As originally made, the Montana actions were intended as the not-quite-finished basis for a custom rifle, since the 'smith would supposedly be finishing them up as part of the deal. But a lot of people bought them and just screwed barrels on, then expected everything to work smoothly.
Mine was gone through by Serengeti Rifles in the process of being made into a 7x57 with a Montana barrel and Serengeti stock. It has functioned flawlessly and is very accurate.
Now I understand they are being finished up a lot more at the Montana factory, but the price has also more than doubled.
