OK, finally made a descion but I seem to have caused myself "small" problem.

After speaking to a few local gunsmiths about a barrel with the same profile, I decided the project would end up costing me too much and propably disappointing me with the overall outcome.

So I went with my original plan of turning this rifle into a high quality .358 Win "scout" rifle.

For me to be happy, I wanted the barrel to have integral scope mount pedestals machined for Talley mounts. Once again, everyone I spoke to gave me the impression that it was going to cost 2-3 times that of a new "sightless" barrel job.

So I decided to contact Danny Pederson in Arizona as he used to to this thing all the time. He knew exactly what I wanted and it would cost around $US500, which I feel is a very good price. (barrel is not threaded or chambered)

All was good for a few days and then I realised that the US has gone a bit funny with export restrictions.

So has anybody got any advice on how I can easily get this shipped to Australia. Danny has indicated that he does not have an export permit. Other companies obviously do. Does it even qualify as a barrel as its not chambered?

Hopefully someone have some advice for me as I really want this barrel.

George