J Scott McCash,
You observed and stated the sight was a copy and I only also commented the MVA was also a copy.
Far be it for me to judge the merits of one vs the other.
GreenMountain barrels...If my memory servers me they started business making low end muzzle loader barrels using 12L14. They were one end and Getz was kind of on the other. I see they are using 4140 and Stainless steel in some of there barrels now.
Brent if you can find out about the fate of your freinds barrel that would be interesting. Do you know if it was cut or buttoned rifling? To me tight and loose spots may indicate improperly heat treated steel being used.
