I don't know if there is a "best" barrel maker. I have had Shilens, Kriegers, PacNors, and McGowens. All shot 100% better than most factory barrels. I have never borescoped any barrel but some will say the Kriegers have less tool marks on the inside than the others but I don't know. Most of the blanks are around the same price. Shilen and PacNor offer barrels ready to go for the Savages for cheaper than buying the blank and have a gunsmith thread and chamber. All the aftermarket barrels I have had shot 1/2 moa and less. Barrel selection is like selecting between Ford and Chevy. If it helps any I have a Shilen Select Match grade barrel on my F-Class rig chambered in 300 Win Mag.
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