Criterion Barrels Core AR-15 Barrel in 223 Wylde chamber. 12.5 inch carbine-length, chrome-lined barrel with a 1:8 twist for AR-15 compatibility. Part of the CORE Series featuring a continuous taper profile for consistent harmonics, weight distribution, and heat dissipation. The CORE Series redistributes steel around the chamber to improve performance and heat management, and is designed to reliably cycle 223 Wylde chambers while remaining compatible with 5.56 and .223 ammunition when used with the appropriate chamber and specifications.