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Criterion Barrels, Inc. Announces Release of ELAC System for Savage & Remington 700 Rifles: Government Regulatory Agency Immediately Initiates Ban Protocol

By Josh Buege Criterion Barrels has partnered with an affiliate firearms manufacturer in the creation of a Savage and Remington 700 conversion kit that will offer significant cost savings and enhanced ballistic performance to enthusiasts of these popular rifle lines. Criterion also plans to begin work on conversion kits for other popular rifle platforms including […]

Team Clevenger AR-15 Barrel Installation Guide

CBI sponsored 3 Gun shooters Heath and Niki Clevenger put together a brief walkthrough outlining Criterion AR-15 installation procedures in their latest blog post. The written article provides step-by-step instruction with photos showcasing each part of the installation process. Please note that these barrels should be headspaced before or after installation. A go/no go gauge […]

Criterion Barrels to Display New Products at 2015 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits

Criterion Barrels is proud to announce that we are registered as an exhibitor at the 2015 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Nashville, TN. The show is scheduled to run on the weekend of April 10-12, with free admission for all current NRA members. Criterion will have a variety of our latest barrel models on […]

CBI New Product Update

Over the last few years Criterion Barrels has been laboring to constantly develop and improve upon new barrel models. The expansion of our inventory selection has allowed us to better accommodate manufacturers, retailers, and individual rifle builders. 2015 has proved to be no exception. We have a number of new barrel options that have been […]

CBI Dealer Profile: PackRats Collectibles

Criterion Barrels, Inc. is proud to announce its latest dealer partnership with PackRats Collectibles LLC, the parent company of www.ammogarand.com. AmmoGarand.com specializes in the sale of M1 Garand parts, ammunition, and shooting accessories catering to both shooters and collectors with original and new production parts, stocks, clips and ammunition. We look forward to working with […]

Criterion Barrels Personnel To Attend 2015 SHOT Show

While Criterion Barrels, Inc. will not be an exhibitor at the 2015 SHOT Show, we do plan on having a presence at the Sands Expo Center from January 20-23. Personnel will be available from various departments, including sales, marketing, and product development teams. If you are interested in setting up a meeting during the show, […]

Recommended Rifle Barrel Cleaning Procedures

What is the Best Way to Clean a Rifle Barrel? We are asked this question quite frequently alongside requests for recommended break-in procedures. Improper barrel cleaning methods can damage or destroy a barrel, leading to diminished accuracy or even cause a catastrophic failure. When it comes to barrel maintenance, there are a number of useful […]

LFX Video Showcases Midwest Industries Lightweight AR-15 with Criterion Barrel

This Midwest Industries Lightweight AR-15 review by LFX host Hank Strange showcases a 16″ Criterion pencil contour barrel in action. Check out the below video for some slow-motion cycling shots and a basic feature overview. That rifle does some serious high-velocity rock chucking!

Criterion Shop Tour Part II: Seven Years Later

Seven years ago in September of 2007, I made the trek up to the Krieger/Criterion shop in Richfield, WI. A few days ago, I made the trek again, but this time my focus was exclusively on Criterion’s new shop in Germantown, WI. Criterion Barrels Inc., is now wholly owned by Steve Dahlke and his new […]