I have three V2s, a 223 and two Creeds, and all three are easily as accurate as a most of my custom sporters. I was happy with the McMillan McM Hunter stock that I put one of the Creeds into, accurate and user friendly.
I compare after-market barrels to after-market shocks, in that the factory units are made as inexpensively as possible as a means by which to help the profit margin. However, as my 'smithing mentor says, barrels are like people, each has its own "personality".
