Yes, that was the original question. I also posed the question why buy a Douglas when you can have a better barrel for a neglible cost increase? If its just a hunting gun and quality doesnt matter why not barrel it with a Rem or Win take off or how about a Adams and Bennet? The truth is it does matter and chances are your going to keep the gun for a long time so why not spend $100 more bucks give or take and get top of the line quality?