when i was in college station i used to stop by his shop ( next to the moose behind the chicken) ( he has since moved) once in a while to watch him work. i always wished i could have one of his rifles. he is a perfectionist, marine semper fi, shot on national rifle team. i have never seen a side by side test of his work, but i would be suprised if anyone is turning out better barrels. and yes his prices were higher than a cats back.