OK, as long as barrels are being discussed, I'm really out of the loop on modern makers. It would be safe to say that I don't see much point in putting a benchrest-grade tube to this purpose, tho' a Gilded Lily is always kinda fun with which to drop a name at the range.

Since I like cast bullets for plinking, the type of rifling may be an issue, [cut rifled vs button -- or is it?]. For whitetail I'll stick to modern copper unless it's a .45 bore or so.

At any rate, referrals for barrel makers suitable to the project are welcome.

Relax; we're all experts here.