65fan Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 I have an M5E1 with SD-E trigger and DWilson bcg just waiting for a good 6.5 Creedmoor barrel. I am not looking to go too heavy and would prefer to stay at 18-20" I was initially looking at BA 18" and 20" but I don't really care for the bull profile of them. Any suggestions for a 18-20" would be appreciated. I am currently leaning toward the Criterion barrels sold at Brownells due to their profile and reputation. I know Faxon is going to be releasing a 6.5 Creedmoor and I may wait to look at those. Any info is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 You can't go wrong with a Criterion barrel. However, Faxon barrels are completely good to go, as well - may be worth the wait to see what comes from Faxon. Comes down to this - when do you want to shoot? You can get the Criterion now, then all the better. Looks for posts here from Faxon Firearms - that's Nathan - and send him a message on the availability of their barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65fan Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 (edited) Spoke to a Faxon rep who said they were in production and they would have some at NRA which starts the 27th. Who knows when they will go up for sale though. Might be worth it to wait, however the Criterion does seem to have everything I want. Edited April 25, 2017 by 65fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Rainier Arms makes some pretty damn nice house-barrels as well - look into those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Criterion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdoc Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 3 hours ago, survivalshop said: Criterion Fulton Armory sells a few 6.5 Barrels, have you looked there? http://www.fulton-armory.com/far-308-barrels.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Aero has this : https://aeroprecisionusa.com/upper-receivers/complete-uppers/l/6-5-creedmoor/m5e1.html unless your shooting for points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65fan Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, unforgiven said: Aero has this : https://aeroprecisionusa.com/upper-receivers/complete-uppers/l/6-5-creedmoor/m5e1.html unless your shooting for points. I already have the M5E1 upper minus barrel. Looking for a lighter profile than the bull aero uses as well. FA also uses bull profile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65fan Posted April 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 Ordered a Criterion after weighing the options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 You won't be disappointed, in the least - great choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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