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AR-15 · Barrel
Criterion Barrels CORE 14.5" .223 Wylde Mid-Length Chrome-Lined Barrel (15140-CR8)
$313
Under 16 in: a rifle needs a pinned and welded muzzle device to reach 16 in overall barrel length, or NFA registration as an SBR. 1.65 lb.
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Specs
| Length (in) | 14.5 |
| Caliber | 556 |
| Calname | .223 Wylde |
| Gas system | mid |
| Thread | 1/2x28 |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Chrome-lined bore with .223 Wylde match chamber
- 1:8 twist handles 55 to 77 gr bullets
- Mid-length gas on 14.5 in gives softer cycling
Cons
- Pricier than most chrome-lined 14.5 in barrels
- .625 gas journal limits gas block choices
Builds using this part
- MK18-style duty carbine $2,768
Other barrel options
- Ballistic Advantage Modern Series 16" 5.56 Government Profile Mid-Length Barrel (BABL556015M) $175
- Ballistic Advantage Premium Series 16" .223 Wylde SPR Fluted Mid-Length Barrel (BABL223017PL) $238
- Faxon Firearms Duty Series 16" Pencil 5.56 NATO Mid-Length Barrel (15A58M16NPQ) $187
- Dirty Bird 16" 5.56 M4 Carbine Phosphate/Chrome-Lined Barrel w/ F-Marked FSB (D264) $230
- Ballistic Advantage Performance Series 13.7" 5.56 Hanson Mid-Length Barrel w/ Low Pro Gas Block (BABL556036F) $163
- Aero Precision 12.5" 5.56 Government Profile CMV Barrel, Carbine Length (APRH100422C) $170
- Ballistic Advantage Modern Series 16" .300 BLK DRP Pistol-Length Barrel (BABL300011M) $171
- Faxon Firearms Duty Series 16" Gunner .300 BLK Carbine-Length Barrel (15A38C16NGQ) $173