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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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!
Our website has been undergoing maintenance over the past few weeks that may have caused some messages that were submitted via our Contact and Dealer Inquiry forms to fail to transfer from the website to the associated email accounts. If you have attempted to submit information via either of these methods and have not yet […]
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 […]
Getting tooled up for machining the bayonet and front sight lugs wasn’t easy, but our Lee Enfield project lead has got it dialed in. After a little tweaking to the breech threading the first batch of test barrels should be ready for the range! Pictured is a prototype Lee Enfield No.4 barrel with a newly […]
When it comes to our barrels people tend to associate them with the classic lines of an M1 Garand at a CMP match, a decked-out AR-15 ringing steel at a three gun shoot, or a tack driving F-Class rifle punching tight groups on targets at extreme ranges. While adrenaline packed competitive shooting matches may provide […]
Glenn Burroughs of Varmint Hunter Magazine reviewed his 6×47 Lapua Criterion Pre-Fit build experience in the latest Varmint Hunter summer issue. After a little bit of load development, Glenn’s friend Pat wound up shooting groups as small as .162 MOA at 300 yards! This article is a must read for any varmint hunter hoping to […]
Shooting in a new discipline can be a nerve-wracking experience. Months of equipment purchases, load testing, and range practice are involved when preparing for a new shooting discipline. The stress associated with these activities can be exponentially amplified when the final match takes place at the national level. This article seeks to provide new shooters […]