Yeah....let's see...In 2008 I put together my 6.5x55 Swede with a Shilen barrel as follows:

Model 12 Single shot Stainless Action..........$310
Savage Stock (Jim) Laminated....................$130
Shilen Bead Blasted SS Barrel.....................$280
Sub-Total............................................. .$720
Leupold 4-12 Rifleman scope.......................$300

Grand Total all Cost..................................$1,020

Now, granted I got a good deal on the action and the stock......but still....it's a custom barrel. And the gun will shoot the eyelashes off of fly's at 400 yards. (Well....OK....maybe it's only 375 yards.....but it's pretty accurate!!!)

Dave