Criterion Barrels .223 Wylde AR-15 Barrel - Hybrid Profile - Mid Length - Nitride - 16"
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Overview
The Criterion Barrels .223 Wylde AR-15 Barrel features a mid-length gas system, which provides a smoother recoil impulse and improved reliability compared to shorter systems. With a 1:8 twist rate, this barrel is optimized for stabilizing a wide range of bullet weights, giving you versatility in ammunition choices. This barrel commonly appears in builds that utilize the .223 Wylde caliber, making it a solid choice for those looking to maximize performance and accuracy.
Specifications
Criterion Barrels .223 Wylde AR-15 Barrel - Hybrid Profile - Mid Length - Nitride - 16"
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Build history on GunPartPicker
Builders have been adding the Criterion Barrels .223 Wylde AR-15 Barrel - Hybrid Profile - Mid Length - Nitride - 16" to their builds on GunPartPicker since February 2026. All time, it ranks #116 of the 924 barrels builders have added.
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in October 2026, but today only Brownells has it in stock. It dipped to $283.99 at Ammunition Depot for a stretch in October 2026, under its usual $313.49, so sales do come around. Buying today, the lowest price is $313.49 at Brownells, above October's low of $283.99, so a better deal may come back.
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