Quote Originally Posted by MrFurious View Post
One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet, and you didn't specify in your original post, is whether the CM barrel comes already blued or not (most don't). If not there goes your cost savings as you will have to pay a local gunsmith to blue it for you.
Actually if you can keep it dry or put a bit of oil on it, you can leave it in the white.

Not a good idea for a hunting gun but for target and bench rest, saves some money.