Michael from Criterion Barrels takes you through his AR-15 configuration for running with and without a suppressor. Learn about gas blocks, head spacing, gas rings and more.
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Why do y’all use a .080 port for your 16” mid barrel? That’s definitely not ideal for Shooting suppressed, and now I have to get a freaking BRT tube to bring it down to about .073
Can you give us an idea of the POI shift you’re seeing once the suppressor is mounted
Dude that has got to be the best no bs video!! I wish they would keep making more to cut through all inter web operators!! I have to know what mount is that with canted reflex?!?
Hello, what is the barrel length on your AR -15 in this video? Thank you. And what is the best barrel length and gas system for suppression? I have now 12.5 carbine gas.
I have a 13.9 Core which i like but it doesnt like running some ammo…I usually like more reliability in gassing but anyone see this? or maybe should i use a H buffer with lighter spring? Doesnt like steel case and some others.
Do you find that this setup is pretty gassy towards your face? Are you running some kind of vented charging handle or just a solid charging handle? Thanks!
What barrel length are you using? Thanks!
Awesome
Superlative Arms adjustable gas blocks. I have about 7 over the last 3yrs. Legit good. Adjustable gas blocks also come in handy when shooting different grain ammo. So, yea you need one. Apparently you don't but they are worth the $100 investment.
Mine won't lock back without a suppressor? Same on 2 criterion barrels. Do i need to drill the hole bigger?
Trying to learn sorry 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I have a voodoo witch doctor ar-15 what barrel that will take a suppressor permanently or one that has a thread would you recommend ? I’ve never built a gun before just bought it and put small shit on it
I see you have a nightforce 1-8 in this video and some others you have a razor 1-10. Which do you like better? I have a bcm that I just but a criterion 14.5 core barrel on and trying to decide which optic between these 2.
Thanks
Thanks for the video! I just placed an order on CORE 16” barrel and I was wondering which buffer weight I should use with mil-spec spring? H2 or H3?
Worst video I’ve ever seen on YouTube
Great informational video.
How dirty does it get after a full combat load 210 rounds? Has it gummed up where you needed to use your forward assist? I was looking at building a slick side for less gas in the face as a lefty.
Adj gas blocks need maintenance and can and do fail..I have not had the leaf spring problem with their up-dated versions.., The new rifle speed adj gas block looks like a game changer for durability and ease of maintenance. A .003 spread is perfect from a 1.4646 and a .001 difference with an AR bolt is also excellent..Having a tight gas ring bore is good but I find the bolt tail to bolt tail bore clearance more important for an optimum gas seal…Just ordered my first Criterion barrel and looking forward to testing it. Your barrels must be good as they are months on back order..
The Mil-Spec spring system, I went with a flat spring system ‘advertised’ more compression then the standard mil-spec spring.
Thank you for the information! Would a white Sprinco buffer spring be closest to the mil spec unit you're running in this rifle? Also, if you're using an A5 system, would a green spring and H2 buffer be optimal for the mid length system?
Just bought a 12.5 off you guys!!! Thank you
Any experience with a 13.9 core with the A5 system? Specifically an a5h2 buffer for suppressor use and without suppressor use
With the Badger Ordnance TDX gas block did you dimple the barrel deep enough for the screws to seat flush with the bottom of the gas block or leave some screw sticking out of the bottom? I installed my TDX on a Core 16" barrel and was worried about dimpling so it has a bit of threads showing still.
any plans for 12.5 middy for criterion core?