FA by Criterion Barrels

[sentry1]

I've heard these aren't so bad. I'm gathering parts for a 6.5 CM AR10, and looking at this one as a not-super-expensive option. Anyone have first hand experience with these? What other options are there for an AR10 6.5 barrel?

FA by Criterion 6.5CM

I checked out Krieger, but $500+ for a chambered barrel seems like I'm paying for more than I really need. The gun should shoot better than I can, but diminishing returns, right?

P.S. Suggestions for a DPMS pattern Chromed or NiB BCG, and a bolt? Rainier Arms has a nice one, I considered getting it all from them, but I don't see any 6.5CM barrels there

 

[wareagle700]

Re: FA by Criterion Barrels

I have all hopes that they are very accurate. I am going with the 22" FA Krieger barrel in 6.5 Creedmoor. I would like to hear owners feedback.

 

[Captain Moroni]

Re: FA by Criterion Barrels

I have several friends who have used Criterion barrels and they all are very happy with them. One guy is a benchrester and he is getting insanely small groups out of a .308 and a 6.5x47 by just slapping them on a factory Savage action.

 

[bronco_buster]

Re: FA by Criterion Barrels

I run the 20" NM Heavy Criterion by FA. Headspaced real tight with my Young BCG. After 50 rounds, and some load development, I have seen it shoot 0.25 MOA with another seasoned shooter behind the wheel at 100y. I have no formal training, not an excuse just the facts. I easily keep it under 0.5 MOA all day long in the right conditions. With my handloads, I can squeeze out a 0.25 if I'm in the zone. Was out with it yesterday...here's my best 5 shot group:

Rifle specs:

Criterion 20" 6.5CM NM Heavy
Mega MA-Ten Matched set
Young Chrome BCG
PRS
SIII 8-32 LRMOA

Ammo:

Hornady x8 fired brass Wolf Primer
41g H4350
130 Berger VLD
COAL 2.820

 

[sentry1]

Re: FA by Criterion Barrels

Where did you get the Young Chrome BCG? I can't seem to find contact info for them. Google only turns up some woodworking and metalworking shops going by Young Manufacturing, but no info on the guys who make the BCGs

 

[longrange223]

Re: FA by Criterion Barrels

nice group! might have to go that route myself when i rebarrel

 

[Cheech]

Re: FA by Criterion Barrels

http://youngmanufacturing.geocatalyst.com/young-manufacturing-inc-under-construction

 

[pby5cat]

Re: FA by Criterion Barrels

Im using a completer FA 6.5 creedmoore phantom upper, with a 24in criterion barrel. I am a new to AR's so my groups suck, but I can hit bowling pins at 600 yards with no problems. Last time to the range I put 5/5 bullets on a human bust steel plate at 300 yards.

Im shure the gun is way better then I am currently.

 

[longrange223]

Re: FA by Criterion Barrels

wish they made one in a .260