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Criterion Barrels
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.
Criterion Barrels Barrel 223 Wylde 14.5" 1-8 Mid-Length Black ranked #97 of the 298 barrels builders added on GunPartPicker in August 2026. Builders have been adding it to their builds on GunPartPicker since March 2026. All time, it ranks #46 of the 763 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 August 2026, in stock on only 5 of the 11 days we checked, and today only Optics Planet has it in stock. The best price crept up from $297.99 to $313.49 over August 2026. Buying today, the lowest price is $297.99 at Optics Planet, which matches the best price we saw in August.
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We ranked every barrel by how often it shows up in real builds on GunPartPicker.
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Builds in the community that include the Criterion Barrels Inc Barrel 223 Wylde 14.5" 1-8 Mid-Length Black
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 22 | $1378.55 |
 | 20 | $3273.53 |
 | 14 | $4039.75 |
 | 21 | $4993.23 |
 | 18 | $1716.35 |
 | 23 | $2610.69 |
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Top reviews
Criterion 14.5 inch .223 Wylde mid length barrel has the smooth harmonics that I expect from Criterion. Sub MOA with 77gr SMK. Phosphate exterior with chrome lined bore. 1:8 twist works for the full range of 5.56 loads.
