Criterion Barrels, Inc. was founded in response to demands of rifle builders and firearms manufacturers for quality match grade barrels. At Criterion we are committed to producing barrels at a reasonable price and meeting the demand of our market.
This video is such good advertising that it not only convinced me to buy a barrel, i come back and listen to it every so often just for fun. More companies should take this approach to advertising premium components.
I'm calling B.S. here. what was shown was the difference between a lapped barrel and a non lapped bbl. Not cut, or button vs. hammer forged. A ture hammer forged barrel is done with a polished carbide die inside the bore and leaves a virtually mirrored surface. Far from what was shown here, where as a typical bbl has to be hanlapped to give a similar finish. ( The rougher bbl. looked like a typical poorly finished button rifled bbl. or a cut bbl cut with a dull die). A well finished lapped hammer forged bbl. is the best of both worlds! the only reason manufacturers dis. Hammer forging is thar machinery is prohibitive for all but the largest companies. It's easier to run the tech. down rather than face the truth of not wanting or being able to foot the bill for hte machinery. KnifeMaker
Awesome ! All I need is a few more tools and go/no-go gauge, and even a former auto mechanic like myself that's also built racing engines, can do a barrel swap on my 308 Savage !! It doesn't look quite like 'rocket science' !! Great video guys ! Guess I will have to special order mine from RDSC in Alberta, Canada !
There are plenty of shooters that use chf barrels like dd,spikes,fn and even psa that get moa. My dd does it and even my 14.7 psa is easily 2 moa or better, if i do my job. With ff and larue triggers
He just shared the basic info difference between a chrome lined barrel, and a cold hammer forged barrel The CHF will last 2-3 times longer, but with slightly less accuracy That is the only difference between them
I recently did a build with blue loctite on the gasblock screws. Just realized now that a-lot of people do red or rocksett. What do you guys recommend? And do you think its necessary for me to pull my hand-guard and redo?
I would recommend something like Loctite 680. It is high temp rated and also a sleeve retaining compound which takes up any slop between the gas block and barrel for optimal gas efficiency. You could pull your handguard if it makes you feel more confident, but it is likely not necessary. We have run removable blue loctite on machine guns extensively (trying to get gas blocks to walk off) and so long and one doesn't break the seal of the thread locker to remove the set screw in the dimple, I have never seen a gas block walk off.
Is Loctite pointless on a 13.9 criterion barrel? Since it’s not exactly long range? Seen criterion worker use Loctite red 680 on the barrel instead of shims
In my experience, anything that produces better performance is not pointless. Not everyone has to do this, I do because it produces a more rigid upper with better and more repeatable harmonics which improves accuracy. We routinely push 13.9'' upper to 1,000 yards. While they are not all that consistent at those distances, they can produce high levels of precision. How much that matters to you will depend on your requirements, expectations, and abilities.
Is Loctite pointless on a 13.9 criterion barrel? Since it’s not exactly long range? Seen criterion worker use Loctite red 680 on the barrel instead of shims
They are virtually identical with the exception of a very minor taper in the throat of the .223 Wylde chamber (forward of where the loaded round sits it the chamber). This minor taper produces more consistent chamber pressures and thus is a more accurate chamber option. You can fire full power 5.56 NATO as well as .223 Remington through the Wylde chamber as well as run it on full auto without issues. With the 1:8 twist you will be able to use all common ammunition from 55-77 grain bullets with the best performers being the heavier options 69-77 grain loads.
Just installed a criterion remage on my remington 700, 270 winchester. Got it from northland shooters. Had the action and bolt trued. It is shooting incredible. Sub moa with multiple loads. Its far more accurate than I am.
I am trying to decide between a WOA or Wilson Combat for a 16" or 18" build....shooting 69-77gr loads 100 to 600 yards. But the Criterion looks really impressive here. Better than I would have thought. Now I am even more confused. Thanks 😊
Glad to hear and see the cutter bolts YOUR NOW MAKING IN HOUSE, that are chrome where they need to be and nitride where they need it. Seen a batch Chad had on The School Of American Rifle and they are so consistent and such tight tolerances..... Nothing but amazing stuff from you guys.. still wanting to test out a real barrel or BCG from the highest quality manufacturing company...YOU GUYS
While the likelihood of any injury is extremely low, I would recommend finding a larger bolt to tighten up headspace. Headspace is critical to function as is it directly responsible for the consistency of the chamber pressures and seating depths. Getting set up correctly from the beginning will produce better accuracy and reliability for the life of the barrel. I recommend finding a bolt that closes tightly on a 1.4646 go gauge (meaning you can feel the lugs engaging inside the barrel extension as you turn the bolt). I like to see no movement at all with a 1.4676 no go gauge. If you have any issues finding a properly paired bolt, feel free to git in contact with us and we can get you set up with one if you send your barrel or complete upper receiver in for a head-spaced bolt.
