Tony - call me cheap or frugal. I've never really been into custom rifles and their cost. I consider myself darn fortunate that I've had regular ole rifles shooting factory ammo into MOA without any problems. I'm a hunter that limits shots to 400yds or less. Just really infatuated with the 6.5x55 and want another. If I could find a good one that was priced right and not somebody thinking they had the crown jewels I'd buy it.
Now - you guys want to recommend a barrel maker for that 700 or 70 action and tell me why them please. I've found a Rem700 BDL that looks like I can start with and still not ruling out a new barrel for the FN Mod 70. Planning on 22" 1 in 8 twist, blued.