Why would a person swap or change a barrel rather than purchase a new rifle? I've been looking at the barrel price's the least expensive I've seen is $259. I was talking to a smith that would order a Steven's 200 with a nice trigger job for $340. Am I missing something here or is it the " I can do it myself " thing? I'm wanting a .223 and it look's to me the least expense is the Steven's 200.