Criterion Barrels .223 Wylde AR-15 Barrel - Hybrid Profile - Carbine Length - Chrome Lined - 12.5"
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Criterion Barrels
Overview
The Criterion Barrels .223 Wylde AR-15 Barrel features a hybrid profile designed for versatility in various shooting applications. With a carbine length gas system and a 1:8 twist rate, this barrel effectively stabilizes a wide range of bullet weights, making it ideal for both target shooting and tactical use. Commonly found in builds that utilize the .223 Wylde caliber, this barrel's design allows for optimal performance with both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition.
Specifications
Criterion Barrels .223 Wylde AR-15 Barrel - Hybrid Profile - Carbine Length - Chrome Lined - 12.5"
August 2026 on GunPartPicker
Criterion Barrels .223 Wylde AR-15 Barrel - Hybrid Profile - Carbine Length - Chrome Lined - 12.5" ranked #97 of the 298 barrels builders added on GunPartPicker in August 2026. Builders have been adding it to their builds on GunPartPicker since February 2026. All time, it ranks #71 of the 766 barrels builders have added. Builds with this barrel are nearly all chambered in .223 Wylde, nearly all on carbine-length gas, and mostly AR-15 (67%, then AR-10 33%).
It was out of stock everywhere we track for all of August 2026, and today the one retailer we track is out of stock. Listed prices start at $313.49 at Optics Planet for when it comes back.
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