Criterion manufactured Ruger Precision Rifle pre-fit barrels are now available for custom order. Each Criterion pre-fit barrel is hand lapped, features a polished chamber, and is held to match grade tolerances. Using Ruger’s proprietary barrel nut design, these barrels can be easily swapped out using only an AR-15 barrel wrench, vise, and the appropriate headspace gauge set.
The models listed below are stocked in active inventory and are available for immediate delivery. If you are looking for something not listed here, please visit the custom order page. Please note that all stock model configurations are 26″ in length.
Outside Diameter At Muzzle:
Standard Palma Contour: .800
Standard Target Contour: .820
M24/M40 Contour: Â Â Â Â Â Â .900
Duane Vickrey (verified owner) –
I ordered a .260 Remington barrel from CBI for my Ruger Precision Rifle. After installing it, I finally got a chance to see how it performs at range. Using 130 grain factory ammo or reloads, it shoots to 1000 yards boringly consistent. Max I have been able to shoot it is 1277 yards and hits on a 9" dia plate were doable. Recently, I was able to shoot it to 1210 yards with a truly sick 3 round group. This barrel is awesome!
Marshall Walker (verified owner) –
March 2017 I bought a RP65CR-26ST barrel to replace my shot out factory barrel (~2500 rounds). The barrel replacement was a struggle to remove the factory barrel nut, but after installing the Criterion barrel it was worth it. At 300 yards I shot a .950" five shot group and posted a photo of the target it on Ruger’s "bragging post" which is no longer on their website. This past summer I was amazed how much fun and accurate this barrel is. Shooting 1000 yard steel is easy with this barrel. Looks great, shoots great. My second RPR: I am glad to see that Criterion offers a .223 barrel for RPR’s because I now own a 5.56 NATO "target" version that is no longer posted on Ruger’s website. After I burn this barrel out, I know where to obtain a replacement. I highly recommend a Criterion barrel, great products!