Well, I don't know, How are factory barrels made? button or no?
I do know I currently have not a single cut barrel, Just would simply like to test the waters...
Seems like my wishes of a stainless, cut, #2 or factory contour is an option, so why not?
First thoughts were to drive to Bartlein, drop off an action, return in months to pick up. Seemed easy at the time.
Given the option of stainless over CM, yes, SS wins.

And lets reread my original post. never "insisted"It had be stainless, rather,
Was wondering how my Stainless barreled Winchester M70 '06 was available to the public,
but aftermarket barrel makes said no way.......

What I would like?
An accurate barrel that requires the least maintenance, A contour that closely resembles what I have now, love the balance as is, not really interested in any 'new' surprises,
A barrel that puts the first shot POA along with the next several consecutive shots, this one does not.
Least amount of grief, research, phone calls and shipping. Depending on what choices we make, Door to door could be 6 months to possibly a year

Cost, Don't even care to think what I've spent on this rifle, at this point just want it done to the best ability of all/any who work on it.