I recently made a post and had it deleted about having a problem with a Shilen barrel. This was false. There was a goof up with the gunsmith and a Shilen is not what made it onto my rifle. So I repeat, I did not have a Shilen barrel with a defect, it was another brand. However, Wade at Shilen was gracious enough to inspect the barrel I sent him anyway. My gunsmith and Shilen have taken care of me. I intended and paid for a Shilen, after realizing the mix up, the gunsmith contacted Shilen and a Select Match is being made for me with there brand spanken new PTG 6.5x55 reamer. Some builds just fight you the entire way, and this was no exception. I guess it just means it will be one hell of a shooter. On the last note, I want to say the Customer service at Shilen is first rate. Every phone call I made to them was friendly and they went out of their way for me!!!