I wouldnt go dropping big money on a custom for short range either (oh wait I did in 300blk) but that was just a rebarrel due to lack of stainless options in the howa mini
if i could have gone factory stainless i would have been all over it, as the barrel cost more than the entire howa mini
you are unlikely to loose much on a howa if you decide to get one in the interim and sell later (gunsmiths are often booked 3-6 months in advance and christmas is coming)
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