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AR-15 & 308 AR, Articles, Bolt Action Rifles, Technical Articles, Vintage Military Rifles

The Dirty Barrel Trend or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love the Cleaning Rod

Posted on by Criterion
01
Nov

Is barrel cleaning good or bad for accuracy? “I don’t clean my barrel until group sizes start opening up.” This line is becoming more and more prevalent in the precision rifle community. Theories fly about the internet on why shooters don’t clean their barrels. Common arguments include the importance of eliminating the need for fouling […]

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Articles, Reviews, Shooter Testimonials

Shawn Risdon Wins South Carolina F-T/R Midrange Championship & Sets Club Record With Criterion Pre-Fit Barrel

Posted on by Criterion
26
Oct

Just because a shooter is new to a rifle discipline doesn’t mean they can’t outperform some of the more experienced competitors on the firing line. Shawn Risdon demonstrated this in his recent F-T/R performance using a Criterion Pre-Fit Barrel at the Palmetto Gun Club in Ridgeville, SC. With a mere 13 months of F-Class competition […]

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AR-15 & 308 AR, Articles, Reviews, Technical Articles

What Kind of Accuracy Can You Expect From Your Criterion AR-15 Barrel? Ammunition Quality Makes a Difference!

Posted on by Criterion
12
Sep

“What kind of accuracy can I expect from my Criterion AR-15 barrel?” It’s a fairly easy question to ask, but formulating an educated response can prove to be a very arduous task. While many barrel manufacturers will offer a 1 MOA guarantee with their products, very few explain what this 1 MOA group entails. Is […]

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Articles, National Records, News, Reviews, Shooter Testimonials, Sponsored Shooters & Matches

Mark Stout Sr. Joins Son as National Record Holder Using Criterion M1 Carbine Barrel

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30
Aug

We’ve all heard the phrase “Like father, like son”. This commentary certainly rings true when it comes to national M1 Carbine records. In 2015 Mark Stout II set a junior national record for the M1 Carbine at the Camp Perry National Matches using a Fulton Armory-built carbine featuring a chrome lined Criterion barrel. Victor Betzold […]

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Articles, Industry Partner News, News, Sponsored Shooters & Matches

Criterion Barrels Inc. & Generation III Gun Launch “Barrels For Juniors” Fundraiser

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18
Aug

Criterion Barrels Inc. has partnered with Generation III Gun to help support the expansion of youth participation in the sport of 3-Gun. The vehicle for this sponsorship is the “Barrels for Juniors” program, a donation effort dedicated to maximizing exposure of the Generation III Gun organization at 3-Gun venues across the country. Generation III Gun […]

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AR-15 & 308 AR, Articles, Technical Articles, Videos

Criterion Barrels Releases “Accurizing AR-15” Video Series

Posted on by Criterion
07
Aug

Building a box stock AR-15 is a fairly simple process. Building a high performance AR-15 can prove to be a bit trickier. If your AR-15 isn’t producing groups that meet your expectations, there are a number of assembly methods that can aid in fine tuning the accuracy potential of your AR build. Josh and Mike […]

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Articles, New Product Announcements, News

Criterion Barrels Inc. Releases Two New Hybrid Contour AR Barrel Models

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17
May

When it comes to AR pattern rifles, the Hybrid contour design strikes an ideal balance between barrel stiffness and comfortable carry weight. Criterion Barrels has expanded this product line to include models popular with shooters in various rifle disciplines, including personal defense, 3-Gun, and the PRS Gas Gun Series. The most recent additions incorporate two […]

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AR-15 & 308 AR, Articles, Technical Articles

Building Your Perfect 3-Gun Rifle: Part 4

Posted on by Criterion
10
Apr

(Madalyn Stewart’s 3-Gun Rifle) Part 4: Lower Receiver Component Selection While upper receiver components are essential to rifle performance and accuracy, lower parts also play a vital role in ensuring consistent function and precise manipulation of the AR-15 platform. Trigger interface, control configuration, furniture design, and buffer construction can all vary significantly based on individual […]

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Articles, Industry Partner News, News

Criterion Barrels Partners With OpticsPlanet in Distribution of AR Barrel Models

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27
Mar

Criterion Barrels, Inc. is proud to announce its latest distributor partnership with OpticsPlanet. OpticsPlanet is a privately held online retailer of shooting, hunting, military, law enforcement, eyewear and laboratory equipment. The company is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, and operates a number of specialized online destinations, as well as its flagship store OpticsPlanet. Criterion will be […]

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AR-15 & 308 AR, Articles, Reviews, Technical Articles, Videos

Criterion vs. CHF: A Public Service Announcement Recommending Educated Barrel Buying

Posted on by Criterion
15
Mar

One of our new employees brought in his personal rifle build featuring a premium cold hammer forged rifle barrel for a quick barrel swap. After disassembling the rifle we took a look inside with a bore scope and were suprised by what we found! It wasn’t long before we had it mounted on a demo […]

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