Criterion Barrels 20" HBAR Contour, Rifle Gas System, 223 Wylde
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Criterion Barrels
Overview
The Criterion Barrels 20" Hbar Contour barrel is designed for precision and reliability, featuring a heavy profile that helps with heat dissipation and overall stability during sustained fire. With a .223 Wylde chamber, this barrel allows for optimal performance with both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition, while the 1:8 twist rate effectively stabilizes a wide range of bullet weights. This barrel is typically found in builds that utilize a rifle-length gas system and are chambered in .223 Wylde, making it suitable for both competitive shooting and tactical applications.
Specifications
Criterion Barrels 20" HBAR Contour, Rifle Gas System, 223 Wylde
August 2026 on GunPartPicker
Criterion Barrels 20" HBAR Contour, Rifle Gas System, 223 Wylde ranked #51 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 #114 of the 815 barrels builders have added. Builds with this barrel are nearly all chambered in .223 Wylde and nearly all on rifle-length gas.
It was out of stock everywhere we track for all of August 2026, and today none of the 2 retailers we track has it in stock right now. Listed prices start at $313.49 at Brownells for when it comes back.
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Frequently Built With
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Builds Featuring This Part
See all 2 →Builds in the community that include the Criterion Barrels Inc 20" Hbar Contour, Rifle Gas System, 223 Wylde
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 11 | $1135.14 |
 | 20 | $1719.90 |
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