I do to. My brother has a Remington Heavy Barrel 30-06 of some sort (Cabell only model maybe) its smooth. I think Remington's are hammer forged. .

Not sure how it shoots overall, I think it only is good with the heavy VLD bullets (but it has a long throat so maybe that's the intent so kind of picky which is odd for an 06.

I took a look in my CZ 22, its a hammer forged and very smooth. Actually nicest looking barrel yet. Nice ramp on the lands.

They all shoot fine though!

No regrets, finding it more useful right now for the cleaning regimen confirmation but long term the erosion of the throat as well.

Certainly an education.