Criterion Barrels 22" 6.5 Creedmoor Heavy Hybrid Nitride Rifle Length Barrel - 1022S65-HYR-N

Criterion Barrels 22″ 6.5 Creedmoor Heavy Hybrid Nitride Rifle Length Barrel

Superior Long-Range Accuracy and Durability for Your 6.5 Creedmoor Build.

The Criterion Barrels 22″ 6.5 Creedmoor Heavy Hybrid Nitride Rifle Length Barrel offers exceptional long-range precision, making it the ideal upgrade for your AR-10 or LR-308 platform. With the 6.5 Creedmoor’s superior ballistics, this barrel gives you a significant edge over the traditional .308 by delivering soft recoil and outstanding long-range capabilities. The heavy hybrid contour is designed for shooters looking to stretch the effective range of their rifle, providing excellent heat absorption and consistent accuracy for precision shooting and competition. Whether you’re upgrading from a .308 or building a 6.5 Creedmoor from scratch, this barrel ensures top-tier performance backed by Criterion’s renowned craftsmanship.

Key Features:

• 6.5 Creedmoor Chamber: Provides superior ballistics and reduced recoil compared to .308, allowing for improved long-range accuracy and performance.
• Heavy Hybrid Contour: This mid-weight design combines the benefits of a heavy barrel for accuracy while maintaining maneuverability, ideal for long-range precision shooting.
• Nitride Finish: Corrosion-resistant Nitride/Melonite finish enhances durability, providing extended barrel life without compromising accuracy.
• Hand-Lapped Rifling: Ensures pristine bore uniformity and smooth internal finishes, improving accuracy and making cleaning easier.
• 22″ Barrel Length: Optimized for long-range performance, offering greater accuracy and velocity for precision shooting.
• Rifle Length Gas System: Provides smooth, reliable cycling with reduced recoil, compatible with AR-15 gas tube lengths for flexibility in your build.
• 0.875” Gas Block Journal: Dimpled for ease of installation and solid lock-up, ensuring secure and reliable gas block performance.
• 5/8×24 Muzzle Threads: Compatible with a wide range of muzzle devices and suppressors, allowing for extensive customization and performance enhancement.

Specifications:

• Finish: Nitride / Melonite
• Barrel Profile: Heavy Hybrid
• Cartridge Compatibility: 6.5 Creedmoor
• Gas Block Journal: 0.875”
• Barrel Length: 22”
• Gas System Length: Rifle-Length
• Platform: AR-10 / LR-308
• Twist Rate: 1:8
• Muzzle Thread Pattern: 5/8×24

The Criterion 22″ 6.5 Creedmoor Heavy Hybrid Nitride Rifle Length Barrel offers unmatched long-range accuracy, enhanced by the durability of the Nitride finish and the precision of hand-lapped rifling. Whether you’re upgrading from a .308 or building a dedicated long-range 6.5 Creedmoor rifle, this barrel provides the craftsmanship and reliability you need for high-performance shooting.