mkb, it is interesting that you think a thick-sided, coil spring is the premier action. I don't see a lot of differences in prices among highwall actions with respect to thick and thin, but the flat spring action seems a little more desirable to most folks I know.
A winder highwall with holes in it is hard to find and also more expensive every day. I can't find Winders for under a grand - though most are complete rifles.
As for Green Mt barrels, Glenn Fewless, who occasionally shows his sunny virtual face around here, convinced me that they are very worthy barrels by thrashing me repeatedly in Creedmoor matches. So, I have used one on my current highwall .45-70 and it is the most accurate barrel I have by a good bit. I have numerous Badgers, a Krieger and a Douglass to compare with.
On that recommendation, buddy bought one as well but when he slugged it, it had numerous tight and loose spots in it. He sent it back for another w/o mounting it, but I don't know its fate.
Brent
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