bsa: I am a fan of having "spares" or multiples of things that i like.
The reason that tube is such a good deal is not only as a spare but also might be screwed on another action should the chance arise. Compare that to the cost of buying a krieger, contouring threading and fitting etc. that barrel is a steal for $175.
Mine is maybe 15-20 years old. It is practically brand new and was stripped from an action to be used for a custom. by someone else. I paid maybe $75 bucks. It was fitted to an action and shot 6 rounds just to check it out. It shoots.
