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I know this has been asked before but the description says 5/8x24 but in the answer above says 1/2x24 for muzzle device Expert Answer

The Criterion Barrels AR-15 Hybrid Contour .224 Valkyrie Barrels have a muzzle thread of 1/2x28.

by Hunter, Gear Expert, February 15, 2023
Can I use a LMT bcg with this barrel? Expert Answer

Yes, you can use an LMT BCG with this barrel, but it would need to be for the 6.8/.224

by Tom B, Gear Expert, November 8, 2021
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Sub moa barrel by FLSHOOTER, Verified Owner, July 19, 2019
.224 Valkyrie Criterion 22” Hybrid nitrite barrel.6.5 twist.This barrel shot sub moa groups out the box.I shot 2-20rd boxes 75 g Federal. Then shot 50 rds 90 gn Sierra MK handloads.The 6.5 twist stabilizes the heavier bullets well.Just over 50 rds t...
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Product Discontinued by Manufacturer

Criterion Barrels AR-15 Hybrid Contour .224 Valkyrie Barrel has been discontinued by Criterion Barrels and is no longer available. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below.You can also explore other items in the Gun Parts, AR 15 Parts, Rifle Parts, Rifle Barrels, AR15 Barrels yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you!

Product Info for Criterion Barrels AR-15 Hybrid Contour .224 Valkyrie Barrel

Designed by Federal Ammunition to increase the maximum effective range of the AR-15 rifle platform, the .224 Valkyrie offers superior ballistic performance when compared to the traditional .223 Rem/5.56 NATO cartridge. Hand lapped and manufactured from 416R Stainless Steel, these barrels are currently offered with a salt bath nitride finish or left "in the white". All models come standard with a 1-6.5 twist. Criterion maintains a inventory of JP Enterprises .224 Valkyrie bolts to allow for the option to purchase matched headspaced sets.image

Features of Criterion Barrels AR-15 Hybrid Contour .224 Valkyrie Barrel

  • Weight 2.55 lbs
  • Dimensions 22 x 1 x 1in
  • Contour Hybrid
  • Barrel Length 18", 22"
  • Gas System Length Rifle
  • Material 416R Stainless Steel
  • Surface Finish Stainless Steel, Salt Bath Nitrided
  • Chamber .224 Valkyrie
  • Twist 1-6.5 RH
  • Gas Block Diameter .750
  • Muzzle Thread 1/2 x 28 .630

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List of Unorderable Models

  • Criterion Barrels AR-15 Barrel, Hybrid Contour, .224 Valkyrie, 18 inch, Rifle Length, 1-6.5 Twist, 5/8x24 Thread, Stainless Steel Finish, Black, 224V18S-HY12 , MPN: 224V18S-HY12 , Code: 2RR-ATB-224VSHY-224V18S-HY12
  • Criterion Barrels AR-15 Barrel, Hybrid Contour, .224 Valkyrie, 22 inch, Rifle Length, 1-6.5 Twist, 5/8x24 Thread, Stainless Steel Finish, Black, 224V22S-HY12 , MPN: 224V22S-HY12 , Code: 2RR-ATB-224VSHY-224V22S-HY12
  • Criterion Barrels AR-15 Barrel, Hybrid Contour, .224 Valkyrie, 22 inch, Rifle Length, 1-6.5 Twist, 5/8x24 Thread, Nitride Finish, Black, 224V22S-HY12-N , MPN: 224V22S-HY12-N , Code: 2RR-ATB-224VSHY-224V22S-HY12-N
  • Criterion Barrels AR-15 Barrel, Hybrid Contour, .224 Valkyrie, 18 inch, Rifle Length, 1-6.5 Twist, 5/8x24 Thread, Nitride Finish, Black, 224V18S-HY12-N , MPN: 224V18S-HY12-N , Code: 2RR-ATB-224VSHY-224V18S-HY12-N
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