He want's 1k. Its a good price if all is well. I tried to call him again tonight, but no reponse. If I can, I'll drive down Saturday and take look at it. The rifle is 2hrs from here. Cat, I'm sure it isn't a factory custom. The gentleman said it was a 22-250 originally. I'm would assume thats why the original 26" is a 24" bbl now. But, still some question as to why he did this, to a new rifle, and doesn't know the specs of the chamber. I'll check it out, and if it is a new action with a stamped neck dia. of a proper spec then I might bite. I don't think there is much of a market here for a 22br. (SC). So if necessay I will wait and see if he wants to sell lower. I figure the action and stock are worth at least $700 together . So I might still pick it up and try it; and if I'm dissipointed I will have a barrel ordered.