Yes, "in most cases" is a more accurate statement.

...and it wouldn't matter how good a rifle maker you reckon you are, you can't change the laws of physics. If a given bullet won't stabilize at a given velocity from a particular barrel, there's nothing even you could do about it. If you're suggesting that I should spend money to replace the barrel, you're missing the point of the whole exercise and should re-read my earlier post.

Lighten up a bit, friend, it really doesn't matter! I had fun building the rifle, and its still a very capable shooter and a firm favourite of my daughter for knock-about Territory-style hunting, warts'n'all!

..and none of this is really helping bulldog with his original enquiry!