Criterion 223 Wylde barrels

[Mariley85]

I'm in the market for a .223wylde barrel and the only place I have been able to find them in stock is Brownell's. I'd prefer WOA or Rainier, but those are out and who knows when they'll be back.

I did some research and learned that Criterion is/was Kreiger. So my question/s is/are: are they still Kreiger? If not, is the quality still there? In closing, is this worth the purchase?

http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts...idge_1=AJO_223 Wylde

[MistWolf]

Criterion barrels are very good. Not as accurate as a Kreiger but not as expensive. Criterion was started by Kreiger
http://criterionbarrels.com/about.html
http://criterionbarrels.com/ProductPages/AR15.html
http://www.kriegerbarrels.com/

[RyanB]

Criterion are buttoned barrels made by Krieger.

[Mariley85]

Roger that.

ordering.

thanks.

[polymorpheous]

Nevermind.
Different barrel.

[Mariley85]

I believe the 5,56 NATO Match/SAM-R is different from the Wylde. From what I understand, the 5,56 is better for NATO, but still not as good as the Wylde for .223rem.

[narcedglocker]

thanks for starting this thread, its a huge help for my SPR inspired build.

[The_Hammer_Man]

I use Criterion barrels in both 5.56 and .223 Wylde chambering exclusively for my customers that require chrome lined barrels and match grade accuracy. I use Krieger for those customers that require stainless.

It's not unusual to see an upper equipped with one of these barrels to shoot 1/2" groups with boring regularity.

And yes, the ONLY difference between Krieger and Criterion is that Criterion does button rifling and Krieger uses cut rifling.

BTW.. I am a stocking dealer for Criterion and Krieger. Contact me via PM if you have questions.

[DreadPirateMoyer]

Figured I'd bump this thread instead of starting a new one. Does anyone have any further experience with these? In particular, does anyone have experience with the chrome-lined Criterion barrels from Brownells?

I find them really tempting and am about to pull the trigger to take advantage of the 10% off deal this weekend, but I don't know if Criterion barrels are HPT/MPI, how accurate their chrome-lined barrels are, if they're gassed properly, etc. I absolutely love the idea of a 1/8 twist, 20" chrome-lined precision barrel, but want to know more.

Anyone have any of the more technical details on these guys? Barrels in question: http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts...prod54733.aspx

[E-man930]

Had two barrels from these gents - both of mine were spectacular barrels...

http://www.superiorbarrels.com/Our%20Barrels.htm

http://www.shop.superiorbarrels.com/main.sc