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308 AR STAINLESS STEEL BARRELS Reviews & Ratings

Criterion Hybrid contour match grade .308 AR barrels offer an ideal configuration for those seeking extreme accuracy without the added weight of a heavy barrel contour. These .308 AR barrels feature a M118LR chamber. The longer throat of the M118LR enables Criterion .308 AR barrels to improve upon the performance of loads utilizing heavier bullets, serving to reduce wind drift when fired at longer ranges. This configuration is designed to accommodate either .308 Winchester or 7.62x51 ammunition, and comes complete with an installed barrel extension. CBI .308 AR barrels are compatible with DPMS, Remington, and Fulton pattern rifles, and accept muzzle devices with a 5/8x24 thread. An indent is provided opposite the gas port to enable easy installation. Chambers are finished, but headspace should be checked prior to installation. Stainless steel variants are available in 20 and 22 inch lengths. These barrels are button rifled, and have been hand lapped to ensure consistent bore uniformity. The 20" Hybrid utilizes a 0.750" gas block, while the 22" Hybrid utilizes a 0.875" gas block - gas blocks NOT included.

SPECS: Fits - DPMS pattern 308 rifles. Contour - Hybrid. Cartridge - 308 Winchester. Finish - Stainless Steel. Muzzle Threads - 5/8-24. Gas Block Diameter - .875" for 22" barrel. Twist - 1-11

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Reviews Summary

Customer reviews on the 308 AR stainless steel barrels are mixed, with some users praising accuracy and customer service, while others report significant issues with barrel performance, including poor grouping and manufacturing defects. While some barrels deliver on their promise of match-grade quality, others fall short, leading to disappointment. The highs and lows reflect a variability in quality control.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Accuracy

55%

A significant number of reviewers highlight issues with accuracy, with some barrels delivering poor groupings that do not meet match-grade expectations. Inconsistent performance across different users suggests a lack of quality control in manufacturing.

Customer Service

60%

Positive feedback is given for customer service experiences, especially related to addressing defects and providing solutions. Many users appreciate the responsiveness of Criterion and Brownells, which stands out in the overall review experience.

Quality Control Issues

40%

Several complaints revolve around manufacturing defects, such as incorrectly drilled gas ports and headspace issues, impacting overall satisfaction and performance of the barrels. This theme indicates problems that may affect reliability and usability.

Satisfaction with Specific Barrels

45%

Some users express satisfaction with specific models of barrels that performed excellently, highlighting that not all barrels are equal and that certain configurations yield better results, suggesting variability in production.

Return Policy

30%

Brownells' return policy receives positive remarks, with several customers appreciating the ease of returns for defective products. This contributes to an overall positive sentiment despite negative experiences with the product itself.

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Criterion Customer Service is Amazing!

This review is mainly for Criterions excellent customer service. After receiving my new barrel and Brownell BCG I had the head space checked and found it was closing on No Go gauges. I called Brownell and didn't receive much in the way of help, so I decided I'd contact Criterion directly. They were extremely helpful and immediately offered to take a look at it for me to figure out a solution. I will definitely be purchasing all my barrel through them in the future.

Very Impressed

This barrel is fantastic for anyone who desires excellent accuracy with affordable military style 147 grain ammo. I shoot too often to be able to afford all match grade ammo all the time and I am very impressed with the groups that I am seeing out of this 22" barrel. I've used several brands from a few different countries of manufacture and all brass 147 fmj military style 7.62x51 ammo seems to produce right around an inch to sub moa groupings at 100 meters. Highly recommended!

22" barrel review.

I have this barrel and installed on a dpms 308. I did the bench rest type of brake in and after the third cleaning the copper fowling was almost zero. The barrel is more accurate than I am, nothing short of a tac driver. 2900 fps nato 147gr to boot.

Revised rating

I left a three star review on this barrel previously. I actually ordered and received the 22" .308 barrel. After changing out the bolt, even though headspace checked ok, I'm getting better consistent groups. I also took the 5x20 Ziess off and replaced it with Meopta which has very reliable adjustments. I've had several of the Citerion barrels, .308, 6.5 Creemoor, and several .556. They have proven to be very good at a reasonable price.

Not consistent accuracy

I've bought two of the .308 Criterion barrels, and one 6.5 Creedmoor barrel. The one .308 20" chrome lined bore was very accurate and consistent, as was the 22" stainless Creedmoor. The 22" .308 stainless 'target barrel' does ok for the first three shots, then groups get erratic. I'm thinking it warps from the barrel heating up a bit. Aero matched upper and lower, all quality parts, no junk, just not so good on this barrel

I tried!

I tried to like this barrel. First one I received, the gas port was drilled at about 12 degree off the index pin on the extension. (crooked!) Brownells promptly sent out a replacement. Second barrel will not group. 175, 168 or 155 bullets from the big three. Several powders.... Varget, H4895, Benchmark, RL15...I'm not new to this. Accuracy was unacceptable for a Hybrid contour match grade Barrel. Two other lesser Lrg frame rifles shoot better than this premium build. Brownells return policy is excellent. I have a 223 Wylde Criterion hybrid on an Anderson build that is excellent, not sure what happened here.

Dud

Bought this barrel for an ar10 build, veery disappointing results after breaking in the barrel, a 5" group at 200yards was the best target i could pull. I bought it because it was supposed to have been match grade quality. Very disappointed.