I am shopping for a prefit barrel for a 260 remington build. I am building for paper punching and steel shooting up to 1000+ yds (but it is a long drive to shoot past 600, so up to 600 is my main distance).

I have read hundreds of posts about NSS and their excellent products and service so I know that lot's of members love them.

On the other hand. I am only an hours drive away from the Benchmark factory here in WA.

I am aware that Criterions (NSS) are button rifled Kreiger barrels and that Benchmark double drills and taper laps their barrels and the prices are close enough to be a wash for me.

Any opinions or experiences comparing these 2 excellent brands? Any one know the difference in coal or free bore between the two chambers?