tool slick sided upper. Today was my second trip to the range with this build and so far I'm not impressed with the accuracy. Smallest I was able to shoot with my handloads was 1.5". I'm not ready to give up on this barrel yet. More testing and load development is needed.
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