Criterion Core 14.5″ .223 Wylde Midlength Barrel, 1:8 Twist
The CORE Series helps you handle real-world applications by maintaining exceptional performance and rugged reliability during hard use. These barrels work for you wherever mobility is a priority and performance is essential.
Criterion’s CORE Series barrels are designed with tactical shooters in mind. These barrels are built to address issues with weight distribution, balance, and handling of traditional profiles, while increasing performance through consistent harmonics and uniform heat dissipation.
The CORE Series feature a modern, continuous taper profile that eliminates steps and harsh variations in diameter. The steel is redistributed where it is needed most: surrounding the chamber. Added weight over the chamber absorbs heat evenly during hard use and moves the balance of the rifle closer to the body for increased control. This is optimal for maintaining balance when used with modern accessories like Low Power Variable Optics (LPVO’s), weapon-mounted lights, suppressors, clip-on night vision devices, and IR lasers; these components boost the capabilities of the rifle, but can hinder the shooter’s performance by increasing front-end weight. The front end of the CORE Series remains light and fast for better handling, balance, and speed.
FEATURES:
- Chrome-lined for superior barrel life and corrosion resistance. Our 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 .223Remington and 5.56NATO ammunition while increasing accuracy due to more consistent chamber pressures.
- Honed and hand-lapping rifling produce perfect bore uniformity and a pristine internal finish that 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
- Precision-machined barrel extension and M4 feed ramps
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Length: 14.5″
- Contour: CORE Series
- Gas System Length: Midlength
- Gas Block Journal Diameter: 0.625″
- Thread Pitch: 1/2×28
- Chamber: .223 Wylde
- Twist: 1:8 Twist
- # of Grooves: 6 Grooves
- Material: 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium
- Finish: Chrome-lined, Phosphate
- Actual Weight: 1.65 Pounds
Note: All NFA rules apply
James (verified owner) –
Just got my barrel in the mail and boy that was fast, I had questions and he got back to me in less then 5min, and they sent me a care package with it lol, fast, easy and I got just what I needed, thank you I’ll see y’all in the future
Matt Middleton (verified owner) –
First time using Rooftop Defense. Quick shipping and had my Criterion Core barrel in stock. I have several Criterion barrels and all have been very accurate. Can’t go wrong with Rooftop Defense or Criterion.
erouse65 (verified owner) –
Michael Ross of Criterion pointed me to Rooftop Defense to snag one of these barrels. Fast delivery and great barrel. Couldn’t ask for more.
Khan (verified owner) –
Two parts you shouldn’t cheap out on your AR, the BCG and the barrel. This is one of the best barrels hands down. You really feel the difference of the weight distribution between this vs your typical gov profile barrel.
Kevin Cole (verified owner) –
Simply the best. If you’re serious about your AR build, toss a Criterion barrel on it.