How about if I get the barrel installed by Sharp Shooter Supply? On their web page, I see they only charge $50 to install and headspace the barrel. It’s not as much fun as if I do it myself, but it’s more cost effective and less risky. I could by the Criterion and the barrel lug/nut, and send it to them.

They might require that I purchase the barrel from them. Even then, I could always go with a $365 Douglas barrel (Brux is way more expensive), and it will still cost me cheaper.

Too bad NSS doesn’t offer the installation….