Very nice barrel but heavy - Criterion Barrels AR-15 Hybrid Contour .223 Wylde Barrel

Like the title says, and as another reviewer mentioned, this barrel is heavy. I have one in 12.5” and it weighs 4lbs...I wish I had paid more attention to this before purchasing, but at the time of purchase (and as of now) finding a good .223 Wylde barrels is kind of difficult.

But on a positive note it does shoot very accurately with the right Ammo. Seems to like heavier grain bullets. It also shoots very flat, even with a linear comp. As another reviewer mentioned, it shoots surprisingly flat for a carbine length gas system using a non adjustable SLR gas block.

Overall it is a very nice barrel, head spacing with a BCM bolt is perfect, the fit and finish is flawless, as well as the crown and threads. Gas port seems to be perfect, getting perfect ejection at 2-3 o clock with an H1 buffer for all loads.

The only problem for me is the weight, if that doesn’t matter to you then I would highly recommend this barrel.