Only bad Barrel I have is from Lilja it should have been culled and it must not have been gauged at all after lapping or they would have caught it. What was discouraging is they would not even respond to my Emails when I asked if there was anything they could do. This can happen to any barrel maker but most of them would try to make it right somehow or at least respond. Last Lilja for me.
Big name doesn't always mean "big service". Who knows the fine points of warranty and standing behind a product better than your smith, who works with barrel companies on an ongoing basis. And, don't ya think a big user of a product gets more respect than an occasional customer.... Also turnaround times can vary greatly among makers. IMO, the smith is the go to source for all this type info.
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