Help Choosing a 6.5 Creedmoor barrel for my M5E1

[65fan]

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.

 

[98Z5V]

 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. 

[65fan]

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

[98Z5V]

Rainier Arms makes some pretty damn nice house-barrels as well - look into those.

[survivalshop]

Criterion 

[Jetdoc]

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

 

[unforgiven]

Aero has this : https://aeroprecisionusa.com/upper-receivers/complete-uppers/l/6-5-creedmoor/m5e1.html unless your shooting for points.

[65fan]

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. 

[unforgiven]

Got it.

[65fan]

Ordered a Criterion after weighing the options. 

[98Z5V]

You won't be disappointed, in the least - great choice.