Criterion Barrels Barrel 223 Wylde 14.5" 1-8 Mid-Length Black
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Overview
The Criterion Barrels Inc Barrel in .223 Wylde features a 16-inch M4 profile that balances weight and performance, making it ideal for a variety of applications. With a mid-length gas system and a twist rate of 1:8, this barrel is optimized for stability and accuracy, allowing for effective stabilization of a wide range of bullet weights. This barrel is commonly found in builds that prioritize a mid-length gas system and utilize the versatile .223 Wylde caliber.
Specifications
Criterion Barrels Barrel 223 Wylde 14.5" 1-8 Mid-Length Black
October 2026 on GunPartPicker
Criterion Barrels Barrel 223 Wylde 14.5" 1-8 Mid-Length Black ranked #30 of the 329 barrels builders added on GunPartPicker in October 2026. Builders have been adding it to their builds on GunPartPicker since March 2026. All time, it ranks #37 of the 927 barrels builders have added. Builds with this barrel are nearly all chambered in .223 Wylde, nearly all on mid-length gas, and nearly all AR-15.
It was hard to find in October 2026, in stock on only 10 of the 25 days we checked, and today only Optics Planet has it in stock. The best price drifted down from $313.49 to $297.99 over October 2026 without a real sale. Buying today, the lowest price is $297.99 at Optics Planet, which matches the best price we saw in October.
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Frequently Built With
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Builds Featuring This Part
See all builds →Builds in the community that include the Criterion Barrels Inc Barrel 223 Wylde 14.5" 1-8 Mid-Length Black
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 22 | $1397.14 |
 | 20 | $3895.10 |
 | 14 | $4013.94 |
 | 21 | $5081.68 |
 | 18 | $1638.25 |
 | 23 | $2724.98 |
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