Criterion Barrels

[Mike in Oregon]

Looking to do a budget build and considering using a CBI pre-fit. I'd like to hear the good, bad and ugly.

 

[JB10]

I have only owned one. It was slightly used i got from a friend. The thing is a shooter. He has also owned about 20 of them various calibers and all have been very good. Also had a friend build an ar15 with one with good luck. Did not get to see the full potential on that one. He was tight on cash and sold it with about 100 rounds down it.

 

[ogre1911]

I've used up 4. 1 in 6 Dasher, 1 in 6BR and 2 in 6GT. All four used in KRG Bravos and Origin and Solus actions shot off of a Joypod x ftr style.

They ALL shot really well. 1500 plus rds before dropping off slowly, easy to clean and maybe 3-5% less accurate than Brux/Bat f-class rigs I shoot.

I'm a big fan

 

[64Rambler]

I have 2 custom chambered shoulder fit CBI's and they shoot great. The current CBI Shouldered pre-fit was an off the shelf 6BRA and this thing is amazing. Connected to an Origin action and Trigger Tech Diamond and Revolution BR stock. All barrels and action from Northland Shooters, stock from Urban Rifleman - not bedded yet. Here's the first 4 range trips with different bullets and mostly lower charge, fire forming loads - though the VTac's were pushing 2890. And after 1400+ rounds, a 600 yd match target.

 

[NF1E]

My current Savage 110 is using a .223 Criterion SS 1-10 heavy profile 26" and has been shooting sub 1/4 moa off a rest with a rear bag. Barrel came from NS and has been better than expected. Nothing fancy but it sure does it's job for me. I use a barrel cooler when things warm up.That 9/2/25 dated target set should have read 8/2/25. Getting old ain't for weenies. Whatta Hobby!

 

[7887mm08]

Have one in 20 practical, savage action.
my most accurate firearm with an aftermarket barrel.
I would buy another for the price point in a heart beat!

 

[vonb]

Between a couple friends and I, we've used 6. Calibers were .260 (4), 6mm Creed (1), 6.5-284 (1). All of them have been amazing shooters for the price. They all clean up well. They may not last quite as long as a cut rifled barrel. However, they are one of the best deals out there in my opinion if you want an accurate barrel.

 

[LuvDog]

I've had 2. 1 one on a bone stock R700 and another on an Origin.
Both shot great.. kept right up with some of my full custom barrels

 

[AckleymanII]

Too bad you can not buy the barrels unchambered.

 

[msalm]

Too bad you can not buy the barrels unchambered.

Custom Barrel Blank - Criterion Barrels

6-8 week lead time Craft your own match-grade barrel blank. Custom built to your order. Pick your caliber, twist, length, and contour.

criterionbarrels.com

Shows here you can order them, up there in price from what I remember years ago though!

 

[pdog06]

I have had 5-6 and currently have 1 in an 8twist 6br. I have also installed 4-5 for a couple of my shooting buddies. They have all shot outstanding. I would not hesitate to buy one.
5shot group with a load from my other BR. This was with around 1000 rounds on it. The barrel currently has 1450 on it and shoots this load 50fps faster than my newer barrel.

 

[AckleymanII]

Thank You msalm!

 

[Thauglor]

Too bad you can not buy the barrels unchambered.

Just order in a smaller chamber you can rechamber from, think of it as having been rough cut already

 

[J.d. Popkes]

Criterions are outstanding. My first choice for a prefit, until Bartlein makes one. Also their rimfire stuff is great.

 

[fayettefatts]

Will be in the market for a Savage pre-fit soon. Would you choose Criterion over Shilen?

 

[DocBII]

Good day,

I have 4 CMP M1s with the Criterion barrels. The limiting factor for accuracy on the rifles is not the barrel. They clean up easily and last.

HTH,
DocBII

 

[CharlieNC]

I started using CBI in 2014 for Fclass build, shot great, so several friends tried them with similar results over several years. Begining about three years ago we had four repacement barrels that did not perform up to par, nor did their warranty replacements; so ten in total. I borescoped several and found the rifling was fine but the chambering was poor with radial gouges on the leades. At this time I would not consider a CBI.

 

[Cnsane]

Northland sold me a .260 prefit that I screwed onto the front of a Savage Target action. Has less than a 100 down the pipe so it's not dialed in, but it shoots 1/4" with book loads

 

[NF1E]

Will be in the market for a Savage pre-fit soon. Would you choose Criterion over Shilen?

I bought both, installed the Criterion and put the Shilen on the shelf for later. Barrels don't last long around here. Whatta Hobby!

 

[Idaho-Lefty]

My 6 XC is on, a Rem 700, Short action, SS, "Lefty"produces, 5 shot, "BugHole" group's from, the LOW .2's to, 3's with most "Tuned", Sierra or, Berger,.. Bullets / Loads.
It's Bedded in an H-S Precision stock / Free floated Barrel w/ first 1" of Shank portion of, bbl, "Bedded" to, Tang.
Tightened, the Nut over, a couple of New, Norma 6 XC Brass cases ( Tight Headspace on, Go gage ).
Medium Hvy, "Sporter" Barrel, 24" .104 Free Bore, 1-7.5 Tw, ( .707 dia, Muz ) Braked and weigh's, 10.5 pounds.
I use, the 107 grain SMK's, Lightly "Jammed" for my, Steel Plinking Bullet, 80 gr. FB Berg's for, Sage Rats and the 103 gr ELD-X's or 108 gr. Elite Hunters for, the Bigger stuff. ( Deer, Yotes, Antelope ). Get, .3's to 1/2 MOA w/ these 2 Bullets with,.. NO, "Tuning" work !
Jim at Northland Shooters, CAN Answer, All your Questions.
I'd Buy another Criterion Barrel, in a New York, Minute !