Author: Northland Shooters Supply

Chris L. of Virginia reached out regarding his recent Criterion Rem/Age 6.5 Creedmoor barrel purchased from Northland Shooters Supply (NSS). Chris purchased the following products.

• 26″ Criterion Rem/Age 6.5 Creedmoor in an MTU contour with 8 twist
• NSS Precision Ground Recoil Lug
• NSS Squared and Trued Barrel Nut
• NSS Action Wrench
• NSS Taper Loc
• NSS 4″ Barrel Nut Wrench

Chris had the following to say about his build.

“Just wanted to drop you a quick email and thank you very much for the customer service you provided last week as well as the lightning-fast shipping. I am in shock at how well this barrel shoots. The photo of the group below is my best 5 shot group ever at 200 yards. It measured .211. The load for this is 43grains of RL-16 139 Lapua scenar L 10k jump in Alpha Munitions brass with CCI 450 primers.”

Thanks for the note Chris and happy shooting!

Mike H. of Indiana sent in a photo of his most recent build from Northland Shooters Supply (NSS).

Mike purchased the following products:

• 26″ Shilen 6BR Norma in a bull contour with 8 twist
• Manson Reamers 6BR go gauge
• Savage right-handed .308 bolt head

Mike had the following to say.

“Here’s the first groups out of 6br with Shilen ratchet rifle 8 twist with Berger 105 hybrids. Bought from NSS.”

Thanks for the note Mike and happy shooting!

Ted G. of Florida reached out regarding his recent Criterion Barrel purchased from Northland Shooters Supply (NSS). Ted purchased a 26″ 6mm Dasher in an MTU contour with a 7.5 twist.

Ted had the following to say about his build.

“This rifle is going to be another hammer! This photo shows three shots at 100 yards. That is the 107 smk with 35.4 grains of h4350, 20/1000 off the lands. The velocity is around 2930, but that’s at 50 or so rounds of break-in so, may have a little bit more in it.”

Thanks for the note Ted and happy shooting!

Stephen M. of Missouri reached out regarding his recent Criterion 204 Ruger build. Stephen purchased the following products from Northlands Shooters Supply (NSS) for his build.

• 26″ Criterion 204 Ruger in a Bull contour with 11 twist.
• NSS Precision Ground Recoil Lug
• NSS Square and Trued Barrel Nut

Stephen had the following to say about his build.

“Here’s a pic of a three-round test load group from the new Criterion barrel you sold me for my old Savage LRPV in 204 Ruger. They are 28.9 and 29.0gn of Hodgden’s CFE 223 powder, .005 off the lands, Federal Premium GM205M primers, 39gn Sierra Blitzking bullets. The target circle is 5/8 dia. I shot this at 100 yards. Needless to say, I am very pleased with the results!”

Thanks for the note Stephen and happy shooting! 

Brian M. of Ohio reached out regarding his recent 6.5 Creedmoor Criterion Rem/Age Build purchased from Northland Shooters Supply (NSS).

Brian purchased the following NSS products for his build.

• 28″ Criterion Rem/Age 6.5 Creedmoor in a Bull Contour with 8 Twist
• Trued – Remington 700 Single Shot Action
• NSS Precision Ground Recoil Lug
• NSS Squared and Trued Barrel Nut

Brian shared this photo from a 400-yard sight-in of his rifle.

Les V. of North Dakota reached out regarding his Criterion Rem/Age 223 barrel purchased at Northland Shooters Supply (NSS). Les used the following components for his build:

• Remington Short Action
• 26″ Criterion Rem/Age 223 Rem Bull barrel purchased from NSS
• Rifle Basic Trigger purchased from NSS
• Nightforce 20 MOA Rail
• Burris XTR II 4-20X50 FFP
• Burris 34mm Signature Rings
• ORYX Chassis

Les had the following to say about his build.

“Today we went out and shot 16 rounds through my build to sight it in and get an idea of how the desired load would work.

The brass was sized and primed with CCI small rifle primers. Hodgdon Leverevolution powder pushed Hornady 75 grain ELDs at 2975fps.

After getting on target at 100 yards, I shot two groups. The second group was significantly smaller than the first.

Buy Criterion barrels from Northland, tighten them onto untrued Remington actions and you will shoot bungholes!

Stan U. of Louisiana reached out regarding his Criterion 224 Valkyrie Rem/Age build. Stan purchased the following items from Northland Shooters Supply (NSS).

• 24″ Criterion Rem/Age 224 Valkyrie in a light varmint contour.
• NSS Precision Ground Recoil Lug
• NSS Squared and Trued Barrel Nut
• Manson Reamers 224 Valkyrie Go and NoGo Gauges

Stan had the following to say about his build.

“Here’s five shots at 100 yards at 0.111. I was using a Sierra 80 grn HPBTM, 15 thous jump, 27.1 gr. of  PP2000, BR-4 primers, Starline brass and surprisingly enough, and a very slight right at the case mouth crimp with a Lee collet crimper.

Thanks again for ANOTHER great barrel. “

Thanks for the note Stan and happy shooting.

Art C. of Massachusetts reached out regarding his recent build. Art purchased a 26″ Criterion 6.5 x 47 Lapua in an MTU contour. Art had the following to say about his build.

“I recently wrapped up a PRS build with the Criterion MTU.  It turned out to be quite a shooter!  With the volume of shooting in PRS competition/practice, being able to quickly and precisely replace a barrel myself is quite cost-effective and certainly saves the time and hassle of having to use a gunsmith!  I appreciate your assistance!”

Thanks for the message Art. Good luck with your PRS shooting!

Tim G. of Connecticut reached out regarding his build using the products he purchased from Northland Shooters Supply (NSS). Tim purchased the following products from NSS.

• 26″ Shilen 6.5 Creedmoor in a Bull contour
• NSS Precision Ground Recoil Lug
• NSS Squared and Trued Barrel Nut.

Tim sent a quick note along with photos.

“I wanted to say thanks for my Shilen select match bull barrel. Shoots amazing! I’m using an MDT  ACC chassis, Vortex Razor Gen 2, and Savage 10 action.”

Thanks for the note Tim. Happy shooting!  

Grant B. of Indiana reached out regarding his most recent build with products from Northland Shooters Supply (NSS). Grant had a fabulous 5 shot group at 100 yards shown in the picture. Grant purchased the following products from NSS.

• Savage Model 10 Factory Blue Printed .473 Bolt Face Action
• 26″ Criterion 22 Creedmoor in a Varmint contour
• NSS Precision Ground Recoil Lug
• NSS Squared and Trued Barrel Nut

Grant was using a load that had 90 gr Berger VLD bullets with Alliant Reloader 23 powder with a velocity of 3315 fps.

That’s a nice looking group Grant. Happy shooting!