Obviously an older video, but I love this mindset. I have never used adjustable gas blocks or BCG on AR-15's. I just buy properly gassed barrels. Thanks! And I'm glad to be one of your new dealers. Brandon
Looks too another way over gassed 16” Criterion barrel. Will never understand what Criterion specs the gas ports so nicely on short carbine gas barrels but decides too use golf ball sized ports on mid length barrels.Thank god for EZTUNE gas tubes.
Steven, if you have an over-gassed Criterion Barrel, we would be happy to take a look at it for you. You should be seeing 4 o'clock ejection with an unsuppressed rifle with proper headspace, recoil assembly, and other things like a tight gas ring seal. If you are seeing anything else, let us know and we can aid you in getting your upper dialed in. Contact mike@criterionbarrels.com.
I heat it for a thermo fit after truing the face of the reciever. I would use loctite coupling compound if there's a loose fit. Since the BCG is slamming into the barrel thousands of times.
How so? This is simply a sample size of one looking at what separates our barrels (to include the superior .223 Wylde chamber which features a minor taper in the throat that aids in producing more consistent chamber pressures and therefore, better accuracy) from other commonly produced AR-15 barrels on the market. Our twist rates, chambers, materials, and every other aspect of our barrels are obsessed over and the result is a more refined product. Our quality and knowledge of what makes a rifle perform is what separates us from other barrel manufacturers. We are not looking for equal and as this video demonstrates, we are not equal. That is the point.
@@CriterionbarrelsInc I do think your barrels are of superior quality generally. I thought the test was dishonest because you focused on the cold-hammer forged aspect, and appeared to avoid saying what the competitor's chamber was - only mentioning it off-hand near the 3:20 mark. I have a feeling that lot of people missed that, and assumed it was apples vs apples.
@@Subtlenimbus I do appreciate the feedback. We were not trying to conceal any aspect of the comparison. We were simply trying to show what you are getting with a Criterion barrel vs. a commonly found Hammer Forged barrel and highlight the differences. The differences are significant even outside of the chamber option. Reaming, honing, hand-lapping, and all of the other details set them apart both in fit and finish as well as raw performance. Regardless, thank you again for the feedback, I will take it into account in the future.
Not in this video. The accuracy is the same when shooting with and without a suppressor and the difference in muzzle velocity is negligible, typically around a 10-15 FPS increase with the suppressor attached. All of our barrels are set up for function with and without a suppressor.
I do not think the AR-15 platform was ever designed to be a highly accurate "Sniper" type weapon to begin with. Thus I can't see why you would even bother to try and turn it into one!
I appreciate your comment, but I couldn't disagree with you more. While the AR was designed as an infantryman's fighting rifle, it has been used for precision work for decades with excellent results. Why would you not want a more accurate and capable fighting rifle? They are fully capable of being both exceptionally accurate as well as exceptionally reliable. A properly built and accurized rifle means that it is more capable and effective. Because it is lifesaving equipment, ensuring that your rifle is performing to its peak potential is basic professionalism.
First off, if you use a lapping tool it should be done vertically. You had material remove up top because you were applying pressure. If you have material removed on the bottom chances are you had it in a vise hand turning it. Gravity is a bitch. The tolerances between the tool and upper reciever are not machine press fit so there will be minimal runout, much like the minimal material removed in your video. Ive never owned a criterion barrel but after this is a hard pass. Theres so much garbage on the internet regarding ar15's in general and a shit ton of misinformation.
I've been chasing the 1/2moa "duty" rifle for a few years now. I've been damn close on a few builds but they were closer to 3/4moa than anything. My "duty" grade checklist isn't too strict or anything. On my next build, instead of using chf chrome lined I'll be using a nicor-treated chf barrel that I'm hoping will give me that 1/2moa I've been after since there's no additional coatings within the barrel makeup.... Is it even possible to have a duty grade rifle that carries 1/4moa like the video claims?
When this was being filmed… a love emerged beautifully from this art piece . I fell deeply in love with Michael, my toes tingled. Michael, I don’t care if the world knows it, I love you boi.
