Criterion prefits

[northlander]

Varget 7-08,
Current lead times for a Criterion Barrel is very close to 8 weeks. Threading of the muzzle and fluting is offered. These extra features may extend the delivery of your barrel order.

Jim Briggs
NSS

[Tackdriver]

Is the standard 22-250 reamer in stock?

[northlander]

Criterion has the following reamers in stock at this time:
20 (.204) Caliber - 20 Practical - 204 Ruger
22 (.224) Caliber - 223 Rem - 223 Wylde - 223 AI - 22-250 - 220 Swift
243 (6mm) Caliber - 6 BR Norma - 6X47 Lapua - 6mm Dasher - 243 Win - 243 AI
264 (6.5mm) Caliber - 6.5X47 Lapua - 6.5 Creedmoor - 260 Rem - 260 AI - 6.5X284 Norma
284 (7mm) Caliber - 280 Rem - 284 Win - 7mm Rem Mag - 7mm RSAUM
30 (.308) Caliber - 308 Win - 30-06 Sprg. - 300 Win Mag
338 Caliber - 338 Win Mag

The 20 Vartarg and the 22-250 AI will be offered as soon as the reamers arrive.

Jim Briggs
NSS

[Varget 7-08]

Thanks for the info Jim, will be ordering one soon!

[jwpark]

Criterion has the following reamers in stock at this time:
264 (6.5mm) Caliber - 6.5X47 Lapua - 6.5 Creedmoor - 260 Rem - 260 AI - 6.5X284 Norma

Jim Briggs
NSS


Jim, do you what free bore options are available on the CBI .260 Rem reamers?

I'm gonna place on order for a CBI barrel with you as soon as I decide on what free bore I want.

Thanks

[SMK Shoe]

Well, I just finished the build with a Criterion prefit Jim sent me in 6.5 X 47 Lapua. Wow, barrel is beautiful. not a mark of skuff on it. Well packaged and mailed. Built it my first day home ( on leave from Afghanistan) and shot it the next. With new lapua brass ( NO prep at all, right out of the box), 34-37.5 grains of varget ( thrown with a powder measure), and SMK 120's ( no sorting at all) had groups under 1/2" ( 5rds) with the 36.5, 37, 37.5 grain loads. SMK's were .010 off the lands. Now the fun begins. Preping brass, hand weighting charges, and playing with seating depth I think I can cut the group size in half. This barrel is OUTSTANDING. I WILL be ordering a couple more before I return. Thanxs Jim

[rinodods]

Jim,

Any chance a 300wsm reamer might find its way onto the list? Love to try one of these in a 300wsm small shank.

[Hog Assassin]

Hi Jim,

What are the prices for having a barrel fluted and the muzzle end threaded?

Thanks in advance,

Bob

[northlander]

Bob,
The CBI Barrel Fluting is $140.00. The Muzzle threading will run you $70.00.

Jim Briggs
NSS

[mattri]

Ordered a 20 Practical a little while ago, can't wait to see ho it does.

[GaCop]

Well, I just finished the build with a Criterion prefit Jim sent me in 6.5 X 47 Lapua. Wow, barrel is beautiful. not a mark of skuff on it. Well packaged and mailed. Built it my first day home ( on leave from Afghanistan) and shot it the next. With new lapua brass ( NO prep at all, right out of the box), 34-37.5 grains of varget ( thrown with a powder measure), and SMK 120's ( no sorting at all) had groups under 1/2" ( 5rds) with the 36.5, 37, 37.5 grain loads. SMK's were .010 off the lands. Now the fun begins. Preping brass, hand weighting charges, and playing with seating depth I think I can cut the group size in half. This barrel is OUTSTANDING. I WILL be ordering a couple more before I return. Thanxs Jim


Sound like you've got a winner! Enjoy it while your home (as much as the little lady will allow) before you head back to the "sand box".

[SMK Shoe]

Will post data later but did find that this barrel likes the 120 SMK's in the lands by as much as .005" really tightened up the groups

[GaCop]

Good info, I'll have to try that. I was always under the impression the SMKs didn't like to be jammed. You learn something every day.

[rsbhunter]

1st 3 shot group, fireforming brass to 260 AI...fired 6 shots to check function, then this group...accuracy should go REAL small after i use good bullets and powder...group @100 http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/rsbhunter/IMG_1198-1.jpghttp://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/rsbhunter/IMG_1189.jpg

I would like to thank all the site sponsors for the componets, all the members for the fantastic advice, knowledge, and general help in the planning, building and ultimitly, the awesome performance i expect this to be capable of......Fred @SSS, This bbl is on it's way to you for one of your muzzle brakes, Jim B. need to talk to about a CBI 260 AI SS ultralight bbl. rsbhunter

[Bryan m]

I just ordered a 6.5x284 Norma Criterion barrel from Jim and it should be here in about two weeks. Does anyone know the O.D. of the barrel just in front of the action? It is a Varmint contour. I want to make sure I have the right size bushings for my barrel vise.

[VjjR]

I just ordered a 6.5x284 Norma Criterion barrel from Jim and it should be here in about two weeks. Does anyone know the O.D. of the barrel just in front of the action? It is a Varmint contour. I want to make sure I have the right size bushings for my barrel vise.


just under 1.055" would be my guess

[GaCop]

Yeah, thats pretty close to what he'll need.

[Bryan m]

Sounds good, thanks.

[1500j]

Just got my 7mm SAUM Criterion barrel from Jim. Looks great, matches the Savage PTA finish almost spot on. Its 28 inches and a straight taper. I hope it shoots as good as it looks. Hope to have some info in a few weeks. I have a lot of brass and prep work to do.

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa37/snapshot12002/7mmSAUMCP.jpg

[Varget 7-08]

Looks great 1500J! Welcome to the forum. You'll find a lot of good info on here.