Criterion Barrels 20" .223 Wylde Core Phosphate/Chrome-Lined Rifle Length Barrel

Enhanced Balance, Durability, and Performance for Tactical Applications

The Criterion CORE Series 20" .223 Wylde Phosphate/Chrome-Lined Barrel is engineered for the modern tactical shooter. Built to address the weight, balance, and handling challenges of traditional profiles, the CORE Series features a continuous taper that redistributes weight effectively, optimizing control and heat absorption around the chamber area. Designed with a .223 Wylde chamber, this barrel offers flexibility with both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition, making it ideal for versatile and demanding shooting applications.

Ideal for tactical scenarios and real-world applications where balance, reliability, and mobility are essential—especially when used with modern accessories like LPVOs, lights, suppressors, and IR devices.

Key Features:

• Chrome-Lined Bore: Delivers exceptional barrel life and corrosion resistance without compromising accuracy.
• .223 Wylde Chamber: Safely and accurately fires both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO, ensuring flexibility and consistent chamber pressures for improved precision.
• Honed and Hand-Lapped Rifling: Ensures perfect bore uniformity for easier cleaning and accuracy retention.
• Polished Chamber: Enhances extraction and feeding reliability, critical during high-stakes situations.
• Rifle-Length Gas System: Compatible with AR-15 rifle length gas tubes for optimized performance.
• Tuned Gas Port: Calibrated for smooth operation with or without a suppressor, maintaining reliability in diverse setups.
• Slim 0.625” Gas Block Journal: Dimpled for easy installation and secure lock-up.
• 1/2×28 Muzzle Threads: Compatible with various muzzle devices and suppressors.
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Specifications:

• Finish: Phosphate + Chrome-Lined
• Barrel Profile: CORE
• Gas System Length: Rifle
• Gas Block Journal: 0.625”
• Barrel Length: 20”
• Cartridge Compatibility: .223 Wylde
• Platform: AR-15
• Twist Rate: 1:8
• Muzzle Thread Pattern: 1/2×28

The Criterion CORE Series barrel offers unmatched durability and performance for tactical shooters. With its optimized weight distribution, it provides an ideal balance for rapid handling, even with additional accessories. The chrome-lined, phosphate-coated bore ensures a long service life and consistent performance under hard use, while the .223 Wylde chamber enhances versatility. This barrel offers confidence and control in high-demand situations.

Equip your AR-15 with the Criterion 20" .223 Wylde CORE Barrel for an unparalleled tactical advantage and precision performance.