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Q&A for Criterion Barrels AR-15 Fluted Rifle Gas System Barrel — 7 Questions & 7 Answers

Name Criterion Barrels AR-15 Fluted Rifle Gas System Barrel (5)
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Hello142, guest, from MA, United States, asked on June 06, 2020

What size gas tube do i need with this barrel

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Answered by me, member, from MO, United States, on April 10, 2021

This 20" barrel uses a rifle length gas tube.

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on April 12, 2023

The manufacturer does not provide that information. I recommend contacting Criterion Barrels in regard to your question.

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deenut, member, from CO, United States, asked on January 16, 2021

Does this barrel come dimpled for the gas block installation?

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Answered by Kurt Colbourne, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on July 29, 2021

Yes, it does.

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Stafford, member, from CA, United States, asked on October 02, 2020

do you guys sell a headspaced bolt to go with this

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Answered by Kurt Colbourne, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on July 29, 2021

Most .223 Remington, 5.56 NATO, and .223 Wylde bolts should have proper headspace. You will need to check with go/no-go gauges before firing though.

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Grant, guest, from ND, United States, asked on August 22, 2020

How much does this barrel weigh in oz?

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Answered by Kurt Colbourne, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on July 29, 2021

As per the manufacturer the weight of these barrels are:

The 18" weighs 2.15lbs
The 20" weighs 2.25lbs

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McB, guest, from SC, United States, asked on May 08, 2019

Does this barrel use a .750 Gas block?

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Answered by Robert G., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on October 04, 2019

Per Criterion, these both use .750 gas blocks.

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Jwilly, member, from OK, United States, asked on June 15, 2025

Is this made from 416R stainless steel?

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